The commandant exhorts GCs to get prepared for onerous responsibility of defending the country
Friday, 10 June 2022 | PNS | Dehradun
The commandant’s parade which marked the culmination of training of 341 Indian and 84 gentlemen cadets (GCs) from eight friendly foreign countries of spring term, 2022 was organised at Chetwode Drill square of Indian Military Academy (IMA) on Thursday.
The commandant of the IMA, Lieutenant General Harinder Singh was the reviewing officer (RO) of the parade. The commandant in his address to the cadets said that they will now bear the onerous responsibility to defend the country and defeat our adversary at the cost of their own life and the lives of the men they lead or command. “It demands from each one of them, utmost love for the country, exceptional character, a strong sense of honour and duty, self-confidence, competence and courage. Self-confidence is one of the most important qualities of a leader. It is a manifestation of knowledge, situational awareness, pride and the poise to stay strong and resolute under challenging circumstances. Courage includes both aspects of physical valour as well as courage of conviction. Physical courage should be evident in all their actions in military operations. Moral courage is the wisdom to clearly differentiate between the right and the wrong and imbibe the strength of character to choose the harder right, in any situation. Self-sacrifice is essential to leadership and a prime responsibility of a leader,’’ he said.
The IMA commandant also extended the compliments to the 89 GCs from the friendly foreign countries for having endured the rigorous regimen of training, exhibiting excellent transformation and being fully ready to don the ranks in their respective armies, as most proficient officers. He addressed them specifically while stating that they will return home with happy memories of their stay at IMA and our country. The training that they have received will benefit them in selfless service of their country. The bonds of friendship forged here with fellow cadets and faculty will further strengthen the bonds of friendship between our nations.
In the end, he encouraged the GCs to put their best foot forward for the final Passing out Parade (PoP) and wished all the Gentleman Cadets the very best in the years ahead. The commandant also congratulated the parents and dear ones of the passing out course for the achievements of their wards.
