Shillong, March 20 -- Seventy-six recruits were inducted as soldiers in the 119 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) ASSAM at Kench's Trace here in Meghalaya on Thursday.
These young individuals have embarked on a path of service and commitment, commencing their four-week Phase I training, Defence Spokesperson, Lt Col Mahender Rawat said.
Following the initial training phase, the recruits will undergo an intensive 36-week Basic Military Training at the Assam Regimental Centre in Shillong.
This rigorous programme aims to develop their skills, discipline, and resilience, moulding them into battle-ready soldiers capable of serving the nation in diverse and challenging environments.
The unit warmly welcomed the recruits, expressing confid...