As many as 170 recruits of the 104 Recruit Course attained the status of a combat soldiers at an impressive and solemn passing out parade at The Brigade of The Guards Regimental Centre in Kamptee, today.
A colourful ceremonial parade was presented by the proud young guardsmen who are the newest additions to the Armed forces fraternity.
These motivated and spirited young guardsmen have earned their status after a challenging and strenuous training of 34 weeks. Keeping with the age old traditions, they were administered the oath of allegiance and devotion to duty by the Adjutant, a release from Defence PRO said here today.
Medals were presented to outstanding Guardsmen in various disciplines of training. The coveted Overall Best Recruit Trophy was awarded to recruit Push Raj of Cariappa Training Company.
Lieutenant General R P Sahi, Chief of Staff, Army Central Command reviewed the parade, the release said.
The General Officer is an alumnus of National Defence Academy, Khadakvasla, and was commissioned into the 6th Battalion, Brigade of The Guards in 1977.
During his illustrious career, the General Officer has tenanted several prestigious command and staff appointments.
