passing out parade
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 different places. The 239 who completed the training included midshipmen of the 107th Indian Naval Academy Course, cadets of the 38th and 39th Naval Orientation Courses (Extended), 39th Naval Orientation Course (Regular) and 40th Naval Orientation Course (Coast Guard and Overseas). Eight foreign cadets and 29 female trainees from four countries participated in the passing out parade held at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala on Saturday, 30 November.
Cadet with navy stripe
The parade was reviewed by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, who also presented medals to the meritorious midshipmen and cadets after the formal review. Naval Welfare and Health Association (NWWA) President Shashi Tripathi was also present along with the chief guest. VAdm V Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, served as the operations officer. VAdm CR Praveen Nair, Commandant, Indian Naval Academy and Deepa Bhatt, President, NWWA Ezhimala were also present on the occasion.
Trainee hugs mother
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.
- SLT 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, the Commandant INA Silver Medal and the Zamorin Trophy for the best all-round women cadets were 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.
passing out parade
Cadet’s parents also participated
During the parade the cadets marched in splendor with gleaming swords and rifles. The proud parents beamed with joy and pride as they witnessed this milestone in their children’s journey and celebrated 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 Naval Chief congratulated the trainees for their excellent performance and drill movements during the parade. He expressed his gratitude to the parents for supporting their children in choosing the noble profession of arms, highlighting their commitment to serve the nation.
Cadets with parents
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 CNS stressed on the pillars of military leadership – courage, resilience and integrity and said that the real strength of military leaders is “their determination to achieve success in every operation and mission and overcome any challenge”. lies in their ability to anticipate, act decisively and motivate teams”. As the trainees prepared to exit the Indian Naval Academy as commissioned officers, the CNS reminded them that “the burden of national security rests on your shoulders. Wear it with pride, carry it with dignity and Never step back in its service.”
passing out parade
Cadet wore navy stripes for the first time
After the parade, the CNS, FOCINC (South) and Commandant INA along with other dignitaries participated in the Stripe Shipping Ceremony where the trainees wore their Navy stripes for the first time. He also interacted over tea with the trainees and their families and congratulated them on successful completion of their 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 expertise in their respective fields, maintaining the core values of duty, honor and courage as they embark on their professional journey.
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