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dated June 9, 1953: Fine qualities of officer

Addressing a passing-out parade at the National Defence Academy in Dehra Dun, Gen. Maharaj Shri Rajendrasinhji, C-in-C of the Indian Army, advised newly-commissioned Army officers to remember that loyalty, duty, discipline, physical and mental fitness and a thorough knowledge of military profession were the most important attributes expected of an officer. Their achievement demanded really hard work throughout one's Army career. The C-in-C said, "To-day you are on the threshold of your careers as officers of the Indian Army. Tomorrow you will become members of a brotherhood that has a code of honour and sense of duty unequalled in any other profession in the world. See to it that your responsibilities and obligations to this brotherhood do not find you lacking in spirit or energy. Your loyalty to your country and the Army must be the dominating factor. Keep abreast of your profession, and ensure that you keep pace with new weapons and their effects in applied military science. The men who respect your professional knowledge, and have confidence in your leadership will follow you anywhere. You must be the leader of your men and cannot afford to lag behind being out of condition. Go out shooting, trekking, mountaineering, go in for games that develop sound judgment, decision-making and team work, because these are the qualities that will make your career a success."

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