The Validictory Ceremony of the No. 9 Professional Knowledge Course (Logistics) was held at the Materials Management Institute, Air Force Station Devlali, on 13 February 2026, marking the successful culmination of an intensive professional training programme.
The course was attended by 18 officers, including one officer from the Indian Army and three officers from Friendly Foreign Countries, reflecting strong inter-services and international participation. Air Commodore Manish Dialani, AOC 25 Equipment Depot, awarded certificates to the course officers and presented trophies to the best performers.
Designed as a comprehensive professional development platform, the course exposed participating officers to contemporary concepts, evolving doctrines and best practices in military logistics. Emphasis was laid on strengthening conceptual clarity and enhancing decision-making skills in complex logistics environments.
Focused learning modules covering armament management, provisioning, operations research and core logistics functions prepared officers for demanding operational, staff and inter-services appointments. The course reinforced the importance of efficient logistics planning and execution as a critical enabler of operational effectiveness across the Armed Forces.
