The Andaman & Nicobar Command on 8 March undertook a maiden all-women maritime surveillance mission to mark the 40th anniversary of INAS 318 and International Women’s Day.
The team comprised Lt Cdr Shubhangi Swaroop, Lt Cdr Divya Sharma and Lt Vaishali Mishra. The completion of the mission is a milestone in the naval forces’ commitment to providing equal opportunities to all genders and fostering gender neutrality.
The mission included a range of activities, including pre-flight and medical check-ups, as well as air traffic control and meteorological briefing.
The Andaman & Nicobar Command is committed to promoting gender equality and inclusivity within the armed forces, said a statement by the Press Information Bureau (PIB).
The INAS 318 squadron, established on March 8, 1984, is the elite naval air squadron in the Andaman & Nicobar Command.