OTAAAChennai Officers Training Academy Alumni Association
We are pleased to share the outstanding performance of our Arty YOs from SSC 119. Many achieved Alpha grading on the demanding YOs course and performed exceptionally well. Lt Pragati Thakur made us all proud by jointly winning the coveted Silver Gun, awarded to the best Arty YO on the course. She was also the Gold Medal winner of her …
Read More »Heartiest Congratulations to Maj Gen M Rajiv Menon, SM. VSM, MADRAS Regt, SS-53 on being approved for promotion to Lt Gen
Diamond Jubilee Celebrations SSNT-1 Course: Phase 2
The trailblazers of the SS Courses marked 60 years since commissioning. As Phase 2 of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations, the course mates organised a two-day programme in New Delhi on the anniversary dates of 24 and 25 April 2026. Highlights of the event included the following: A coffee table book was formally released by Gen N. C. Vij, PVSM, UYSM, …
Read More »Silver Jubilee Reunion of SS-71, WSES-17 & SS(T)-14 at OTA, Chennai
The Officers Training Academy, Chennai, witnessed the Silver Jubilee celebrations of SS-71, WSES-17 and SS(T)-14 courses from 20 to 22 March 2026. The occasion marked the completion of 25 glorious years of commissioned service, bringing together officers, veterans, spouses and families in a spirit of camaraderie, nostalgia and pride. The celebrations commenced on 20 March 2026 with the arrival of …
Read More »SSNT -01 Kickstart their Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
SSNT-1 Course kickstarted their Diamond Jubilee year, commemorating commissioning from OTS Madras(now OTA, Chennai) on 24 Apr 1966. The first event in the series was a cruise from Goa to Lakshadweep to Mumbai. 25 members gathered in Goa on 16th Mar 2026, visited Big Foot Museum, Mandovi river cruise, Glowing Forest, Basilica of Bom Jesus Church, Birla Mandir, and beaches. …
Read More »CREATIVE MIST : AN OTA CHENNAI’S CREATIVE WRITING CLUB PUBLICATION
We are pleased to announce the launch of CREATIVE MIST, a magazine produced by the Cadets of OTA Chennai's creative writing club. This publication will be released twice each term, providing a concise and insightful overview of Academy activities during the period. Feedback and comments regarding the magazine are encouraged and may be submitted to the Secretary OTAAA via the …
Read More »Officer cadets and instructors of OTA Chennai showcased a thrilling equestrian and martial arts display for the Academy on 30 Jan 2026
MINUTES OF AGBM (ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING) OF OTAAA (OFFICERS TRAINING ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION) HELD ON 12 SEP 2025 (FRIDAY)
Farewell High Tea for Outgoing Executive Committee Members of OTAAA
On 18/10/2025, Lt Gen Michael AJ Fernandez, AVSM, VSM, Commandant, Officers Training Academy, Chennai extended a special invitation to the outgoing Executive Committee (EC) members of the OTA Alumni Association (OTAAA), Brig APS Pakianathan,VSM** (SS 22) and Maj Madhan Kumar (SS 77), for a high tea at Rezengla, OTA. This gesture was in recognition of their dedicated and honorary service …
Read More »Commemoration of Captain Sudhakar Madhavan’s Martyrdom: Wreath Laying by Mrs. Shobha Sudhakar, Veer Naari
On 18th October, we commemorate the martyrdom of Captain Sudhakar Madhavan of 65 AR, who lost his life at Urampurai, Jaffna during Operation Pawan in 1987 as part of the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF). On this solemn occasion, Mrs. Shobha Sudhakar, Veer Naari, along with her brothers and family, laid a wreath at the Hut of Remembrance at OTA …
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