Lt Gen PC Nair reviews POP of male recruits
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 04 2022:
Achieving a major milestone, 1930 new Male Recruits marched in perfect Rhythm and Synchronisation and passed out of the parade ground of the Assam Rifles Centre and School at Shokhuvi in Nagaland on March 4 .
The special attestation parade was organised to mark the completion of 44 weeks of gruelling training in battle craft, weapon handling, jungle lane shooting and other specialization in Counter Insurgency operations, said a statement of IGAR(S) .
The POP was reviewed by the Lt Gen PC Nair, AVSM, YSM, Director General Assam Rifles in the presence of Brig S K Sheoran, YSM, SM, Commandant ARTC & S and other senior officers of the Indian Army and the Assam Rifles, 281 proud parents and various local civil dignitaries.
Addressing the recruits, the Director General of Assam Rifles highlighted the rich history of the Assam Rifles as the oldest paramilitary force of the country and its diversified role.
He called on them to inculcate all the aspects learnt during their training and work towards becoming good soldiers of the battalions that they would join shortly.
He congratulated them and said that they had made their parents proud today.
The DG also advised that they should uphold the traditions and values of Assam Rifles during their entire service.
The newly passed out Rifleman (Male Soldiers) will now join their respective Units in all frontline duties and continue to serve the Country thereby making it a moment of glory not only for the Assam Rifles but also the entire nation.