A new group of 124 Medical and Dental Officers completed their training at the Officers Training College, Army Medical Corps (AMC) Centre and College, on November 14, 2026. The Passing Out Parade for MOBC-260 included 28 women officers and marked the end of their training before they take up responsibilities in the Armed Forces medical services.
The officers marched through the college portals in formation. Three medical officers from friendly foreign countries also completed the MOBC-260 training programme alongside their Indian counterparts.
Reviewing Officer’s address
Lieutenant General J Debnath, Commandant of the AMC Centre and College, attended as the Reviewing Officer. After reviewing the parade, he addressed the newly trained officers on the values and responsibilities expected of medical professionals in the Armed Forces.
Lt Gen Debnath urged the officers to serve the nation with compassion, humility and dedication, and stressed the importance of carrying these qualities into their professional and military duties.
Training for military medical roles
MOBC-260’s training addressed the changing nature of modern warfare and its medical demands. The programme focused on military ethos, prolonged Combat Casualty Care and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), preparing officers to provide medical support in operational environments.
Prolonged Combat Casualty Care formed a key part of the course, with attention to sustained medical support in challenging circumstances. The ATLS component focused on trauma care and casualty management.
The course also placed military ethos at the centre of the officers’ preparation. The newly trained officers are expected to uphold discipline, commitment and service while delivering healthcare to personnel. The Reviewing Officer’s emphasis on compassion, humility and dedication highlighted the importance of responsibility alongside professional competence.
Families attend the ceremony
The participation of the three medical officers from friendly foreign countries gave the training batch an international dimension. They undertook the programme at the AMC Centre and College with their Indian counterparts.
Parents and relatives of the officers witnessed the parade and joined them in marking the completion of this phase of training. For the officers, the ceremony signalled the close of their time at the Officers Training College and the start of their professional service in the Armed Forces medical fraternity.
With 124 Medical and Dental Officers, including 28 women officers, passing out from MOBC-260, the ceremony marked an important occasion for the AMC Centre and College. The course’s emphasis on military ethos, prolonged Combat Casualty Care and ATLS reflected its focus on preparing medical professionals for the requirements of military healthcare.
