Dehradun, The Indian Military Academy here held its 143rd Regular Course Passing Out Parade today morning. 427 Gentlemen Cadets including 80 Foreign Cadets marched out as officers of the Army.
Vice Chief of Army Staff Lt. General Devraj Ambu was the Reviewing Officer at the Parade.
Braving the early morning winter chill against the backdrop of the magnificent Chetwode Hall, 347 Indian Gentlemen Cadets along with 80 Foreign Cadets from seven friendly Nations including 49 cadets from Afghanistan, 15 from Bhutan, 5 from Maldives, two each from Nepal, Srilanka and Vietnam along with five cadets from Tajakistan joined the passing out brigade as well.
The spirit of camaraderie, unity, strength and valour stood out as the young men dressed in uniform marched out for the Inspection Parade.
Gentleman Cadet Arjun Thakur was awarded the Sword of Honour along with the Gold Medal.
In full attendance, proud parents, wardens, siblings, spouses and guardians became an inseparable part of the parade, as they took pictures to capture the moment forever. For every cadet who crossed the Chetwode threshold or antim-pagh, they became Officers of the Indian 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 throughout the Military 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 friendly nations, into excellent Officer material who then go on to join their respective regiments to serve their Nation well.
