As many as 176 recruits of the 103rd course of the Brigade of Guards regiment today attained the status of combat soldiers.
They took part in an impressive passing out parade at the Guards Regimental Centre (GRC) at Kamptee near here. Brigadier D V Singh, Commandant of GRC, reviewed the parade.
A colourful ceremonial parade was presented by these proud young Guardsmen, who are the newest additions to the armed forces fraternity.
These motivated and spirited young guardsmen earned their new status after a challenging and strenuous training of 34 weeks.
Keeping with the age-old traditions, they were administered the oath of allegiance and devotion to duty, a release from defence PRO said.
As they crossed the symbolic "Last Step" in slow march to the famous Auld Lang Syne tune of the military band, these recruits formally attained the status of combat soldiers, ready for frontline duties.
Medals were presented to outstanding Guardsmen in various disciplines of training. The coveted Overall Best Recruit Trophy was awarded to Ravi Kumar of Pratap Training Company.
It was a proud moment for the kith and kin of these recruits who had come from far flung areas to witness the eventful ceremony in which their wards participated.
The Brigade of Guards was raised as a regiment of the Indian Army in 1949 by Field Marshal K M Cariappa.
