The ceremonial Passing Out Parade of MOBC-260 was held on November 14, 2026, at the Officers Training College, Army Medical Corps (AMC) Centre and College, marking the successful completion of training by 124 young Medical and Dental Officers, including 28 women officers. The parade marked an important milestone in the professional journey of the officers as they prepared to take up their responsibilities in the Armed Forces medical services.
The passing-out officers marched through the portals of the Officers Training College in perfect unison, reflecting the culmination of their training and the discipline associated with military service. The batch also included three medical officers from friendly foreign countries who underwent the MOBC-260 training programme alongside their Indian counterparts.
Lieutenant General J Debnath, Commandant of the AMC Centre and College, attended the ceremony as the Reviewing Officer. He reviewed the ceremonial parade and addressed the newly trained officers, highlighting the values and responsibilities expected of medical professionals serving in the Armed Forces.
In his address, Lt Gen Debnath exhorted the officers to serve the nation with compassion, humility and dedication. He emphasised the importance of maintaining these qualities while discharging their professional and military responsibilities. The message underscored the distinctive role of medical officers, who are required to combine clinical responsibilities with the ethos and demands of military service.
The training of MOBC-260 was designed with particular attention to the changing nature of modern warfare and the medical challenges associated with it. The programme focused on military ethos, prolonged Combat Casualty Care and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), preparing the officers for the demands of providing medical support in operational environments.
A key component of the training was prolonged Combat Casualty Care, which addresses the requirement for sustained medical support in challenging circumstances. The emphasis on ATLS further highlighted the importance of trauma care and the management of casualties. Together, these areas formed an important part of the training focus for the officers as they prepared for their future assignments.
The programme also placed military ethos at the centre of the officers’ professional preparation. As members of the Armed Forces medical fraternity, the newly trained officers will be expected to uphold the values of discipline, commitment and service while delivering healthcare to personnel. The Reviewing Officer’s emphasis on compassion, humility and dedication reinforced the importance of combining professional competence with a strong sense of responsibility.
The participation of three medical officers from friendly foreign countries added an international dimension to the training batch. Their inclusion in MOBC-260 provided an opportunity for officers from different countries to undergo training together at the AMC Centre and College.
The ceremonial parade was witnessed by the proud parents and relatives of the passing-out officers. Their presence made the occasion particularly significant, as families gathered to celebrate the successful completion of an important phase in the officers’ careers. The parade marked not only the culmination of their training but also the beginning of their journey towards serving in demanding military medical roles.
With 124 Medical and Dental Officers, including 28 women officers, completing MOBC-260, the ceremony marked a significant occasion for the AMC Centre and College. The training’s focus on military ethos, prolonged Combat Casualty Care and ATLS reflected the importance of preparing medical professionals for the evolving requirements of military healthcare.
The passing-out officers now move forward with the responsibility of serving the nation through their medical and military duties. The ceremony concluded an important chapter of their training at the Officers Training College and marked the beginning of their professional service in the Armed Forces medical fraternity.
