235 OTA cadets to be commissioned into Indian Army

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 13:23 [IST]

Chennai, Mar 8 (UNI) About 235 cadets from Officers Training Academy (OTA) at St Thomas Mount here would be commissioned into Indian Army, after their successful training.

According to the army spokesperson, the passing out parade will be held on March 17. After the arduous and rigorous training, a total of 162 gentlemen and 73 lady cadets would be commissioned into the Army as Lieutenant.

Lt Gen Aditya Singh, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, GOC-in-C Southern Command would review the parade and give away the awards to the meritorious cadets.

Prior to the passing out parade, the medal presentation ceremony to meritorious cadets by the Commandant of OTA would also take place on March 15. It would be followed by a band concert presented by the Military Bands of OTA.

Combined display would also be held the next day.

UNI

Topics: DEFENCE-COMMISSION-OTA (WITH PHOTO)

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