The Indian Military Academy (IMA) with 631 Gentlemen Cadets (GCs) and 74 Foreign Gentlemen Cadets displayed tremendous enthusiasm, vigour and zeal to put up an excellent parade in front of an august gathering infront of Chetwode Hall, IMA campus in Dehradun on Thursday.
IMA Commandant, lt General Manvender Singh reviewed the parade and extended his wishes to all of them on successfully completing the pre-commissioned training at the Academy. He complimented all the young GCs for their precise and crisp movements which clearly indicated their high motivation and spirit, self pride and cohesion achieved during the training at the IMA. He said “What you did till now was only the first phase of your life where you learnt, acquired knowledge and skills. On commissioning, you start the second phase in a new environment with a new family of fellow soldiers and with a new purpose. Till now you were led, now you will lead. Join your Battalion or Regiment with pride and self-belief. Be the decisive military leader who your soldiers want you to be”.
The Commandant emphasised on virtues like courage, fortitude, loyalty and comradeship in arms. He said, “build your aura through competence, influence your command to loyalty, always work with selfless commitment, be a man of character & candour, lead with self pride and honour and never forget your oath, credo or warrior code”. He complimented the Deputy Commandant and Chief Instructor and the faculty for moulding the GCs into fine future young officers.
He also urged from the GCs to remain update and participate in the sports and adventure activities as it help them for their overall development of personality. He also advised them to remain update throughout their lives. In the end, he wished all GCs the very best in the years ahead.