The commandant’s parade which marked culmination of training of 306 Indian and 71 Gentlemen Cadets (GC) from ten friendly foreign countries of autumn term, 2019 was organised at historic Chetwode Drill square of Indian Military Academy (IMA) on Thursday.
The Commandant of the IMA, Lieutenant General S K Jha was the reviewing officer of the parade.
In his address, he complimented all the Gentlemen Cadets (GC) for an immaculate turnout and excellent drill movements, which indicated a high level of motivation, pride and cohesion achieved by them during their training at IMA.
He also congratulated everyone for being on the verge of completing the training successfully.
The IMA commandant told the GCs that the Army’s reputation rests firmly on their shoulders. He said that they have earned this honour with hard work and they need to retain it by living up to the Army’s core values of Character, Competence, Commitment and Compassion. “These values are reflected in the IMA’s Code of Conduct and Gentlemen Cadets aspiring to high ideals and pursuing excellence, must demonstrate these at all times,’’ he said. The General Officer also extended the compliments to the 71 Gentleman Cadets from the friendly foreign countries for having endured the rigorous regimen of training, exhibiting excellent transformation and now getting ready to don the ranks in their respective armies, as most refined officers.
He said the strong bond of togetherness that they have developed in IMA shall foster into a bond that will keep the diplomatic and military ties between our nations stronger and vibrant. In the end, he encouraged the GCs to put their best foot forward for the final Passing out Parade and wished all the GCs the very best in the years ahead.