92 Officer Trainees of The 103rd Integrated Officers Training Course Graduated on Completion of Sub Lieutenant Technical Courses in a Passing Out Parade Held at Naval Base, Kochi on 22 March 2024

92 Officer Trainees of the 103rd Integrated Officers Training Course graduated on completion of Sub Lieutenant Technical Courses in a Passing Out Parade held at Naval Base, Kochi on 22 March 2024. RAdm Satish Shenai, CSO(Training) was the Chief Guest and reviewed the parade. The 39 weeks long Sub-Lieutenant courses coordinated by Centre of Excellence in Ethics, Leadership and Behavioural Studies CELABS are conducted at 14 professional schools located at Kochi, Jamnagar, Lonavala and Mumbai. In addition to theoretical training, the trainees were also exposed to intense practical learning through use of simulators, camps, sports and cultural activities.

SLt Tusaar Solanki was awarded the Chief of Naval Staff Trophy for standing First in Overall Order of Merit during the SLt courses while SLt Shreyanshu Jha was awarded the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (South) Rolling Trophy for standing Second in Overall Order of Merit. SLt Utkarsh Ishwar was awarded Admiral Ram Das Katari Trophy for standing First in Overall Order of Merit from induction to completion of ab-initio training and SLt Anivesh Singh Parihar was awarded Sword of Honour.

The Chief Guest addressed the passing out officers during the Valedictory Function and congratulated them on this achievement. He also complimented the staff of all training units for imparting high standard of professional training. He encouraged the young officers to continue their tryst with learning and enhance their knowledge during the forthcoming sea appointments.