NE NEWS SERVICE
PUNE, DEC 13
The Passing Out Parade of 34 cadets of the 36th Technical Entry Scheme Course, including four gentlemen cadets from Bhutan, was held at the Cadets Training Wing, College of Military Engineering (CME) at Pune on Saturday. The parade was reviewed by Lieutenant General PP Malhotra, Commandant CME, a release said.
Lt Gen PP Malhotra Commandant CME, Pune reviewed an impressive Passing Out Parade of 36th TES Course at the Cadets Training Wing. 34 Gentleman Cadets including 05 from Bhutan were commissioned as Officers into the Army.@SpokespersonMoD @PIBMumbai pic.twitter.com/wCXdCkNyFN
— PRO Defence Pune (@PRODefPune) December 12, 2020
Thirty-four Cadets of the 36th Technical Entry Scheme Course, including four gentlemen cadets from Bhutan, were commissioned as officers.
The passing out parade was conducted with traditional military regalia and splendour. CME Commandant, Lieutenant General PP Malhotra also presented several awards to the Gentlemen Cadets for excellence in training.
The Officers Training Academy Commandant’s Gold Medal and the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Army Training Command Gold Medal were awarded to Wing Cadet Captain Shivanshu Singh for all-round excellence in training. The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Army Training Command Silver Medal was awarded to Wing Quartermaster Nageshwar Singh, the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Army Training Command Bronze Medal to Platoon Cadet Captain Abhishek, and Foxtrot Platoon was awarded the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Army Training Command Banner for emerging as the Champion Platoon in the Inter Platoon Competitions.
The General Officer congratulated the Gentlemen Cadets for their performance in the training period at the wing and the immaculate parade in the morning.
Lieutenant General PP Malhotra highlighted that the cadets were at the cusp of a new beginning as military leaders and on their broad shoulders lay the future of our gallant Army and the nation.
He urged the future officers to make their nation and the alma mater proud by rendering selfless and honourable service. He also stressed imbibing ethics and values. The passing out parade was followed by pipping and an oath-taking ceremony.
Gentlemen Cadets join the Wing after one year of military training at Officers Training Academy, Gaya, and undergo a physically and mentally challenging regime with technical training concurrent with training on military aspects. Though commissioned after three years at the Cadets Training Wing, the officers remain at the College for another year to complete the last year of their Engineering degree course. Besides being a feeder institution to the Indian Army, Gentlemen Cadets from the friendly neighbours also undergo training at this wing, and cadets from Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar are trainees currently.
Though parents of the passing out course could not attend the ceremony owing to COVID restrictions, the parade was streamed live on several channels, including YouTube.
