PASSING OUT PARADE (POP) OF MALE RECRUITS AT ASSAM RIFLES TRAINING CENTRE AND SCHOOL, SHOKHUVI

 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 04 March. The occasion was the special attestation parade 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.

The passing out parade 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 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 also congratulated them and said that

they had made their parents proud today. He also added 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.