Air Marshal S Shrinivas, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Training Command, visited the Air Force Academy Dundigal, accompanied by Mrs Sunita Shrinivas, President of Air Force Wives Welfare Association (Regional).
Ceremonial Honours and Tribute
On arrival, the AOC-in-C was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour and laid a wreath at the Academy Memorial, paying tribute to fallen air warriors.
Review of Training Infrastructure
Air Marshal Shrinivas undertook a comprehensive review of the academy’s training ecosystem, including:
- Drone Simulator facilities
- VR-enabled flying simulator ‘Eklavya’
- Recently upgraded Academy Library (Centre of Excellence)
- Newly inaugurated Baffle Range
Focus on Modern Training Methods
He also visited the Vayu Yodha Sthal at the Flight Cadets’ Mess, interacting with cadets and assessing training standards.
Emphasis on Operational Preparedness
The AOC-in-C appreciated ongoing efforts to upgrade infrastructure and emphasised that state-of-the-art training facilities and high training standards are key to operational readiness.
Building Future Air Warriors
The visit highlights the Indian Air Force’s commitment to modern, technology-driven training to prepare future air warriors for evolving operational challenges.
