On completion of 53 years of glorious date of commission from (29 Apr 1973 – 28 Apr 2026),  all those who passed out from OTS (Officers Training School) Chennai now called OTA (Officers Training Academy on 29 Apr 1973 , celebrated their completion of 53 years of date of commission  with families ,all over India and abroad where ever officers now Veterans have settled down.

This day when Gentlemen Cadets were transformed into Officers after  proudly supporting the first star on our young shoulders (Tech 6 – wearing two stars).  They were Commissioned into various Arms and Services, we moved forward taking on our responsibilities. Some  left after completing mandatory five years of service into newer pastures, other taking premature retirement and shouldering new responsibilities. Whereas the diehard continued serving till the day came for them to hang up their boots. During this time, many Course mates (CMs) were due to health issues, accidents and other causes and 2 minutes silence was observed  to pay respect and remember our departed souls of lost  who had departed from this world to the next one, who  left us before they were 55/ 60 yrs of age.

. It was a pleasure meeting our CMs and interacting with them. The whole affair was well attended, reviving our memories of the time spent at OTS (Now OTA) during the training period. The whole scenario of OTA has changed, with newer buildings and newer get up, but this no way lessened our enthusiasm. White House speaks was interesting giving the observe.

Happy 53 commissioning day to all our dear CM s

Greetings on the anniversary of our commissioning into the Army. May this milestone fill all of us with pride for all that we have variously achieved …
Wishing you and your loved ones good health and lasting happiness