The Passing Out Parade and Attestation Ceremony for the 5th Agniveer Course took place at the historic Jamedar Lala Parade Ground on June 4, 2025. A total of 402 Agniveers were formally inducted into the Indian Army after successfully completing an intensive 31-week training programme.
Held between November 1, 2024, and June 4, 2025, this training placed emphasis on tactical exercises and physical fitness. This also included weapon handling, field and battle craft, and endurance building. Participating in sports and other professional competitions further strengthened the spirit of teamwork and mutual camaraderie.
Field training, 40-km ‘Josh Run’ put Agniveers to test
Agniveers underwent one of the most gruelling phases of their training during a weeklong camp conducted under realistic field conditions, where they remained self-sustained for 72 hours. The camp, filled with so much intensity, ended on a tough note-a 40-km ‘Josh Run’ to test the endurance, spirit, and determination of the recruits.
The parade was reviewed by Major General Anupam Baghi, Additional Director General of Rashtriya Rifles. Brigadier Jitendra Sharma, Commandant of the Dogra Regimental Centre, and other officers, families, civil dignitaries, and parents of the Agniveers were present to witness the milestone event.
The Passing Out Parade was reviewed by Major General Anupam Baghi, Additional Director-General of Rashtriya Rifles, along with Brigadier Jitendra Sharma, Commandant, Dogra Regimental Centre. Military dignitaries, civil dignitaries, elated families, and the parents of the Agniveers graced the occasion with their presence.
Sworn to uphold the nation with pride
On the occasion, the young Agniveers pledged to serve the nation with pride and live up to the spirit and values of the Indian Army. The Dogra Regimental Centre, which is capable of producing courageous and disciplined soldiers, celebrated the induction of the 5th batch of Agniveers into the various battalions of the Dogra Regiment.
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