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Graduation Ceremony held at PAF Academy Risalpur
May 28, 2009
Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force addressing the Airmen Graduation ceremony at PAF Academy. - APP photo
ISLAMABAD: The Graduation Ceremony of 122 GD (P), 66 Engineering Courses, 80 Air Defence and 6 A&SD and Commissioning Ceremony of 124 GD (P) and 70 Engineering Courses, was held at Pakistan Air Force Academy Risalpur.
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman, addressing the parade said that the graduating cadets are too young to be embroiled in the cross-currents of international or regional power games. However, as future leaders of men and women, you must remain aware of the security developments in and across the region. You ought to know that we are a peace-loving nation; but fully prepared to defend the integrity and solidarity of our motherland. PAF today faces the dual challenge of fighting an external enemy, many times its own size, and also internal scourge and menace - of extremism - bent upon changing our way of life. The internal struggle is not about Islam but a contest between two different ways of life, based on diverse cultures of thinking.
He said that PAF is a professional outfit, totally focussed on its primary mission, which is to provide an efficient and cost-effective aerial defence to the motherland. At present, it is providing all-out support to the land forces in Swat and Tribal Areas, in order to restore the writ of the Government.
We have so far destroyed numerous hideouts, training camps, command and control centres and ammunition dumps of the militants, besides clearing the routes and passes for the safe advance of our land forces. In doing so, we are extremely conscious of the collateral damage and have, therefore, resorted to attack militants sanctuaries, located in isolated areas, away from population, with precision weapons and almost pinpoint accuracy.
Sympathizing with the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), he said, We are also aware of the difficulties being faced by the them.
PAF as an organisation and PAF personnel, in their personal capacities, are contributing wholeheartedly towards the relief efforts for IDPs, by providing cash donations and relief goods worth millions of rupees.
Additionally, PAF is utilizing its transport aircraft fleet to airlift relief goods from Karachi, Quetta, Multan and Lahore for speedy delivery.
We are also supporting a few relief camps at Mardan, through supply of food items, clean drinking water, medical facilities etc, in coordination with the NWFP Government.
He said PAF is preparing itself to fight across the entire spectrum of conflict against the obtaining threats. You will have to train not only to face these challenges but also equip yourselves with the knowledge and spirit to engage and defeat the threats facing the nation.
The country has great expectations from the PAF; we must never let it down. Remember, your generation will have to work even harder and offer greater sacrifices than the earlier ones. The pledge and oath that you have taken today says it all.
Earlier, on his arrival at PAF Academy, the chief guest was received by Air Vice Marshal Hafeez Ullah, Air Officer Commanding PAF Academy, Risalpur.
On his arrival at parade ground General Salute was presented by Aviation Cadets. The chief guest reviewed the parade and presented Quaid-e-Azam Banner to No 3 Squadron, the new Champion Squadron.
This was followed by award of flying badges and branch insignias to graduating officers and aviation cadets.
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committees Trophy for Best Performance in General Service Training in College of Aeronautical Engineering was awarded to Pilot Officer Muhammad Arslan Khan, while Pilot Officer Syed Qasim Zaheer lifted Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committees Trophy for Best Performance in General Service Training in College of Flying Training.
Chief of the Air Staffs Trophy for best performance in Engineering Discipline was awarded to Pilot Officer Abdul Basit, while Pilot Officer Muhammad Usman Farooq lifted Chief of the Air Staff trophy for best performance in flying.
The coveted Sword of honour for best all round performance in College of Aeronautical Engineering was awarded to Pilot Officer Abdul Basit, while Pilot Officer Jibran Rashid won Sword of Honour for best all round performance in College of Flying Training.
Significant event of the ceremony was a colourful air display by Sherdils Formation of T-37 aircraft. T-37 aircraft performed formation aerobatics leaving spectators spell bound. Besides this, K-8 Jet Trainer aircraft and Mushshak also performed aerobatics.
In the end of the ceremony, cadets of PAF Academy displayed aerobatics on Para Motor Gliders.
Parents and relatives of graduating cadets, senior civil and military officials, besides diplomats from other countries were also present on the occasion.
Pakistan Air Force Academy, Risalpur imparts training not only to aviation cadets of Pakistan Air Force but also to the friendly countries and sister services.
May 28, 2009
Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force addressing the Airmen Graduation ceremony at PAF Academy. - APP photo
ISLAMABAD: The Graduation Ceremony of 122 GD (P), 66 Engineering Courses, 80 Air Defence and 6 A&SD and Commissioning Ceremony of 124 GD (P) and 70 Engineering Courses, was held at Pakistan Air Force Academy Risalpur.
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman, addressing the parade said that the graduating cadets are too young to be embroiled in the cross-currents of international or regional power games. However, as future leaders of men and women, you must remain aware of the security developments in and across the region. You ought to know that we are a peace-loving nation; but fully prepared to defend the integrity and solidarity of our motherland. PAF today faces the dual challenge of fighting an external enemy, many times its own size, and also internal scourge and menace - of extremism - bent upon changing our way of life. The internal struggle is not about Islam but a contest between two different ways of life, based on diverse cultures of thinking.
He said that PAF is a professional outfit, totally focussed on its primary mission, which is to provide an efficient and cost-effective aerial defence to the motherland. At present, it is providing all-out support to the land forces in Swat and Tribal Areas, in order to restore the writ of the Government.
We have so far destroyed numerous hideouts, training camps, command and control centres and ammunition dumps of the militants, besides clearing the routes and passes for the safe advance of our land forces. In doing so, we are extremely conscious of the collateral damage and have, therefore, resorted to attack militants sanctuaries, located in isolated areas, away from population, with precision weapons and almost pinpoint accuracy.
Sympathizing with the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), he said, We are also aware of the difficulties being faced by the them.
PAF as an organisation and PAF personnel, in their personal capacities, are contributing wholeheartedly towards the relief efforts for IDPs, by providing cash donations and relief goods worth millions of rupees.
Additionally, PAF is utilizing its transport aircraft fleet to airlift relief goods from Karachi, Quetta, Multan and Lahore for speedy delivery.
We are also supporting a few relief camps at Mardan, through supply of food items, clean drinking water, medical facilities etc, in coordination with the NWFP Government.
He said PAF is preparing itself to fight across the entire spectrum of conflict against the obtaining threats. You will have to train not only to face these challenges but also equip yourselves with the knowledge and spirit to engage and defeat the threats facing the nation.
The country has great expectations from the PAF; we must never let it down. Remember, your generation will have to work even harder and offer greater sacrifices than the earlier ones. The pledge and oath that you have taken today says it all.
Earlier, on his arrival at PAF Academy, the chief guest was received by Air Vice Marshal Hafeez Ullah, Air Officer Commanding PAF Academy, Risalpur.
On his arrival at parade ground General Salute was presented by Aviation Cadets. The chief guest reviewed the parade and presented Quaid-e-Azam Banner to No 3 Squadron, the new Champion Squadron.
This was followed by award of flying badges and branch insignias to graduating officers and aviation cadets.
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committees Trophy for Best Performance in General Service Training in College of Aeronautical Engineering was awarded to Pilot Officer Muhammad Arslan Khan, while Pilot Officer Syed Qasim Zaheer lifted Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committees Trophy for Best Performance in General Service Training in College of Flying Training.
Chief of the Air Staffs Trophy for best performance in Engineering Discipline was awarded to Pilot Officer Abdul Basit, while Pilot Officer Muhammad Usman Farooq lifted Chief of the Air Staff trophy for best performance in flying.
The coveted Sword of honour for best all round performance in College of Aeronautical Engineering was awarded to Pilot Officer Abdul Basit, while Pilot Officer Jibran Rashid won Sword of Honour for best all round performance in College of Flying Training.
Significant event of the ceremony was a colourful air display by Sherdils Formation of T-37 aircraft. T-37 aircraft performed formation aerobatics leaving spectators spell bound. Besides this, K-8 Jet Trainer aircraft and Mushshak also performed aerobatics.
In the end of the ceremony, cadets of PAF Academy displayed aerobatics on Para Motor Gliders.
Parents and relatives of graduating cadets, senior civil and military officials, besides diplomats from other countries were also present on the occasion.
Pakistan Air Force Academy, Risalpur imparts training not only to aviation cadets of Pakistan Air Force but also to the friendly countries and sister services.
