1. A Passing out parade for the Air Force Dogs undergoing
training at Air Force Dog Training School, Air Force Station Faridabad was
organized on 06 Nov 2017. Air Force Dogs of Labrador
breed successfully completed training for 32 weeks and passed out yesterday, in
a glittering ceremony. These Air Force Dogs will be posted to different Air
Force establishments in order to supplement their existing Security set up.
2. Air Force Dog Training School (AFDTS)
established at Air Force Station Faridabad is doing a commendable task of
training Air Force Dogs. The dogs displayed their calibre and skills of
agility, obedience, chasing suspects, identifying unknown objects and sniffing
power by searching the hidden explosives.
3. Air Vice Marshal Alok Singh VSM, Senior
Maintenance Staff Officer (SMSO), Western Air Command was the Reviewing Officer
at the passing out ceremony. He was accompanied by Mrs. Preeti Singh,ECM, Air
Force Wives Welfare Association(Regional). The Reviewing Officer reviewed the
parade presented by the dogs along with their masters and gave away awards to
the instructors and appreciated the contribution of the Commanding Officer and
staff of AFDTS towards the successful completion of training.
4. In his reviewing address, the Air Vice Marshal
highlighted the role and importance of Air Force Dogs in the present security
scenario. He informed that these dogs are imparted rigorous training and they
pass out only on attaining the earmarked high standards.
AB/GKJ
