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[[File:Air Warriors Drill Team (AWDT) of Indian Air Force performing Scintillating Synchronous Display at Bangladesh Air Force Base (BAF), Dhaka, on December 07, 2009.jpg|thumb|The AWDT performing at Bangladesh Air Force Base [[Dhaka]], 7 December 2009.]]
The '''Air Warrior Drill Team "Subroto" (AWDT)''' is the ceremonial drill team of [[Indian Air Force]], being a [[platoon]]-sized formation. It was founded in 2004 as the first of precision [[exhibition drill]] [[Military unit|unit]] of its kind in the [[Indian Armed Forces]]. It falls under the command of the Directorate of Organisation of the IAF.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/archive/a-strong-foundation/694201/|title=A strong foundation|date=October 8, 2010|website=The Financial Express}}</ref> This unit commonly performs during IAF events as well as national events such as Air Force Day Parade on 8 October as well as the [[Independence Day (India)|Independence Day]] celebrations on 15 August.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/special-performance-by-air-warrior-drill-team-119092200721_1.html|title=Special performance by Air Warrior Drill Team|website=Business Standard}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=aO6kDwAAQBAJ&dq=air+warrior+drill+team&pg=PT98|title=Rajasthan Current Affairs Yearbook 2019|first=R. P.|last=Meena|publisher=New India Publication|via=Google Books}}</ref> Their official motto is ''Drill to Thrill'' ({{Lang-hi|थ्रिल को ड्रिल करें}}). Its 28 members have also performed at venues such as Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/governor-first-lady-attend-air-warrior-symphony-orchestra-107208|title=Governor, First Lady attend Air Warrior Symphony Orchestra|first=Tribune News|last=Service|website=Tribuneindia News Service}}</ref> and [[Tezpur Airport]] as well as performed during the IAF [[Presentation of Colours]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/events/chennai/indian-air-forces-air-warrior-drill-team-performance/videoshow/68393688.cms|title=Indian air force's Air Warrior Drill team performance | Entertainment - Times of India Videos|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref> and the Subroto Cup.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/subroto-cup-kicks-off-with-colourful-opening-ceremony-113092701067_1.html|title=Subroto Cup kicks off with colourful opening ceremony|website=Business Standard}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=99729|title=Subroto Cup Kicks Off with Colourful Opening Ceremony|website=pib.gov.in}}</ref> The unit uses [[Lee–Enfield]] rifles with fixed [[bayonet]]s and performs routines that include complex spins and tosses.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiastrategic.in/topstories3409_IAF_Symphony_Orchestra_Drill_Team_Enthral_Public.htm|title=..:: India Strategic ::. IAF: Indian Air Force Symphony Orchestra and Drill Team Enthral Public at 'India Gate'|website=www.indiastrategic.in}}</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:Indian ceremonial units]]
[[Category:Military units and formations of the Indian Air Force]]
[[Category:Military units and formations established in 2004]]
[[Category:2004 establishments in India]]

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