An inspiring parade at the INS Chilka marked the culmination of 22 weeks of tough training and passing out of a record number of 2,171 sailors.
The successful trainees would be deputed for sea attachment followed by professional training at various training schools. On completion of their professional courses, they are competent to man the frontline ships, air squadrons and submarines of the Indian Navy and Coast Guard. The parade was reviewed by Rear Admiral G Ashok Kumar, Chief of Staff, Southern Naval Command, and Capt M Goverdhan Raju Naval Officer-in-Charge, (Odisha) was the Conducting Officer.
The training at the INS Chilka exposes the trainees to core values of service, customs and traditions of the Navy. They are toughened both physically and mentally through various adventure activities like route march, sailing expedition to Rambha and Chilka lake mouth, outdoor camps, weapon firing and Jal Tarang, a mass swimming competition. Regimental aspects of training are also imbibed in them through drill, cross-country, seamanship and troop games.
Among the passing-out trainees, Ankit Kumar, Senior Secondary Recruit (SSR) from Navy, was awarded the Chief of the Naval Staff Rolling Trophy and Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command Gold Medal for Best SSR. Satendra P Yadav, Navik (General Duty) from Coast Guard, received the Director General Coast Guard Rolling Trophy.
Montu Hazarika, Matric Recruit, was adjudged the Best All Round MR and received the Chief of the Naval Staff Rolling Trophy, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Southern Naval Command Gold Medal. Yoginder Singh, Navik (Domestic Branch) from Coast Guard, received the Director General Coast Guard Rolling Trophy. Fresh recruits will be joining the INS Chilka on August 19.