152 recruits join armed forces; attain status of combat soldiers

NAGPUR: As many as 152 recruits attained the status of combat soldiers at an impressive passing out parade at the Guards Regimental Centre at Kamptee here today.

A colourful ceremonial parade was presented by these proud young Guardsmen, who are the newest additions to the armed forces as members of Brigade of The Guards, an Army regiment.

The motivated and spirited young Guardsmen (members of 101 Recruit Course) have earned their status after a challenging and strenuous training of 34 weeks, a release from defence PRO said.

Keeping with the age old traditions, they were administered the oath of allegiance and devotion to duty by the Adjutant.

As they crossed the symbolic "Last Step" or "Antim Pag" in slow march to the famous Auld Lang Syne tune of the military band, these recruits formally attained the status of combat soldiers, ready for frontline duties.

The Guards Regimental Centre was initially raised at Delhi in 1950, moved to Kota in 1956 and further moved to its present location in Kamptee in 1976.

The Regimental Centre is equipped with state-of-the-art training infrastructure and aids to ensure that the best quality training is imparted to the recruits.

Brigadier D V Singh, Commandant, Guards Regimental Centre, reviewed the parade, the release added.