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A total of 239 trainees participated in the Passing Out Parade of the Indian Navy, who have completed their training and are ready to serve at various locations. The 239 who completed the training included Midshipmen of the 107th Indian Naval Academy Course, cadets of the 38th & 39th Naval Orientation Courses (Extended), 39th Naval Orientation Course (Regular), and 40th Naval Orientation Course (Coast Guard & Foreign). Eight foreign cadets from four countries and 29 women trainees participated in the Passing Out Parade held at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala on Saturday, 30 November.
The parade was reviewed by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, who also presented medals to meritorious midshipmen and cadets after the ceremonial review. The chief guest was accompanied by Naval Welfare and Wellness Association (NWWA) President Shashi Tripathi. Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Southern Naval Command VAdm V Srinivas officiated as the operational officer. Indian Naval Academy Commandant VAdm CR Praveen Nair and NWWA Ezhimala President Deepa Bhatt were also present on the occasion.
These people got respect
- .The President’s Gold Medal for the Indian Naval Academy B.Tech Course was awarded to Midshipman Ayush Kumar Singh.
- The CNS Silver Medal and FOC-in-C South Bronze Medal for the same course were awarded to Midshipman Karan Singh and Midshipman Karthikeya V Vernekar respectively.
- LT Ritwik Mishra received the CNS Gold Medal for Naval Orientation Course (Extended), while Cadet Srijan Jain and SLT Bodekar S Subhash were awarded the FOC-in-C South Silver Medal and Commandant INA Bronze Medal respectively.
- SLT Isha Shah received the CNS Gold Medal for 39 NOC Reg, Commandant INA Silver Medal, and Zamorin Trophy for the best all-round women cadets was awarded to SLT Mathi Nesiga T and SLT Isha Shah respectively.
- Director General Coast Guard Best Assistant Commandant Award was presented to Assistant Commandant Akash Tiwari.
Parents of cadets also participated.
During the parade, the cadets marched in majesty with gleaming swords and rifles. Proud parents were elated and proud to witness this milestone in their wards’ journey and celebrate their remarkable achievements. The ceremony was a fitting culmination of the hard work, resilience, and dedication of the trainees during their rigorous training at the Academy. The Chief of the Naval Staff congratulated the trainees for their excellent performance and drill movements during the parade. He expressed gratitude to the parents for their support in their wards choosing the noble profession of arms, highlighting their commitment to serve the nation.
Emphasis on courage, resilience, and integrity
The Navy Chief also underlined the integration of international trainees, which strengthens India’s foreign cooperation and showcases INA’s world-class training facilities. Addressing the passing out trainees, the emphasized the pillars of military leadership – courage, resilience, and integrity and said that the true strength of military leaders lies in their ability to “anticipate, act decisively, and motivate their teams to achieve success in every operation and mission and overcome any challenge”. As the trainees prepared to pass out of the Indian Naval Academy as commissioned officers, the CNS reminded them that “the burden of national security is on your shoulders. Wear it with pride, carry it with honor, and never back down in its service.”
Cadets wore naval stripes for the first time.
After the parade, CNS, FOCINC (South,) and Commandant INA along with other dignitaries attended the Stripe Shipping Ceremony where the trainees wore their naval stripes for the first time. They also interacted with the trainees and their families over tea and congratulated them on the successful completion of training. The newly commissioned officers will now move to various Naval and Coast Guard ships and establishments while the foreign cadets will return to their respective navies. These officers will gain further specialization in their respective fields, upholding the core values of duty, honor, a nd courage while embarking on their professional journey.
