The Nilgiris: All 502 soldiers were administered Oath of Office at an elaborate ceremony organised at Wellington Cantonment in Coonoor on Saturday.
The Nilgiris: All 502 soldiers were administered Oath of Office at an elaborate ceremony organised at Wellington Cantonment in Coonoor on Saturday.
During the 46 weeks training, 502 aspiring soldiers from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka were subjected to vigorous training at the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington, Coonoor in the Nilgiris District.
The soldiers marched past the prestigious enclosed drill square and took a pledge to serve the nation.
The attestation parade was reviewed by Brigadier RS Guraya, Commandant, Madras Regimental Centre.
Speaking at the event, Brigadier RS Guraya appreciated the instructors and the soldiers for successfully completing the training and to have pledged to serve the nation with utmost dedication. He said it was a dream come moment for the soldiers who will be commissioned at various batalions across the country.
He also awarded four best outgoing soldiers personnels with medals.
The soldiers took oath in the presence of Bhagavad Gita, the Bible and the Koran and the National flag. The regal parade by the soldiers to the tune of the Military band brought goosebumps amid the spectators.
Parents of the young soldiers instructors, higher officials, staff at Wellington were present at the event which symbolises pride and glory.