PRESIDENT’S STANDARD PRESENTATION TO ARMOURED CORPS CENTRE AND SCHOOL, AHMEDNAGAR ON 15 APR 2017
The Hon’ble President of India and the Supreme Commander of Indian Armed Forces, Shri Pranab Mukherjee would be awarding the prestigious‘President’s Standard’ to Armoured Corps Centre and School, Ahmednagar during a grand ceremonial Parade on 15 Apr 17. The President will also release aSpecial Day Cover during the ceremony.
Presentation of Standard is acknowledgement of the meritorious service rendered by the selected units over the years by the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. President’s Standard is a visible symbol of excellence and has been earned by these Units through their dedication and worthy contributions both during war and peace. Armoured Corps Centre and School, presently commanded by Major General Praveen Dixit, SM, VSM**, will be getting this rare honour in recognition of the commendable service rendered as a Flagship Mechanised Warfare Institution, providing excellent world class training to Officers, Junior Commissioned Officers and other Ranks of Indian Army as well as friendly Foreign Countries. Historical victorious tank battles at Zoji La Pass, Chawinda, Khem Kharan, Phillora are famous in the annals of Indian Military history. The brave men who fought these battles were all trained at Armoured Corps Centre and School. Various senior dignitaries are expected to grace the President’s Standard Presentation Ceremony on 15 April 17.
