Dehradun, December 7

Lt Gen SK Saini, Commandant, Indian Military Academy (IMA), today said it was important for an officer to maintain a competitive streak within the parameters of sportsmanship and fair play at all times. He expressed his views at an award ceremony of passing out course of 139 Regular and 122 Technical Graduate Course (TGC) at Khetrapal Auditorium, IMA.“It is always a collective and a team effort that is important in the profession of arms. There are no runners up in wars. Gentlemen Cadets (GCs) should remain updated about modern warfare. The latest communication equipment and arms are excessively used in the modern wars,” he said.Lt Gen Negi bestowed recognition and awards on outstanding GCs who excelled in various fields during their pre-commission training.He said, “GCs are exposed to multifarious activities such as weapon training, service and academic subjects, drill, physical training, sports, outdoor camps and extracurricular activities during their pre-commission training at IMA. These are aimed at making them battle ready and teach them necessary skills to execute various responsibilities and operational tasks with utmost professionalism during their service career.” — TNS