A contingent of 383 Indian and 74 Foreign Gentlemen Cadets (FGC) participated in an immaculate and crisp Commandant’s parade held at Indian Military Academy (IMA) on Thursday. The majestic parade marked culmination of training of GCs and FGCs from seven friendly countries belonging to Spring term- 2018. The parade was reviewed by the Commandant of the IMA, lieutenant General S K Jha.
The IMA commandant in his address to the GCs highlighted 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 four 'Cs'- 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.
lt Gen Jha also praised and gave compliments to the 74 FGCs from the friendly foreign countries for having endured through the rigorous regimen of the training, exhibiting excellent transformation and are 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 concerted effort towards countering the umpteen global challenges the world faces today.
In the end, he encouraged the Gentlemen Cadets to put their best foot forward for the final Passing out Parade and wished all the Gentlemen Cadets the very best in the years ahead.
large number of school children from Dehradun and neighbouring cities, local citizens and Army personnel with their friends and families witnessed the impressive parade.
The commandant’s parade is considered as full dressed rehearsal for the final Passing out Parade (POP) scheduled for June 9. The marching contingent drew regular applause for its perfect coordination, enthusiasm and synergy during the parade.