Lucknow, July 25, 2026: A ceremonial parade marking the successful completion of the Medical Officers Basic Course (MOBC)-258 was held on 25 July 2026 at the Officers Training College, Army Medical Corps (AMC) Centre and College, celebrating the induction of a new generation of military medical professionals into the Armed Forces.
The parade marked a proud milestone for 122 young Medical and Dental Officers, including 36 Women Officers and five officers from Friendly Foreign Countries (FFCs), who marched in perfect unison through the portals of the prestigious institution after successfully completing their training.
The event was reviewed by Major General Kanwarjit Singh, VSM, Officiating Commandant, AMC Centre and College, who inspected the parade and congratulated the graduating officers on achieving this significant milestone in their military careers.
Addressing the newly commissioned officers, Maj Gen Kanwarjit Singh urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism while serving the nation with compassion, humility and unwavering dedication. He emphasised that military doctors and dentists play a vital role in safeguarding the health and combat effectiveness of soldiers, often working under challenging operational conditions.
Keeping pace with the evolving nature of modern warfare, the MOBC-258 curriculum placed special emphasis on developing operationally capable medical officers. The training focused on instilling military ethos, enhancing expertise in Prolonged Combat Casualty Care (PCCC), and providing advanced instruction in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS). These specialised skills are essential for delivering life-saving medical care in battlefield environments where immediate evacuation may not always be possible.
The participation of officers from Friendly Foreign Countries underscored the AMC Centre and College’s growing role in promoting international military cooperation and strengthening defence ties through professional military education and medical training.
The landmark ceremony was attended by the proud parents, family members and relatives of the graduating officers, who witnessed the culmination of months of rigorous military and professional training. Their presence added to the significance of the occasion as the young officers embarked on careers dedicated to serving the nation and caring for military personnel in peace, conflict and humanitarian operations.
The successful completion of MOBC-258 reaffirms the Army Medical Corps’ commitment to producing highly trained, operationally ready medical professionals equipped to meet the healthcare challenges of modern military operations while upholding the finest traditions of the Indian Armed Forces.
