The Officers Training Academy (OTA) in Chennai is set to host its Passing Out Parade (POP) on March 8, 2025, marking the culmination of rigorous training for the officer cadets. Lieutenant General Johnson P Mathew, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM, the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC), will review the parade, adding prestige to the event.
The POP is a significant ceremony where cadets formally transition into commissioned officers of the Indian Army. The event, held at the Parameshwaran Drill Square, showcases the discipline, dedication, and training of the cadets. Family members, dignitaries, and military officials typically attend to witness this proud moment.
Lieutenant General Johnson P Mathew, an alumnus of Sainik School, the National Defence Academy, and the Indian Military Academy, was commissioned into the Punjab Regiment on December 14, 1985.
Throughout his distinguished career, he has held several prestigious command and staff assignments in both conventional and counter-insurgency operations.
The OTA Chennai POP symbolizes the Indian Army’s commitment to excellence and the continuous infusion of well-trained officers ready to serve the nation with honor and integrity.
