Ministry of Defence

MAROON BERET CEREMONIAL PARADE AT

GARUD REGIMENTAL TRAINING CENTRE AIR
FORCE STATION CHANDINAGAR

Posted On: 17 JUL 2021 4:38PM by PIB Delhi

An impressive Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade (MBCP) was held on 17 July 2021 at Garud Regimental
Training Centre, Air Force Station Chandinagar to mark the successful completion of training of 69 Air Force
Special Forces Operatives (Garud). Air Commodore K Khajuria VSM, Air Commodore Operations
(Offensive), reviewed the Passing Out Parade as the Chief Guest of the event.
The Chief Guest awarded the coveted trophies to the meritorious trainees and presented the Maroon
Beret, Garud proficiency Badge and special forces tabs to successful Garud trainees. The best all rounder
trophy was presented to LAC Akhoka Muivah. In his address to the young Garud Commandos, the Chief
Guest emphasised on the need for the trainees to maintain high levels of professionalism. He also
congratulated the training staff for their hard work and exhorted them to keep the pennant flying high.
During the parade, the Garuds carried out demonstrations to showcase various skills such as Combat
Firing Skill, Hostage Rescue Firing Drill, Assault Explosives, Obstacle Crossing Drill, Wall Climbing/
Slithering/ Rappelling Skills & Military Martial Arts.
Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade is a moment of pride and achievement for Garuds, marking the
culmination of their training signifying transformation into 'Young Special Forces Operators'.
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(Release ID: 1736423)