Gangtok, February 18: General Officer Commanding, Black Cat Division Flagged Off the Black Cat Division White Water Rafting Expedition from Dikchu to Coronation Bridge today amidst a royal ceremony planned under the ageis of Black Cat Division. The ceremony was attended by Commander, Black Cat Mountain Artillery Brigade, officers and JCOs/OR of Black Cat Division. While flagging off, he mentioned the importance of such expeditions in the Army which inculcate grit, determination and courage in a soldier besides cultivating person to person relationship between the Army and peace loving, friendly people of Sikkim. The General Officer Commanding said that the determination and hardwork of every member of the expedition team and their training at Army Aqua Nodal Centre (White Water Rafting), will help the team in achieving a roaring success. He wished the team good luck.
The expedition is being undertaken by the ubiquitous soldiers of the Black Cat Division in pursuance of their thirst for adventure and challenge and will also give them an opportunity to enhance the camaraderie amongst them and work as a cohesive team.
The expedition team consisting of 02 officers and 12 other ranks, led by a Captain will undergo White Water Rafting from Dikchu to Coronation Bridge. The team has been trained, motivated and guided by Black Cat Artillery Brigade, the formation which is responsible to conduct events at Army Aqua Node on behalf of the Black Cat Division.