The awards are a true recognition of the tremendous achievements of the Gentlemen Cadets and acknowledge their pursuit for excellence not only confined to academics but encompassing the whole range of activities that make for a well rounded and balanced training. The Award Ceremony of Spring Term-22 Passing Out Courses comprising 150 Regular Course and 133 Technical Graduate Course was conducted at the Chetwode Hall, IMA on 08 June 2022. Gentleman Cadets were felicitated by Lt Gen Harinder Singh, Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Yudh Seva Medal, Sena Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal, Commandant, Indian Military Academy. He bestowed medals and awards to the outstanding Gentleman Cadets who excelled in various fields during their pre-commission training at the Academy.
The training imparted to the Gentleman Cadets at Indian Military Academy is designed to provide a comprehensive knowledge of military fundamentals and leadership, as well as proficiency in basic military skills. It aims to develop the qualities of character, intellect, fitness and competence needed by future ready officers, who at all times in their career must be prepared to lead.
The Commandant’s Prize distribution and Award Ceremony is an important event which recognizes and encourages the Gentleman Cadets to achieve excellence at individual level and contribute constructively in team effort to infuse a sense of camaraderie amongst them. Accordingly, Medals and Rolling trophies have been instituted at IMA, which symbolise the highest standards achieved at individual and group level.
On the occasion, the following Gentleman Cadets and Foreign Gentleman Cadets from Friendly Foreign Countries were felicitated: –
Awards List.
S No
Award/ Medal/ Trophy
Awarded For
Awarded To
Medals
1.
PARACHUTE Regt Medal
GC adjudged best in Endurance and Physical Toughness of the POC
GC Ajay Kumar
2.
9 GR Medal
GC standing first in Mil Studies of the POC
GC Himneesh
3.
SIKH Regt Silver Medal
GC adjudged best Sportsman of the POC
SUO Parttik Bahadur Chhetri
4.
DOGRA Regt & SCOUT Wing Medal
GC adjudged best in Obst Competition of the POC
GC Ajay Kumar
5.
MARATHA LI Medal
GC adjudged best in PT of the POC
ACA Mausam Vats
6.
RAJPUT Regt Silver Medal
GC adjudged best in Academics of the POC
SUO Arvind Singh Chauhan
7.
SIKH LI Silver Medal (General Bhagat Memorial Medal)
GC adjudged best in Turnout and Drill of the POC
CSM Vivek Kumar
Medals
8.
Corps of SIGNALS Medal
GC standing first in Science and Warfare of the POC
GC Anirudh Rawat
9.
RAJ RIF Medal
GC adjudged best in Tactical Ability of the POC
CQMS Kunal Malhan
10.
JAK Rif Medal
GC adjudged second best in Tactical Ability of the POC
BCA Ketan Patial
11.
Brigade of the GUARDS Medal
GC adjudged best in Service Subjects of the POC
AUO Niraj Singh Papola
12.
JAT Regt Silver Medal
GC adjudged best in OQ of the POC
ACA Mausam Vats
13.
5 GR(FF) Medal
GC adjudged best Shot in LMG of the POC
JUO Aman Ahlawat
14.
8 GR Medal “Sam Manekshaw Medal”
GC adjudged best in WT of the POC
GC Rajyavardhan Singh
Trophies
15.
Grenadiers Trophy
GC adjudged best Shot in INSAS Rif of the POC
GC Rajyavardhan Singh
16.
Motivation Trophy
GC adjudged Most Motivated GC of the POC
BUO Utkarsh Nainwal
17.
Col HH Raja Sir Harindar Singh Brar, Bans Bahadur, KCSI, Raja of Faridkot Trophy
GC Adjudged Best in INSAS LMG
JUO Aman Ahlawat
18.
Maj Shaitan Singh, PVC (Posthumous) Trophy presented by 30thReg Course
GC Adjudged Best in WT
Sgt Divyansh Chand
19.
Deccan Horse Trophy
GC Adjudged Best Rider of POC
JUO JP Dorji
20.
8th Course Re-Union Trophy
GC Adjudged Best in IT
BCA Rituraj Singh
21.
Bangladesh Trophy
Best All Round FGC of the POC
JUO Tenzin Namgay
| S No | Award/ Medal/ Trophy | Awarded For | Coy | Bn |
| 1. | KUMAON Trophy | Coy Standing Overall First in Inter Coy Championship | Sangro | Th Bn |
| 2. | Comdt’s Banner | Bn Standing overall first in Inter Bn Championship | — | Manekshaw Bn |
BOOK PRIZES FOR INDL EXCELLENCE
SPRING TERM 2022
| S/ No | Award/ Medal/ Trophy | Awarded For | Awarded To |
| 1. | M & D Club | GC of POC (Both Reg and TGC) adjudged best in M&D Club Activity | BCA Rituraj Singh |
| 2. | Journalism Club | GC of POC (Both Reg and TGC ) adjudged best in Journalism Club Activity | GC Aditya Singh |
| 3. | Academics | GC of POC (Both Reg and TGC) standing second in Academics | BCA Ketan Patial |
ROLLING TROPHIES TO COYs & BNs
SPRING TERM 2022
| S No | Award/Medal/ Trophy | Awarded For | Awarded To Coy | Bn |
| 1. | Sir Alwyn Ezra Trophy | Coy Standing First in Weapon Trg | Cassino | Bh Bn |
| 2. | The Nawab of Jora Trophy | Coy Standing Second in Weapon Trg | Keren | Bh Bn |
| 3. | Inter Coy Physical Trg Cup | Coy Standing Overall First in Physical Trg | Imphal | Ma Bn |
| 4. | 3rd GORKHA Regt Trophy | Coy Standing Overall second in Physical Trg | Sangro | Th Bn |
| 5. | Burma Army Trophy | Coy Standing Overall First in Sports | Sangro | Th Bn |
| 6. | Air Chief Marshal Dilbagh Singh Trophy | Coy Standing Overall Second in Sports | Imphal | Ma Bn |
| 7. | Admiral Sushil Kumar, AVSM, NM, ADC, Chief of Naval Staff Trophy | Coy Standing Overall First in Professional Competition | Sangro | Th Bn |
| 8. | Central Indian Horse Trophy | Coy Standing First in Eqtn Competition | Naushera | Ca Bn |
| 9. | PBG Trophy | Coy Standing Second in Eqtn Competition | Zojila | Ma Bn |
| 10. | Governor of Uttarakhand Trophy | Coy Standing Overall First in Academics | Kohima | Ca Bn |
| 11. | ADG AE Trophy | Coy Standing Overall Second in Academics | Poonch | Ca Bn |
| 12. | DG Sigs Silver Trophy | Bn Standing Overall First in Inter Coy IT Competition | — | Manekshaw Bn |
| 13. | Jat Regt Trophy | Coy Standing Overall Second in Professional Competition | Jessore | Ma Bn |
| 14. | Army Cdr ARTRAC Banner | Coy Standing Overall Second in Inter Coy Championship | Keren | Bh Bn |
AWARD OF COURSE COMPLETION & DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE TO ELIGIBLE FGCs OF POC SPRING TERM 2022
| S No | Country | No of Eligible FGCs for Course Completion Cert / Diploma | GC Earmarked to Receive |
| Course Completion Certificate | |||
| 1. | Afghanistan | 43 | GC Jamal Mosawery |
| 2. | Bhutan | 18 | GC Phuntsho Tashi |
| 3. | Kyrgyzstan | 1 | GC Taalaibek Kalabekov |
| 4. | Maldives | 3 | GC Ali Amir |
| 5. | Nepal | 1 | GC Samir Kumar Budhathoki |
| 6. | Sri Lanka | 3 | GC SKV Pabasara |
| 7. | Tajikistan | 19 | GC Qurbonali Siyovushi |
| 8. | Tanzania | 1 | GC Fahad Salum Ally |
| Total | 89 |
The Commandant in his address mentioned that battlefield today has extended beyond the frontline, the operational spectrum has become complex, and the adversary does not follow rules. Conflicts today are multi-dimensional with fusion of contact and non-contact warfare, networks, information, and cyber warfare waged by state as well as non-state actors. The future would require soldiers to not only have deep understanding of nature of modern warfare but also be adept and trained to operate in a climate of complex battle field environment. He further elaborated that in the military, when the situation gets tough, armed forces rise to the level of expectations of own and their units, organisation, and the country. Therein, the military leaders have to rely on battle drills & quick-decision making to outsmart & outclass the enemy. Leadership therefore remains a key determinant of victory. The young warrior leaders must endear themselves to their soldiers and inspire them towards selfless and brave conduct.
The Commandant commended all for having achieved such high standards despite the constraints and challenges due to the spread of COVID-19. The Commandant wished the course all the success and glory ahead in the various arms and services allotted to them.
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