TIL Desk Lucknow/ A ceremonial parade was held at Officers Training College (OTC), Army Medical Corps Centre and College, Lucknow on successful conclusion of Medical Officers Basic Course-238 on 30 May 2022. The nine weeks’ course imparts intensive combat medical support training to young Armed Forces Medical and Dental Officers in order to empower them for effectively performing their duties and transform young doctors to medical and dental officers. Course comprised of 116 newly commissioned officers including 30 lady officers with Tri-Services representation. The parade was marked by military precision and customary elegance.
The ceremonial parade was reviewed by Lieutenant General Sandip Mukherji, Commandant, Army Medical Corps Centre & College, Officer in Charge Records and Colonel Commandant Army Medical Corps. Flt Lt Mayank Plaha was adjudged Best Overall Officer of the course and awarded Commandant’s Rolling Trophy and Capt Sahil Sharma was awarded Major Laishram Jyotin Singh, Ashok Chakra Memorial Trophy for being Best Officer in Field Events.
While addressing the young officers, Lieutenant General Sandip Mukherji exhorted them to uphold the traditions of Army Medical Corps by maintaining the highest order of professional competence. He also advised the officers to continuously upgrade and build upon the knowledge imparted at Officers Training College. Stressing upon the opportunities provided by the Armed Forces, he encouraged them to work hard to further their professional aspirations. He reemphasized the fact that the Armed Forces Medical Services stands committed to quality patient care of our troops in field and peace. He complimented all of them for their excellent turnout and meticulous conduct of parade. A large number of Armed Forces Medical Services officers witnessed the parade along with more than 200 proud parents and relatives of the course officers.
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