TIL Desk Lucknow/ A Course Ending Parade was held at Officers Training College, Army Medical Corps Centre and College, Lucknow on successful conclusion of Medical Officers Basic Course (MOBC)-246 on 08 Apr 24.
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 professionals to medical and dental officers. The course comprised of 122 officers including 21 lady officers with Tri-Services representation and one officer from Lesotho Defence Forces.
The parade was marked by military precision and customary elegance. The Course Ending Parade was reviewed by Lt Gen Kavita Sahai, SM, VSM, Commandant, AMC Centre & College, Lucknow, OIC Records and Colonel Commandant of AMC.
Capt. Lovely Bhatnagar of 307 Field Hospital was adjudged Best All-round Officer of the course and was awarded Commandant’s Rolling Trophy. Capt Aravindan M of 326 Field Hospital was awarded Major Laishram Jyotin Singh, Ashok Chakra Memorial Trophy for being Best Officer in Field Events.
While addressing the young officers, the Reviewing Officer complimented all of them for their excellent turnout and meticulous conduct of parade and exhorted them to uphold the traditions of Army Medical Corps by maintaining the highest order of professional competence. The General Officer 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, she encouraged them to work hard to further their professional aspirations and stand committed to quality patient care for our troops in field and peace.
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.
