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{{Short description|Military academy in Dehradun, India}} | {{Short description|Military academy in Dehradun, India}} | ||
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{{Infobox university | {{Infobox university | ||
| name = Indian Military Academy | | name = Indian Military Academy | ||
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| head_label = [[Commandant of the Indian Military Academy|Commandant]] | | head_label = [[Commandant of the Indian Military Academy|Commandant]] | ||
| head = Lt General [[ | | head = Lt General [[Vijay Kumar Mishra AVSM (general)|Vijay Kumar Mishra AVSM]] | ||
| city = [[Dehradun]] | | city = [[Dehradun]] | ||
| state = [[Uttarakhand]] | | state = [[Uttarakhand]] | ||
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The '''Indian Military Academy''' ('''IMA''') is the oldest [[ | The '''Indian Military Academy''' ('''IMA''') is one of the oldest [[military academies]] in India, and trains officers for the [[Indian Army]]. Located in [[Dehradun]], [[Uttarakhand]], it was established in 1932 following a recommendation by a military committee set up under the chairmanship of [[General (United Kingdom)|General]] (later [[Field Marshal (United Kingdom)|Field Marshal]]) [[Philip Chetwode, 1st Baron Chetwode|Sir Philip Chetwode]]. From a class of 40 male cadets in 1932, IMA now has a sanctioned capacity of 1,650. Cadets undergo a training course varying between 3 and 16 months depending on entry criteria. On completion of the course at IMA cadets are permanently commissioned into the army as [[Army ranks and insignia of India|Lieutenant]]s. | ||
The academy, spread over {{convert|1400|acre|km2}}, houses the [[Philip Chetwode, 1st Baron Chetwode|Chetwode]] Hall, [[Arun Khetarpal|Khetarpal]] Auditorium, [[Somnath Sharma|Somnath]] Stadium, [[Gurbachan Singh Salaria|Salaria]] Aquatic Centre, [[Hoshiar Singh Dahiya|Hoshiar Singh]] Gymnasium and other facilities that facilitate the training of cadets. Cadets in IMA are organized into a [[regiment]] with four [[battalion]]s of four [[company (military unit)|companies]] each. The academy's mission, to train future military leaders of the Indian Army, goes hand in hand with the character building enshrined in the IMA honour code, warrior code and motto. Cadets take part in a variety of sports, adventure activities, physical training, drills, weapons training and leadership development activities. | The academy, spread over {{convert|1400|acre|km2}}, houses the [[Philip Chetwode, 1st Baron Chetwode|Chetwode]] Hall, [[Arun Khetarpal|Khetarpal]] Auditorium, [[Somnath Sharma|Somnath]] Stadium, [[Gurbachan Singh Salaria|Salaria]] Aquatic Centre, [[Hoshiar Singh Dahiya|Hoshiar Singh]] Gymnasium and other facilities that facilitate the training of cadets. Cadets in IMA are organized into a [[regiment]] with four [[battalion]]s of four [[company (military unit)|companies]] each. The academy's mission, to train future military leaders of the Indian Army, goes hand in hand with the character building enshrined in the IMA honour code, warrior code and motto. Cadets take part in a variety of sports, adventure activities, physical training, drills, weapons training and leadership development activities. | ||
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===Inauguration to Independence=== | ===Inauguration to Independence=== | ||
The [[Government of India]] transferred the former property of the [[Railway Staff College]] of the [[Indian Railways]], with its 206-acre campus and associated infrastructure, to the Indian Military Academy. Brigadier L.P. Collins was appointed the first Commandant and the first batch of 40 [[Gentleman Cadet|gentleman cadet]]s (GC), as IMA trainees are known, began their training on 1 October 1932. The institute was inaugurated on 10 December 1932 by [[General (United Kingdom)|General]] [[Philip Chetwode, 1st Baron Chetwode|Sir Philip Chetwode]], 7th [[Baronet|Bt.]]<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite journal|last=Chetwode|first=Philip|date=Spring 2012|title=Address by Field Marshal Sir Philip Chetwode|url=https://www.claws.in/images/journals_doc/SW%20J.172-175.pdf|url-status=dead|journal=Scholar Warrior|publisher=[[Centre for Land Warfare Studies]]|pages=150–153|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170612062509/https://www.claws.in/images/journals_doc/SW%20J.172-175.pdf|archive-date=12 June | The [[Government of India]] transferred the former property of the [[Railway Staff College]] of the [[Indian Railways]], with its 206-acre campus and associated infrastructure, to the Indian Military Academy. Brigadier L.P. Collins was appointed the first Commandant and the first batch of 40 [[Gentleman Cadet|gentleman cadet]]s (GC), as IMA trainees are known, began their training on 1 October 1932. The institute was inaugurated on 10 December 1932 by [[General (United Kingdom)|General]] [[Philip Chetwode, 1st Baron Chetwode|Sir Philip Chetwode]], 7th [[Baronet|Bt.]]<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite journal|last=Chetwode|first=Philip|date=Spring 2012|title=Address by Field Marshal Sir Philip Chetwode|url=https://www.claws.in/images/journals_doc/SW%20J.172-175.pdf|url-status=dead|journal=Scholar Warrior|publisher=[[Centre for Land Warfare Studies]]|pages=150–153|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170612062509/https://www.claws.in/images/journals_doc/SW%20J.172-175.pdf|archive-date=12 June 2022}}</ref> Chetwode was promoted to being a [[Field Marshal (United Kingdom)|Field Marshal]] the following year, in February 1933. | ||
In 1934, before the first batch had passed out, Viceroy [[Freeman Freeman-Thomas, 1st Marquess of Willingdon|Lord Willingdon]] presented the first colours to the academy on behalf of [[George V|King George V]]. The first batch of cadets to graduate the academy, graduating in December 1934, now known as the ''Pioneers'', included Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw,<ref name=":18">{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2017/state-editions/how-ima-became-functional-in-september-85-long-years-ago.html|title=How IMA became functional in September, 85 long years ago!|last=Chopra|first=Jaskiran|date=22 September 2017|website=The Pioneer|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190728050516/https://www.dailypioneer.com/2017/state-editions/how-ima-became-functional-in-september-85-long-years-ago.html|archive-date=28 July 2019|access-date=2019-07-28}}</ref> General [[Muhammad Musa]] and General [[Smith Dun]], who became the Army Chiefs of India, Pakistan, and [[Myanmar|Burma]], respectively.{{Efn|The ''Pioneers'' also included [[Abdul Hamid Khan (general)|Agha Abdul Hamid Khan]], [[Dewan Ranjit Rai|D Ranjit Rai]], [[Mirza Hamid Hussain]], [[Habibullah Khan Khattak|Mohammad Habibullah Khattak]], [[Melville de Mellow]], [[Pritam Singh (general)|Pritam Singh]], [[Mohammed Zaman Kiani|Mohammad Zaman Khan]] and [[Mohan Singh (general)|Mohan Singh]].{{Sfn|Singh|2005|p=224}}|name=|group=}}<ref name=":10">{{Cite book|url=https://ecommons-new.library.cornell.edu/bitstream/handle/1813/57579/113.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y|title=Memoirs of the Four Foot Colonel|last=Dun|first=Gen Smith|publisher=[[Cornell University]] Southeast Asia Program|pages=12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190728051658/https://ecommons-new.library.cornell.edu/bitstream/handle/1813/57579/113.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y|archive-date=28 July | In 1934, before the first batch had passed out, Viceroy [[Freeman Freeman-Thomas, 1st Marquess of Willingdon|Lord Willingdon]] presented the first colours to the academy on behalf of [[George V|King George V]]. The first batch of cadets to graduate the academy, graduating in December 1934, now known as the ''Pioneers'', included Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw,<ref name=":18">{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2017/state-editions/how-ima-became-functional-in-september-85-long-years-ago.html|title=How IMA became functional in September, 85 long years ago!|last=Chopra|first=Jaskiran|date=22 September 2017|website=The Pioneer|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190728050516/https://www.dailypioneer.com/2017/state-editions/how-ima-became-functional-in-september-85-long-years-ago.html|archive-date=28 July 2019|access-date=2019-07-28}}</ref> General [[Muhammad Musa]] and General [[Smith Dun]], who became the Army Chiefs of India, Pakistan, and [[Myanmar|Burma]], respectively.{{Efn|The ''Pioneers'' also included [[Abdul Hamid Khan (general)|Agha Abdul Hamid Khan]], [[Dewan Ranjit Rai|D Ranjit Rai]], [[Mirza Hamid Hussain]], [[Habibullah Khan Khattak|Mohammad Habibullah Khattak]], [[Melville de Mellow]], [[Pritam Singh (general)|Pritam Singh]], [[Mohammed Zaman Kiani|Mohammad Zaman Khan]] and [[Mohan Singh (general)|Mohan Singh]].{{Sfn|Singh|2005|p=224}}|name=|group=}}<ref name=":10">{{Cite book|url=https://ecommons-new.library.cornell.edu/bitstream/handle/1813/57579/113.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y|title=Memoirs of the Four Foot Colonel|last=Dun|first=Gen Smith|publisher=[[Cornell University]] Southeast Asia Program|pages=12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190728051658/https://ecommons-new.library.cornell.edu/bitstream/handle/1813/57579/113.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y|archive-date=28 July 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/getahead/2008/apr/21army.htm|title=Careers in the Army: How you can sign up|date=21 April 2008|website=[[Rediff]]|access-date=2019-08-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190805013901/https://www.rediff.com/getahead/2008/apr/21army.htm|archive-date=5 August 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> General Dun graduated at the top of his class at IMA and also commanded the passing out parade for the first course.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianarmy.nic.in/|title=Beginning to Independence|website=Indian Army|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170626223336/https://indianarmy.nic.in/|archive-date=26 June 2017|access-date=2019-08-06}}</ref> The second, third, fourth and fifth batches were called, respectively, ''Immortals, Invincible, Stalwarts'' and ''Bahadurs''.<ref name=":8">''[https://web.archive.org/web/20190925094219/https://indianarmy.nic.in/writereaddata/documents/Heritage120516.pdf IMA Heritage]''. Indian Army. Retrieved from the [https://indianarmy.nic.in/writereaddata/documents/Heritage120516.pdf original] on 25 September 2019.</ref>{{Quote box | ||
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| quote = "The cadets came to the Academy from all parts of India as it was prior to the independence and partition of India in 1947. There were Punjabi Hindus and Mussalmans [...], Sikhs, Bengalis, Marathas, Madrasis, Coorgies [...] But we worked and lived as one, namely Indians first. I have emphasised it because even today as far as the armed forces are concerned the concept has not changed and is implemented in practice". <br />'' | | quote = "The cadets came to the Academy from all parts of India as it was prior to the independence and partition of India in 1947. There were Punjabi Hindus and Mussalmans [...], Sikhs, Bengalis, Marathas, Madrasis, Coorgies [...] But we worked and lived as one, namely Indians first. I have emphasised it because even today as far as the armed forces are concerned the concept has not changed and is implemented in practice". <br />(''Maj Gen. A. S. Naravane (Retd) joined IMA on 29 January 1936'') | ||
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Following the [[Indian independence movement|Independence of India]] in August 1947 and the subsequent [[Partition of India|partition]] into Pakistan, a number of British officers who were trainers in the academy left for Britain, while Pakistani cadets left for Pakistan.{{Sfn|Singh|2007|loc=|p=52}} A total of 110 Pakistani cadets then continued their training at [[Pakistan Military Academy|Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul]].{{Sfn|Singh|2007|loc=|p=51}}<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/ima-first-batch-celebrates-platinum-jubilee-in-delhi-117122101508_1.html|title=IMA first batch celebrates Platinum Jubilee in Delhi|last=ANI|date=2017-12-21|work=Business Standard India|access-date=2019-08-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190804015025/https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/ima-first-batch-celebrates-platinum-jubilee-in-delhi-117122101508_1.html|archive-date=4 August 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Brigadier]] Thakur Mahadeo Singh, DSO, was appointed the first Indian [[Commandant of the Indian Military Academy|Commandant of the academy]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianarmy.nic.in/|title=Independence to Silver Jubilee|website=Indian Army|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190803093412/https://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=WmZBIfayDRzppqzqGidfcg==&ParentID=jWnvjHCqk+gAq2nW9Qak3w==|archive-date=3 August 2019|access-date=2019-08-03}}</ref> The 189 GCs who graduated on 20 December 1947 were the first class from IMA to be commissioned into a free India.<ref name=":8" /> | Following the [[Indian independence movement|Independence of India]] in August 1947 and the subsequent [[Partition of India|partition]] into Pakistan, a number of British officers who were trainers in the academy left for Britain, while Pakistani cadets left for Pakistan.{{Sfn|Singh|2007|loc=|p=52}} A total of 110 Pakistani cadets then continued their training at [[Pakistan Military Academy|Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul]].{{Sfn|Singh|2007|loc=|p=51}}<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/ima-first-batch-celebrates-platinum-jubilee-in-delhi-117122101508_1.html|title=IMA first batch celebrates Platinum Jubilee in Delhi|last=ANI|date=2017-12-21|work=Business Standard India|access-date=2019-08-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190804015025/https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/ima-first-batch-celebrates-platinum-jubilee-in-delhi-117122101508_1.html|archive-date=4 August 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Brigadier]] Thakur Mahadeo Singh, DSO, was appointed the first Indian [[Commandant of the Indian Military Academy|Commandant of the academy]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianarmy.nic.in/|title=Independence to Silver Jubilee|website=Indian Army|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190803093412/https://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=WmZBIfayDRzppqzqGidfcg==&ParentID=jWnvjHCqk+gAq2nW9Qak3w==|archive-date=3 August 2019|access-date=2019-08-03}}</ref> The 189 GCs who graduated on 20 December 1947 were the first class from IMA to be commissioned into a free India.<ref name=":8" /> | ||
In late 1947, the Chiefs of Staff of the [[Indian Armed Forces]], following the recommendation of a 1946 committee headed by [[Field Marshal (United Kingdom)|Field Marshal]] [[Sir Claude Auchinleck]], decided to initiate an action plan to commission a new Joint Services training academy. In the interim, they decided to conduct Joint Services training at IMA.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/20170821-national-defence-academy-army-navy-air-force-icons-of-modern-india-1028908-2017-08-11|title=National Defence Academy: Steel in our spine|last=Deka|first=Kaushik|date=21 August 2017|website=India Today|access-date=2019-08-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190804015026/https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/20170821-national-defence-academy-army-navy-air-force-icons-of-modern-india-1028908-2017-08-11|archive-date=4 August 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> The academy was renamed the ''Armed Forces Academy'' and a new ''Joint Services Wing'' (JSW) was commissioned on 1 January 1949, while training of Army officers continued in the ''Military Wing''.<ref name=nda-history>{{cite web |url=http://nda.nic.in/html/nda-history.html |title=NDA History |access-date=2012-08-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120419101915/http://www.nda.nic.in/html/nda-history.html |archive-date=19 April 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name=amazing-life>{{cite book |title=Thimayya:An Amazing Life |last=Khanduri |first=Chandra B. |year=1969 |publisher=Centre for Armed Historical Research, United Service Institution of India, New Delhi through Knowledge World |location=New Delhi |isbn=81-87966-36-X |page=151 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ZWXfAAAAMAAJ |access-date=6 August 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160106003728/https://books.google.com/books?id=ZWXfAAAAMAAJ |archive-date=6 January 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> The academy was renamed as the ''[[National Defence Academy (India)|National Defence Academy]]'' (NDA) on 1 January 1950, ahead of India becoming a [[Republic]]. In December 1954, when the new Joint Services training academy was established in [[Khadakwasla]], near [[Pune]], the NDA name along with the ''Joint Services Wing'' was transferred to Khadakwasla.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nda.nic.in/html/nda-history.html|title=History Of NDA|website=National Defence Academy|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120419101915/http://www.nda.nic.in/html/nda-history.html|archive-date=19 April | In late 1947, the Chiefs of Staff of the [[Indian Armed Forces]], following the recommendation of a 1946 committee headed by [[Field Marshal (United Kingdom)|Field Marshal]] [[Sir Claude Auchinleck]], decided to initiate an action plan to commission a new Joint Services training academy. In the interim, they decided to conduct Joint Services training at IMA.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/20170821-national-defence-academy-army-navy-air-force-icons-of-modern-india-1028908-2017-08-11|title=National Defence Academy: Steel in our spine|last=Deka|first=Kaushik|date=21 August 2017|website=India Today|access-date=2019-08-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190804015026/https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/20170821-national-defence-academy-army-navy-air-force-icons-of-modern-india-1028908-2017-08-11|archive-date=4 August 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> The academy was renamed the ''Armed Forces Academy'' and a new ''Joint Services Wing'' (JSW) was commissioned on 1 January 1949, while training of Army officers continued in the ''Military Wing''.<ref name=nda-history>{{cite web |url=http://nda.nic.in/html/nda-history.html |title=NDA History |access-date=2012-08-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120419101915/http://www.nda.nic.in/html/nda-history.html |archive-date=19 April 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name=amazing-life>{{cite book |title=Thimayya:An Amazing Life |last=Khanduri |first=Chandra B. |year=1969 |publisher=Centre for Armed Historical Research, United Service Institution of India, New Delhi through Knowledge World |location=New Delhi |isbn=81-87966-36-X |page=151 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ZWXfAAAAMAAJ |access-date=6 August 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160106003728/https://books.google.com/books?id=ZWXfAAAAMAAJ |archive-date=6 January 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> The academy was renamed as the ''[[National Defence Academy (India)|National Defence Academy]]'' (NDA) on 1 January 1950, ahead of India becoming a [[Republic]]. In December 1954, when the new Joint Services training academy was established in [[Khadakwasla]], near [[Pune]], the NDA name along with the ''Joint Services Wing'' was transferred to Khadakwasla.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nda.nic.in/html/nda-history.html|title=History Of NDA|website=National Defence Academy|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120419101915/http://www.nda.nic.in/html/nda-history.html|archive-date=19 April 2022}}</ref> The academy in Dehradun was then rechristened as the ''Military College''.<ref name=":3">Indian Military Academy. [https://web.archive.org/web/20180516231722/http://joinindianarmy.nic.in/writereaddata/Portal/Images/pdf/IMA_144_TGC_JOINING_INSTRS_20_JUN17.pdf Joining Instructions for Gentleman Cadets Indian Army]. Archived from the [http://joinindianarmy.nic.in/writereaddata/Portal/Images/pdf/IMA_144_TGC_JOINING_INSTRS_20_JUN17.pdf original] on 5 August 2019.</ref> Brigadier M.M. Khanna, [[Maha Vir Chakra|MVC]] was the first IMA alumni to be appointed Commandant of IMA at the end of 1956.{{Sfn|Singh|2007|p=90}} In 1960, the founding name, ''Indian Military Academy,'' was reinstated. On 10 December 1962, on the 30th anniversary of the academy's inauguration, the second [[President of India]], [[Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan|Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan]], presented new colours to the academy.{{Sfn|Singh|2007|p=110}} | ||
After the [[Sino-Indian War]] of 1962, special measures were introduced. From 1963 until August 1964, the duration of regular classes was truncated, emergency courses were initiated, and new living quarters for cadets were added. However, unlike previous wars, the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1965|Indo-Pakistan War of 1965]] and [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971|that of 1971]] did not disrupt Academy training or graduation schedules. On 11 February 1971, [[William Westmoreland|William G Westmoreland]], Chief of Staff, United States Army, visited the academy.{{Sfn|Singh|2007|p=150}} | After the [[Sino-Indian War]] of 1962, special measures were introduced. From 1963 until August 1964, the duration of regular classes was truncated, emergency courses were initiated, and new living quarters for cadets were added. However, unlike previous wars, the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1965|Indo-Pakistan War of 1965]] and [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971|that of 1971]] did not disrupt Academy training or graduation schedules. On 11 February 1971, [[William Westmoreland|William G Westmoreland]], Chief of Staff, United States Army, visited the academy.{{Sfn|Singh|2007|p=150}} | ||
In 1976, the four battalions of the academy were renamed after Field Marshal [[Kodandera M. Cariappa|Kodandera Madappa Cariappa]], General [[Kodandera Subayya Thimayya]], Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw and Lieutenant General [[Premindra Singh Bhagat]], with two companies each. On 15 December 1976, then President [[Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed]] presented new colours to the academy.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=uR-8AwAAQBAJ&q=Cariappa+Battalion%2C+Thimayya+Battalion%2C+Manekshaw+Battalion&pg=PT119|title=The Victoria Cross: A Love Story: The life of Lt Gen P S Bhagat PVSM, VC: World War II Hero and author of the Henderson Brooks/Bhagat Report on the India-China War|last=Varma|first=Ashali|date=2014-06-27|publisher=Ashali Varma|isbn=9788192855196|language=en}}</ref> In the 1970s, the [[Army Cadet College]] (ACC) was shifted from [[Pune]] to Dehradun, becoming a wing of IMA. In 2006, the ACC was merged into IMA as the fifth battalion, the [[Siachen conflict|Siachen]] Battalion.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mod.nic.in/samachar/dec15-20/html/ch6.htm|title=ACC Wing A Glimpse|website=Ministry of Defence, Sainik Samachar|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091216111059/http://mod.nic.in/samachar/dec15-20/html/ch6.htm|archive-date=16 December 2009|access-date=4 August | In 1976, the four battalions of the academy were renamed after Field Marshal [[Kodandera M. Cariappa|Kodandera Madappa Cariappa]], General [[Kodandera Subayya Thimayya]], Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw and Lieutenant General [[Premindra Singh Bhagat]], with two companies each. On 15 December 1976, then President [[Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed]] presented new colours to the academy.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=uR-8AwAAQBAJ&q=Cariappa+Battalion%2C+Thimayya+Battalion%2C+Manekshaw+Battalion&pg=PT119|title=The Victoria Cross: A Love Story: The life of Lt Gen P S Bhagat PVSM, VC: World War II Hero and author of the Henderson Brooks/Bhagat Report on the India-China War|last=Varma|first=Ashali|date=2014-06-27|publisher=Ashali Varma|isbn=9788192855196|language=en}}</ref> In the 1970s, the [[Army Cadet College]] (ACC) was shifted from [[Pune]] to Dehradun, becoming a wing of IMA. In 2006, the ACC was merged into IMA as the fifth battalion, the [[Siachen conflict|Siachen]] Battalion.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mod.nic.in/samachar/dec15-20/html/ch6.htm|title=ACC Wing A Glimpse|website=Ministry of Defence, Sainik Samachar|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091216111059/http://mod.nic.in/samachar/dec15-20/html/ch6.htm|archive-date=16 December 2009|access-date=4 August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianarmy.nic.in/|title=Siachin Bn (ACC Wing)|website=Indian Army|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190804013621/https://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=AxSGgeJTpnd9EMkxGIpvZg==&ParentID=AaR9zhCRex5J8fLt4kqgHw==|archive-date=4 August 2019|access-date=2019-08-04}}</ref> | ||
By 1 October 2019, the 87th Raising Day, the number of GCs to have graduated from IMA stood at 61,762, including foreign alumni from 33 friendly countries.<ref name=":11">{{cite news |title=87th raising day of IMA celebrated |url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2019/state-editions/87th-raising-day-of-ima-celebrated.html |access-date=6 October 2019 |agency=The Pioneer |date=2 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191006025455/https://www.dailypioneer.com/2019/state-editions/87th-raising-day-of-ima-celebrated.html |archive-date=6 October | By 1 October 2019, the 87th Raising Day, the number of GCs to have graduated from IMA stood at 61,762, including foreign alumni from 33 friendly countries.<ref name=":11">{{cite news |title=87th raising day of IMA celebrated |url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2019/state-editions/87th-raising-day-of-ima-celebrated.html |access-date=6 October 2019 |agency=The Pioneer |date=2 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191006025455/https://www.dailypioneer.com/2019/state-editions/87th-raising-day-of-ima-celebrated.html |archive-date=6 October 2022}}</ref> Foreign countries included [[Angola]], [[Afghanistan]], [[Bhutan]], [[Myanmar]], [[Ghana]], [[Iraq]], [[Jamaica]], [[Kazakhstan]], [[Kyrgyzstan]], [[Malaysia]], [[Nepal]], [[Nigeria]], [[Palestinian territories|Palestine]], [[Philippines]], [[Singapore]], [[Sri Lanka]], [[Tajikistan]], [[Tanzania]], [[Tonga]], [[Uganda]], [[Yemen]] and [[Zambia]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Foreign Cadets |url=https://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=N4tu6zwATh9KbyQXHI9ceg==&ParentID=kGgtIzBoXYh7ju7TvXlG6g== |website=Indian Army |access-date=6 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191006030452/https://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=N4tu6zwATh9KbyQXHI9ceg==&ParentID=kGgtIzBoXYh7ju7TvXlG6g== |archive-date=6 October 2022}}</ref> | ||
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===War Memorial=== | ===War Memorial=== | ||
[[File:The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi signing the visitors’ book, at the War Memorial in Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, ahead of the Combined Commanders Conference,.jpg|thumb|The Prime Minister, [[Narendra Modi]], signing the | [[File:The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi signing the visitors’ book, at the War Memorial in Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, ahead of the Combined Commanders Conference,.jpg|thumb|The Prime Minister, [[Narendra Modi]], signing the visitors' book at the War Memorial in Indian Military Academy.|alt=|220x220px]] | ||
The IMA War Memorial commemorates the alumni of the academy who died in action. At the ''[[sanctum sanctorum]]'' of the memorial is a bronze statue of a gentleman cadet with a sword [[Present arms (command)|presenting arms]].<ref name=":9">[https://web.archive.org/web/20190804080220/https://indianarmy.nic.in/writereaddata/documents/IMAcampus120516.pdf IMA Campus and Landmarks]. Indian Army [https://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=rAqZTCcd1BFe55s27xtV9A==&ParentID=a3tFbrJydIz66a1khKHkjw==&flag=8CKP966uzg96kLov0aWdfQ== website]. Retrieved on 20 September 2019. Archived from the [https://indianarmy.nic.in/writereaddata/documents/IMAcampus120516.pdf original] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190804080220/https://indianarmy.nic.in/writereaddata/documents/IMAcampus120516.pdf |date=4 August 2019 }} on 4 August 2019.</ref> The memorial was inaugurated by Field Marshal Manekshaw on 17 November 1999, shortly after the conclusion of the [[Kargil War]].{{Sfn|Singh|2007|p=211}} IMA officers led and fought in the war, with some of them becoming household names in India for their gallantry. Among their ranks were two Param Vir Chakra recipients and eight Maha Vir Chakra recipients.<ref name=":1" /> In 2017, Lieutenant [[Ummer Fayaz Parray]] was the 847th name to be engraved on the War Memorial.<ref name=":16">{{Cite news|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/comment/making-of-a-warrior-the-ultimate-sacrifice/407523.html|title=Making of a warrior & the ultimate sacrifice|last=Sujlana|first=Lt Gen R. Singh|date=16 May 2017|work=The Tribune|access-date=22 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180628083648/http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/comment/making-of-a-warrior-the-ultimate-sacrifice/407523.html|archive-date=28 June | The IMA War Memorial commemorates the alumni of the academy who died in action. At the ''[[sanctum sanctorum]]'' of the memorial is a bronze statue of a gentleman cadet with a sword [[Present arms (command)|presenting arms]].<ref name=":9">[https://web.archive.org/web/20190804080220/https://indianarmy.nic.in/writereaddata/documents/IMAcampus120516.pdf IMA Campus and Landmarks]. Indian Army [https://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=rAqZTCcd1BFe55s27xtV9A==&ParentID=a3tFbrJydIz66a1khKHkjw==&flag=8CKP966uzg96kLov0aWdfQ== website]. Retrieved on 20 September 2019. Archived from the [https://indianarmy.nic.in/writereaddata/documents/IMAcampus120516.pdf original] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190804080220/https://indianarmy.nic.in/writereaddata/documents/IMAcampus120516.pdf |date=4 August 2019 }} on 4 August 2019.</ref> The memorial was inaugurated by Field Marshal Manekshaw on 17 November 1999, shortly after the conclusion of the [[Kargil War]].{{Sfn|Singh|2007|p=211}} IMA officers led and fought in the war, with some of them becoming household names in India for their gallantry. Among their ranks were two Param Vir Chakra recipients and eight Maha Vir Chakra recipients.<ref name=":1" /> In 2017, Lieutenant [[Ummer Fayaz Parray]] was the 847th name to be engraved on the War Memorial.<ref name=":16">{{Cite news|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/comment/making-of-a-warrior-the-ultimate-sacrifice/407523.html|title=Making of a warrior & the ultimate sacrifice|last=Sujlana|first=Lt Gen R. Singh|date=16 May 2017|work=The Tribune|access-date=22 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180628083648/http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/comment/making-of-a-warrior-the-ultimate-sacrifice/407523.html|archive-date=28 June 2022}}</ref> | ||
==Gentleman cadet life== | ==Gentleman cadet life== | ||
There are various modes of entry into IMA, which include: on graduation from [[National Defence Academy (India)|National Defence Academy]], on graduation from [[Army Cadet College]] (a wing of IMA itself), direct entry through the [[Combined Defence Services Examination]] followed by [[Services Selection Board|SSB]] exams, and technical entry under university and college schemes.<ref>Ministry of Defence. [https://mod.gov.in/sites/default/files/AR1516.pdf ''Annual Report 2015-16''] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190925082914/https://mod.gov.in/sites/default/files/AR1516.pdf |date=25 September 2019 }}. Government of India. pg 129. Retrieved on 25 September 2019.</ref><ref name=":17">{{Cite web|url=https://indianarmy.nic.in/|title=Permanent Commission: Indian Military Academy, Dehradun|website=www.indianarmy.nic.in|access-date=2020-02-20}}</ref> While those who gain entry into IMA go on to become permanently commissioned officers, those who go to the other officer training academies such as [[Officers Training Academy|Officer Training Academy, Chennai]] are trained for short service commission.<ref name="mod-training">{{cite web|url=http://www.mod.nic.in/rec%26training/|title=Recruitment and Training|publisher=Ministry of Defence, Government of India|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111120204200/http://www.mod.nic.in/rec%26training/|archive-date=20 November 2011|access-date=26 November | There are various modes of entry into IMA, which include: on graduation from [[National Defence Academy (India)|National Defence Academy]], on graduation from [[Army Cadet College]] (a wing of IMA itself), direct entry through the [[Combined Defence Services Examination]] followed by [[Services Selection Board|SSB]] exams, and technical entry under university and college schemes.<ref>Ministry of Defence. [https://mod.gov.in/sites/default/files/AR1516.pdf ''Annual Report 2015-16''] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190925082914/https://mod.gov.in/sites/default/files/AR1516.pdf |date=25 September 2019 }}. Government of India. pg 129. Retrieved on 25 September 2019.</ref><ref name=":17">{{Cite web|url=https://indianarmy.nic.in/|title=Permanent Commission: Indian Military Academy, Dehradun|website=www.indianarmy.nic.in|access-date=2020-02-20}}</ref> While those who gain entry into IMA go on to become permanently commissioned officers, those who go to the other officer training academies such as [[Officers Training Academy|Officer Training Academy, Chennai]] are trained for short service commission.<ref name="mod-training">{{cite web|url=http://www.mod.nic.in/rec%26training/|title=Recruitment and Training|publisher=Ministry of Defence, Government of India|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111120204200/http://www.mod.nic.in/rec%26training/|archive-date=20 November 2011|access-date=26 November 2022}}</ref><ref name=":17" /> Depending on entry criteria married or unmarried male candidates are allowed to voluntarily apply for the course.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/army.htm|title=India – Army|author=John Pike|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160106003728/http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/army.htm|archive-date=6 January 2022}}</ref> Lady Cadets are not inducted into the Indian Army through IMA, though there has been talk of the same.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Shishir|first1=Prashant|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/ima-ready-to-welcome-women-110061300009_1.html|title=IMA ready to welcome women|date=21 January 2020|work=Business Standard|access-date=20 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Dinakar|first1=Peri|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/supreme-court-verdict-on-women-in-armed-forces-a-blow-to-stereotypical-mindset-says-lawyer/article30845462.ece|title=SC verdict on permanent commission to women officers|date=17 February 2020|work=The Hindu|access-date=20 February 2022}}</ref> IMA has a sanctioned capacity of 1,650.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theprint.in/defence/army-proposal-to-disband-officers-training-academy-in-gaya-gets-defence-ministry-nod/332864/|title=Army proposal to disband Officers Training Academy in Gaya gets defence ministry nod|last=Dutta|first=Amrita Nayak|date=2019-12-10|website=ThePrint|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-19|quote="...the officer said, adding that the Uttarakhand academy has a capacity of 1,650."}}</ref> | ||
A trainee on admission to IMA is referred to as a [[Gentleman Cadet|gentleman cadet]] (GC). One reason for this is that the academy expects its graduates to uphold the highest moral and ethical values. Inscribed in the oak paneling at the eastern entrance of the Chetwode Hall is the academy's credo, excerpted from the speech of Field Marshal Chetwode at the inauguration of the academy in 1932:<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2018/state-editions/down-memory-lane-vignettes-of-the-indian-military-academy.html|title=Down Memory lane: Vignettes of the Indian Military Academy|last=Chopra|first=Jaskiran|date=8 June 2018|website=The Pioneer|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190804014749/https://www.dailypioneer.com/2018/state-editions/down-memory-lane-vignettes-of-the-indian-military-academy.html|archive-date=4 August 2019|access-date=2019-08-04}}</ref> | A trainee on admission to IMA is referred to as a [[Gentleman Cadet|gentleman cadet]] (GC). One reason for this is that the academy expects its graduates to uphold the highest moral and ethical values. Inscribed in the oak paneling at the eastern entrance of the Chetwode Hall is the academy's credo, excerpted from the speech of Field Marshal Chetwode at the inauguration of the academy in 1932:<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2018/state-editions/down-memory-lane-vignettes-of-the-indian-military-academy.html|title=Down Memory lane: Vignettes of the Indian Military Academy|last=Chopra|first=Jaskiran|date=8 June 2018|website=The Pioneer|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190804014749/https://www.dailypioneer.com/2018/state-editions/down-memory-lane-vignettes-of-the-indian-military-academy.html|archive-date=4 August 2019|access-date=2019-08-04}}</ref> | ||
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===Training=== | ===Training=== | ||
Technical graduates, ex-NDA, ex-ACC and university entry cadets undergo training at IMA for one year. Direct entry cadets train for one and a half years while the [[Territorial Army (India)|Territorial Army]] officers course is three months.<ref name=training>{{cite web|title=IMA Training|url=https://indianarmy.nic.in/writereaddata/documents/IMAtraining120516.pdf|website=Indian Army|access-date=6 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191006113619/https://indianarmy.nic.in/writereaddata/documents/IMAtraining120516.pdf|archive-date=6 October 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> A gentleman cadet gets a stipend of {{INRConvert|56100||lk=|year= | Technical graduates, ex-NDA, ex-ACC and university entry cadets undergo training at IMA for one year. Direct entry cadets train for one and a half years while the [[Territorial Army (India)|Territorial Army]] officers course is three months.<ref name=training>{{cite web|title=IMA Training|url=https://indianarmy.nic.in/writereaddata/documents/IMAtraining120516.pdf|website=Indian Army|access-date=6 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191006113619/https://indianarmy.nic.in/writereaddata/documents/IMAtraining120516.pdf|archive-date=6 October 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> A gentleman cadet gets a stipend of {{INRConvert|56100||lk=|year=2022}} per month for the duration of the course (as per the 7th [[Pay Commission|pay commission]]).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ssbcrack.com/2013/08/pay-and-allowances-of-gentleman-cadet.html|title=Pay And Allowances Of Gentleman Cadet At IMA, Dehradun|date=2013-08-11|website=SSBCrack|language=en-US|access-date=2019-08-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190806014131/https://www.ssbcrack.com/2013/08/pay-and-allowances-of-gentleman-cadet.html|archive-date=6 August 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
IMA's mission is to train future military leaders of the Indian Army. Physical training, drills, weapons training and leadership development form the focus of the training.<ref name=training/> Character building is embedded in the honour code of IMA "I shall not lie, steal or cheat, nor tolerate those who do so".<ref name="training" /> From the honour code came the adoption of "The Gentleman Cadet's Resolve" and in turn the Credo, Honour Code and Resolve became the academy [[Trishula|Trishul]] for conduct of cadets.{{Sfn|Singh|2007|p=209, 211}} The "Warrior Code" of IMA which has been adopted from the "[[Bhagwat Gita]]", the punch line of it being "I am a Warrior, fighting is my [[dharma]];" also talks of compassion.<ref name="training" /><ref name=":16" /> | IMA's mission is to train future military leaders of the Indian Army. Physical training, drills, weapons training and leadership development form the focus of the training.<ref name=training/> Character building is embedded in the honour code of IMA "I shall not lie, steal or cheat, nor tolerate those who do so".<ref name="training" /> From the honour code came the adoption of "The Gentleman Cadet's Resolve" and in turn the Credo, Honour Code and Resolve became the academy [[Trishula|Trishul]] for conduct of cadets.{{Sfn|Singh|2007|p=209, 211}} The "Warrior Code" of IMA which has been adopted from the "[[Bhagwat Gita]]", the punch line of it being "I am a Warrior, fighting is my [[dharma]];" also talks of compassion.<ref name="training" /><ref name=":16" /> | ||
Training is broadly categorised into character building, service subjects and academic subjects. Service subjects give basic military knowledge up to the standard required for an infantry [[platoon]] commander.{{Sfn|Singh|2007|p=154}} Academic subjects provide the cadet with a general education so as to enable a basic knowledge in professional subjects as well as enable cadets to clearly express themselves both verbally and in writing.{{Sfn|Singh|2007|p=154}} In the early 1970s the service subjects to academic subjects ratio was 16:9 (64% service to 36% academic); this ratio was enhanced for technical graduates to a ratio of 83% service subjects and 27% academic subjects.{{Sfn|Singh|2007|p=155}} Over time this ratio varied as per regular course entry or technical entry, and changed as terms were increased or decreased.{{Sfn|Singh|2007|p=160}}[[File:Physical endurance training for GCs.jpg|thumb|Physical endurance training for GCs]] | Training is broadly categorised into character building, service subjects and academic subjects. Service subjects give basic military knowledge up to the standard required for an infantry [[platoon]] commander.{{Sfn|Singh|2007|p=154}} Academic subjects provide the cadet with a general education so as to enable a basic knowledge in professional subjects as well as enable cadets to clearly express themselves both verbally and in writing.{{Sfn|Singh|2007|p=154}} In the early 1970s the service subjects to academic subjects ratio was 16:9 (64% service to 36% academic); this ratio was enhanced for technical graduates to a ratio of 83% service subjects and 27% academic subjects.{{Sfn|Singh|2007|p=155}} Over time this ratio varied as per regular course entry or technical entry, and changed as terms were increased or decreased.{{Sfn|Singh|2007|p=160}}[[File:Physical endurance training for GCs.jpg|thumb|Physical endurance training for GCs]] | ||
Weapon training includes the [[Close quarters combat|close quarter battle]] range, the location of miss and hit target system,{{Efn|The location of miss and hit system provides real time feedback to a shooter of the precise location of the round as it passes through/by the target. It can be integrated into a standard army range.<ref>{{cite web |title=Location of Miss and Hit (LOMAH) RTLP-MCX Range Design Guide |url=https://www.hnc.usace.army.mil/Portals/65/docs/Directorates/ISPM/RTLP/PDFs/Appendices/LOMAH%20June2015.pdf?ver=2018-04-24-093116-533 |website=U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center |publisher=U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |access-date=30 March | Weapon training includes the [[Close quarters combat|close quarter battle]] range, the location of miss and hit target system,{{Efn|The location of miss and hit system provides real time feedback to a shooter of the precise location of the round as it passes through/by the target. It can be integrated into a standard army range.<ref>{{cite web |title=Location of Miss and Hit (LOMAH) RTLP-MCX Range Design Guide |url=https://www.hnc.usace.army.mil/Portals/65/docs/Directorates/ISPM/RTLP/PDFs/Appendices/LOMAH%20June2015.pdf?ver=2018-04-24-093116-533 |website=U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center |publisher=U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |access-date=30 March 2022}}</ref>|name=|group=}} jungle lane shooting{{Efn|A jungle lane is a trail in a forested area with targets hung at different places. Targets are to be engaged by one or more members of the team, even if that member isn't the closest to the target. Another version of this is the "shoot house" which takes place inside a building. Sometimes jungle lane and shoot houses are combined.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Terry |first1=Joseph |title=Prepared and Armed: Team Shooting Tactics for Home Defense |date=2014 |publisher=Penguin |location=Part 4 (Practicing Advanced Firearms Techniques) |isbn=9781440335921 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=NhpjDwAAQBAJ&q=jungle+lane+shooting&pg=PT47 |access-date=30 March 2022}}</ref>|name=|group=}} and the team battle shooting range.<ref name=training/> The curriculum is reviewed from time to time and adapted to whatever the current situation the country is in. Cadets are also put in roles where they need to think like the enemy such as in ''Exercise [[Chindits|Chindit]]'' where some GCs are asked to act as terrorists while others have to capture them.{{Sfn|Singh|2007|p=204-205}} They are trained in various forms of warfare, including conventional war, proxy war, low intensity conflict, and counter-insurgency.{{Sfn|Singh|2007|p=208}} An integral part of the training are the ''ustads'' or instructors numbering about 200. The ''ustads'' are responsible for aspects of training including drills, weapons training and field craft.<ref>{{Cite web|date=13 June 2016|title=Wah ustad! A look at the unsung heroes of IMA|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/Wah-ustad-A-look-at-the-unsung-heroes-of-IMA/articleshow/52724796.cms|access-date=2020-12-13|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> | ||
Games and sports include cross country, hockey, basketball, polo, athletics, football, aquatics, volleyball and boxing. There is also an annual sports meet with other military academies in India. Adventure activities undertaken at the academy include trekking, cycling, and rock climbing.<ref name=training/> In 1997 a cadet died during a boxing session.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Narayanan|first=K.S.|date=6 October 1997|title=Death In The Ring|url=https://magazine.outlookindia.com/story/death-in-the-ring/204351|access-date=2020-12-13|website=Outlook India}}</ref> In 2007 a cadet died in a grenade blast.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chopra|first=Jaskiran|date=10 March 2007|title=IMA cadet killed after grenade blows up in training|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/IMA-cadet-killed-after-grenade-blows-up-in-training/articleshow/1743874.cms|access-date=2020-12-13|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> In 2009 a cadet died by drowning.<ref>{{Cite web|date=10 August 2009|title=IMA cadet's body sent home in 'rotting' state|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/headlines-today-top-stories/story/ima-cadets-body-sent-home-in-rotting-state-53987-2009-08-10|access-date=2020-12-13|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> Between 2017 and 2019, three cadets died during training.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/why-ima-cadets-are-dying-during-training/articleshow/69331473.cms|title=Why IMA cadets are dying during training?|last=Kumar|first=Yogesh|date=15 May 2019|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-03-30}}</ref> Two cadets died of exhaustion during a 10 km run,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/routine-run-kills-second-ima-cadet-in-2-days-5-in-hospital/articleshow/60166905.cms|title=Indian Military Academy: 'Routine run' kills second IMA cadet in 2 days; 5 in hospital|last=Budhwar|first=Yeshika|date=22 August 2017|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-03-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/two-ima-cadets-died-despite-best-treatment-army/articleshow/60161936.cms|title=Two IMA cadets died despite best treatment: Army|date=2018-07-11|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2020-03-30|agency=PTI}}</ref> while a third died after slipping into a [[gorge]] during a night navigation exercise.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/ima-cadet-dies-during-navigation-exercise/articleshow/69218158.cms|title=IMA cadet dies during navigation exercise|date=2019-05-07|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2020-03-30|agency=ANI}}</ref> The academy requires that cadets get insurance against death and disability during training.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/court-of-inquiry-ordered-into-death-of-2-cadets-at-indian-military-academy-1741301|title=Court Of Inquiry Ordered Into Death Of 2 Cadets At Indian Military Academy|last=Tikku|first=Aloke|date=24 August 2017|website=NDTV|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190811213823/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/court-of-inquiry-ordered-into-death-of-2-cadets-at-indian-military-academy-1741301|archive-date=11 August 2019|access-date=2019-09-16}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=170126|title=Demise of Gentleman Cadets at Indian Military Academy|last=Tuli|first=Manoj|date=21 August 2017|website=Press Information Bureau|access-date=2019-09-16}}</ref> | Games and sports include cross country, hockey, basketball, polo, athletics, football, aquatics, volleyball and boxing. There is also an annual sports meet with other military academies in India. Adventure activities undertaken at the academy include trekking, cycling, and rock climbing.<ref name=training/> In 1997 a cadet died during a boxing session.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Narayanan|first=K.S.|date=6 October 1997|title=Death In The Ring|url=https://magazine.outlookindia.com/story/death-in-the-ring/204351|access-date=2020-12-13|website=Outlook India}}</ref> In 2007 a cadet died in a grenade blast.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chopra|first=Jaskiran|date=10 March 2007|title=IMA cadet killed after grenade blows up in training|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/IMA-cadet-killed-after-grenade-blows-up-in-training/articleshow/1743874.cms|access-date=2020-12-13|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> In 2009 a cadet died by drowning.<ref>{{Cite web|date=10 August 2009|title=IMA cadet's body sent home in 'rotting' state|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/headlines-today-top-stories/story/ima-cadets-body-sent-home-in-rotting-state-53987-2009-08-10|access-date=2020-12-13|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> Between 2017 and 2019, three cadets died during training.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/why-ima-cadets-are-dying-during-training/articleshow/69331473.cms|title=Why IMA cadets are dying during training?|last=Kumar|first=Yogesh|date=15 May 2019|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-03-30}}</ref> Two cadets died of exhaustion during a 10 km run,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/routine-run-kills-second-ima-cadet-in-2-days-5-in-hospital/articleshow/60166905.cms|title=Indian Military Academy: 'Routine run' kills second IMA cadet in 2 days; 5 in hospital|last=Budhwar|first=Yeshika|date=22 August 2017|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-03-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/two-ima-cadets-died-despite-best-treatment-army/articleshow/60161936.cms|title=Two IMA cadets died despite best treatment: Army|date=2018-07-11|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2020-03-30|agency=PTI}}</ref> while a third died after slipping into a [[gorge]] during a night navigation exercise.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/ima-cadet-dies-during-navigation-exercise/articleshow/69218158.cms|title=IMA cadet dies during navigation exercise|date=2019-05-07|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2020-03-30|agency=ANI}}</ref> The academy requires that cadets get insurance against death and disability during training.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/court-of-inquiry-ordered-into-death-of-2-cadets-at-indian-military-academy-1741301|title=Court Of Inquiry Ordered Into Death Of 2 Cadets At Indian Military Academy|last=Tikku|first=Aloke|date=24 August 2017|website=NDTV|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190811213823/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/court-of-inquiry-ordered-into-death-of-2-cadets-at-indian-military-academy-1741301|archive-date=11 August 2019|access-date=2019-09-16}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=170126|title=Demise of Gentleman Cadets at Indian Military Academy|last=Tuli|first=Manoj|date=21 August 2017|website=Press Information Bureau|access-date=2019-09-16}}</ref> | ||
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In 1941, during World War II, then 2nd Lieutenant [[Premindra Singh Bhagat]] was awarded the [[Victoria Cross]].{{Sfn|Singh|2007|p=242|ps=: Appendix H, Winners of Pre-Independence (1947) Gallantry Awards}} Captain [[Mateen Ansari|Mateen Ahmed Ansari]] and Captain [[Sartaj Singh (general)|Sartaj Singh]] were awarded the [[George Cross]] and [[George Medal]] respectively.{{Sfn|Singh|2007|p=244|ps=: Appendix H, Winners of Pre-Independence (1947) Gallantry Awards}} 73 [[Military Cross]]es were awarded to IMA alumni during that war and over 200 alumni were killed in action.{{Sfn|Singh|2007|p=242-244|ps=: Appendix H, Winners of Pre-Independence (1947) Gallantry Awards}} Lt. Gen. [[Kashmir Singh Katoch]], a [[Padma Bhushan]] recipient and the military advisor to [[Hari Singh]], the erstwhile ruler of the princely state of Kashmir, completed his military training from IMA in 1936.<ref name="Bhattacharya2013">{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=HESVAgAAQBAJ&pg=PA30|title=NOTHING BUT!: Book Three: What Price Freedom|author=Brigadier Samir Bhattacharya|date=19 December 2013|publisher=Partridge Publishing|isbn=978-1-4828-1625-9|pages=30}}</ref> | In 1941, during World War II, then 2nd Lieutenant [[Premindra Singh Bhagat]] was awarded the [[Victoria Cross]].{{Sfn|Singh|2007|p=242|ps=: Appendix H, Winners of Pre-Independence (1947) Gallantry Awards}} Captain [[Mateen Ansari|Mateen Ahmed Ansari]] and Captain [[Sartaj Singh (general)|Sartaj Singh]] were awarded the [[George Cross]] and [[George Medal]] respectively.{{Sfn|Singh|2007|p=244|ps=: Appendix H, Winners of Pre-Independence (1947) Gallantry Awards}} Lt. [[Siri Kanth Korla]] was awarded the [[Distinguished Service Order]] and the [[Military Cross]] both.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Korla, Siri Kanth - TracesOfWar.com |url=https://www.tracesofwar.com/persons/65953/Korla-Siri-Kanth.htm |access-date=2022-08-21 |website=www.tracesofwar.com}}</ref> 73 [[Military Cross]]es were awarded to IMA alumni during that war and over 200 alumni were killed in action.{{Sfn|Singh|2007|p=242-244|ps=: Appendix H, Winners of Pre-Independence (1947) Gallantry Awards}} Lt. Gen. [[Kashmir Singh Katoch]], a [[Padma Bhushan]] recipient and the military advisor to [[Hari Singh]], the erstwhile ruler of the princely state of Kashmir, completed his military training from IMA in 1936.<ref name="Bhattacharya2013">{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=HESVAgAAQBAJ&pg=PA30|title=NOTHING BUT!: Book Three: What Price Freedom|author=Brigadier Samir Bhattacharya|date=19 December 2013|publisher=Partridge Publishing|isbn=978-1-4828-1625-9|pages=30}}</ref> | ||
During the Kargil War of 1999, the Maha Vir Chakra was awarded posthumously to Academy alumni Major [[Rajesh Singh Adhikari]], Major Vivek Gupta, Captain [[Anuj Nayyar]], Captain [[Neikezhakuo Kengurüse|Neikezhakuo Kenguruse]]. Major Balwan Singh and Major [[Sonam Wangchuk|Sonum Wangchuk]] were also awarded the Maha Vir Chakra.{{Sfn|Singh|2007|p=248}} Lt. [[Triveni Singh]] was posthumously awarded the Ashok Chakra Award.{{Sfn|Singh|2007|p=210|loc=para 4}} | During the Kargil War of 1999, the Maha Vir Chakra was awarded posthumously to Academy alumni Major [[Rajesh Singh Adhikari]], Major Vivek Gupta, Captain [[Anuj Nayyar]], Captain [[Neikezhakuo Kengurüse|Neikezhakuo Kenguruse]]. Major Balwan Singh and Major [[Sonam Wangchuk|Sonum Wangchuk]] were also awarded the Maha Vir Chakra.{{Sfn|Singh|2007|p=248}} Lt. [[Triveni Singh]] was posthumously awarded the Ashok Chakra Award.{{Sfn|Singh|2007|p=210|loc=para 4}} | ||
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Alumni who have been honoured with the Param Vir Chakra include Major Somnath Sharma (posthumous), Captain Gurbachan Singh Salaria (posthumous), Lieutenant Colonel Hoshiar Singh, 2nd Lieutenant [[Arun Khetarpal]] (posthumous), Captain Vikram Batra (posthumous), and Captain [[Manoj Kumar Pandey]] (posthumous).{{Sfn|Singh|2007|p=207}} | Alumni who have been honoured with the Param Vir Chakra include Major Somnath Sharma (posthumous), Captain Gurbachan Singh Salaria (posthumous), Lieutenant Colonel Hoshiar Singh, 2nd Lieutenant [[Arun Khetarpal]] (posthumous), Captain Vikram Batra (posthumous), and Captain [[Manoj Kumar Pandey]] (posthumous).{{Sfn|Singh|2007|p=207}} | ||
Sam Manekshaw, an alumnus of IMA, was the first Indian to become a Field Marshal. Other graduates of IMA include the current [[COAS (India)|Chief of Army Staff (COAS)]] and a number of past COASs including General Bipin Rawat,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/lt-gen-bipin-rawat-takes-over-as-new-army-commander/|title=Lt Gen Bipin Rawat takes over as new Army Commander|date=2 January 2016|website=The Indian Express|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324025728/https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/lt-gen-bipin-rawat-takes-over-as-new-army-commander/|archive-date=24 March 2019|access-date=2019-10-17|url-status=live}}</ref> General [[V. K. Singh|Vijay Kumar Singh]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2010/20100124/main6.htm|title=Bapoda village basks in Gen VK Singh's glory|last=Mohan|first=Raman|date=24 January 2010|access-date=2010-04-03|work=The Tribune|location=Chandigarh|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190720095140/https://www.tribuneindia.com/2010/20100124/main6.htm|archive-date=20 July 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> General [[Bikram Singh (general)|Bikram Singh]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/know-your-new-army-chief-general-bikram-singh-485869|title=Know your new army chief, General Bikram Singh|date=31 May 2012|website=NDTV|others=Sainik Samachar|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191017105848/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/know-your-new-army-chief-general-bikram-singh-485869|archive-date=17 October 2019|access-date=2019-10-17}}</ref> General [[Deepak Kapoor]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianarmy.nic.in/|title=Chief of the Army Staff – General Deepak Kapoor|website=Indian Army|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170626223336/https://indianarmy.nic.in/|archive-date=26 June 2017|access-date=2019-10-17|url-status=live}}</ref> and General [[Sunith Francis Rodrigues]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianarmy.nic.in/|title=Chief of the Army Staff – General Sunith Francis Rodrigues|website=Indian Army|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170626223336/https://indianarmy.nic.in/|archive-date=26 June 2017|access-date=2019-10-17|url-status=live}}</ref> A number of [[Vice Chief of the Army Staff (India)|Vice Chief of Army Staff]] are also alumni of IMA such as Lt. Gen. [[Philip Campose]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=96930|title=Lieutenant General Philip Campose Takes Over as Army Commander Western Command|date=1 July 2013|website=Press Information Bureau, Government of India|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191101125312/https://pib.gov.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=96930|archive-date=1 November 2019|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref> and Lt. Gen. [[Sarath Chand]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/lt-general-sarath-chand-appointed-new-vice-chief-of-army-staff/|title=Lt General Sarath Chand appointed new Vice Chief of Army Staff|last=PTI|date=12 January 2017|website=The Indian Express|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.uniindia.com/lt-gen-manoj-mukund-naravane-takes-over-gen-officer-commanding-in-chief-of-artrac/states/news/1063937.html|title=Lt Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane takes over as Gen officer Commanding-in-Chief of ARTRAC|date=1 December 2017|work=UNI|access-date=1 November | Sam Manekshaw, an alumnus of IMA, was the first Indian to become a Field Marshal. Other graduates of IMA include the current [[COAS (India)|Chief of Army Staff (COAS)]] and a number of past COASs including General Bipin Rawat,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/lt-gen-bipin-rawat-takes-over-as-new-army-commander/|title=Lt Gen Bipin Rawat takes over as new Army Commander|date=2 January 2016|website=The Indian Express|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324025728/https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/lt-gen-bipin-rawat-takes-over-as-new-army-commander/|archive-date=24 March 2019|access-date=2019-10-17|url-status=live}}</ref> General [[V. K. Singh|Vijay Kumar Singh]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2010/20100124/main6.htm|title=Bapoda village basks in Gen VK Singh's glory|last=Mohan|first=Raman|date=24 January 2010|access-date=2010-04-03|work=The Tribune|location=Chandigarh|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190720095140/https://www.tribuneindia.com/2010/20100124/main6.htm|archive-date=20 July 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> General [[Bikram Singh (general)|Bikram Singh]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/know-your-new-army-chief-general-bikram-singh-485869|title=Know your new army chief, General Bikram Singh|date=31 May 2012|website=NDTV|others=Sainik Samachar|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191017105848/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/know-your-new-army-chief-general-bikram-singh-485869|archive-date=17 October 2019|access-date=2019-10-17}}</ref> General [[Deepak Kapoor]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianarmy.nic.in/|title=Chief of the Army Staff – General Deepak Kapoor|website=Indian Army|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170626223336/https://indianarmy.nic.in/|archive-date=26 June 2017|access-date=2019-10-17|url-status=live}}</ref> and General [[Sunith Francis Rodrigues]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianarmy.nic.in/|title=Chief of the Army Staff – General Sunith Francis Rodrigues|website=Indian Army|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170626223336/https://indianarmy.nic.in/|archive-date=26 June 2017|access-date=2019-10-17|url-status=live}}</ref> A number of [[Vice Chief of the Army Staff (India)|Vice Chief of Army Staff]] are also alumni of IMA such as Lt. Gen. [[Philip Campose]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=96930|title=Lieutenant General Philip Campose Takes Over as Army Commander Western Command|date=1 July 2013|website=Press Information Bureau, Government of India|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191101125312/https://pib.gov.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=96930|archive-date=1 November 2019|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref> and Lt. Gen. [[Sarath Chand]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/lt-general-sarath-chand-appointed-new-vice-chief-of-army-staff/|title=Lt General Sarath Chand appointed new Vice Chief of Army Staff|last=PTI|date=12 January 2017|website=The Indian Express|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.uniindia.com/lt-gen-manoj-mukund-naravane-takes-over-gen-officer-commanding-in-chief-of-artrac/states/news/1063937.html|title=Lt Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane takes over as Gen officer Commanding-in-Chief of ARTRAC|date=1 December 2017|work=UNI|access-date=1 November 2022}}</ref> Lt. Gen. [[Zorawar Chand Bakhshi|Z.C. Bakshi]] ([[PVSM]], [[Maha Vir Chakra|MVC]], [[Vir Chakra|VrC]], [[Vishisht Seva Medal|VSM]]), an alumnus of IMA, was "India's most decorated General".{{Sfn|Singh|2005|p=329|ps=: Chapter 10}} Lt. Gen. [[Harbaksh Singh|Harbakhsh Singh]], a 1933 batch GC of IMA, also a Japanese [[Prisoner of war|POW]] for three years, was the [[Western Command (India)|Western Army]] Commander during the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1965]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/news/1999/nov/16josy.htm|title=Lt General Harbaksh Singh: An officer and a gentleman|last=[[Josy Joseph]]|date=November 1999|website=Rediff|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180806033614/https://www.rediff.com/news/1999/nov/16josy.htm|archive-date=6 August 2018|access-date=2019-10-31}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ERSuAAAAQBAJ&q=indian+military+academy|title=In the Line of Duty: A Soldier Remembers|last=Singh|first=Lt Gen Harbakhsh| year=2000 |publisher=Lancer Publishers LLC|isbn=9781935501787|language=en}}</ref> Numerous [[General officer commanding#Usage in the Indian Army|GOC-in-C]] have passed out from IMA such as Lt. Gen. [[Alok Singh Kler]], the current [[General officer commanding#Usage in the Indian Army|GOC-in-C]] of the [[South Western Command (India)|South Western Command]] (''Sapta Shakti'' Command).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/kler-is-new-chief-of-sapta-shakti-command/articleshow/70940397.cms|title=Kler is new chief of Sapta Shakti Command|date=2 September 2019|website=The Times of India|access-date=2020-02-26}}</ref> | ||
The academy has produced Olympians such as Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, a 1990 Sword of Honour recipient,<ref name=":14">''[https://web.archive.org/web/20181009052813/https://indianarmy.nic.in/writereaddata/images/ima_images/Sword-of-Honour.pdf List of Sword of Honour Recipients]''. Indian Army. Archived from the [https://indianarmy.nic.in/writereaddata/images/ima_images/Sword-of-Honour.pdf original] on 9 October 2018. Retrieved on 17 October 2019.</ref> who won a silver medal at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games and went on to become the [[Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports|sports minister]];<ref name=":15">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/people/lok-sabha-elections-2019-after-successful-debut-mp-rajyavardhan-rathore-seeks-second-innings/story-ToFhXxRyAbaP37nLa9PxnJ.html|title=Lok Sabha elections 2019: After successful debut, MP Rajyavardhan Rathore seeks second innings|date=2019-04-04|website=Hindustan Times|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190920153146/https://www.hindustantimes.com/people/lok-sabha-elections-2019-after-successful-debut-mp-rajyavardhan-rathore-seeks-second-innings/story-ToFhXxRyAbaP37nLa9PxnJ.html|archive-date=20 September 2019|access-date=2019-09-20|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Balbir Singh Kular|Colonel Balbir Singh Kular]] scored three goals in hockey during the 1968 Olympics and was captain of the Indian team in the 1971 World Cup; Lt. Col. [[Haripal Kaushik]] and Lt. Col. [[Ali Iqtidar Shah Dara]] were also hockey players who won gold medals in the Olympics.<ref name=":13" /> IMA alumni who have received India's highest award for sports, the [[Arjuna Award]], include Major General [[Mohammed Amin Naik]] for his achievements in rowing and Brigadier Raj Manchanda for his achievements in squash among others.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web|url=https://indianarmy.nic.in/|title=Sports and Achievements|website=Indian Army|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190925022828/https://indianarmy.nic.in/explore-army/sports-achievements|archive-date=25 September 2019|access-date=2019-09-25}}</ref> Lt. Col. Satyendra Verma carried out the first [[BASE jumping|base jump]] in the country.<ref name=":7" /><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=INyRDwAAQBAJ&q=lt+col+satyendra+verma+indian+military+academy&pg=PT181|title=Reignited 2: Emerging Technologies of Tomorrow|last=Singh|first=Srijan Pal|date=2019-04-25|publisher=Penguin Random House India Private Limited|isbn=9789353054953|language=en}}</ref> Major [[D. P. Singh (runner)|D. P. Singh]] is India's first blade runner.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.readersdigest.co.in/features/story-extraordinary-indians-major-d.-p.-singh-indias-first-blade-runner-125230|title=Extraordinary Indians{{!}} Major D. P. Singh: India's First Blade Runner|date=24 January 2020|website= | The academy has produced Olympians such as Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, a 1990 Sword of Honour recipient,<ref name=":14">''[https://web.archive.org/web/20181009052813/https://indianarmy.nic.in/writereaddata/images/ima_images/Sword-of-Honour.pdf List of Sword of Honour Recipients]''. Indian Army. Archived from the [https://indianarmy.nic.in/writereaddata/images/ima_images/Sword-of-Honour.pdf original] on 9 October 2018. Retrieved on 17 October 2019.</ref> who won a silver medal at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games and went on to become the [[Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports|sports minister]];<ref name=":15">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/people/lok-sabha-elections-2019-after-successful-debut-mp-rajyavardhan-rathore-seeks-second-innings/story-ToFhXxRyAbaP37nLa9PxnJ.html|title=Lok Sabha elections 2019: After successful debut, MP Rajyavardhan Rathore seeks second innings|date=2019-04-04|website=Hindustan Times|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190920153146/https://www.hindustantimes.com/people/lok-sabha-elections-2019-after-successful-debut-mp-rajyavardhan-rathore-seeks-second-innings/story-ToFhXxRyAbaP37nLa9PxnJ.html|archive-date=20 September 2019|access-date=2019-09-20|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Balbir Singh Kular|Colonel Balbir Singh Kular]] scored three goals in hockey during the 1968 Olympics and was captain of the Indian team in the 1971 World Cup; Lt. Col. [[Haripal Kaushik]] and Lt. Col. [[Ali Iqtidar Shah Dara]] were also hockey players who won gold medals in the Olympics.<ref name=":13" /> IMA alumni who have received India's highest award for sports, the [[Arjuna Award]], include Major General [[Mohammed Amin Naik]] for his achievements in rowing and Brigadier Raj Manchanda for his achievements in squash among others.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web|url=https://indianarmy.nic.in/|title=Sports and Achievements|website=Indian Army|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190925022828/https://indianarmy.nic.in/explore-army/sports-achievements|archive-date=25 September 2019|access-date=2019-09-25}}</ref> Lt. Col. Satyendra Verma carried out the first [[BASE jumping|base jump]] in the country.<ref name=":7" /><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=INyRDwAAQBAJ&q=lt+col+satyendra+verma+indian+military+academy&pg=PT181|title=Reignited 2: Emerging Technologies of Tomorrow|last=Singh|first=Srijan Pal|date=2019-04-25|publisher=Penguin Random House India Private Limited|isbn=9789353054953|language=en}}</ref> Major [[D. P. Singh (runner)|D. P. Singh]] is India's first blade runner.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.readersdigest.co.in/features/story-extraordinary-indians-major-d.-p.-singh-indias-first-blade-runner-125230|title=Extraordinary Indians{{!}} Major D. P. Singh: India's First Blade Runner|date=24 January 2020|website=Reader's Digest|access-date=2020-03-03}}</ref> Many alumni have conquered peaks such as [[Mount Everest]].<ref name=":13" /> | ||
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* Lt. General [[Khwaja Wasiuddin]] - General in [[Pakistan Army]] and [[Bangladesh Army]], member of [[Nawab of Dhaka]] family<ref name="Bpd">{{cite web|last1=|first1=|title=Wasiuddin, Lt General Khwaja|url=http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Wasiuddin,_Lt_General_Khwaja|url-status=live|access-date=21 July 2021|website=Banglapedia}}</ref> | * Lt. General [[Khwaja Wasiuddin]] - General in [[Pakistan Army]] and [[Bangladesh Army]], member of [[Nawab of Dhaka]] family<ref name="Bpd">{{cite web|last1=|first1=|title=Wasiuddin, Lt General Khwaja|url=http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Wasiuddin,_Lt_General_Khwaja|url-status=live|access-date=21 July 2021|website=Banglapedia}}</ref> | ||
* General [[Yahya Khan]] – Commander-in-Chief of Pakistan Army and third President of Pakistan<ref name="storyofpakistan.com">{{Cite web|url=http://storyofpakistan.com/yahya-khan/|title=General Yahya Khan | Former Army Chief of Pakistan enforcing Martial Law in 1969|date=26 October 2013|website=Story of Pakistan|access-date=2 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190708140046/https://storyofpakistan.com/yahya-khan|archive-date=8 July 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> | * General [[Yahya Khan]] – Commander-in-Chief of Pakistan Army and third President of Pakistan<ref name="storyofpakistan.com">{{Cite web|url=http://storyofpakistan.com/yahya-khan/|title=General Yahya Khan | Former Army Chief of Pakistan enforcing Martial Law in 1969|date=26 October 2013|website=Story of Pakistan|access-date=2 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190708140046/https://storyofpakistan.com/yahya-khan|archive-date=8 July 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
* | *Lt. General. [[Sahabzada Yaqub Khan]] – [[Pakistan Ambassador to the United States]] and later the [[Foreign Minister of Pakistan|Foreign Minister]]<ref name="Express Tribune, Bangash editorial">{{cite news|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/1035216/pakistans-prince-soldier-diplomat-statesman/|title=Pakistan's prince soldier, diplomat, statesman|last1=Bangash|first1=Yaqood Khan|date=27 January 2016|work=Express Tribune|access-date=6 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160601001628/http://tribune.com.pk/story/1035216/pakistans-prince-soldier-diplomat-statesman/|archive-date=1 June 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
* General [[Muhammad Musa]] – Commander-in-Chief of Pakistan Army{{Sfn|Singh|2007|p=225|loc=Appendix C, "A" Cadets}} | * General [[Musa Khan (general)|Muhammad Musa Khan]] – Commander-in-Chief of Pakistan Army{{Sfn|Singh|2007|p=225|loc=Appendix C, "A" Cadets}} | ||
* Lt. General [[Habibullah Khan Khattak]] – Chief of General Staff, Pakistan Army{{Sfn|Singh|2007|p=224|loc=Appendix C, "O" Cadets}} | * Lt. General [[Habibullah Khan Khattak]] – Chief of General Staff, Pakistan Army{{Sfn|Singh|2007|p=224|loc=Appendix C, "O" Cadets}} | ||
* [[Hussein Onn|Tun Hussein Onn]] – third [[Prime Minister of Malaysia]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.perdana.org.my/index.php/pms-of-malaysia/tun-hussein-onn/tun-hussein-onn|title=Tun Hussein Onn Biography|website=Perdana Leadership Foundation|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413205203/http://www.perdana.org.my/index.php/pms-of-malaysia/tun-hussein-onn/tun-hussein-onn|archive-date=13 April 2019|access-date=2019-10-05|url-status=live}}</ref> | * [[Hussein Onn|Tun Hussein Onn]] – third [[Prime Minister of Malaysia]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.perdana.org.my/index.php/pms-of-malaysia/tun-hussein-onn/tun-hussein-onn|title=Tun Hussein Onn Biography|website=Perdana Leadership Foundation|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413205203/http://www.perdana.org.my/index.php/pms-of-malaysia/tun-hussein-onn/tun-hussein-onn|archive-date=13 April 2019|access-date=2019-10-05|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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* Captain [[Tunku Ismail Idris|Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim]] – Crown prince of Johor state, Malaysia{{Efn|Captain [[Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim]]'s father, [[Ibrahim Ismail of Johor]], and grandfather, [[Iskandar of Johor]], had also trained at IMA.<ref name="bernama_rajamuda"/>|name=|group=}}<ref name="bernama_rajamuda">[https://web.archive.org/web/20070930192158/http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v3/news_lite.php?id=190803 Johor Ruler's Grandson Appointed Raja Muda]. [[Bernama]]. 8 April 2006.</ref> | * Captain [[Tunku Ismail Idris|Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim]] – Crown prince of Johor state, Malaysia{{Efn|Captain [[Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim]]'s father, [[Ibrahim Ismail of Johor]], and grandfather, [[Iskandar of Johor]], had also trained at IMA.<ref name="bernama_rajamuda"/>|name=|group=}}<ref name="bernama_rajamuda">[https://web.archive.org/web/20070930192158/http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v3/news_lite.php?id=190803 Johor Ruler's Grandson Appointed Raja Muda]. [[Bernama]]. 8 April 2006.</ref> | ||
* Maj. General [[Smith Dun]] – Chief of Army Staff [[Myanmar Army]], Sword of Honour IMA<ref name=":10" /> | * Maj. General [[Smith Dun]] – Chief of Army Staff [[Myanmar Army]], Sword of Honour IMA<ref name=":10" /> | ||
*[[Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai]] – an Afghan Taliban politician<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ahuja |first1=Rajesh |title='IMA Talib' a key figure in Doha talks with US |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/ima-talib-a-key-figure-in-doha-talks-with-us/story-wLHOiZIXya8jEjnyAvgJpJ.html |access-date=25 October 2019 |agency=Hindustan Times |date=28 June | *[[Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai]] – an Afghan Taliban politician<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ahuja |first1=Rajesh |title='IMA Talib' a key figure in Doha talks with US |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/ima-talib-a-key-figure-in-doha-talks-with-us/story-wLHOiZIXya8jEjnyAvgJpJ.html |access-date=25 October 2019 |agency=Hindustan Times |date=28 June 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Swami |first1=Praveen |title=Ashraf Ghani slams Pakistan for waging 'undeclared war' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/world/asia/ashraf-ghani-slams-pakistan-for-waging-undeclared-war/ |access-date=25 October 2019 |agency=The Indian Express |date=2 June 2022}}</ref> | ||
In 2019, foreign cadets taking part in the spring term passing out parade numbered 77 with Afghanistan having the most foreign gentleman cadets graduating, 45 in total.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2019/state-editions/foreign-gcs-applaud-training-standards-of-ima.html|title=Foreign GCs applaud training standards of IMA|date=9 June 2019|website=[[The Pioneer (India)|The Pioneer]]|access-date=2019-08-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190806061307/https://www.dailypioneer.com/2019/state-editions/foreign-gcs-applaud-training-standards-of-ima.html|archive-date=6 August 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> In the POP on 10 December 2005, Penjor Gyeltshen, an officer from the [[Royal Bhutan Army]], became the first foreigner since India's independence to win the Sword of Honour (presented to the best cadet).<ref>June 2006. [https://eoi.gov.in/kabul/?pdf0285?000 ''IMA trains growing number of young foreign army officers'']. India Review. Retrieved on 25 September 2019.</ref> In 1972, [[Tuʻipelehake|Prince Tu'ipelehake]] was the first [[Tonga]]n to attend IMA.<ref>High Commission of India (August 2017). ''[https://mea.gov.in/Portal/ForeignRelation/India_Tonga_Aug_2017.pdf India –Tonga Bilateral Relations] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181009074003/http://www.mea.gov.in/Portal/ForeignRelation/India_Tonga_Aug_2017.pdf |date=9 October 2018 }}''. Government of India. Retrieved on 25 September 2019.</ref> | In 2019, foreign cadets taking part in the spring term passing out parade numbered 77 with Afghanistan having the most foreign gentleman cadets graduating, 45 in total.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2019/state-editions/foreign-gcs-applaud-training-standards-of-ima.html|title=Foreign GCs applaud training standards of IMA|date=9 June 2019|website=[[The Pioneer (India)|The Pioneer]]|access-date=2019-08-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190806061307/https://www.dailypioneer.com/2019/state-editions/foreign-gcs-applaud-training-standards-of-ima.html|archive-date=6 August 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> In the POP on 10 December 2005, Penjor Gyeltshen, an officer from the [[Royal Bhutan Army]], became the first foreigner since India's independence to win the Sword of Honour (presented to the best cadet).<ref>June 2006. [https://eoi.gov.in/kabul/?pdf0285?000 ''IMA trains growing number of young foreign army officers'']. India Review. Retrieved on 25 September 2019.</ref> In 1972, [[Tuʻipelehake|Prince Tu'ipelehake]] was the first [[Tonga]]n to attend IMA.<ref>High Commission of India (August 2017). ''[https://mea.gov.in/Portal/ForeignRelation/India_Tonga_Aug_2017.pdf India –Tonga Bilateral Relations] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181009074003/http://www.mea.gov.in/Portal/ForeignRelation/India_Tonga_Aug_2017.pdf |date=9 October 2018 }}''. Government of India. Retrieved on 25 September 2019.</ref> | ||