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Introduction
- The Foxtrot squadron is the 2nd squadron of the 2nd battalion of the NDA. ‘ F’ stands for Foxtrot .
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Unique Features
- Foxtrot is the only squadron with two parade grounds.
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History
- The name of the squadron, ‘Foxtrot’ has been taken from an English ballroom dance, having the same name and meaning – “Advance with short and quick steps."
- The monetary assistance for the squadron building was given by the ‘ORISSA’ state at the time of its foundation.
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Traditions |
- A cadet is supposed to have pudding after dinner.
- There are no punishments in ante – room for anybody.
- The rival squadron of ‘F’ Squadron is ‘G’ Squadron and on 14th August we wish Pakistanis ('G' Squadron) Happy Independence Day.
- ‘Maharaja’ is not the Squadron tradition.
- ‘Rolling In Muftis’ is not the Squadron tradition
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Foxtrot Achievers |
Foxtrots have won many gallantry awards and have made the Squadron proud. In fact, they motivate the braves to follow in their footsteps. The alumni have not only made the Squadron proud but the whole nation proud . Some of the foxtrots are:
- 2Lt. Arun Khetrapal - PVC - 17 Pune Horse, 7498 / F / 38
Awarded PVC (Posthumously), the highest gallantry award on 16th Dec, 1971 in the battle of basantar for outstanding valour and determination resulting in destruction of 5 enemy tanks He was mortally wounded and yet refused to leave the battle ground.
- Air Chief Marshal AY Tipnis - 2309 / F / 15
- Air Marshal VS Rai - 19th Course, Ex – Commandant. NDA
- Lt. Gen. SK Jetly - CSM, F / 17, Ex- Commandant, NDA
- Admiral Madhvendra Singh - Chief of Naval Staff, 3136 / F / 20
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Latest Happenings |
- As of now foxtrot Squadron is doing well and preparing for next championship.
X Country – 13
Volleyball - 6
- It is no wonder that ‘F’ Squadron is also an intelligent Squadron for the last 10 terms. Foxtrot Squadron is always in top 5 ranks for the Academics trophy
- Foxtrot is not behind in sports. In spring term 2003, Foxtrot stood II in special sports trophy.
- Foxtrot had the distinction of producing three course toppers in Autumn Term – 2003:
(a) Cadet Bhawani Singh - First in Science Stream 108 Course.
(b) CQMS Satish Patil - First in Social Science Stream : 106 Course.
(c) Cadet TS Kalra - First in Science Stream 110 Course.
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