LONDON – A platoon of cadets at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS), led by Major Umar Farooq of Pakistan Army, has been declared as the best platoon of the course this year for displaying outstanding skills – and Her Majesty The Queen has praised him for the “outstanding achievement”.
The Sovereign’s Parade of Commission Course 173 was held at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst on Friday. UK’s Chief of General Staff General Mark Carlton Smith was the chief guest on the occasion.
Major Umar, who had trained cadets for over a year, was declared platoon commander of the course. His platoon was declared best among eight others.
The officer has also his name written on the Sovereign’s platoon board in Royal Military Academy library.
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Major Umar Farooq joined the British Army’s military academy last year as an instructor – taking over from Major Uqbah, who returned to Pakistan last year after serving as the first Pakistani military instructor.
He belongs to the 44 SP Artillery, and has previously served in Pakistan Military Academy Kakul as Adjutant and Platoon Commander.
Pakistan High Commissioner Sahebzada Ahmed Khan attended the ceremony and congratulated Major Farooq and his platoon for achieving the coveted position.
At the parade, the 173rd Commissioning course passed out and two cadets from the Pakistan Army were also part of the commissioning course.
