The Indian Navy will conduct the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the ninth batch of its Agniveers and Indian Coast Guard Naviks at INS Chilka on November 13. The parade will mark the successful completion of 16 weeks of initial training by more than 3,300 trainees, making it the largest batch to pass out from the premier naval training establishment.
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan will be the Chief Guest and Reviewing Officer at the ceremony. The event will mark the culmination of an intensive training programme aimed at transforming young recruits into disciplined, physically agile, mentally resilient and professionally competent sea warriors.
According to the Ministry of Defence (MoD), the training curriculum at INS Chilka combines academic instruction, physical conditioning, swimming, parade training, outdoor activities and camps to provide recruits with a comprehensive foundation for their professional careers. Equal emphasis is placed on character building, leadership, discipline, camaraderie and teamwork, while instilling the core naval values of Duty, Honour and Courage.
The Passing Out Parade will be a significant milestone for the trainees and their families, who will witness the completion of their training and the beginning of their careers in the armed forces. Naval veterans and other distinguished guests are also expected to attend the occasion.
Awards and unveiling of trainees’ magazine
The valedictory function will be presided over by Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command.
Awards will be presented to meritorious trainees, the champion division and the best instructor in recognition of their outstanding performance and contribution to the training programme. The event will also feature the unveiling of Ankur, a bilingual magazine prepared by the trainees.
The MoD said that the Indian Navy will livestream the Passing Out Parade on its official social media platforms, enabling people across the country to witness the ceremony.
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