Dehradun, The Indian Military Academy held its 144th Spring Term Passing out Parade today morning. 382 Gentlemen Cadets including 77 Foreign Cadets from 9 friendly nations marched out as officers of the Army.
Lt. Gen. Cherish Mathson, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Command was the Reviewing Officer at the Parade.
Braving the bright summer sun and rising mercury, against the backdrop of the magnificent Chetwode Hall, 459 young cadets including 382 Indian Gentlemen Cadets along with 77 Foreign Cadets from nine friendly nations joined the passing out brigade.
The spirit of camaraderie, unity, strength and valour stood out as the young men dressed in uniform marched out for the Inspection Parade.
In full attendance parents, wardens, siblings, spouses and guardians became an inseparable part of the parade, as they clicked pictures to capture the moment, forever. For every cadet who crossed the Chetwode threshold or antim-pagh, they became Officers of the Army, with rose petals being showered upon them.
A two-hour programme including a Parade Inspection, Sword of Honour, Piping and Oath Ceremony ended with the singing of the Military Song, Kadam kadam badayee jah, khushi kay geet gaye ja resounding through the Academy.
For decades now, the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun has kept alive the glorious tradition of turning Gentlemen Cadets not only from India but its friendly nations into excellent officer material who then go on to join their respective regiments to serve their country well.
