Ceremonial Parade of Senior Cadre Course-01 held at officers training college, AMC Centre & College, Lucknow

TIL Desk Lucknow/ A ceremonial parade was held at Officers Training College (OTC), Army Medical Corps Centre and College, Lucknow as part of the training curriculum of Senior Cadre Course on 29 Sep 2022. 104 Non-Commissioned officers who are trained in Officers Training College and will be assuming higher ranks in times to come, participated in this parade. Military training imparted to these brave soldiers at Officers Training College, AMC Centre and College has raised their morale, confidence and self-esteem preparing them to assume Junior leadership roles with values, ethos of Armed Forces Medical Services as the flag bearers effectively. Ceremonial Parade was witnessed by relatives of course NCOs, course officers of Medical Officers Senior Command Course (MOSCC) & Basic Nursing Officers Course (BNOC).

The ceremonial parade was marked by military precision and customary elegance. The ceremonial parade was reviewed by Major General JP Prasad, Commandant and Chief Instructor, Officers Training College, AMC Centre & College. Havildar (Store Keeper Technician) Rakesh Sinha of Military Hospital Lansdowne was adjudged Best in Drill & Havildar (Nursing Assistant) Takhellambam Tomba Singh of 187 Military Hospital was adjudged Best in Physical Fitness Test and were awarded Memento and Certificate of Merit by Commandant, Officers Training College. Havildar (Health Assistant) Santosh Yadav of 163 Military Hospital was awarded Naik Deepak Singh, Vir Chakra Rolling Trophy and Memento for securing First Position in the course.

While addressing the brave Non-Commissioned Officers, Major General JP Prasad exhorted them to uphold the traditions of Army Medical Corps by maintaining the highest order of professional competence. He also advised them to continuously upgrade and build upon the knowledge imparted at Officers Training College, avail the opportunities provided by the Armed Forces and improve their professional aspirations. He reemphasised the fact that Armed Forces Medical Services stands committed to quality patient care of our troops in field and peace. He complimented all of them for their excellent turnout and meticulous conduct of parade.