Ezhimala, 07 September 2024: Passing out with the Special Naval Orientation Course, seventeen Indian Navy Medical Officers have passed out from the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala. It brings in a significant evolution in the naval career profile wherein metamorphosis takes place from being a medical professional to military leadership. Running from 29 July to 07 September 2024, the SNOC is structured to help them excel in the Navy by bringing together naval and medical knowledge.
The SNOC curriculum is tailored for medical officers and helps to close the gap between their medical knowledge and particular naval service requirements. During this period of the course, the officers undergo training on naval operations, leadership development, maritime law, and ethics. In addition to these academic modules, the officers undergo strenuous physical training to ensure that they acquire the standard required fitness for naval duty.
The valedictory function, marking the end of the course, brought together the successful transformation of these officers from being just a few civilian medical practitioners into naval leaders. The speakers reminded that the medical officers hold an indispensable role within the Indian Navy, especially in maintaining the health and operational preparedness of personnel on continuous missions at sea. They pointed out that the typical trend of INA training lays much emphasis on leadership-building qualities, character building of candidates besides mere technical knowledge to bring forth all-round officers.
The fact that these 17 officers have gone through this course successfully is indeed a culmination of their toil and perseverance. It also epitomizes the commitment of the Indian Navy toward developing professionalism and excellence in its personnel, thereby enabling them to manage multifarious naval operations with aplomb.
The newly trained medical officers have come into the fleet, bringing in not only medical acumen but also leadership qualities while discharging duties in tune with the mission of the Navy for safeguarding India’s maritime interests. Their training at the Indian Naval Academy has prepared them to meet high standards of service and leadership expected in the Indian Naval Service.