Passing out is the official graduation ceremony following the completion of a course by military or other uniformed service personnel at their respective training school, college, or military academy, largely in Commonwealth nations. Soldiers, sailors, or airmen take part in a passing out military parade upon completion of a basic training course. The military parade during the 'passing out' ceremony may also consist of military bands, and other displays of synchronisation discipline such as a flypast, which may also include acrobatics.
Passing Out Parade of members of No.1 Officer Cadet Training Unit, RAF Jurby, January 1957.
Passing Out Parade, RAF Halton, in July 2006.
A reviewing officer during an Irish Defence Forces passing out in 2014.
The National Military Academy of Afghanistan class of 2010 listens as Afghan President Hamid Karzai gives a speech during their graduation ceremony in 2010.
Military recruit training
Military recruit training, commonly known as basic training or boot camp, refers to the initial instruction of new military personnel. It is a physically and psychologically intensive process, which resocializes its subjects for the unique demands of military employment.
U.S Marine Corps recruits during physical training
A recruit in the US Marine Corps is shaved before his initial training begins, 2006.
Polish army recruits on foot drill, 2007
US Army drill sergeants training a recruit
