OTA Chennai Passing Out Parade(POP) 14 Mar 2015

CHENNAI  (14 Mar 2015) :

The SSC-99 and SSC(W)-13 Course comprising of as many as 204 men and 42 lady cadets marched onto the Parameshwaran drill square on the Officers Training Academy (OTA) campus on Saturday morning, marking their official induction into the Army, it was a proud moment for their family and friends seated in the gallery.

The parade was reviewed. In his address the general officer reminded the cadets of enormous responsibilities they are expected to shoulder while commanding the troops. He lauded the cadets for their excellent efforts to make the parade absolutely impressive and magnificent. He also exhorted them to dedicate themselves with utmost sincerity and devotion to uphold the honour, safety and integrity of the country.

Passing out cadets’ parents Waiting eagerly to watch the contingent march

The cadets marched into the ground a few minutes after 6 am in a formation of four different companies of the academy. Major general G Murali, deputy commandant and chief instructor of OTA, took the salute from the cadets followed by Lt General SS Jog, commandant, OTA.

Different Banners were given as follows to the companies:

1. Chief Of Army Staff Banner – Naushera Company
2. ARTRAC Banner – Kohima Company
3. Commandant’s Banner – Meiktila Company

Cadets crossing Antim pag for the first and last time

Finally from cadet to Lieutenant

Indian flag brought in for saluting

Young officer saluting the Tricolor (Indian-flag)

Few last Joshilee push ups

Newly commissioned Lady officers sharing the joy