The Southern Naval Command displayed its operational preparedness at INS Dronacharya, Fort Kochi. The event began with power hangliders flying at low levels along the beach while water scooters and water skiers did manoeuvres on the water. Later, Chetak helicopters participated in a search and rescue (SAR) operation at sea. No sooner had these choppers cleared the area, than a Dornier and an Islander aircraft trailing one another carried out firing on a simulated target floating on the water.

As a part of the display, Marine Commandos (MARCOS) demons-trated their skill in attacking seaborne targets. Slithering down from a Sea king and an MI-8 helicopter, these Marcos attacked an oil rig sending a mushroom of smoke before assaulting a beach head in their rubberized fast boats evading attack from shore firing. As the sun neared its setting time, the Naval band marched in for the sunset ceremony. With the lowering of the national flag and the Naval ensign, an armed platoon of sailors participated in a 'Continuity Drill' closely followed by a display of gymnastics team from the Physical Training School of Navy.

As the daylight faded to darkness, the gymnasts gave way to members of the 'torch light tattoo' display by Signal School, wherin several co-ordinated movements representing different formations were exhibited. Soon it was the turn of the guns of INS Dronacharya which boomed initially one gun at a time. The guns fired at a rate varying between 20 and 180 rounds per minute, engaging a simulated target and lighting up the area with their flames. It was followed by the firing of smaller calibre guns like 40/60 mm, 25 mm, 30 mm and LMG/MMG each with a high rate of fire on a flare simulating an incoming aircraft/missile. The demonstration came to a close with the simultaneous firing of all the guns. The event was witnessed by a large number of people.