Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, June 9

As a precursor to the Passing out Parade (PoP) scheduled to be held for the spring term at the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, on June 13, the Deputy Commandant and Chief Instructor’s Parade was held on Tuesday.

Amidst the global pandemic and challenges posed by COVID-19 that mandated a change in the training schedules and modifications of some other procedures, 333 Indian and 90 foreign gentlemen cadets displayed their immaculate turnout and precision marching.

The parade was reviewed by Maj Gen JS Mangat, Deputy Commandant and Chief Instructor of the Indian Military Academy. Complimenting the cadets, he said they have been taught to lead by example and the soldiers who would be under their command should look up to them with pride. Indian troops are the best in the world, simple by heart, with unquestionable loyalty and patriotism, but then as an officer they would have to earn their respect and trust through their actions, conduct and demeanour, he said.

Stressing upon the importance of valour, honour, ethos and fine traditions of the Indian Army, he commended them for attaining stellar training standards despite all modifications in training and exhorted them to continue with their endeavors to excel in all fields.

General Mangat also complimented cadets from friendly foreign countries on successful completion of the training and wished them all the success ahead as they return home with high professional standards carry cherished memories of their time at the IMA.