A total of 133 Officer Cadets and 24 Officer Cadets (Women) were commissioned into various Arms and Services of the Indian Army, embodying the spirit of duty and sacrifice at the Officers Training Academy in Chennai. Additionally, 12 Foreign Officer Cadets including seven Women from five Friendly Foreign Countries successfully completed their training, fostering bonds of camaraderie and cooperation across international borders.
A spectacular military parade at the revered Parameswaran Drill Square of the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai marked the passing out ceremony of Officers of Short Service Commissioned (SSC) SSC-119, SSC (W)-33 and equivalent courses. The immaculate drill of Officer Cadets marching to enthralling martial tunes left the audience spellbound. It was a proud moment for the Officer Cadets and their parents, as also the Instructors and Administrative Staff of OTA Chennai, who over the last one year of integrated training have seen the transformation of these proud men and women into future leaders of the Indian Army.
The Passing Out Parade was reviewed by Lieutenant General Johnson P Mathew, Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff who also presented the Sword of Honour to BUO Manya M Kumar, OTA Gold Medal to AUO Pragati Thakur, Silver Medal to BUO Manya M Kumar and the Bronze Medal to ACA Surjeet Yadav. The Reviewing Officer, in his address, lauded the Officer Cadets and OTA staff for their exemplary achievements, exhorting the newly commissioned officers to uphold the cardinal military values of ‘Selfless Service to the Nation’ and steadfast pursuit of excellence in all endeavours.
Following the immaculate parade, the Pipping Ceremony symbolized a solemn vow as newly commissioned officers, adorned with the gleaming insignia on their shoulders, pledged allegiance to the Constitution of India and committed to safeguard the nation at all costs.
The newly commissioned officers, donning their ranks and regimental accoutrements, swore allegiance to the country and the Constitution of India as they stepped out of the portals of the Officers Training Academy, committed to ‘Serve with Honour’ to safeguard the Honour of the country.