The Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai organised a thrilling multi-activity display on March 6, 2026, as a prelude to the upcoming Passing Out Parade, demonstrating the training proficiency and physical excellence of officer cadets.
The event featured a series of dynamic demonstrations highlighting the high standards of training imparted at the academy. Cadets showcased exceptional physical training skills along with the Army Martial Art Regime (AMAR), reflecting the combat readiness and discipline expected of future officers.
The display also included breathtaking equestrian manoeuvres, demonstrating precision riding and coordination, as well as performances of Kalaripayattu, one of the oldest martial arts traditions of India.
The programme concluded with an intense bunker-bursting combat drill, which added a dramatic and high-energy finale to the event and captivated the audience.
Lieutenant General Michael A.J. Fernandez, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, Commandant of OTA Chennai, felicitated the participants and commended them for the exceptional skills, dedication and professionalism displayed during the event.
The multi-activity display served as a powerful showcase of the physical endurance, combat skills and leadership qualities developed by the cadets as they prepare to be commissioned as officers in the Indian Army.
