36 Assistant Commandants of the 78th and 79th batchs of ICG Officers successfully completed the CG Law & Operations course at the Indian Coast Guard Training Centre (CGTC), Kochi today.
About The Passing Out Parade
On this occasion, an impressive Passing Out Parade was held at Indian Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 4, Kochi. During the CG Law and Operations Course, the officers were imparted instructions on Coast Guard-specific subjects such as Maritime Law, Search and Rescue, Boarding, Fisheries Monitoring & Control, Prevention and Control of Marine Pollution and other subjects related to the CG Charter of Duties.
The trainees also underwent capsule courses at the Centre Institute of Fisheries Nautical and Engineering Training (CIFNET) on Fisheries Technology and at the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics (NACIN) in Customs, Rummaging and Narcotics Control. The training at CGTC (K) has been conducted with the due impetus to build up professional calibre, practical broad base knowledge and critical thinking skills in the Officer trainees which are the key requisites for manning state-of-the-art platforms of the Indian Coast Guard, handling critical & dynamic situations at sea, besides also for grooming them for a career with the Indian Coast Guard.
The Passing Out Parade was reviewed by Inspector General Iqbal Singh Chauhan, TM, Commander of Coast Guard Region (NE). During the ceremonial review, the Flag Officer awarded the Sword of Honour and Book prizes to trainee officers. The coveted “Director General Sword of Honour” for the 77th and 78th Batch was awarded to Assistant Commandant Tulsidas Bharadwaj and Assistant Commandant Ravi Kumar respectively for standing first in overall order of merit in their course.
Advise Given By Inspector General Iqbal Singh Chauhan
Speaking on the occasion, Inspector General Iqbal Singh Chauhan advised the trainees to always put the Nation and the Service before everything else as the Nation and its Citizens, as a whole, have reposed tremendous faith in the Armed Forces. He exhorted them to imbibe the right attitude, professionalism and moral probity. He also appraised the trainee Offices that during Service, they would be required to take tough decisions under the most challenging circumstances and demanding working environments wherein they will be tested for leadership qualities and professionalism. IG Iqbal Singh Chauhan also congratulated the Officers and Staff of CGTC for the successful conduct of the Course through high-quality and standardised training and for the parade.
POP was witnessed by a large number of senior Coast Guard and Naval Officers as well as Civil Dignitaries.
