Tribune News Service

Dehradun, June 8

Chief of Army Staff General Bipin Rawat will be the reviewing officer for the June 10 passing-out parade (POP) of the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun.After reviewing the parade at the historic Chetwode drill square that will also lead to the culmination of training of 423 Indian and 67 foreign Gentlemen Cadets from 10 friendly foreign countries, General Rawat will address the Gentlemen Cadets.Meanwhile, a day ahead of the parade, the ceremonial commandant’s parade took place at the Indian Military Academy today. Addressing the cadets, IMA Commandant Lt Gen SK Upadhya asserted that the Army’s reputation rested firmly on their shoulders.He exhorted the Gentlemen Cadets that the honour they had earned through hard work must be retained by them by living up to the Army’s core values of character, competence, commitment and compassion. “These values are reflected in the IMA’s code of conduct and the Gentlemen Cadets aspiring to high ideals must demonstrated these at all times,” he said.He also reminded the cadets that as they took the final step to join as officers of the Indian Army, the expectations of an entire nation were on them. “Being in uniform, you have a definite role in contributing to society and building of the nation,” Lt Gen Upadhya told the Gentlemen Cadets.A large number of schoolchildren from Dehradun and neighbouring cities, local citizens and Army personnel with their friends and families witnessed the impressive parade.On the other hand, security arrangements in Dehradun have been tightened keeping in view the passing-out parade. Elaborate security arrangements have been made at areas in close proximity to the IMA campus.