Twenty-nine nursing cadets of Batch IX of the College of Nursing, Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi Cantonment, were commissioned as Lieutenants into the Military Nursing Service (MNS) during a ceremonial commissioning parade held at Army Hospital (R&R) on October 14.
The commissioning marks the culmination of four years of intensive academic education and professional military training, formally inducting a new generation of nursing officers into one of the Indian Armed Forces’ most distinguished medical services.
The parade was reviewed by the Commandant of Army Hospital (R&R), Lieutenant General Avinash Das, who congratulated the newly commissioned officers and felicitated meritorious cadets for their outstanding academic performance and achievements during training.
Addressing the officers, Lt Gen Das urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and compassion while serving soldiers, veterans and their families. He called upon the young officers to carry forward the rich ethos, values and traditions of the Military Nursing Service and contribute meaningfully to the nation’s military healthcare system.
The Army Commander also paid tribute to the Military Nursing Service’s remarkable journey of more than a century, commending its unwavering dedication, selfless service and vital contribution to military medicine and patient care. Established over 101 years ago, the MNS has played a critical role in supporting operational readiness and providing quality healthcare during both peace and conflict.
Following the conferment of ranks, the newly commissioned officers took a solemn oath to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and dedicate themselves to the enduring military principle of “Service Before Self.”
The Military Nursing Service forms an integral component of the Armed Forces Medical Services and is responsible for delivering specialised nursing care across a wide spectrum of military healthcare establishments. Its officers serve on the frontlines of patient care, providing critical medical support to serving personnel and their families while contributing significantly to the overall effectiveness of the Armed Forces.
The ceremony was attended by senior military and nursing officers, faculty members of the College of Nursing, and the proud parents and family members of the newly commissioned officers, making the occasion a memorable milestone in the professional and personal journeys of the young graduates.
The induction of 29 new Lieutenants is expected to further strengthen the Indian Armed Forces’ healthcare capabilities while reinforcing the Military Nursing Service’s proud legacy of excellence, compassion and dedicated service to the nation.
