On June 14, 2025, the Indian Air Force Academy (AFA) hosted the prestigious combined graduation parade (CGP) in Dundigal, Hyderabad, and marked the successful closure of pre-Commissioning training for cadets in many branches.
What Is the CGP?
The combined graduation parade is the closing phenomenon of cadets from the parade flying branch, ground duty (technical) and ground duty (non-technical) sections. After 60 to 80 weeks of intensive training, cadets are commissioned as officers – a milestone in life.
Key Parade Details
- Date: June 14, 2025
- Location: AFA Dundigal, Hyderabad
- Reviewing Officer: Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff
- Total Graduates: 254 cadets, including both men and women
- Also Present: Officers from the Navy, Coast Guard, and one foreign cadet were awarded flying wings
Cadet Honours & Awards
- Sword of Honour & President’s Plaque (Flying): Awarded to Flying Officer Rohan Krishnamurthy for top merit
- President’s Plaque (Ground Duty): Secured by Flying Officer Nishtha Vaid.
Ceremony Highlights
- Inspection and commissioning: CAS underwent the parade and formally ordered cadets in the IAF
- Spilling: Cadets promised India’s sovereignty and loyalty to respect.
- Wings Awards: Cadets – Navy, Coast Guard and Friendly Foreign Nations include these people – achieved their aircraft.
- March 4th Parade: Showcased Precision Drill and Discipline Military Formation.
- Airpasts and air screens include PC7 MK II, Hawk, Kiran, Chetak Trainer, Suryakiran Aerobatic Team, Akash Ganga Skydives and Air Warrier Drill Team.
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Why This Parade Matters
- Symbol of emergency preparedness: Cadets who are officers carry out preparation and pride in the form of officers.
- Celebrates skill: educational, technical, physical and leadership that highlights skill.
- Promotes inspiration from the candidates: IAF inspires the hope of the future.
- Strengthens national pride: a modern, competent aviation force confirms IAF’s role.
Strategic Significance
- Future Aerospace: CAS AP Singh emphasised the developed nature of the war and the future of the IAF in Aerospace Defence.
- Solidarity and fitness: Parade strengthened the value of teamwork, discipline and physical form and closed on guard.
- Operational readiness: Fly past and Bore shows operational skills and preparations are underlined.
Final Takeaway
The combined graduation parade in 2025 was more than a milestone – it was a will for strict training, unbreakable discipline and passion months. Cadets left the parade not only as officers, but as protectors of India’s heaven and sovereignty.
FAQs about Combined Graduate Parade
Ans. CGP is a formal event that marks the formal commissioning of cadets in the Indian Air Force as officers flying.
Ans. The program is usually reviewed by a Chief Guest – usually the Chief of Air Staff or another high-ranking officer or honorary members.
Ans. The event includes:
March Past by cadets
Wings and ranks presentation
Oath-taking ceremony
Air display by IAF aircraft
Award distribution
Ans. In general, 150-200 cadets are ordered from various branches such as aircraft, ground duty (technical/non-technical) and meteorology.
Ans. Absolutely. Female cadets are ordered with male cadets, and the same role is played in all ceremonies.
Ans. It symbolises the culmination of training and change from cadets to officers, and motivates countless defence candidates across the country.