LUCKNOW, 19 JULY 2025
A Course Ending Parade was held at Officers Training College (OTC) of AMC Centre and College in Lucknow Cantonment on successful conclusion of Medical Officers Basic Course (MOBC)-252 on 19 July 2025.
The eight 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 118 officers including 34 lady officers with Tri Services representation. The parade was marked by military precision and customary elegance. The Course Ending Parade was reviewed by Lieutenant General Shivinder Singh, AVSM, Commandant, AMC Centre & College and OIC AMC Records & Colonel Commandant of AMC.
Captain Gurmukh Varandani was adjudged Best All-round Officer of the course and was awarded Commandant’s Rolling Trophy and Captain Akshaj S 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 Lieutenant General Shivinder Singh complimented them for their excellent turnout and meticulous conduct of parade and exhorted them to uphold the traditions of Armed Forces Medical Services 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, he 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.
SHANTANU/ DWARIKA/114/2025
