Military Honors at Central Command: Preparing for Army Day

The Central Command Investiture Ceremony 2024 unfolded with grandeur at the 11 Gorkha Rifles Regimental Centre (11GRRC) Parade Ground in Lucknow Cantonment. Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of Central Command, bestowed gallantry and distinguished service awards upon officers and other ranks. Noteworthy units received accolades for exceptional performance, setting the stage for the upcoming 76th Army Day parade. The ceremony featured a spectacular march past, daring motorcycle stunts, and a flypast by army aviation helicopters and biplanes. Unprecedentedly, AI technology is being incorporated to evaluate the drill performance of marching contingents.

Awards and Recognitions at the Central Command Investiture Ceremony:

• Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani awarded officers and other ranks with gallantry and distinguished service awards.
• 17 GOC-in-C Unit Appreciations were presented to recognize exceptional performance and services rendered by units.
• Surya Command Trophies were awarded to various institutions for their outstanding contributions.

Highlights of the Ceremony:

• The ceremony took place at the 11GRRC Parade Ground in Lucknow Cantonment.
• Various contingents, including special forces, performed a march past.
• Daredevil motorcycle stunts were performed by Major Dishant Katariya, Lt Dimple Singh Bhati, and 14 other riders.
• The ceremony culminated with a flypast by army aviation helicopters and biplanes.

Army Day Parade Preparations and Technology Integration:

• The 76th Army Day parade will be held in Lucknow, marking the second time it is being held outside Delhi.
• The Indian Army will incorporate AI technology from Sahana Systems and cameras to assess the drill performance of marching contingents.
• AI technology will measure movement uniformity in millimeters, reducing human error.

Meet the Leaders: Lt Aishwarya AG and Lt Utkarsh B Sharma:

• Lt Aishwarya AG, hailing from Coorg, Karnataka, and Lt Utkarsh B Sharma from Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, will lead the 76th Army Day parade.
• Lt Aishwarya AG previously worked as a social media specialist before joining the army.
• Lt Utkarsh B Sharma served in an IT firm before joining the army, inspired by a school friend.

FAQs:

1. What awards were presented at the Central Command Investiture Ceremony?

   • Gallantry and distinguished service awards were presented to officers and other ranks.

2. How many GOC-in-C Unit Appreciations were awarded?

   • 17 GOC-in-C Unit Appreciations were presented in recognition of exceptional performance by units.

3. Which institutions received Surya Command Trophies?

   • Prayagraj, Military Hospital Meerut, 60 Para Field Hospital, 161 Military Hospital, and ECHS Polyclinic Meerut received Surya Command Trophies.

4. How is AI technology being incorporated into the Army Day parade?

   • AI technology from Sahana Systems and cameras will be used to assess the drill performance of marching contingents, measuring movement uniformity in millimeters.

5. Who will lead the 76th Army Day parade?

   • Lt Aishwarya AG from Coorg, Karnataka, and Lt Utkarsh B Sharma from Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, will lead the parade.