1st Training Squadron

1st Training Squadron 1973-present India India Training squadron Afloat Training Southern Naval Command Kochi 1TS sa प्रशिक्षणम उत्कर्षस्य मूलम (Sanskrit) (Training is the bedrock of success) Captain Tijo K Joseph Senior Officer 1TS The 1st Training Squadron, also known as 1TS, is a squadron of Training ships of the Indian Navy. 1TS imparts afloat training to cadets after they complete their basic training at the Indian Naval Academy. The squadron is based out of Kochi and is a part of the Southern Naval Command. History Naval cadets began undergoing afloat training on Indian Naval ships starting with the 4th Naval course (1st Joint Services Wing course). After their time at JSW, the cadets joined INS Tir K256 for six months, followed by another six months' training as Midshipmen. In 1955, INS Krishna U46 was converted to a training role. Krishna became the Cadet Training ship while Tir became the Midshipman Training ship. Later the sloop INS Kaveri U10 The Navy's first capital ship, the cruiser INS Delhi C74 was converted into a training ship in May 1971. Babu 2023 In 1973, the 1st Training Squadron was formed with Delhi, Kaveri, Krishna and Tir with Delhi as the senior ship.Hiranandani 2005 The squadron trained the cadets and midshipmen of the Electrical, Engineering, Supply & Secretariat and Executive branches.NAVAL SHIPS TO VISIT EAST AFRICA https://archive.pib.gov.in/archive/ArchiveSecondPhase/DEFENCE/1973-JAN-MAY-MIN-OF-DEFENCE/PDF/DEF-1973-03-25_122.pdf archive.pib.gov.in 16 September 2025 After their training at the National Defence Academy and the Naval Academy in Cochin, the cadets joined Delhi for basic training in seamanship, navigation, electrical, engineering, communication and weaponry. In the second phase, the executive and supply & secretariat branch midshipmen would continue to be trained by the squadron while the electrical and engineering midshipmen would move to INS Valsura and INS Shivaji respectively for their specialisation and graduation.THE FIRST INDIAN NAVAL SQUADRON https://archive.pib.gov.in/archive/ArchiveSecondPhase/DEFENCE/1976-JAN-DEC-MIN-OF-DEFENCE/PDF/DEF-1976-12-01_272.pdf archive.pib.gov.in 16 September 2025 With the decommissioning of Tir and Kaveri in 1977, Delhi in 1978 and Krishna in 1981, the anti-aircraft frigates INS Brahmaputra F31, INS Beas F137 and INS Betwa F139 constituted the training squadron, with Brahmaputra as the senior ship.Hiranandani 1999THE SOUTHERN NAVAL COMMAND https://archive.pib.gov.in/archive/ArchiveSecondPhase/FEATURE/1984-FEATURES/PDF/FEA-1984-10-26_153.pdf archive.pib.gov.in 16 September 2025INS BRAHMAPUTRA AND BEAS ON A GOODWILL VISIT TO EAST AFRICA https://archive.pib.gov.in/archive/ArchiveSecondPhase/DEFENCE/1981-MIN-OF-DEFENCE-JULY-DEC/PDF/DEF-1981-09-19_109.pdf archive.pib.gov.in 16 September 2025 The first dedicated training ship INS Tir A86 was commissioned in February 1986 and joined the squadron on 1 April as the senior ship.Singh 2018 INS Krishna F46 joined the squadron in 1995, while the sail training ships INS Tarangini A75 and INS Sudarshini A77 joined in 1997 and 2012 respectively.The Hindu Bureau INS Tarangini celebrates silver jubilee https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/ins-tarangini-celebrates-silver-jubilee/article66124652.ece The Hindu 16 September 2025 en-IN 11 November 2022Babu 2023 Units right|thumb|Ships of 1TS in Seychelles. The current components of the squadron are:Babu 2023 INS Tir A862024-10-13 VISIT OF FIRST TRAINING SQUADRON TO BAHRAIN AND UAE https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2064549 2024-10-14 Press Information Bureau INS Sujata P56 INS Magar L20 INS Shardul 2004 6 (L16) INS Tarangini A75 INS Sudarshini A77 ICGS Sarathi (14)Trivedi Saurabh 2025-09-02 Indian Navy's first training squadron docks in Seychelles on long-range deployment https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/indian-navys-first-training-squadron-docks-in-seychelles-on-long-range-deployment/article70004892.ece 2025-09-03 The Hindu en-IN 0971-751X ICGS Veera (35) Organisation The squadron is headed by the senior officer, 1st Training Squadron, who is also the commanding officer of the senior ship INS Tir A86. The squadron is a part of the training command of the Navy, the Southern Naval Command.FIRST TRAINING SQUADRON DEPARTS SEYCHELLES https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2164167#:~:text=The%20ships%20of%20First%20Training,diplomats%20and%20other%20distinguished%20guests. pib.gov.in 17 September 2025 Mission The squadron consolidates the cadet's knowledge in service subjects and exposes them to the basics of life at sea. The squadron trains about 250 to 300 cadets every year. The squadron undertakes overseas deployment every year, calling on ports around the world.Babu 2023 Deployment 2024 On 1 October 2024, Indian Navy's 1st Training Squadron (1TS), including INS Tir A86, INS Shardul 2004 6 (L16) and ICGS Veera (35), reached Bandar Abbas, Iran for training purposes. The Indian flotilla was greeted by IRIS Zereh P235 of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy. The objective of the visit was enhancing maritime cooperation and interoperability.2024-10-04 India docks naval warships at Iran port as war escalates. Is this a strategic response to the Middle-East strife? https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/india-docks-naval-warships-at-iran-port-as-war-escalates-is-this-a-strategic-response-to-the-middle-east-strife/articleshow/113891000.cms?from=mdr 2024-10-04 The Economic Times 0013-03892024-10-02 Navy ships in Iran as part of training https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/navy-ships-in-iran-as-part-of-training/articleshow/113861812.cms 2024-10-04 The Times of India 0971-82572024-10-02 Amid Middle East Tensions, Indian Warships Dock in Iran – A Bold Strategic Move https://www.financialexpress.com/business/defence-amid-middle-east-tensions-indian-warships-dock-in-iran-a-bold-strategic-move-3628686/ 2024-10-04 Financialexpress en On 5 October, the 1st Training Squadron reached Muscat, Oman, the third time in the last decade. The flotilla was docked there until 9 October.2024-10-06 LONG RANGE TRAINING DEPLOYMENT OF FIRST TRAINING SQUADRON TO MUSCAT, OMAN https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2062601 2024-10-06 Press Information Bureau On 12 October, Tir and Veera reached Port of Manama, Bahrain. On 12 October 2024, Shardul reached Port Rashid at Dubai, UAE. On 16 October, Shardul concluded her visit to Dubai with a Maritime Partnership Exercise with the United Arab Emirates Navy's Al Quwaisat.INS Shardul concludes port visit at Dubai 2024-10-18 Press Information Bureau https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2066123&reg=3&lang=1 2026-01-12 2025 On 1 September 2025, INS Tir, INS Shardul and ICGS Sarathi (18), as part of the 1st Training Squadron (1TS), reached Port Victoria, Seychelles on a long-range deployment to the South Western Indian Ocean Region. The visit included professional interaction with the crew of ESPS Navarra (F85) of the Spanish Navy who also visited the country during the period. The squadron departed the port on 4 September. On 16 September, the squadron, led by Captain Tijo K Joseph and joined by INS Sujata P56, reached Maputo, Mozambique, for a four-day visit. The visit included bilateral exercises with the Mozambique Navy as well as visit of 1TS trainees to various training establishments of the Mozambique Defence Forces. The visit will conclude with a PASSEX and joint surveillance of Mozambique EEZ.First Training Squadron arrives at Maputo, Mozambique 2025-09-17 Press Information Bureau https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2167704 2025-09-18 The squadron also visited La Réunion during the deployment. On 25 September, the ships called at the Mombasa, Kenya.Indian Navy's First Training Squadron makes port call at Mombasa, Kenya 2025-09-26 Press Information Bureau https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2171728 2025-09-29 On 28 September, the fleet departed and conducted PASSEX with KNS Shupavu (P3130) of the Kenya Navy.Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS) concludes port call at Mombasa, Kenya 2025-09-30 Press Information Bureau https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2173296 2025-10-03 2026 INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata and ICGS Sarathi were deployed on a long-range training deployment (LRTD) to the South East Asia to train officer cadets from 110th Integrated Officers’ Training Course (IOTC). As part of the deployment, the squadron would take port calls at Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand. The course includes six international officer trainees. The deployment will also include officers from the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force.Long Range Training Deployment of Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS) to South East Asia 2026-01-07 Press Information Bureau https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2212110&reg=3&lang=1 2026-01-07 On 15 January, the squadron called at Changi Naval Base, Singapore. Meanwhile, 2026 the has been designated ASEAN–India Year of Maritime Cooperation 2026.2025-10-26 ASEAN-India Summit 2025: Modi declares 2026 as the 'year of ASEAN-India maritime cooperation' https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/asean-india-summit-2025-modi-declares-2026-as-the-year-of-asean-india-maritime-cooperation/articleshow/124826106.cms?from=mdr 2026-01-18 The Economic Times 0013-03892025-11-24 PM Modi Proclaims 2026 as ASEAN-India Maritime Cooperation Year https://maritimefairtrade.org/pm-modi-proclaims-2026-as-asean-india-maritime-cooperation-year/ 2026-01-18 Maritime Fairtrade en-US The Navy held harbour activities with the Republic of Singapore Navy. The Senior Officer 1TS and Commanding Officers visited the Commander of Maritime Training and Doctrine Command (MTDC).Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS) arrives at Changi Naval Base, Singapore 2026-01-17 Press Information Bureau https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2215591&reg=3&lang=1 2026-01-18 The ships departed Singapore on 18 January.Indian Navy's First Training Squadron departs Singapore 2026-01-19 Press Information Bureau https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2216324&reg=3&lang=1 2026-01-21 On 20 January, the ships reached Port of Belawan, Indonesia.Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS) makes port call at Belawan, Indonesia 2026-01-20 Press Information Bureau https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2216606&reg=3&lang=1 2026-01-21 They departed the port on 23 January.First Training Squadron of Indian Navy strengthens maritime bonds at Indonesia 2026-01-25 Press Information Bureau https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2218410&reg=3&lang=1 2026-01-28 On 25 January, the ships reached Phuket Deep Sea Port, Phuket, Thailand. Indian Navy regularly conducts Exercise Ayutthaya and Indo–Thai Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) with the Royal Thai Navy. India will also take over the chairmanship of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium from Thailand starting February 2026.Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS) arrives at Phuket Deep Sea Port, Thailand 2026-01-26 Press Information Bureau https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2218841&reg=3&lang=1 2026-01-28 The visit concluded on 28 January as the ships left the port along with HTMS Huahin for a Passage Exercise (PASSEX).Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS) concludes visit to Phuket Deep Sea Port, Thailand 2026-01-29 Press Information Bureau https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2220316&reg=3&lang=1 2026-01-30 On 18 February, the ships also participated at the International Fleet Review 2026 held at Visakapatanam.IFR & MILAN 2026 https://www.ifrmilan26.com/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20260219124733/https://www.ifrmilan26.com/ 2026-02-19 2026-02-18 IFR & MILAN 2026 en See also Training Ships of the Indian Navy Notes Sources G.M. Hiranandani Transition to Triumph: History of the Indian Navy, 1965-1975 1999 978-1897829721 Spantech & Lancer G M Hiranandani Transition to eminence : the Indian navy 1976-1990 2005 978-8170622666 Lancer Publishers Anup Singh Blue Waters Ahoy!: The Indian Navy 2001-2010 2018 978-9353025526 HarperCollins Publishers India Babu Dorai A Decade of Transformation: The Indian Navy 2011-2021 2023 978-9394407909 HarperCollins Publishers India Category:Ship squadrons of the Indian Navy Category:1973 establishments in India Category:Military units and formations established in 1973