A spectacular Commandant’s parade marked culmination of training of 423 Indian and 67 Foreign Gentlemen Cadets (GC) from ten friendly countries at historic Chetwode drill square at Indian Military Academy (IMA) here on Thursday.
The parade was reviewed by the Commandant of the IMA, lieutenant General S K Upadhya . He complimented all the Gentlemen Cadets (GCs) 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.
In his address the IMA Commandant reminded the passing out contingent that the reputation of Army rests firmly on their shoulders. He reminded that the army has 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. lt Gen Upadhya said that when the GC take the ‘final step (antim pag) to join as officers of Army, the expectations of an entire nation are on them.
The IMA Commandant encouraged the GCs to put their best foot forward for the final Passing out Parade and wished all of them 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 Saturday. The marching contingent drew regular applause for its perfect coordination, enthusiasm and synergy during the parade.