Chennai : A ceremonial passing out parade was held at Air Force Station, Tambaram on Friday, wherein 859 air warriors were inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF). These warriors underwent 64 weeks of rigorous and intensive training at Mechanical Training Institute. Air Vice Marshal Uday Chawla, Command Technical Training Officer, Training Command, IAF reviewed the parade and presented awards and trophies to the meritorious trainees.
While addressing the newly inducted âair warriorsâ, the Reviewing Officer complimented them on their immaculate turn out and impressive drill movements. He brought out that, with the induction of the state-of-the-art aircraft, equipment and weapon system, the IAF is witnessing major changes in operational philosophy and is on the path of transforming itself into a strategic force of great calibre.
Towards this he emphasized the newly inducted air warriors to strive for professional excellence, utilizing their training to the optimum. He urged the air warriors to make sustained efforts towards continuous enhancement of their technical knowledge and skills by keeping themselves abreast with the latest changes. He also advised the newly inducted air warriors to maintain exemplary conduct at all times, in keeping with the ethos of the service.