Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command Vice Admiral AR Karve, AVSM, taking a guard of honour at the passing out parade at INS Chilka, Thursday
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Bhubaneswar: As many as 2707 trainees of the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard successfully completed their 21 weeks of training at INS Chilka Thursday.A passing out parade was held on the occasion, which was reviewed by Vice Admiral AR Karve, AVSM, the Flag Officer Commanding-in Chief, Southern Naval Command Kochi. The officer then awarded medals and trophies to the meritorious trainees. Addressing the function the Admiral exhorted the trainees on the importance of honing skills they have learnt at INS Chilka and need for setting high standards of professionalism and conduct in their future appointment. Rahul Bhuria senior secondary recruit, Naveen Kumar navik general duty, Gourav Dixit navik (Domestic Branch) and Akash Pradhan matric recruit, were adjudged as the best trainees in their respective categories.
The ceremony was also attended by parents of trainees from all over India and officers of the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard. The training regimen being followed at INS Chilka is well structured and scientifically prepared to meet specific objectives of both the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard. Trainees at INS Chilka are exposed to various service subjects as well as academic study. Equal emphasis is laid on toughening the raw recruits both physically as well as mentally, through drill, route march sail
ing expedition, outdoor camps, weapon training, swimming and sports. These trainees will now proceed for cadre specific professional training at sea and at specialist training schools of the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard.
Earlier, Wednesday, Vice Admiral Karve along with other dignitaries witnessed the cultural and extracurricular talents of the trainees. The passing out ceremony culminated with the trainees marching past to the quarter deck, in slow march to the poignant tune of auld lang syne, a traditional tune normally played when the time comes to bid farewell to friends and institutions. PASSING