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IMA Passing Out Parade 2024

Northern Command General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Lieutenant General MV Suchindra Kumar took the passing out parade salute from the cadets. IMA Commandant Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain and Deputy Commandant Major General Alok Naresh were also present there.

IMA Parade: 394 cadets

A total of 394 cadets passed out in the 2024 IMA parade. Out of these, 39 are foreign cadets. The Indian Army said that 355 Indian cadets will now join various corps of the army. They will be posted in different parts of the country, where they will serve the country.

What is Piping Ceremony?

During this parade, ‘Piping Ceremony’ took place, where these cadets who are going to become officers in the army were given the ranks of commissioned officers by their parents and loved ones.

IMA Best Cadet 2024 received the Sword of Honor

The best cadet in the entire batch is also selected. They are honoured with a gold medal and Sword of Honour. This year Academy Under Officer Praveen Singh was awarded the prestigious Sword of Honour. he/she also got the first position in the Order of Merit.

A big challenge for IMA Cadets

Lieutenant General MV Suchindra Kumar said that- ‘The nature of modern warfare and tactics are constantly changing. Technological progress is constantly influencing the framework of modern war. IMA cadets passing out from the Indian Military Academy will have to be prepared to face these challenges.

War is no longer just a game of bombs

The Commandant-in-Chief of the Northern Command said, ‘Information warfare, increasing use of drones, autonomous systems, space, cyber EM spectrum, team game of man and machine are the reality of today’s era. All these are part of the new war. This is the new normal, which creates new challenges. To face these, the cadets have to be ready to be at the forefront.

Indian Army is a symbol of excellence and sacrifice

Lieutenant General told IMA passing out cadets- Indian Army is a symbol of professionalism, excellence and sacrifice. Cadets who become officers in the army should always keep this in mind. They are expected to meet the highest standards throughout their career.

IMA training will be useful

Encouraging the IMA cadets, Lt Gen Kumar said, ‘Along with the high level training received at a prestigious institute like IMA, your physical fitness, mental agility and technical skills will help you in dealing with the challenges of modern war.’

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