During the last year of their training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) or Officers Training Academy (OTA), Gentleman Cadets are allocated a regiment. This allocation process is conducted fairly, wherein the cadets are provided with forms to express their preferences. In this blog, we will discuss how a cadet can be allotted their father’s regiment through a process known as Parental Claim.
Many candidates wonder whether they can be allotted their father’s regiment, and the answer is yes. Gentleman Cadets have the option to claim their father’s regiment through Parental Claim under the following circumstances:
PC1: If the candidate’s father has commanded a battalion or held the position of Subedar Major in a battalion, the Gentleman Cadet can choose their father’s regiment through PC1.
PC2: If the candidate’s father has been awarded any gallantry awards, they can opt for their father’s regiment through PC2.
PC3: If the candidate’s father is or was of the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent in the battalion, they can select their father’s regiment through PC3.
