New Officers Commissioned at OTA Gaya with Emphasis on Multi-Domain Operations

Pune, March 7: Lieutenant General Dheeraj Seth, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Command, reviewed the Winter Term Passing Out Parade at the Officers Training Academy (OTA) in Gaya. During the ceremony, he engaged in a deep discussion about the challenges of future battlefields with the newly commissioned officers.

Lieutenant General Seth emphasized that new technologies, information dominance, and multi-domain operations are transforming the future battlefield amid hybrid, ongoing, and unpredictable threats. He urged young leaders to remain mentally agile, tech-savvy, and operationally adaptable in the rapidly changing security environment.

A total of 281 new officers were commissioned, including 253 officer cadets from the SSC (Tech) Main-64 course and 28 female cadets from the SSC (Tech) Women-35 course. These individuals will take on leadership roles in one of the world’s strongest armies after completing rigorous military training. The parade symbolized their proud journey, showcasing discipline, courage, and dedication.

The Army Commander praised the hard work, dedication, and commitment of the new officers. He also expressed gratitude to their families and trainers, who played a crucial role in shaping their character and resolve.

In his speech, he highlighted the evolving nature of warfare. Emerging technologies like AI, cyberspace, and the electromagnetic spectrum are reshaping future conflicts alongside information dominance and multi-domain operations. He referenced Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the 2025 Pahalgam terrorist attack that claimed 26 innocent lives.

This operation involved precise strikes on terrorist bases in Pakistan and POK, causing significant damage to terrorist infrastructure. It demonstrated the Indian Army’s rapid response, integration of multi-domain capabilities, and operational dominance.

Lieutenant General Seth stated that amid complex and volatile global-regional security challenges, the Armed Forces will play a vital role in advancing India towards its 2047 goals.

He advised young leaders to adopt qualities such as moral courage, self-confidence, compassion, resilience, and humility. He reminded them that the core principle of military leadership is the security, honor, and welfare of the nation.