Flag Officer Sea Training | |
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Founded | 21 December 1992 |
Country | India |
Branch | Indian Navy |
Type | Training organisation |
Part of | Southern Naval Command |
Headquarters | Kochi |
Motto(s) | प्रशिक्षण परिश्रम श्रेष्ठता (Sanskrit) 'Excellence through in-depth training and tireless practice' |
Commanders | |
FOST | Rear Admiral Srinivas Maddula |
The Flag Officer Sea Training (FOST) is a training organisation in the Indian Navy. FOST is the authority responsible for the operational sea training of all personnel of Indian Naval and Coast Guard ships and submarines. The organisation was instituted in 1992 and is the common authority to maintain battle efficiency standards. It also provides training to navies and maritime security forces of friendly foreign countries (FFC). Headquartered in Kochi, the FOST operates under the control of the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Southern Naval Command.