The 24-week-long Young Officers (YO) Course has commenced at the prestigious Army Air Defence College (AADC). This intensive program aims to equip Student Officers with tactical and technical expertise in Air Defence Weapon Systems and modern technologies.
The course is essential for the development of leadership and operational skills within the Army Air Defence Corps.
This edition of the course includes participation from Student Officers from Friendly Foreign Countries (FFC), including Botswana, Malawi, Namibia, and Tanzania, further fostering international military cooperation and knowledge exchange.
The Army Air Defence College, located in Gopalpur, Odisha, is renowned for its state-of-the-art facilities, including advanced simulators, electronic labs, and firing ranges.
The college provides hands-on experience with sophisticated weapon systems such as the Akash and MRSAM surface-to-air missiles, and offers specialized diploma programs in Radar Technology, Armament Technology, and Combat Radio and Communication Technology.
The AADC remains a leading institution in enhancing the technical and operational capabilities of air defence personnel in India and beyond.