A ceremonial parade marking the completion of the Medical Officers Basic Course (MOBC-251) was held at the Army Medical Corps (AMC) Centre & College in Lucknow on Wednesday. The event celebrated the graduation of 124 medical officers, including 26 women officers, who underwent a rigorous nine-week training program with tri-services representation.
Lt Gen Shivinder Singh, the Commandant of AMC Centre & College, reviewed the parade and addressed the young officers of the Armed Forces Medical Service (AFMS). He encouraged them to uphold the professional ethos of the medical corps and serve the nation and the world with humility, empathy, and compassion. Lt Gen Singh, who assumed his role as Commandant in October 2024, brings 37 years of expertise in cardiac anaesthesia and critical care, having previously served as MG Med at Headquarters Northern Command.
During the ceremony, Capt Manraj Sirohi, Regimental Medical Officer (RMO) of 4 Ladakh Scouts, was adjudged the Best All-round Officer for his outstanding performance throughout the course. The Ladakh Scouts, known as the “Snow Warriors,” are a mountain infantry regiment specializing in cold-weather and high-altitude warfare, notably involved in operations like the capture of Siachen Glacier in 1984.
The parade, held at the Officers Training College (OTC) of AMC Centre & College, featured a display of military precision and discipline, as captured in images shared by the Army Training Command (ARTRAC) on X. The visuals included Lt Gen Singh inspecting the parade from a military vehicle, presenting the award to Capt Sirohi, and group photographs of the graduating officers in their ceremonial uniforms.
The AMC Centre & College plays a pivotal role in training medical officers for the AFMS, which provides healthcare services to Indian Army personnel, veterans, and their families across 133 military hospitals. The AFMS also includes specialized facilities like the Army Institute of Cardio-Thoracic Sciences in Pune and conducts advanced training through its Command Hospitals. The Army Medical Corps, established in 1943, has a rich history dating back to the Indian Medical Service of 1612, evolving into a critical component of the Indian Army’s healthcare system.
The event underscores the Indian Army’s commitment to fostering skilled medical professionals who can operate in diverse and challenging environments, ensuring the well-being of its personnel while contributing to national and global humanitarian efforts.
