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Rear Admiral Philipose G Pynumootil, Flag Officer Commanding Goa Area (FOGA) on Wednesday highlighted the importance of signal communication across the three services, as also the need to keep abreast with the fast developing technology.
He was addressing a gathering after reviewing the Passing Out Parade of 123 recruits at 3 Military Training Regiment, 2 Signals Training Centre, at Bambolim.
The Passing Out Parade marked the culmination of 19-week basic military training of the recruits. This is the first time a naval officer has reviewed the Passing Out Parade in the 60-year history of the training establishment.
Addressing the gathering, Rear Adm. Pynumootil brought out the importance of signal communication across the three services as also the need for keeping abreast with the fast developing technology.
He called upon the trainees to shoulder the responsibilities in a professional manner keeping in mind the challenges faced by the nation due to natural calamities, pandemic as well as security threats.
Rear Adm. Pynumootil also stressed on the joint ethos of the Armed Forces, reminiscing the days shared with Brigadier Sanjay Rawal, Commandant 2STC, during 67th Course at Hunter Squadron at National Defence Academy.
"Even after 37 years of training, though the colour of our uniforms differ, the outlook, courage and allegiance to the Nation remain the same,” he added.
