A ceremonial parade marking the completion of Medical Officers Basic Course (MOBC)-260 was held on November 14, 2026, at the Officers Training College, Army Medical Corps (AMC) Centre and College, Lucknow, celebrating a significant milestone in the military careers of 124 young medical and dental officers, including 28 women officers.
The newly trained officers marched in perfect unison during the ceremonial parade, demonstrating the discipline, coordination and military bearing developed throughout their training.
Three medical officers from friendly foreign countries also underwent MOBC-260, reflecting the importance of international military medical cooperation and professional training exchanges.
The parade was reviewed by Lieutenant General J. Debnath, Commandant of the AMC Centre and College, who congratulated the officers on successfully completing their training and preparing to undertake their responsibilities as military medical professionals.
Addressing the officers, Lieutenant General Debnath emphasised the importance of compassion, humility and dedication in military medical service. He encouraged them to uphold the highest professional standards while providing medical care to soldiers and their families.
The training programme placed particular emphasis on preparing medical and dental officers for the evolving demands of modern warfare, where rapid medical intervention and effective battlefield casualty management are critical to saving lives.
The curriculum focused on military ethos, prolonged combat casualty care and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), equipping officers with essential knowledge and skills to manage medical emergencies in challenging operational environments.
Prolonged combat casualty care is particularly important in military operations where immediate evacuation may not be possible, requiring medical personnel to stabilise and sustain critically injured soldiers until advanced treatment becomes available.
The successful completion of MOBC-260 marks an important step in preparing these officers to provide medical support across diverse military environments, including forward operational areas and challenging field conditions.
The ceremonial parade was also attended by proud parents and relatives of the officers, who witnessed the culmination of their training and celebrated their achievements.
The occasion highlighted the Army Medical Corps’ continued commitment to developing skilled, disciplined and compassionate medical professionals capable of delivering quality healthcare and lifesaving combat medical support to personnel of the Indian Armed Forces.
