The Indian Navy held the Passing-Out Parade of Batch 02/26 at INS Chilka in Odisha on November 13, marking the successful completion of initial training by 3,358 trainees.
The batch comprised 2,756 Indian Navy Agniveers, including 142 women, 286 Navy Medical Assistants and 316 Naviks of the Indian Coast Guard. It was the largest batch to complete training at INS Chilka.
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3,358 trainees completed initial training at INS Chilka.
The batch included 2,756 Navy Agniveers.
142 women were among the Agniveers.
286 Navy Medical Assistants completed training.
316 Indian Coast Guard Naviks were part of the batch.
The training programme lasted 16 weeks.
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan attended the ceremony as the Chief Guest and Reviewing Officer. Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Naval Command, was also present.
The trainees completed 16 weeks of initial training, covering academic instruction, physical conditioning, swimming, parade drills, outdoor activities and training camps.
The programme also emphasised character building, leadership, discipline, teamwork and camaraderie, while familiarising recruits with the core naval values of Duty, Honour and Courage.
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Why This Matters
The passing-out parade marks the entry of newly trained personnel into India's maritime forces. Their induction will contribute to the operational capabilities and manpower of the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard.
The ceremony began with a wreath-laying tribute at the Chilka War Memorial, followed by a march past by the passing-out trainees.
Admiral Swaminathan congratulated the trainees and presented awards to meritorious performers in recognition of their achievements during training.
The passing-out ceremony marked an important milestone for the recruits as they prepare to join the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard and undertake their professional responsibilities.
