330 recruits attested into Madras Regiment

A total of 330 recruits were today 'attested' into the Madras Regiment Centre (MRC), the oldest regiment of Indian Army, on completion of their 46-week training at Wellington in neighbouring Nilgiris District.
The young soldiers took part in a passing out parade at the historic Shrinagesh Barracks at Wellington, an official release said.
"After 46 weeks of tough training, the recruits could see their dreams come true when they wore the olive green and marched past the largest enclosed drill square in Asia," it said.
The parade was reviewed by General Officer Commanding, Dakshin Bharat Area Lt General R K Anand.

He appreciated instructors and staff for achieving a very high standard of drill in the Attestation Parade.
Lauding the efforts of MRC to improve the standard of training to such a high level, Lt Gen Anand congratulated the parents of the young soldiers in this moment of pride and glory, it said.