1. An impressive parade at Chunni Lal Parade Ground of National Cadet Corps Officers Training Academy, Kamptee, Maharashtra marked the Passing Out Ceremony of Cadet Training Officers (CTOs) of National Cadet Corps (NCC) Junior Division. The Passing out Parade reviewed by Major General Upkar Chander, Comdt NCC OTA Kamptee, comprised of 66 Third Officers, 372 Army Cadet Training Officers and 52 Naval Cadet Training Officers of 17 Directorates of NCC who marched smartly to the martial tunes played by the Military Band of Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre, Belgavi.
The parade by Cadet Training Officers representing all states and union territories of India epitomized “Unity and Discipline”, the motto of National Cadet Corps. The Parade was commanded by Academy Under Officer T/O Shaik Riyaz Basha. On successful completion of this course the Cadet Training Officers received their NCC commission and became proud Associate NCC Officers (ANOs). Amongst Army CTOs the winner of the Commandant’s Gold Medal and Director General’s Baton for standing first in the order of merit was CTO Inderjeet Singh, while CTO Girish Godhani & CTO Harjap Singh, won the Silver & Bronze Medals respectively. Amongst Naval trainees the winner of the Commandant’s Gold Medal and Director General’s Baton for standing first in the order of merit was CTO Sunil, while CTO Sarguruvignesh A & T/O Jain Vardhaman Parasmal won the Silver & Bronze Medals respectively. The Director General’s Banner for Inter Company Championship was won by Arjun Company.
The passing out parade was the successful culmination of sixty days of rigorous training which included Drill, Physical Training, Yoga, Leadership & Personality Development, Community Development and Disaster Management classes with the aim to empower the CTOs to conduct NCC cadet training efficiently in their respective units. The event was witnessed by senior officers, dignitaries, and the family members of the trainees.
The Reviewing Officer in his address urged the passing out course to uphold the aims and objectives of NCC and contribute towards effective Nation Building by shaping young minds and molding the NCC cadets to become responsible and dynamic citizens of our country. He complimented the passing out course for the high standards of Drill and training displayed by them. He also appreciated the ‘Team OTA’ for the conduct of training in an outstanding manner.
