HONOUR CODE

I believe that a cadet must be

loyal, truthful, trustworthy,
honest and forthright
under all circumstances.
I will not lie, cheat or steal
nor will I mislead or deceive anyone.
I undertake to faithfully live up to this code
and to continuously encourage
my comrades to do so.

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HUT OF REMEMBRANCE

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 A MOTHER PRAYS
Enter my portals O glory bound ones
Learn to lead I'll make you men
In my dreams the bugle sounds
In my heart hope abounds
Leave my portals live like men
Death or glory it matters none
The hour beckons honour at stake
O valiant sons a mother prays
Lead with vigour straight up front
Rocklike bear the enemy's brunt
I shall write your untold story
I shall uphold your blazing glory
Go my sons the earth beckons
Hear my warriors the oceans call
Soar my eagles the sky is yours
Death before defeat
Death before dishonour
Death with distinction
A mother prays for all your days
Strive and seek victory with grace
A mother prays%
A mother prays%

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 Chief Patron
Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, AVSM,NM

Patron
Major General Sanjeev Dogra

Advisor
Prof (Dr) OP Shukla

Chief Editor
Mr Ritu Raj Brahma

Editor
Lt Cdr Nisha Menon

Cadet Editors
41021/E/146 Cdt Raunak Singh
41187/D/146 Cdt Prince Bamal

Photo Credit
Photography Club, NDA
Lakshya Photo Studio, Murarilal

Design and Layout

Mr Ritu Raj Brahma
Dr. Rajesh Doss

Printing
NDA Printing Press

Published by Commandant, NDA

© National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Pune – 23, INDIA

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or

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ions/ points of view expressed in the creative articles belong to the author
(s). They do in no way reflect the viewpoint of the organization/ publisher
or that of the Editorial Board. The Editorial Board has the right to suita-
bly edit the contents, keeping the spirit of the contribution intact.

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 CONTENTS

Title Page No
* Editorial 6
* From the Commandant’s Desk 7
* From the Deputy Commandant’s Desk 9
* Address by the Reviewing Officer 13
* POP Glimpses 15
* Convocation Address 19
* Hall of Fame: Medals & Trophies 22
* NDA Ball 26
* NDA Expo 28
* PT & Equitation Display 30
* On/Off Campus Events 31
* Drill Competition 35
* Important Visits 36
* Transforming Boys into Men:
♦ Army Training Team 39
♦ Naval Training Team 43
♦ Air Force Training Team 48
♦ Joint Training Team 51
♦ Physical Training Team 56
♦ Equitation Training Team 62

* Camps
♦ Camp Green Horn 67
♦ Camp Rover 71
♦ Exercise Trishul 75

* Academic Training 78
* Photographs 80
* Creative Section 92
* 75 GYC 111
* Who’s Who: 144th Course 115

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 EDITORIAL

Dear Readers,

It is indeed a moment of great joy for me to present to you the latest edition of Trishakti,
journal of National Defence Academy. Trishakti, over the years, has evolved into a ready ref-
erence about the various important events and training related activities of the Academy. It
evokes both nostalgia and awe in the minds of its readers. This edition of Trishakti also fol-
lows the legacy of its predecessors and gives a panoramic view of training centric activities
and other events which took place during Spring Term 2023. The journal also showcases the
creative talents of the cadets through their articles and poems that have been included in the
creative section.

I would also like to convey my heartfelt thanks to the various branches and training teams
without whose inputs this journal would not have seen the light of day.

Wishing you all a very happy reading!

Ritu Raj Brahma

Chief Editor

THE TEAM

EDITORIAL AND DESIGNING CADET EDITORS

Mr Ritu Raj Brahma Dr Rajesh Doss Lt Cdr Nisha Menon Cdt Prince Bamal Cdt Raunak Singh

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 FROM THE COMMANDANT’S DESK

It gives me immense pleasure and honour to address you through the pages of
Trishakti, the journal of the National Defence Academy (NDA). As the Commandant of this
esteemed institution, I am proud to present this edition, which holds special significance as we
celebrate the momentous 75th anniversary of our Academy.
Since its inception, the NDA has been a beacon of excellence, shaping the finest
military leaders and fostering a spirit of patriotism, discipline, and intellectual growth. Over the
past seven and a half decades, this institution has produced stalwarts who have selflessly
dedicated their lives to the service of our nation. Their unwavering commitment, courage, and
resolve to protect our sovereignty makes us immensely proud.
The 75th anniversary of the National Defence Academy serves as a moment of
reflection and gratitude for the achievements of our past, as well as a catalyst for charting the
course of our future endeavours. As we celebrate this milestone, it is crucial to recognize the
evolution and transformation that has taken place within the Academy. We have adapted to
the changing dynamics of warfare, embraced technology, and redefined our training
methodologies to ensure our cadets are equipped to face the challenges of the modern world.
Looking ahead, the National Defence Academy must continue to strive for excellence
and innovation. We need to maintain our position as a global leader in military education and
training, adapting our curriculum to incorporate emerging domains such as cyber warfare,
artificial intelligence, and space operations. Our cadets must be equipped with the knowledge
and skills to tackle the complex security threats that our nation and the world face today.
While we focus on technical advancements, we must not forget the core values that
have been the bedrock of the NDA since its inception. Integrity, discipline, and camaraderie
are the virtues that will continue to define our institution and its graduates. The NDA remains
committed to nurturing leaders who possess not only professional expertise but also a strong
moral compass.
Nelson Mandela once said, “Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.

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The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” It
encapsulates the essence of courage and determination that we are instilling in our cadets at
NDA.
Dear cadets of 144th Course, I would like to heartily congratulate you on your
successful graduation. My special compliments to the cadets of FFCs and those who made
distinction and won awards and medals. As you culminate your journey through the National
Defence Academy, you will encounter numerous challenges and tests of character at your
respective PCTAs and through service career. You would be expected to display an
unwavering resolve and steadfast determination in the face of adversities to overcome obsta-
cles and become the sturdy pillar of our armed forces. I am sure that the academy has
adequately trained and equipped you to face any challenge that lies ahead.
As we move forward, I am confident that the National Defence Academy will continue
to produce exceptional officers who will safeguard our nation's security with valour and
integrity. Let us march into the future with unwavering determination, guided by the principles
that have made us the pride of the nation.
I would also like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to the editorial team, the
contributors, and everyone involved in the production of Trishakti. Your hard work, passion,
and commitment have made this publication a remarkable platform for showcasing the talent
and achievements of our NDA family.

Jai Hind!

Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, AVSM, NM

Commandant

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 FROM THE DEPUTY COMMANDANT’S DESK

I am delighted to present the latest edition of Trishakti, the journal of the National
Defence Academy. This journal serves as a platform for our cadets and faculty to express
their creativity, explore diverse perspectives, and showcase their intellectual prowess beyond
the boundaries of traditional military discourse.
The National Defence Academy has always placed a strong emphasis on the pursuit of
knowledge, recognizing that learning is the key to success in the ever-evolving landscape of
modern warfare. As cadets, you stand at the threshold of a remarkable journey, one that
requires you to embrace the ideals of continuous learning and intellectual growth.
In today's world, the battlefield is no longer confined to traditional domains. Rapid
advancements in technology, emergence of cyberspace, utilization of artificial intelligence,
and the complexities of hybrid warfare have transformed the nature of conflicts. As future
leaders of the armed forces, it is imperative that you remain abreast of these new concepts
and adapt to the demands of the modern battlefield.
The principles of learning and innovation must be imbibed deeply within you. Embrace
curiosity, for it is the fuel that ignites the quest for knowledge. Be voracious readers, engage
in insightful discussions, and seek out mentors who can guide you on this transformative
journey. Cultivate critical thinking, for it is through this lens that you will be able to analyze
complex situations, make informed decisions, and devise effective strategies.
Moreover, as you explore the pages of Trishakti and engage with the ideas presented
within, I urge you to approach them with an open mind. Embrace diverse perspectives and
challenge conventional wisdom. In doing so, you will foster an environment that nurtures
innovation, creativity, and the exchange of ideas- a crucial element in preparing for the
challenges that lie ahead.
Remember that learning does not end with your training at the National Defence
Academy. It is a lifelong pursuit. The world around us is in a constant state of flux, and as
leaders, it is our responsibility to stay informed and adapt to the changing dynamics of

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warfare. The knowledge and skills you acquire during your time at the NDA will be the
foundation upon which you build your careers, enabling you to face the uncertainties of the
future with confidence and resilience.
Cadets, always remember that in the face of adversity, it is the spirit of learning and
intellectual curiosity that serves as a beacon of light, guiding us through the darkest of times.
Adversity comes in many forms, be it physical, mental, or emotional. As cadets of the National
Defence Academy, you will undoubtedly face numerous challenges on your path to becoming
future leaders of our armed forces. However, it is precisely during these trying times that the
pursuit of knowledge becomes even more crucial.
Learning and intellectual curiosity are not merely academic pursuits; they are essential
qualities that empower us to grow, adapt, and overcome obstacles. In the face of adversity, it
is through knowledge that we gain a deeper understanding of the challenges we face. It is
through intellectual curiosity that we seek innovative solutions and explore uncharted territo-
ries. In conclusion, as cadets of the National Defence Academy, I urge you to embrace this
spirit, even in the face of adversity. Let your thirst for knowledge be a driving force that
propels you forward, igniting your passion for continuous growth and development.
Wishing you all a fulfilling and intellectually stimulating journey.

Jai Hind!

Major General Sanjeev Dogra

Deputy Commandant & Chief Instructor

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 PASSING OUT PARADE : SPRING TERM-2023

The culmination of 144th Course was Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil
marked by the Passing Out Parade on the Chauhan PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM
morning of 30th May 2023. The young military was the Reviewing Officer for the Passing Out
leaders marched past the quarterdeck of the Parade, Spring Term-2023.
historic Khetarpal Parade Ground. The ca-
dets demonstrated excellent and spectacular
parade in tune with the enthusiasm of the
wide array of audience. The parents of the
Passing Out Cadets, many dignitaries, citi-
zens, school children, serving and retired
personnel from the three Services witnessed
the parade.

The Reviewing Officer Arrives at the Parade

Ground

Major Harsh Bharat Jani, Adjutant, NDA,

astride his charger “Reliant Robin” conducted
the parade. The Academy Cadet Captain
(ACC) Anshu Kumar of ‘M’ Squadron, com-
manded the parade dressed up immaculately
in White Patrol.

The Marching Contingents

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 Nishan Toli carrying the President’s
Colour presented to the National Defence
Academy in 1978 was led by SCC Ritik
Choudhary, CSM Lokesh and CSM Param
Kundu.
The Reviewing Officer presented the
medals to the best performing Cadets. BCC
Afrid Afroz of ‘E’ Squadron was awarded the
President’s Gold Medal for standing first in
the overall order of merit. The Silver Medal
for standing second in the overall order of
merit was bagged by BCC Anshu Kumar of
Marching Contingents
‘Q’ Squadron. BCA Praveen Singh of ‘I’
Squadron received the Bronze Medal for
A total of 356 cadets from the passing out standing third in the overall order of merit.
course participated in the parade alongwith The Chiefs of Staff Banner, which is pre-
cadets from the junior terms. The passing out sented to the Overall Champion Squadron
cadets included 212 Army cadets, 36 Naval was won by the ‘R’ Squadron.
cadets and 69 Air Force cadets including 14
cadets from Friendly Foreign Countries. The
cadets marched shoulder to shoulder in meas-
ured steps and scored their Antim Pag (final
steps) on the tunes of “Auld Lang Syne.”

BCC Afrid Afroz being awarded the

President’s Gold Medal

Fly past by three Super Dimona motor-

ized gliders and Sukhoi-30 fighter aircraft
Cadets Marching past the Quarterdeck
marked the culmination of the event.

The Reviewing Officer on his way to review the parade

Flypast by Su-30MKI Aircraft

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 ADDRESS BY THE REVIEWING OFFICER
TO THE PASSING OUT COURSE

General Anil Chauhan PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM

Chief of Defence Staff Addressing the Parade

Commandant of the National Defence and his team whose sustained efforts have
Academy, Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, enabled successful culmination of your training.
members of the faculty and staff, Military I would also like to take this opportunity to
Attaches of friendly foreign countries proud salute the parents of the passing out cadets for
parents distinguished guests, friends from having encouraged and supported their
the media, cadets on parade, ladies and children in choosing the profession of arms. I
gentlemen. It is a matter of great honour and am sure that the parents will feel equally proud
privilege for me to review the passing our when they see their wards march past this
parade of the 144th NDA Course. At the very quarterdeck to the tune of Auld Lang Syne and
outset, I would like to congratulate the transform from being a boy to a man and
passing out course, all award winners and graduate from being a student to becoming a
the champion squadron for putting up and soldier. As I stand here the poem ‘If’’ by
excellent show today morning. I compliment Rudyard Kipling which is still kept in each cabin
the participants on their impeccable turn out, of the cadets resonates my mind. I quote a few
immaculate bearing and energetic display of lines, “If you can dream and not make your
sharp drill movements during the parade. dreams your master. If you can meet triumph
The high standards of training imparted to and disaster and treat them just the same. If
them was very much evident today on the you can walk with kings and not lose the
Khetarpal Parade Ground today morning. I common touch, yours is the earth and
convey my felicitations to the Commandant everything that’s in it and what’s more you will

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be a man my son.” And may I add to these peace and stability not only in our immediate
lines of Rudyard Kipling that if you can serve neighbourhood but also extended
your country by placing your service before neighbourhood. We are also witnessing a new
self you will be a true soldier. revolution in military affairs mostly driven by
I also noticed a few women cadets as part technology. The process of this change driven
of the parade. I congratulate them for by advanced and disruptive technology is only
breaking into this male bastion. I am glad you going to accelerate in your service time. You
have chosen to shoulder equal responsibilities will need to be well informed and adaptive to
as your male brothers to defend national meet the demands of transformation and
interests. In a short while from now the Antim change to be future ready for combat at all
Pag of the passing out course will see them times. The armed forces of India are also on
entering their respective service academies the path of a major transformation, jointness,
for advanced military training. Before you take integration and creation of theaterised
the decisive final step and join the footsteps of commands are on the anvil. The spirit of
great predecessors and real life heroes, I jointness imbibed by you in NDA am sure will
would like to remind you the lines of NDA act as a catalyst to speed up these reforms. I
prayer, “choose the harder right instead of the want you to further the spirit of jointness as
easier wrong”. A harder right might lead to a you grow in your respective services.
temporary setback but remember that a bend I also like to take this opportunity to make
in the road is not the end of the road. Treat a special mention of the cadets from our
success and failure with equanimity as friendly foreign countries. My heartiest
Rudyard Kipling had just said. Once in congratulations to you all for completing your
service, I would like you to follow the training with flying colours. I am certain that
principles of humility and simplicity as a true you would cherish the bonds of friendship
virtue. Remember simplicity is the ultimate created at the National Defence Academy and
sophistication and humility is the solid strengthen to serve the relationship between
foundation of all virtues. I would also like you our nations. I am sanguine that you will do
to imbibe and Indian outlook and indigenous your alma mater proud. I wish you great
thought for drawing inspiration as well as to success in your future endeavours. My dear
motivate your men. If bravery enshrined in the cadets as you successively culminate your
“The Charge of the Light Brigade” inspires you training and cross the first milestone of your
then I know that your men are likely to be military journey I wish you all the very best for
inspired by “Khub ladi mardani who toh Jhansi a successful career ahead and lifetime of
wali Rani thi” by Shubhadra Kumari Chauhan. service to the nation.
You must use a judicious mix and as you God Bless you all. Jai Hind!
grow in service maybe towards the latter half.
Thank you!
We are living in a time when the global
security situation is not at its best and the
international geo-political order is in a state of
flux. The war in Europe, continued
deployment of PLA, hostility along our
northern borders and the political and
economic turmoil in our immediate
neighbourhood all present a different form of
challenge to the Indian military. The armed
forces are committed to maintain the
legitimacy of our claims on the Line of Control
and play a constructive role in maintaining

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GLIMPSES OF PASSING OUT PARADE
SPRING TERM-2023

The Reviewing Officer receiving the First Salute

Cadets marching

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ACC Anshu Kumar being Awarded the Esteemed guests
President’s Silver Medal

Cadets of 144th Course marching towards the Quarterdeck

Reviewing Officer addressing the media The Reviewing Officer meeting cadets of Friendly
Foreign Countries of the 144th Course

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 CONVOCATION : SPRING TERM 2023

The Convocation ceremony for 144th tives taken by the NDA to augment the aca-
Course was held on 29th May 2023 in the demic standards in the Academy to meet the
Habibullah Hall. The occasion was graced by demands of the modern battlefield which is
Prof. Himanshu Rai, Director of IIM Indore as continuously evolving with regards to the us-
the Chief Guest. Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, age of technology.
AVSM, NM, Commandant, NDA welcomed the Prof. Rai delivered the Convocation Ad-
Chief Guest. Maj Gen Sanjeev Dogra, Deputy dress and congratulated the cadets on their
Commandant & Chief Instructor; other mem- having successfully completed their academic
bers of the Academic Committee were also degree programs.
present on the dais.

Chief Guest being felicitated by the Commandant

Chief Guest on the Dais
A total of 230 cadets including 19 cadets
Prof (Dr) OP Shukla, Principal, NDA pre- from Friendly Foreign Countries received
sented the Academic Report of the 144th their degrees from Jawaharlal Nehru Univer-
course. While presenting the Report, the Princi- sity, New Delhi. Of the 230 cadets, 59 cadets
pal congratulated the cadets of 144th Course received their degree in Social Science, 80
and their parents. He outlined the various initia- cadets received a B.Sc degree and 91 cadets

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received their B.Sc Computer Science degree
and the remaining 137 cadets will receive their
BTech degrees in their respective service
academies.

DCC J Singh, winner of Commandant’s Silver Medal

and the Chief of the Air Staff Trophy

Commandant, NDA addressing the gathering

DCC J Singh was awarded the Comman-

dant’s Silver Medal and the Chief of the Air
Staff Trophy, for standing first in Science
Stream. Cdt Ayush Kumar was awarded the
Commandant’s Silver Medal and the Admiral’s
Trophy, for standing first in Comp Science
Stream. Cdt Saurav was awarded the Com-
mandant’s Silver Medal and the Chief of Army Cdt Ayush Kumar, winner of Commandant’s Silver
Staff Trophy, for standing first in Social Sci- Medal and the Admiral’s Trophy
ence Stream. Cdt Rishabh Mishra was
awarded the CISC Trophy for standing first in
BTech stream.

Cdt Rishabh Mishra, winner of CISC Trophy

Passing out cadets, their parents and the

officers of the Academy were present on the
occasion. The Ceremony culminated with the
vote of thanks by Maj Gen Sanjeev Dogra,
Cdt Saurav, winner of Commandant’s Silver Medal Deputy Commandant & Chief Instructor.
and the Chief of the Army Staff Trophy

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 CONVOCATION ADDRESS BY
THE CHIEF GUEST

Convocation Address by Prof. (Dr.) Himanshu Rai, Director, IIM Indore

Commandant NDA, dignitaries on the an open heart. And the second and the more
dais, graduates of the 144th course, the dot- important question is ghara toh lekar gaye ho
ing parents and families, ladies and gentle- magar kahin bhara hua ghara toh lekar nahin
men. You have lived a life that has been, if I gaye ho? Because if the pot is already full
may say so, has been protected. but today again nothing will go in and therefore it means
when you leave this place you are going to you are approaching people with an open mind
enter into an ocean that you will have to navi- or not. And therefore do remember that if you
gate with the skills that you have learned. approach people and things with an open heart
And therefore what I am going to talk about is and an open mind you will get to learn. One of
what the ocean means to me and this is go- the Socratic axioms, the one that I have always
ing to please Admiral Kochhar because I lived by is that “education and learning are the
have chosen this as an acronym of the mes- progressive realization of your own ignorance.”
sage that I have to give to you today. The more you learn the more you realize how
The ‘O’ in the ocean stands for Open- ignorant you are. Therefore make sure that you
ness. Be open to experiences, be open to continue to learn even beyond the NDA. Keep
learning from everyone and everything what- your mind open, keep your heart open and you
ever it is that you could do, and whoever it is will learn from everyone and everything. And
that you meet. One of my profs used to say, always remember that knowledge is proprietary
“ki Himanshu gyan ki varsha har samay har but wisdom is not. So don't look at anyone's
sthan pe hoti hai, prasn yeh hai ki tum us rank whenever you are approaching people.
gyan varsha mein surahi lekar gaye ho ki Do not try to draw your inspiration from desig-
karah. Kyunki agar surahi lekar ke gaye ho to nations because designations are always tem-
uska muh itna chota hoga ki kuch bhi andar porary. Designations will go.
nahin jayega.” If you are sitting or standing in The ‘C’ of my ocean is about compassion
the rain the mouth of the pitcher is so small and compassion is different from empathy. If
and narrow then nothing is going to go in. you empathize with someone you tend to feel
Which means do you approach people with their pain but when you are compassionate not

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only do you feel the pain but you do some- gry”. I am saying that I never get angry but
thing to mitigate that pain. You do something clearly, my expression is that of anger, and
to alleviate that pain. Please remember that therefore what you must understand is that
by virtue of sitting here today, you are a privi- your communication with everyone be it with
leged person. And when you are a privileged your superiors or be it your subordinates, be it
person there are two responsibilities that auto- your family members has to be kinesthetic.
matically entail that privilege. The first respon- And the second and the more important part is
sibility is that you make the best use of that practicing reflective listening. There are two
privilege. Which means do something for kinds of listeners on this planet. One who lis-
yourself and something for your country. And tens to respond and the second who listens to
second, reach out to people who are not as understand. Most people fall in the former
privileged as you and therefore also find out category and how can you identify those peo-
what your responsibilities are. And do remem- ple because those are the people who will
ber that after the country your responsibility is start answering your question before you are
towards all of these family members of yours finished asking it. Or you are still in the middle
who have sacrificed a lot to make sure that of your question they start doing this. Please
you sit here today receiving these degrees remember the moment the other person does
and these honours. Many a time I am asked this it really doesn't matter what the other per-
what I can do as an individual. Do remember son does because uttar to usne soch liya hai.
as an individual if you can leave your sur- Aur uttar toh apko wohi milega. But you must
roundings cleaner than you found them, if you listen to understand. As an officer, it is your
can leave people happier than they were primary duty to make sure you listen to under-
when they met you, if you can give voice to stand. Please remember that the day your
one person who has lost the capability or has jawans stop bringing their problems to you,
never been heard and if you can love one per- you have failed as a leader.
son who has lost the capability of loving him- The fourth letter ‘A’ of my ocean is adap-
self or herself you have done your job as a tive leadership. Be like a coach. Many people
compassionate human being. You have done ask me what is the perfect leadership style.
your job as a compassionate officer. There is no perfect leadership style, however,
The ‘E’ of my ocean stands for Emotional there is an appropriate leadership style. If you
intelligence. And emotional intelligence has think that your subordinate is both capable and
two parts. One is kinesthetic speaking which willing, then simply monitor, and allow that per-
means speaking the same thing with the en- son to autocorrect even if he or she is making
tire body. Do remember whether you like it or a mistake. If you think that the person is able
not, irrespective of your designation, your but unwilling in that case support the person. If
jawans are going to look up to you. They are you believe that the person is incapable but
going to look up to you as an ideal and there- willing, in that case, become a coach. In case
fore you have to make sure that you are say- a person is neither then you have to become
ing exactly the same thing with the entire directive. But please remember that whenever
body. Communication is about three things you are going through crisis adaptive leader-
heart mind and intellect. Whatever happens in ship means that never expect anybody else to
the intellect gets manifested in the process of do what you yourself are not willing to do. And
communication through words. Whatever hap- better still be the first person to do what you
pens in the mind in the process of communi- expect others to do, and finally the ‘N’ of my
cation gets manifested through body lan- ocean, it stands for never give up. You have to
guage. And whatever happens in the heart in have the attitude of never giving up. Many a
the process of communication gets mani- time we have this fear of failure. What if this
fested through facial expressions and tone doesn't work, I can assure you and Admiral
and tenor of the voice. And therefore the Rig Kochhar is going to vouch for it that if you are
Veda says, say the same thing with your going to take ten initiatives one or two of them
heart, mind, and intellect. For example, if I are likely to fail. If we make ten plans one or
would come here to say, “Hey! I never get an- two of them are likely to go awry. Just because

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you fail in one or two things doesn't make with my mouth open. No, the lion takes a few
you a failure. Please remember you be- deep breaths chases again, fails again, takes a
come a failure the day you stop trying. few deep breaths chases again, fails again but
' उयमेन ह स यित कायाण न the fourth time when the lion chases, that's
when he gets his prey. And therefore gentle-
मनोरथैः। यथा सुतय संहय  वशित न men please remember hard work is necessary
but it is not sufficient. Beyond hard work, you
मुखेन मग ृ ाः।।'? need to have grit. You need to have persever-
If a lion were to open its mouth and sit ance, you need to have the resilience that you
the deer isn't going to come and sit in its get up every time, you fall, and every time you
mouth. Why are we talking about lions on stumble because stumble you will, fall you will
your graduation day? I don't know how but have the resilience to get up again and con-
many of you know that a lion succeeds in its tinue towards the path that you have chosen for
hunt only once in four attempts. Now imag- yourself. Till today you were all gentlemen, to-
ine you are a lion and to me, you are the day you are also an officer. So all the officers
lions of my country. Each one of you who is and gentlemen today go conquer the world
graduating today. Now imagine that a lion starting today.
chases the prey and that lion fails. What Carpe Diem. God bless you all.
does the lion do, does it sit down and say I
am not going to hunt again. I am going to sit Jai Hind!

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 CHIEFS OF STAFF BANNER
OVERALL SQUADRON POSITIONS
FOR SPRING TERM-2023

Position Squadron Position Squadron

I R X B
II Q XI D
III H XII K
IV L XIII M
V N XIV C
VI F XV I
VII J XVI E
VIII O XVII P
IX G XVIII A

‘R’ Squadron Receiving the Chiefs of Staff Banner for Spring Term-2023

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MEDALS AND TROPHIES: SPRING TERM-2023
MEDALS
Award Winner Acd No/Sqn/Crs
President’s Gold Medal BCC Afrid Afroz 40235 / E / 144
(First in Overall Order of Merit)
President’s Silver Medal BCC Anshu Kumar 40312 / Q / 144
(Second in Overall Order of Merit)
President’s Bronze Medal BCA Praveen Singh 40255 / I / 144
(Third in Overall Order of Merit)
Commandant's Silver Medal for standing DCC Jaskarandeep 40430 / E / 144
First in Science Stream (B.Sc.) Singh
Commandant's Silver Medal for standing Cdt Saurav 40267 / D / 144
First in Social Science Stream (B.A.)
Commandant's Silver Medal for standing Cdt Ayush Kumar 40456 / O / 144
First in Computer Science Stream {B.Sc. (CS)}
Silver Medal - First in Order of Merit in B Tech Cdt Rishabh Mishra 39923 / F / 144

Gold Medal - Best All Round Army Cadet BCA Praveen Singh 40255 / I / 144

Gold Medal - Best All Round Naval Cadet BCC Anshu Kumar 40312 / Q / 144
Gold Medal - Best All Round Air Force Cadet BCC Afrid Afroz 40235 /E / 144

Gold Medal - Lachit Borphukan Medal for Best Cadet BCA Dayne 40427 / B / 144
in Officer Like Qualities Thiamsangliana
Silver Medal - Best Speaker for Award of Cdt Dev Rohil 41752 / J / 148
Commandant’s Medal in Inter Squadron Public
Speaking Competition
Silver Medal - Best Cadet in Drill DCC Karma Dorji 40210-B / J / 144

Silver Medal - Best Cadet in PT CQMS Shaurya Bhatt 40277 / Q / 144

Silver Medal - Best Cadet in Sports ACC Priyanshu Fojdar 40380 / O / 144
Silver Medal - Best Cadet in Riding ACC Priyanshu Fojdar 40380 / O / 144
Silver Medal - Best Cadet in Sailing DCC Aditya Bhatt 40269 / E / 144
Silver Medal for Showing Overall Improvement in DCC Bade Bhagwat 40515 / O / 144
Performance while Training at the Academy
Silver Medal - First in Overall Joint Service Training Cdt Saurav 40267 / D / 144
Programme
Silver Medal - Commandant's Special Medal SCC Omitya Joshi 40386 / L / 144
for displaying Outstanding Devotion to Duty
Silver Medal for Exceptional Leadership SCC Nishkarsh Rathee 40393 / R / 144
Silver Medal - Best Foreign Cadet in Academics CQMS Nirmal 40202-SL / H /
Hathurusinghe 144
Silver Medal - Best Foreign Cadet in OLQ DCC Karma Dorji 40210-B / J / 144

Silver Medal - Best Foreign Cadet in Sports Cdt Mohammad 40270-AF / J /

Mortaza Mohsini 144

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 MEDALLIONS/TROPHIES
Award Winner Acd
No/Sqn/Crs
Trophy for Best All Round Army Cadet BCA Praveen Singh 40255 / I / 144
Trophy for Best All Round Naval Cadet BCC Anshu Kumar 40312 / Q / 144

Trophy for Best All Round Air Force Cadet BCC Afrid Afroz 40235 /E / 144
Rolling Trophy presented by Lt Gen SPP Thorat, BCA Dayne 40427 / B / 144
DSO, KC (Retd) for Best Cadet in Officer Like Thiamsangliana
Qualities
Exceptional Leadership Award - Trophy presented by SCC Nishkarsh Rathee 40393 / R / 144
45th NDA Course
Commandant’s Motivation Trophy for Showing Overall DCC Bade Bhagwat 40515 / O / 144
Improvement in Performance while Training at the
Academy
Chiefs of Staff (COS) Trophy and Medallion for the BCA Praveen Singh 40255 / I / 144
Best Cadet for Maximum Contribution Towards
Jointmanship
Trophy for Best Sportsman of Passing Out Course ACC Priyanshu Fojdar 40380 / O / 144
presented by 17th NDA Course
COAS Trophy presented by Gen K Sundarji, PVSM DCC Jaskarandeep 40430 / E / 144
(Retd) and Medallion of the Trophy for Standing First Singh
in Science Stream (B.Sc.)
CAS Trophy, presented by Air Chief Marshal NC Suri, Cdt Saurav 40267 / D / 144
PVSM, AVSM, VM (Retd) and Medallion of the Trophy
for Standing First in Social Science Stream (B.A.)
Admiral’s Trophy presented by Admiral Sureesh Cdt Ayush Kumar 40456 / O / 144
Mehta, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, Chief of Naval Staff
(Retd) and Medallion of the Trophy for Standing First
in Computer Science Stream {B.Sc. (CS)}
Cdt Rishabh Mishra 39923 / F / 144
CISC Trophy and Medallion of the Trophy for First in
Order of Merit in B Tech Stream
Commandant's Trophy presented by Air Marshal I P SCC Omitya Joshi 40386 / L / 144
Vipin, VM for displaying outstanding Devotion to Duty
Govt of Hyderabad Cup for Cadet Standing First in Cdt Rishabh Mishra 39923 / F / 144
Specialist Service Subjects (Glider)
Govt of Madhya Bharat Gliding Trophy for Best Air Cdt Gaurav Lohumi 40296 / H / 144
Force Cadet in Flying (Aircraft)
Flt Lt PV Apte Trophy for Cadet Standing First in Cdt Rishabh Mishra 39923 / F / 144
Service Subjects

Vice Admiral RD Katari Trophy for Best Helmsman in Cdt Aditya Bhatt 40269 / E / 144
Yachting
Admiral OS Dawson Trophy for Cadet Standing First Cdt Chithuluri Praneeth 40223 / B / 144
in Astro Navigation
Seamanship Trophy presented by Vice Admiral CQMS Prathamesh 40247 / I / 144
Madhvendra Singh for Cadet Standing First in Sanjay Hase
Seamanship
Admiral Sir Mark Pizey Trophy for Cadet Standing Cdt R Hariharan 40308 / H / 144
Second in Specialist Service Subjects (Navy)

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SCC Omitya Joshi being awarded the Trophy for BCA Praveen Singh being awarded the COS
showing outstanding devotion to duty Trophy for maximum contribution towards
jointmanship

BCC Anshu Kumar being awarded the Trophy DCC Bade Bhagwat being awarded the Trophy
for the Best Naval Cadet for showing overall improvement in perform-
ance while training in the Academy

SCC Nishkarsh Rathee being awarded the Tro- ACC Priyanshu Fojdar being awarded the Silver
phy for Exceptional Leadership presented by the Medal for the Best Cadet in Riding
45th NDA Course

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 NDA BALL SPRING TERM-2023

Commandant declares the NDA Ball open with the rolling of the customary ball

The End of Term activities for the 144th the dance floor along with their dance part-
Course began in right earnest with the NDA ners.
Ball which was held on 20 May 2023. The The most awaited event for the evening was
event was well planned and executed. No the selection of candidates for Mr. and Miss
stone unturned to ensure that the evening was NDA. The event was conducted in a thor-
a memorable one which would leave a lasting oughly professional manner. During the
impression on all cadets and their fabulous course of the event the DJs mesmerized the
partners crowd with their foot stomping numbers which
As per the tradition the ball was set rolling were suitably augmented by awe inspiring
by Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, AVSM,NM, lights and explosive sounds. The climax of the
Commandant, NDA. This was followed by the evening was the crowning of Cdt Sagar Kalkal
customary waltz by officers and their ladies. as Mr. NDA and Miss Anjali Singh as Miss
The cadets of the 144th Course then took to NDA. They were the toast of the evening and
their conduct was appreciated by all.

Participants of Mr. NDA & Miss NDA competition

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 GLIMPSES FROM NDA BALL

Commandant with the First Lady Cadets hitting the dance floor

Winners of Mr. NDA & Miss NDA competition

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 NDA EXPO

Inauguration of NDA Expo by Mrs Reyman Kochhar, President, FWO

In order to ensure all round development of pose of showcasing the various club activities
the cadets a number of extra curricular activi- to the visiting parents and other guests during
ties are organised during his stay at the NDA. the end of term. The NDA Expo for Spring
A cadet is permitted to pursue a hobby (Club) Term-2023 was organised from 27-29 May
of his choice. The aim of these club activities 2023. The various clubs came together to put
is to provide an opportunity for self- up an excellent display which was appreciated
expression through the creative use of leisure by one and all.
time. Clubs function under an officer as Offi- Cadets from the various clubs who had per-
cer Advisor (OA) assisted by a Joint Officer formed exceedingly well in their respective
Advisor (JOA). As part of the end of term ac- club activities were awarded proficiency
tivities all of these clubs come together to or- awards during the Expo.
ganise the NDA Expo which serves the pur-

Honoured guests appreciating the various display stalls put up by different clubs

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 MOTIVATIONAL AWARDS FOR CLUBS
S.No Acad No/ Sqn/ Course Name Club
(i) 41341/L/147 Cdt Vivan Upadhyay Astronomy
(ii) 40953/R/146 Cdt Ashutosh Mishra Astronomy
(iii) 40633/J/145 Cdt Bhunesh Dagar Painting & Sketching
(iv) 41099/F/146 Cdt Allu jaya Haranadh Painting & Sketching
(v) 41689/H/147 Cdt Nikhil Bharat Kapadanis Painting & Sketching
(vi) 41149/I/146 Cdt Sai Prasad Devarasetty AI & Robotics
(vii) 41435/H/147 Cdt Rohan Veer Singh Rawat AI & Robotics
(viii) 41276/I/146 Cdt Dhirren Mohan Indian Classical Music
(ix) 41136/J/146 Cdt Aviral Mahendra Dance
(x) 41632/A/147 Cdt Jashandeep Singh Dance
(xi) 41216/D/146 Cdt Yashmit Kaushik Photography
(xii) 41199/D/146 Cdt Nikhil Chand Photography
(xiii) 40893/P/145 Cdt Parikshit Sangwan Skeet Shooting
(xiv) 41844/F/148 Cdt Ujjwal Pratap Singh Skeet Shooting
(xv) 41601/E/147 Cdt Aayush 10m Air Wpn Shooting
(xvi) 41602/L/147 Cdt Mahesh Sharma 10m Air Wpn Shooting
(xvii) 41824/G/148 Cdt Parth Sharma Automotive
(xviii) 41724/A/148 Cdt V Avaneesh Automotive
(xix) 40703/F/145 Cdt Abhishek Pundir Gymnastics
(xx) 41907/O/148 Cdt Vardaan Upreti Aeromodelling
(xxi) 41788/G/148 Cdt Priyanshu Kapri Aeromodelling
(xxii) 41508/R/147 Deep Thapa Western Music
(xxiii) 41520//C/147 Cdt Nayak Yash Nayak Western Music
(xxiv) 40726/N/145 Cdt Sahildeep Singh Kayaking & Rowing
(xxv) 40879/P/145 Cdt Kavish D Patel Kayaking & Rowing
(xxvi) 41897/I/148 Cdt Jai Yadav Sailing

Winners of Proficiency Award being awarded by Mrs Reyman Kochhar, President, FWO

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 PT & EQUITATION DISPLAY
SPRING TERM-2023

Bayonet charge demonstration by cadets

Display by PTT

Display by ETT Esteemed guests at PT & Equitation Display

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 ON/OFF CAMPUS NOTES
1. Academy Quiz Competition (Final) was held on 01 Feb 2023 at 1830 hrs at Habibullah
Hall under the aegis of Education Branch. The results are as follows:

Position Academy No Sqn Course Name

Winner 41194 H 146 Cdt Harsh Kumar
41009 R 146 Cdt Raghvendra Pratap Singh
st
1 Runners 42076 A 149 Cdt Kalava Saimani Deep
Up 42096 A 149 Cdt Pranjal Sehgal
2nd Runners 41392 H 147 Cdt Shubham Lakhlan
Up
41378 L 147 Cdt Ashutosh Pandey
th
4 Position 40489 J 145 Cdt Aryamann
40668 L 145 Cdt Arihant Singh Rana
th
5 Position 41856 R 148 Cdt Ashish Kumar Sharma
41876 F 148 Cdt Adarsh Kumar
th
6 Position 40311 L 144 Cdt Adarsh Kumar Amar
40552 A 144 Cdt Aditya Pratap Singh Chouhan

Academy Quiz Competition Spring Term-2023

2. Inter Battalion Variety Entertainment Programme was held on 21 Apr 2023 at 1745 hrs
at Habibullah Hall under the aegis of Education Branch. The result of the Inter Battalion Vari-
ety Entertainment Programme are as follows:

Inter Battalion Variety Entertainment Programme Spring Term-2023

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 (a) Battalion Positions
S.No Battalion Position
(i) No 2 Battalion First
(ii) No 1 Battalion Second
(iii) No 5 Battalion Third
(iv) No 3 Battalion Fourth
(v) No 4 Battalion Fifth
(b) Individual Positions
Best Dance- No 2 Battalion
Best Skit- No 3 Battalion
Best Musical Performance- No 2 Battalion
Best Entertainer- 41703/A/147 Cdt Atul Kumar
3. Inter Battalion English Debate Competition, Spring Term-2023 was held on 23 Feb 23
at Habibullah Hall at 1830 hrs under the aegis of Education Branch. The results of the same
are as follows:
(a) Battalion Positions
S.No Battalion Position
(i) No 3 Battalion First
(ii) No 1 Battalion Second
(iii) No 4 Battalion Third
(iv) No 5 Battalion Fourth
(v) No 2 Battalion Fifth

(b) Individual Positions

S.No Acad No/Sqn/Course Name Position
(i) 42361/A/149 Cdt Nakul Rathore Best Speaker
(ii) 40310/J/144 Cdt Shirish Ramaiya First Runner up
(iii) 40269/E/144 Cdt Aditya Bhatt Second Runner up
(c) Winner of the Commandant’s Book Prize
(i) 41396/P/147 Cdt Abhishek Mahala

Inter Battalion English Debate Competition Spring Term-2023

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4. A Hindi play titled “Gandhari” was staged by the cadets on 01 Mar 23 at 1830 hrs at
Habibullah Hall.

Hindi Play Gandhari

5. Outdoor visits

(a) 33 cadets of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Club and Aeromodelling Club
accompanied by Lt Cdr Nandeesh Jolad, OA AI & Robotics Club and one NCO visited
to MILIT (A Drone Flying Demo), Pune for one day visit on 20 Jan 2023 (Friday).

Cadets of AI & Robotics Club at MILIT

(b) 34 cadets of Painting & Sketching Club accompanied by Lt Col Ratish Ramesh,
OA Painting & Sketching & Lt Cdr Rekha Shree, JOA Painting & Sketching Club and
one NCO visited Raja Dinkar Kelkar Musueum, Pune for one day visit on 18 Feb 2023
( Saturday).

(c) 55 cadets of Astronomy Club accompanied by Lt Cdr Sangeeta Saharan, OA

Astronomy Club and one NCO visited to Nehru Planetarium, Mumbai for one day visit
on 11 Mar 2023 (Saturday).

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 (d) 09 cadets of Indian Classical Music Club accompanied by Dr SK Pandey,
Assoc Prof, OA Indian Classical Music Club and two NCO visited Vasantotsav
(Classical and Semi - Classical Music Festival) Kothrud, Pune for two days visit on 21
& 22 Jan 2023.

Cadets from the Classical Music Club at Vasantotsav along with their OA Dr. SK Pandey

(e) 20 cadets of Photography Club accompanied by Lt Cdr YK Joshi proceeded for a

Workshop on photography related activities/ Visual Art to Symbiosis Institute, Pune for
a one day visit on 12 Apr 2023.

6. Mid Term Educational Tours Selected cadets of the Academy proceeded to Mumbai, Au-
rangabad, Hyderabad and Bengaluru on Mid Term Educational Tours during Mid Term Break
of ST- 23.

Cadets at Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad

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 INTER SQUADRON DRILL COMPETITION
S.No Award Acad No/Sqn/Crs Name
1. Best SCC in Sword Drill 40279/H/144 SCC Gaurav Lohumi
2. Best SCC in Word of Command 40296/H/144 SCC Param Sabharwal
3. Best CSM in Drill 40324/J/144 CSM Omshiva Rout
4. Best DCC in Drill 40210-B/J/144 DCC Karma Dorji
5. Trophy for Best Squadron in Drill ‘J’ Squadron
Competition

‘J’ Squadron with the Inter Squadron Drill Competition Trophy

SCC Param Sabharwal and CSM Omshiva Rout of ‘J’ Squadron receiving the trophy
for the Best Squadron in Drill Competition

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 IMPORTANT VISITS

Visit of the 78th Course (International Student Officers) of DSSC, Wellington

General Officers of Kenya, Lesotho and Ethiopia visited NDA during the Africa India Chiefs’
Conclave & AFINDEX-23 held in Pune

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 Commandants of PCTAs along with Senior officers of NDA during the
Commandant’s Conclave held at NDA

Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra, VSM, Chairman JTC & DCIDS (DOT) with Commandant NDA

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 HE Mr Lukmon Bobokalonzoda, Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan accompanied by
Col Sukhrob Kobilzoda, Defence Attache to the Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan along with
Cadets from Tajikistan and Senior Officers of NDA

Lt Gen S Harimohan Iyer, AVSM, Commandant, School of Artillery along with Commandant, NDA

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 ARMY TRAINING TEAM

1. The aim of Army Training Team (ATT) at basic skills including Map Reading (MR), Radio
National Defence Academy is to train the Telephony (RT), Field Engineering (FE), Tac-
Army cadets to be proficient in basic soldierly tics and Weapon Training (WT).
skills to lead a Section as part of Platoon in 4. Important Training Events. In addition to
combat effectively and efficiently. During training of VI Term Army Cadets, the ATT suc-
Spring Term-2023 (ST-23), training in Service cessfully conducted the following events during
Subject (SS) & Specialist Service Subjects ST-23:
(SSS) was imparted to 221 Army Cadets of
(a) Firing for Naval and Air Force Cadets
144 Course and 214 Army Cadets of 145
of VI Term.
Course. In addition, basic weapon training
(b) Firing for cadets of III Term and IV
was imparted to all the cadets of 144 and 145
Term (Foundation Course).
Course as part of Foundation Course.
2. Foundation Course (Weapon Training).
As part of Foundation Course, cadets of III &
IV Term are given basic training in handling
and firing of 5.56 mm INSAS Rifle.
3. Specialist Service Subjects. 221 Army
Cadets of 144 Course and 214 Army Cadets
of 145 Course were imparted Army training
during ST-23. The cadets displayed keen in-
terest towards service training and achieved
standards that will enable them to take on
training at Indian Military Academy with confi-
dence. VI Term Army cadets were trained in
Weapons Training Class

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5. Service /Visits. Visits and Service
attachments provide NDA Cadets an insight
into the organisation and functioning of military
units, thus facilitating better correlation of NDA
training with their future employment as
military Officers. During ST-23, Army Training
Team organised following Service training
visits for cadets:-

Date Course Place

17 Jan 23 144 Course CME Pune
VI Term
School of Artillery Visit
20 Jan 23 144 & 145 ACC & S, Ah-
Course mednagar
(VI & V Term)
25 Jan 23 School of Artil-
lery, Devlali

24 Jan 23 145 Course CME Pune

(V Term)
09 Mar 23 147 Course 330 Infantry
(III Term) Brigade

11 Mar 23 145 Course (Air MIC&S and

Force & ACC&S
Naval Cadets) Ahmednagar
(VI & V Term
02 May 23 144 Course (VI BEG, Kirkee
Term) Visit to 330 Infantry Brigade

6. Utilisation of Training Aids. Training Aids

available were optimally utilised. Some of the
aspects on state of the art training aids
available are highlighted below:-

(a) Firing and Training. The cadets

were given squad post training on han-
dling of 5.56 mm INSAS Rifle and
5.56mm Light Machine Gun (LMG).
(b) Cut out Models of 5.56 INSAS
Rifle. Cut Section Model of INSAS Rifle
is used for better understanding of cycle
of operation and various parts of INSAS
Rifle. Presently ten Cut Section Models
are held with this training team.
BEG, Kirkee Visit

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7. Training Initiatives. The following (b) Josh Run. The following initiatives
training initiatives were taken in ST-23:- were incorporated in “Josh Run”:
(a) Training Methodology. The Army (i) Identification of route for josh run
Training Team instituted the following with start & end pt within NDA
initiatives to ensure high standards of premises and three check points
training:- outside NDA with precautions to
(i) All the map reading and naviga avoid movement of cadets in popu-
tion classes/exercises were organ- lated civilian areas.
ized inside NDA campus after (ii) Keeping in mind the difficulty
carrying out recce to select suitable level in routes, additional water
locations for the same. points were created at selected loca-
(ii) Ideal locations giving the exact tions to ensure cadets’ hydration.
terrain layout for Exercise-Trishul (jj) Firing Point System in Exercise
were identified at Gen area Hirpodi & Hamla. To avoid the necessity of zeroed
Dapode to give cadets exposure of weapons, firing competition based on size
offensive and defensive operations. of group by each cadet was introduced on
a figure 4’x4’ target.

Navigation Exercise Exercise Hamla

Exercise Briefing

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8. SI (Army) Prize Distribution ST-23. Meritorious cadets were awarded awards for excellence
in various Service Subjects. The Award Winners are as follows:
(a) Order of Eklavya
(i) 40507/G CQMS Shobhitdeep Singh
(b) Bayonet Pin
(i) 40456/O Cdt Ayush Kumar
(ii) 40255/I BCA Praveen Singh
(iii) 40278/K DCC Lokesh Bhati
(iv) 40325/Q Cdt Yogesh Kumar
(v) 40479/H DCC Divyadeept Nainwal
(vi) 40326/Q SCC Harshvardhan Singh Parihar
(vii) 40534/O Cdt Shekhawat Aryan Dileep
(viii) 40420/N Cdt Rohan Srivastava
(ix) 40290/O Cdt Sudhanshu Kumar
(x) 40315/P BCA Tushant
(xi) 40463/O Cdt Mukesh Kumar
(c) Best Cadet in Map Reading: 40456/O Cdt Ayush Kumar
(d) Best Cadet in Tactics: 40255/I BCA Praveen Singh
(e) Best Cadet in Weapon Training : 403278/K DCC Lokesh Bhati
(f) Best Cadet in Weapon Handling: 40373/M Cdt T S Jeena
(g) Medallion.
(i) Overall Best Cadet : 40456/O Cdt Ayush Kumar
in Specialist Service Subjects
(ii) Overall Second Best Cadet : 40255/I BCA Praveen Singh
in Specialist Service Subjects

(h) Squadron Cup/Trophy

(i) Best Squadron in Map Reading - ‘O’ Squadron
(ii) Best Squadron in Weapon Training - ‘M’ Squadron
(iii) Best Squadron in Tactics - ‘I’ Squadron
(iv) Best Squadron in Specialist - ‘R’ Squadron
Service Subjects

(j) Inter Squadron Firing Competition

(i) First Position : 40507/G CQMS Shobhitdeep Singh
(ii) Second Position : 40427/B BCA Dayne Thiamsangliana
(iii) Third Position : 40206-B/A Cdt Jigme Dorji
(iv) Best Squadron : ‘M’ Squadron

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 NAVAL TRAINING TEAM

1. India is a maritime nation and a strong 4. The team conducts training on basic and
Navy is an important element of every mari- specialist service subjects for V and VI term
time nation. A strong and effective navy is only Naval cadets in accordance with Inter
as strong as its men and the Navy thus Services Study Group (ISSG) approved sylla-
requires officers who are ‘Scholar Warriors’ bus. In addition to watermanship training for
capable of commanding men and skilled in Naval cadets, the team also facilitates
using the sea to their advantage. The founda- running of Sailing and Kayaking clubs for II to
tions of a Seafarer and a Naval Officer are laid V term cadets at the WTC, Peacock Bay.
by the Naval Training Team (NTT) at NDA. These activities inculcate a spirit of adven-
The team is tasked to nurture and groom the ture, competition and sportsmanship
cadets, transform them from land lubbers into
5. Specialist Service Training. Theoretical
budding Sea farers.
Specialist Service Training is imparted in
2. The vision of the team is to mentor and class rooms utilising smart class rooms.
train cadets into technologically competent, Practical seamanship training is undertaken
professionally sound and resilient junior at Watermanship Training Centre. The OOW
leaders, who are capable of responding to ROR Simulator, Seamanship Model room,
maritime challenges. Training Ship Ronnie Pereira, powered and
non-powered boats form the main stay of
3. The mission of Naval Training Team at
training infrastructure which is utilised for
NDA is to introduce and impart knowledge on
practical training. A total of 37 Naval Cadets
Navigation, Seamanship, Waterman-ship and
of 144th Course have successfully completed
to provide ‘Service Orientation’ to Naval
their service specific training in Spring Term-
cadets. This will enable cadets to carry out ba-
2023 (ST-23).
sic Navigation, Seamanship and Bridgeman
ship duties under supervision.

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6. Watermanship Training.The Waterman- onstrate a good understanding of Bridge
ship Training Centre (WTC) at Peacock Bay Watchkeeping Organisation.
undertakes practical service training which
includes practical training utilisingthe ‘Ship 8. Sailing Expedition to Mandovi Gaon.
Handling Simulator’, conduct of Mandovi Sailing Expedition to Mandovi Gaon was
Goan sailing expedition and ‘Day Aboard at conducted on 10 Feb 23. The primary objective
Sea’ phases. The training infrastructure of the expedition is to train cadets on the
include Stone Frigate TS Ronnie Pereira nuances of DK Whaler sailing. The cadets were
onboard which practical service training is divided into six groups and each group was
undertaken. The Watermanship training accompanied by an officer and a sailor. It pro-
vided the cadets with an opportunity to apply
centre also undertakes club activities like
theoretical knowledge of rigging and rope work,
Sailing, Rowing and kayaking for NDA
practically.
cadets. The infrastructure for club activities
has been upgraded progressively with
special emphasis on safety.
7. A few facets of service specific training
conducted by the team are as enumerated
below:-.

(a) E-Learning and Classroom

Instructions. The training material is
uploaded on NDA CAN which is
accessible to cadets through LMS.
Videos and CBT/CAI packages were Mandovi Gaon Sailing Expedition by VI term
found to be beneficial for instructions. Naval Cadets

(b) Practical Instructions. Practical 9.

A Day Aboard at Sea - Phase I and II.
training classes are Phase I and II of ‘A Day Aboard at Sea’
conducted
maintaining adequate instructor to exercise was conducted from 10 to 11Feb 23
cadet ratio and individual specific and 05 to 06 Apr23, respectively. Three watch
system was followed on-board TS Ronnie
training was provided. Models and
Pereira under the supervision of Naval DS and
assets available at Peacock bay were sailor instructors. A watch routine was
optimally utilised for training. promulgated to familiarise cadets with the
watch system on-board ships. Navigation and
(c) TDEC. The Training Design and seamanship evolutions were also part of the
Evaluation cell at NTT carried out exercise. Following additional training were
analysis on efficiency of training conducted during ‘A Day Aboard at Sea’:-
curriculum, through feedback result
analysis, mid-term course critique, (a) Action Stations and Action
instructor evaluation and analysis of Messing. The cadets were put through
the training plans. procedures of Action Stations and Action
Messing. Cadets were briefed about the
Watch and Station Bill, Degrees of
(d) Simulator Training.OOW/ ROR Readiness, functions of various action
simulator was extensively for providing posts and rotation of personnel during
exposure in Bridgeman ship to the Relaxed Action Stations. Action messing
cadets. The cadets were able to dem- was also carried out for cadets.

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 (b) OOW/ ROR Simulator. The cadets 12. Achievements in Training. Following
have been able to demonstrate a good are the achievements to increase effective-
understanding of the Bridge Watch- ness of service specific training:-
keeping Organisation and functions of
various posts during Pilotage and (a) Amphibious Induction of Army
Cruising Stations. In addition, advanced Cadets for Exercise Trishul. In order
ROR situations were also demonstrated to provide an insight to naval
and explained utilising in-house operations and to promote jointman-
designed and fabricated Navigational ship between cadets from other
Light and Visual Signalling Training services, VI term Army cadets were
Model. inducted to Torna campsite via
amphibious boats. Similarly, VI term
Naval cadets were inducted into the
camp post exercise Varuna.

Light Jackstay by VI term Naval Cadets during

Phase II of “A Day Aboard at Sea”

10. Journal Writing and Campaign Studies. Amphibious Induction of Army

The VI term Naval Cadets were tasked to Cadets for Ex-Trishul
prepare individual written appreciation on
allotted naval war/campaign. After research (b) Sailing and Navigation
throughout the term, syndicate wise presenta- Simulator. A Sailing and Navigation
tions were conducted. simulator has been designed in-house
to train and enhance sailing skills of
11. DC and FF Drills. Damage control cadets. Ground training on sailing
and Fire-fighting drills were demonstrated to techniques is imparted utilising this
the cadets. The cadets were trained in simulator to refine their capability to
operation of first aid fire-fighting equipment, handle an Enterprise Class boat.
organisation and roles of various parties
during damage control/fire-fighting.

Sailing and Navigation Simulator

Demonstration of Fire Fighting Equipment

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 (c) Acquisition of Sailing Gears from (d) Participation of NDA Sailing
Ships. In order to enhance seamanship Team in Competitions. Rigorous
training gear was re-appropriated from training was imparted to cadets of NDA
decommissioned ship. Sailing Team in various classes of sail
boats. During ST- 23, cadets of NDA
Sailing Team participated in following
events:-

S. Comeptition/Event Dates
No
(a) YAI Senior Nationals , 05-13 Feb 23
Mumbai

(b) Biangular Sailing Regatta 05-13 Mar 23

Seamanship Gears Acquired from

Naval Ships

Various Training Related Activities at the Naval Training Team

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13. SI (Navy) Prize Distribution for Naval cadets of 144th Course. SI (Navy) Prize Distribution
Ceremony for award of Anchor pins, trophies, medallion and Book prizes for passing out Naval cadets
of 144 Course was conducted at NTT on 21 May 23. Names of the prize winners are as follows:
(a) Trophies
S. Name of Trophy Winner
No
(i) Cup presented by Govt. of Madras for standing First 40223/B/144 Cdt Chithuluri Praneeth
in Specialist Service Subjects (Navy)

(ii) Cup presented by Admiral Mark Pizey for standing 40308/H/144 Cdt R Hariharan
Second in Specialist Service Subjects (Navy)

(iii) CNS Trophy presented by Admiral OS Dawson, 40223/B/144 Cdt Chithuluri Praneeth
PVSM, AVSM (Retd) for standing First in Astro
Navigation
(iv) Trophy presented by Vice Admiral Madhvendra 40247/I/144 CQMS Prathamesh
Singh PVSM, AVSM, ADC, Flag Officer Sanjay Hase
Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command
(Retd) for standing First in Seamanship

(b) Book Prizes

S. No Name of Book Award Winner

(i) First in Specialist Service Subjects (Navy) 40223/B/144 Cdt Chithuluri Praneeth
(ii) Second in Specialist Service Subjects (Navy) 40308/H/144 Cdt R Hariharan

(iii) Third in Specialist Service Subjects (Navy) 40312/Q/144 BCC Anshu Kumar

(iv) Fourth in Specialist Service Subjects (Navy) 40247/I/144 CQMS Prathamesh

Sanjay Hase
(v) Fifth in Specialist Service Subjects (Navy) 40312/Q/144 BCC Anshu Kumar

(vi) First in Astro Navigation 40223/B/144 Cdt Chithuluri Praneeth

(c) Motivation Awards Specialist Service Subjects (Navy) - Anchor Pin

S. No Name of the Cadet
(i) 40223/B/144 Cdt Chithuluri Praneeth
(ii) 40308/H/144 Cdt R Hariharan

(d) Medallion
S. No Name of Medallion/Replica Winner
(i) First in Specialist Service Subjects (Navy) 40223/B/144 Cdt Chithuluri Praneeth
(ii) Second in Specialist Service Subjects (Navy) 40308/H/144 Cdt R Hariharan
(iii) First in Astro Navigation 40223/B/144 Cdt Chithuluri Praneeth
(iv) First in Seamanship 40247/I/144 CQMS Prathamesh
Sanjay Hase

“There is nothing more enticing, disenchanting and enslaving than the life at sea.” - Joseph Conrad

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 AIR FORCE TRAINING TEAM

1. Air Force Training Team (AFTT) has an practical demonstration and practice of all
aim of introducing Air Force cadets to flying that he studied in his ground subjects’
and ground training. AFTT has been at the classes, mainly Aerodynamics & Principles of
core of preparing pilots for technologically ad- Flight, Avionics, Airframe, Aero-engine, In-
vanced and state of art infrastructure. AFTT strumentation, On-ground and In-air proce-
exposes the senior term Air Force Cadets to dures, Airmanship, Meteorology and Aviation
the service specific training. This pattern of Medicine, while he flies to soar over his own
senior cadets training together in the Acad- Alma Mater.
emy and sharing their experiences with their
course mates of the sister services, has stood 3. Achieving the major milestone, 09AF
the test of time in achieving the primary aim. GD Non Tech &16 AF GD Tech Cadets of
144th NDA Course also completed their VI
2. With the learning objectives to provide term training during ST 23.
orientation in fundamentals of flying, V term
cadets at AFTT are introduced to the basic 4. A total of 83 Flying branch cadets of
th
concepts of aviation through extensive ground 144 NDA Course have undergone this cur-
training classes conducted on nine aviation riculum during SpringTerm 23. Ground train-
related subjects. To develop sound airman- ing classes of VI term AF cadets started from
ship, after V term, the cadets are introduced 30 Dec 22 whereas the flying training com-
to the basics of actual flying, ensconced in the menced on 09 Jan 23. A total of 429.75 hrs
Super Dimonaaircraft, which is a Piston En- over 573 sorties were flown to complete this
gine Multi-utility aircraft of the Austrian Origin. task. This exposure will surely serve as the
This aircraft is designed to cater for the gen- bedrock in the long process of intensive train-
eral aviation enthusiasts across the world and ing and grooming that awaits him in the In-
aptly meets the requirement of Ab-initio avia- dian Air Force before he matures as a profes-
tion training. The flying is spread over 07 dual sional Military Aviator.
sorties in which the cadet is exposed to the

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5. The Air Force ethos of being individu- 9. As part of 75 Glorious years of NDA, a
ally accountable to ones actions, unassisted Cross Country flying of 02 Super Dimona air-
decision making while alone up in the air, craft, was undertaken from 03-05 May 23 from
and an all-pervading culture of Mission NDA to AFA with en-route halt at Solapur and
Achievement without compromising Flight Bidar. Each cockpit consisted of one Flying In-
Safety are rooted in these cadets. This structor and one VI term AF Cadet.
would stand them in good stead as they
traverse the demanding career that awaits
them.

6. A strong spirit of healthy competition

and controlled killer Instincts have been pro-
gressively instilled in them as they compete
against their own course mates to win the
coveted Flying Pins and Trophies. The se-
lected few also get the honor and privilege
of flying as a co-pilot in an aerial display or-
ganized for their parents during the Passing
Flag Off of Cross Country Flying as part of 75
out Parade. GYC by Maj Gen Sanjeev Dogra, DCCI

7. III term Air Force cadets visited 2 10. Over the years, the National Defence
Wing, AF Station Lohegaon, Pune on 09 & Academy has progressed from training on the
10 Mar 23 as an initial exposure to an op- erstwhile winched glider at the Glider drome, to
erational fighter aircraft base. the engine powered Super Dimona which is
flown from a fully established runway with an
8. Exercise Garuda for VI term Air independent ATC. Increased concentration on
Force cadets was conducted at Adv HQ the ground training aspects to cater both B
Pune , 2 Wg AF Lohegaon,Air Force Acad- Tech syllabus as well as computer based
emy, Hyderabad and AFTC Bengaluru from training methods, have resulted in a cadet who
02 May 23 to 09 May 23.The cadets were is selected early, trained well and is highly mo-
given a glimpse of the future training curricu- tivated.
lum along with flying two sorties in the PC-7
Pilatus aircraft simulator. 11. As the three long years in the cadets life
wind down rapidly towards the much awaited
Passing Out Parade, the team is sanguine that
a combination of phased exposure to the Air
Force, its roles, activities and way of life, along
with the same for the sister services would
have inculcated a deeper understanding of
jointmanship and camaraderie in all the cadets.
In passing out such a cadet to be trained at Air
Force Academy and commissioned into the In-
dian Air Force as an Officer, the NDA has right-
fully lived up to its cherished role of being the
Cadets checking out the cockpit of a ‘Cradle of Military Leadership’.
Pilatus aircraft at AFA

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 SI (AF) Prize Distribution for Spring Term– 2023

Interaction with School Children at AFA as part of 75 GYC

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 JOINT TRAINING TEAM

1. The need to create a training team to impart of aspects of Jointmanship, Leadership,

formal training on jointmanship, leadership, Personality Development, Ethics and Values
grooming and over all personality development of Services (Military Studies).
of a cadet laid the foundation stone for the 3. The vision statement of JTT is to undertake
creation of the Joint Training Team (JTT). This holistic development of a cadet’s character
training team is the youngest amongst the train- and leadership qualities and to impart contem-
ing teams in NDA and was established in 2007, porary service training to Inculcate Spirit of
as per recommendations of ISSG-I. Since then, Jointmanship.
the scope of its role and charter has expanded
manifold. Training Conducted by JTT

2. The team has its vision, aim and objectives 4. The aim of training of JTT is to develop the
aligned with that of the NDA itself. The JTT has code of conduct and traits as desired of a
been undertaking training with the aim of military officer. The training is aimed at setting
enhancing and coordinating joint training in beliefs which will in turn inculcate values thus
NDA. The training objectives and charter of developing a positive attitude leading to
JTT encompasses facets to ensure adequate desired behavior. This behavior leads to
exposure in the elementary war and allied habits which will develop as norms and further
subjects for cadets of I to IV term. Through the develop into customs over a period of time.
course of training by JTT the cadets imbibe and The customs exercised over duration will be-
appreciate the functioning of each Service and come traditions which will further lead to
jointness between the three Services to enable development of a culture. This will further lead
a cadet to shoulder responsibilities in a Joint to development of right beliefs and thus the
Warfare Environment. The Joint Services development cycle will continue to progress.
Training Programme (JSTP) covers all aspects 5. To achieve the above training objectives,

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the flow of syllabus is gradual and progres- (xvi) Military Courtesies & Social
sive in nature so as to enable a cadet to etiquettes,
transit smoothly in service training (xvii) Tenacity, Positive Thinking,
curriculum. Towards this JTT conducted the
following training: (xviii) Sense of Responsibility, Decision
Making Leadership and Personality
(a) Military Studies. The I to IV term Development topics.
cadets were taught Military Studies (MS)
and portions of the Joint Service Training (b) Basic operations of each service, study
Programme (JSTP) comprising of 313 of contemporary military campaigns,
periods. The subjects taught to the followed by extract and study on the best
cadets were: leadership traits along with War study were
taught to the cadets. In terms of campaigns
(i) Introduction, Role and Organiza- the following wars were taught highlighting
tion of Indian Armed Forces, the Jointmanship aspects:
(ii) Rank Structure of Services, (i) Indo- Pak War 1947-48
Jointmanship,
(ii) Sino- Indian War 1962
(iii) Ethics & Values, Time Manage-
ment, Gender Sensitivity, (iii) Indo- Pak War 1965

(iv) Protection of Children from (iv) Indo- Pak War 1971

Sexual Offences, (v) Op Pawan (Sri Lanka) 1987
(v) Map Reading (MR) Theoretical (v) Op Vijay (Kargil) 1999
and practical Outdoor Training,
(vi) Intro to Service Writing &
(c) Chief of Staff (COS) Trophy Quiz. The
Personnel Application & Practice, COS Trophy Quiz test was conducted on 19
(vii) Weapon Training, INSAS Firing, May 23 by JTT for eligible cadets of 144
(viii) Customs & etiquettes of Course. The question paper for 200 Marks
services, Military Leadership, was prepared to test the depth of military
and general knowledge possessed by the
(xi) Initiative, Self-Discipline, Public aspirant cadets.
Speaking,
(x) JSSD Vol. – II, Specific
Traditions of Army, Navy & Air Force, 8. Training Methodology adapted during
ST-23. ISSG-III stipulates the methodology of
(xi) Courage (Case Study Gallantry conduct of courses and the same is being
award Winner), followed at JTT for imparting quality training to
(xii) Communication skills, Interper- the cadets.
sonal skills,
9. Outdoor Activities. As part of the various
(xiii) Geneva Conventions, training activities listed above, JTT conducted
(xiv) Rights and privileges of service the following outdoor training visits/hikes/
personnel, activities during ST-23:-

(xv) Social Adaptability, Personal

(a) Practical MR classes for 149
attributes, Group Dynamics & Team
Course. A dedicated map reading
work,
capsule was conducted for the cadets of

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 149 Course. This capsule was respectively.
conducted on 19 & 24 Apr 23 wherein
the cadets were divided into small (d) Day Navigation Exercise for 148
groups and introduced with the basics Course. 03 x Day Navigation exercises
of Map Reading theory and thereafter were conducted on 27 Jan 23, 03 Feb 23
given practical experience slowly & 22 Feb 23 with the aim to teach and
incrementing the difficulty level. This test skills of cadets of 148 Course on
outdoor exercise was the first Point-to-Point Navigation and prepare
exposure to cadets of first term on them for the camp Greenhorn.
aspects of map reading and naviga-
tion. During this the cadets were also
given a practical demo on the
contents of Scale A and Scale B.

MR Exercise

(e) Camp Greenhorn. Camp Green-

horn was conducted by Joint Training
Team for 148 Course from 05 Apr 23 to
A Cadet learning the nuances of navigation 08 Apr 23 in general area of village Pabe.
(b) Practical MR classes for 147 A total of 364 cadets completed camp
Course. Cadets of 147 Course were Greenhorn. The focus of the camp was to
refreshed upon the basics of night develop MR Skills, handling of RT
navigation. Practical exercise was equipment and understanding camp
also conducted on 21 Apr 23 under routine and discipline. The Camp also
the guidance of respective Squadron forms part of practical leadership training
DS. This exercise was aimed at syllabus. The competition was closely
gradually building map reading skill contested and the overall champion was
and knowledge of cadets so as to be ‘L’ Squadron.
able to undertake the exercise
unsupervised during the camps. (f) Camp Rover. Camp Rover was
conducted by Joint Training Team for 146
(c) Night Navigation Exercise for Course from 27 Mar 23 evening to 01 Apr
146 Course. Cadets of 146 Course 23 in general area of village Pabe. A total
were given dedicated practice of night of 348 cadets completed camp Rover.
navigation under supervision of their The camp was conducted at general area
respective DS as part of Pre-Camp NDA. Considering the age and stage of
Training on 04 Feb 23 & 25 Feb 23 training of the cadets, Camp Rover poses

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 a tough test for the cadets in terms of (c) Enhanced Camp Training.
endurance, navigation and stress han- Keeping in mind the restrictions posed
dling capability. The Camp also aims at due to the pandemic in the previous
building up team spirit and camaraderie. terms that had an effect on training of
The Overall champion was ‘L’ Squadron. cadets, new routes for various exercises
in camps were chosen with adequate
emphasis on map reading and endur-
ance. The cadets were given practical
exposure for administrating first aid in
combat conditions by experts. Detailed
debrief on 3D terrain model was con-
ducted after conclusion of each MR Ex
during Camp by respective DS. The
camp was conducted outside premises
of NDA general area of village -Pabe.

(d) Camouflage & Concealment

Cadets during an activity at Camp Rover
Exercise. In order to appreciate the
necessity of camouflage and conceal-
9. Training Initiatives. Following initiatives
ment an exercise was conducted during
were taken this term to improve the training :-
camps which entailed the cadets to
innovate and conceive new techniques
(a) Revision of JSTP Syllabus and
by using local resources and natural
Précis. JSTP syllabus was revised for
cover in order to prevent detection.
all four terms in order to keep the cadets
abreast with trends on Jointmanship and
changing requirements of all three
services and implemented wef ST-22.
However there was another holistic
review undertaken with minor changes
which was implemented from AT-22.

(b) MR capsule for I and III terms. In

order to improve understanding and
assimilation on the nuances of Map
reading, theory classes were followed by
practical training at TT shed. The cadets Camouflage and Concealment
were split into smaller groups and they
practiced the Map reading under the (e) First Aid Cadre for DS. A newly
guidance of basic DS from the Sqns introduced cadre was conducted during
along with the DS from JTT. Night navi- camps so that the learning experience
gation exercise was conducted for the is not only restricted to cadets. Also,
third term cadets in order to prepare this would help in keeping a ready
them for camp Rovers in subsequent knowledge bank in terms of instructors
term. during camps.

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10. The Joint Training Team has the onus of tion.
ensuring the holistic development of a cadet’s
character, personality and leadership qualities. 11. The Joint Training Team has success-
The team also strives hard to instil the spirit of fully conducted all the training activities as
Jointmanship in each and every cadet through per schedule and achieved its training objec-
classes on tri-service subjects. Through the tives for ST-23. Based on regular feedback
course of conduct of the JSTP syllabus the received, changes have been incorporated in
training team ensured that the cadets stay the conduct of training so as to ensure
motivated should acquire basic service knowl- maximum learning value is derived by the
edge of all the three services and the cadets cadets. The instructors imparting training are
should understand basic requirement of well prepared and conducted classes with
Jointmanship and need for tri-services integra- due seriousness and diligence.

Montage of various activities under JTT

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 PHYSICAL TRAINING TEAM

1. Optimum Physical fitness is the hallmark part of the overall curriculum. Classes in Yoga
of a good military leader, ‘A Sound Mind in a were also conducted to improve flexibility,
Healthy Body’ goes the old saying. When relaxation and coordination of body and mind.
the cadets are faced with challenges in their Cadets who were doing well in PT were also
military career, it is their physical fitness and segregated and given extensive training for
mental alertness that would stand them in higher PT tests.
good stead. Towards ensuring overall 2. The PTT also conducted training for troop
physical development of the cadets, games and individual events with the aim of
Physical Training Team (PTT) continued to making every cadet proficient in at least one
evolve the training methodologies leaving no troop game during his stay at NDA. A brief on
stone unturned and applied them activities of the Physical Training Team is as
meticulously during the Term. Special given in succeeding paragraphs.
attention was given to the cadets identified
INTER SQUADRON CHAMPIONSHIPS
as weak in some areas of their physical
development. These were 3. Inter
cadets Squadron Cross Country

segregated into different squads and were Competition. Inter Squadron Cross Country
given scientific and systematic goal specific Competition Spring Term-2023 (ST-23) over a
training. Specific exercises for physical distance of 13.6 Km was conducted on 29 Jan
toughening, flexibility and agility also formed 23. A total no of 1684 cadets participated in the
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championship. The details of prestigious Trophy winners, medal winners and overall
squadron positions are tabulated below:

(a) The overall trophy winners in Inter Squadron Cross Country Competition ST-23
are as follows:
Sl Sqn Trophy Presented By
No
(i) N Winner Glider trophy is presented by C-in-C IAF on 04 Jun 1954.

(ii) R Runner Up The trophy for the Runner Up was instituted by Calcutta Light Horse
and his Excellency, The Earl of Wellington in 1933.
(iii) Q Second The trophy for the Second Runner Up was instituted by Major RS
Runner Up Kanwar and all ranks of 8 Scout Battalion in 1957.

(iv) 41480- Best Cadet The rolling trophy for the Best Cadet in Cross Country is instituted
KE/D/147 in Cross by Mrs Anita Datt in memory of her son Lt Puneet Nath Datt, Ashok
Cdt Aron Country Chakra of 1/11 Gorkha Rifles in 2001.
Kiprotich

(b) List of Medal winners of Inter Squadron Cross Country Competition ST-23 are as
follows:
Position Academy No & Squadron Course Rank & Name
1st 41480-KE/D 147 Cdt Aron Kiprotich
2nd 40523/O 144 Cdt Akash Bhal
3rd 39959/R 144 Cdt D Ragul Kanan
4th 40613-SD/D 145 Cdt Ahmad Ali
5th 40335/O 144 Cdt Rahul
6th 40741/H 145 Cdt Sahil Raj
7th 41718-KE/A 148 Cdt Antony
8th 41030/F 146 Cdt Shobit Gupta
9th 41172/E 146 Cdt Nirmal Periyasamay
10th 40402/I 144 Cdt Ajay Reddy
11th 40572/H 144 CSM Ujjwal Bishnoi
12th 40687/G 145 Cdt Alok Kumar
13th 40576/L 144 CQMS Keshav
14th 40256/N 144 Cdt Rajat
15th 41262/R 146 Cdt Arnav Bhayana
16th 40347/I 144 SCC Gaurav Kuntal
17th 41102/Q 146 Cdt Vishal Kumar
18th 40390/H 144 Cdt Sahil
19th 40542/G 144 Cdt Ashish Kumar
20th 40540/J 144 Cdt Ranbir Singh

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 (c) Medal winners amongst Foreign 4. Inter Squadron Basketball Competition.
Cadets: Inter Squadron Basketball Competition ST-23
Sl Academy No Crs Name was conducted from 16 Jan 23 to 13 Feb 23.
No & Squadron
‘Q’ Squadron won the Overall Trophy. The
(i) 41480-KE/D 147 Cdt Aron Kiprotich
overall squadron positions are as follows:
1st Q 2nd H 3rd B 4th C
(ii) 40613-SD/D 145 Cdt Ahmad Ali th th th th
5 G 6 R 7 D 8 J
th th th th
9 A 10 M 11 F 12 I
th th th th
(d) Overall squadron positions in 13 O 14 L 15 P 16 N
Inter Squadron Cross Country 17th K 18 th
E
Competition ST-23 are as follows:

1st N 2nd R 3rd Q 4th D

5th G 6th H 7th F 8th L
9th O 10th M 11th E 12th B
13th A 14th J 15th I 16th C
17th K 18th P

Inter Squadron Basketball Competition

5. Inter Squadron Hockey Competition.

Inter Squadron Hockey Competition ST-23
was conducted from 16 Feb 23 to 15 Mar 23.
‘N’ Squadron won the Overall Trophy. The
overall squadron positions are as follows:
1st N 2nd G 3rd R 4th D
Inter Squadron Cross Country Competition 5th Q 6th B 7th I 8th K
th th th th
9 P 10 J 11 F 12 A
th th th th
13 H 14 O 15 C 16 L
th th
17 M 18 E

Inter Squadron Cross Country Champion

‘N’ Squadron
Inter Squadron Hockey Competition

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6. Inter Squadron BPET Competition. Inter 8. Best Squadron in Games ST-23. Best
Squadron BPET Competition ST-23 for 144C Squadron in Games was compiled on the ba-
& 145C was conducted on 10 and 12 Apr 23. sis of performance in Cross Country, Hockey
A total of 727 cadets participated. ‘R’ Squad- and Basketball competitions. 'N' Squadron
ron won the overall competition. The overall has emerged as the Best Squadron in Games
squadron positions are as follows: for ST-23. The overall squadron positions are
as follows:
1st R 2nd Q 3rd H 4th O
5th M 6th K 7th N 8th L 1st N 2nd Q 3rd R 4th G
9th G 10th D 11th C 12th B 5th D 6th H 7th B 8th F
13th F 14th E 15th J 16th P 9th O 10th J 11th I 12th A
17th I 18th A 13th L 14th C 15th K 16th M
th
7. Inter Squadron PT & Swimming Com- 17 P 18th E
petition. Inter Squadron PT & Swimming INTER BATTALION COMPETITION
Competition ST-23 was compiled on the basis
9. Inter Battalion Tennis Competition.
of points of Mandatory & Higher tests of PT,
Inter Battalion Tennis Competition ST-23 was
bonus points for Motivation/Proficiency
conducted from 07 Jan 23 to 04 Feb 23. The
awards & BPET competition were awarded.
matches were played on race to 06 games
‘M’ Squadron won the competition. The over-
and final match played on best of three sets.
all squadron positions were as follows:
'No. 3 Bn' won the overall trophy. The overall
battalion positions are as follows:
1st M 2nd R 3rd H 4th O
Battalion Position
th th th th
5 Q 6 L 7 N 8 K No. 3 Bn 1st
9th G 10th D 11th J 12th B No. 1 Bn 2nd
13th F 14th C 15th E 16th P No. 4 Bn 3rd

17th I 18th A No. 2 Bn 4th

No. 5 Bn 5th

Physical Conditioning of Cadet Tennis Match in Progress

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9. Motivation and Proficiency Awards for ST-23 are as follows:
BLUE
41662/O/147 Cdt Eeshan Ajay Kumar Kharra Physical Training
HALF BLUE
40446/O/145 Cdt Ashutosh Kumar Pandey Basketball
41480-KE/D/147 Cdt Aron Bett Kiprotich Cross Country
40613-SD/D/145 Cdt Ahmed Akhrash Ali Mohamed Cross Country
40655/E/145 Cpl Pratham Singh Riding & Polo
40294/Q/144 Cdt Harsh Dagar Riding & Polo
40380/O/144 Cdt Priyanshu Fojdar Riding & Polo
41069/L/146 Cdt Prakhar Negi Riding & Polo
41184/Q/146 Cdt Dwaipayan Majumder Riding & Polo
41585/O/147 Cdt Pratham Kundu Riding & Polo
41094/K/146 Cdt Rithik Dhaliwal Sailing
40708/K/145 Cdt Ishan Solanki Sailing
40670/E/145 Cdt Priyansu Sahoo Sailing
40269/E/144 Cdt Aditya Bhatt Sailing
41589/D/147 Cdt Nishkal Dwivedi Squash
40235/E/144 BCC Afrid Afroz Physical Training
40228/M/144 CQMS Vinayak M Orpe Physical Training
41588/E/147 Cdt Jodha Thongjaomayum Physical Training

MERIT CARD
40427/B/144 BCA Dayne Thiamsangliana Basketball
41045/R/146 Cdt Bharat Basketball
39959/R/144 Cdt D Ragul Kanan Cross Country
40335O/144 Cdt Rahul Cross Country
40780/D/145 Cdt Kartik Hockey
40649/N/145 Cdt Jatin Kumar Hockey
41129/R/146 Cdt Naveen Hockey
41317/O/146 Cdt Bhargav Bhakale Riding & Polo
41559/R/147 Cdt Rachit Singh Sailing
41393/E/147 Cdt Somashekhar B Biradar Sailing
41818/B/148 Cdt Jasmine Sailing

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 41967/I/148 Cdt Madhav Kumar Squash
40401/E/144 CSM Ankur Singh Volleyball
41143/F/146 Cdt Dhruv Singh Golf
40323/H/144 ACA Aman Mishra Football
41425-LS/G/147 Cdt Pheello David Makhetha Football
41381/Q/147 Cdt Thounaojam Nibesh Singh Football
40580/R/144 Cdt Sachin Singh Physical Training
40794/A/145 Cdt Jitumitra Dev Sarma Physical Training
40703/F/145 Sgt Abhishek Pundir Physical Training
40610-B/N/145 Cdt Gyembo Dorji Physical Training
40656/N/145 Cdt Lakshya Physical Training
40621/R/145 Cdt Tarun Padiyar Physical Training
40774/R/145 Cdt Aryaman Singh Baghel Physical Training
42360/D/149 Cdt Tathagat Tiwari Physical Training
42097/L/149 Cdt Ritik Rathee Physical Training
10. Bakhshi Cup 2023. The Bakhshi Cup 2023 was conducted at National Defence
Academy, Khadakwasla from 09 Mar 23 to 13 Mar 23. The event was keenly contested
between the cadets of six PCTAs across six/seven sporting disciplines. The overall positions
of Bakhshi Cup 2023 are as follows:

S. No Events IMA NDA INA AFA OTA (C) OTA (G)

(a) Cross Country 12 10 8 4 6 2
(b) Football 12 8 10 6 2 4
(c) Volleyball 12 10 8 6 4 2
(d) Basketball 12 10 2 8 6 4
(e) Tennis 4 2 3 6 5 1
(f) Squash 4 6 5 1 3 2
Total points 56 46 36 31 26 15
Positions 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

Bakshi Cup Matches in Progress

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 EQUITATION TRAINING TEAM

1. From the Stables of NDA. Horsemanship thereby developing a positive approach

is a time tested skill, which goes down in the to animal management.
annals of military history as a compulsory (b) Training through motivation and
component in building strong military leaders continuous repetitive practice is being
and hence Equitation training is one of the emphasized upon. Instructors demon-
most important facets emphasized upon in strate to cadets the training nuances
military academies across the world. It teaches thereby encouraging them to start
compassion, courage & perseverance which enjoying Equitation training.
are qualities essential for a military leader.
(c) Weak riders are advised to attend
Equitation Training Team (ETT) of NDA was
extra riding classes in the evening
inaugurated by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on 06
wherein dedicated instructors attend to
Oct 1949. Since then the ETT has been
cadets for personal guidance in an
committed to train cadets in the basics of
enhanced instructor – cadet ratio.
equitation and animal management with singu-
lar aim of systematic building up of leadership
traits in cadets. The team is also responsible
to select keen and proficient cadets to form the
Academy Riding and Polo Team. The Team is
responsible for training of young horses
received from remount depots every year.
Horse training is carried out in various
disciplines of equestrian sport.
2. Training Methodology.
(a) Cadets are taught benefits of Equita-
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3. Instructors of ETT and cadets of Acad- (b) Cadets of Academy Riding & Polo
emy Riding & Polo Team Spring Term-2023. Spring Term- 2023
S/No. Name
(a) Instructors of Equitation Training
Team Spring Term-2023 (i) 40235/E/144 Cdt Afrid Afroz

S/No. Name (ii) 40294/Q/144 Cdt Harsh Dagar

(i) Lt Col Arjun Patil, ETO, Instr Cl A
(iii) 40380/O/144 Cdt Priyanshu Fojdar
(ii) Maj Sandeep Manidhar, AETO
(iv) 40655/E/145 Cdt Pratham Singh
(iii) Ris Maj Sawant Ajay Anant, RM
(v) 41069/L/146 Cdt Prakhar Negi
(iv) Ris SS Parle
(vi) 41317/O/146 Cdt Bhargav Bakale
(v) Ris Sanjay Kumar
(vii) 41351/E/147 Cdt U Sharan
(vi) Ris MG Arif

(vii) Ris CM Singh (viii) 41361/P/147 Cdt Shaurya Shekhar

(viii) Ris Mohd Akhlakh (ix) 41585/O/147 Cdt Pratham Kundu

(ix) Nb Ris GP Jadhav (x) 41184/Q/146 Cdt D Majumder

(x) Nb Ris Deepander Singh
(xi) 41856/R/148 Cdt AK Sharma
(xi) Nb Ris Dipak Jagtap
(xii) 41968/L/148 Cdt Prabhdeep Singh
(xii) Dfr Sunil Kadam
(xiii) 41473/K/147 Cdt Tushar Talan
(xiii) Dfr Vikram Kadam
(xiv) 41669/F/147 Cdt Utkarsh Shekhawat
(xiv) Dfr Amit Kumar Khandare
(xv) 41952/A/148 Cdt Udaybir Singh
(xv) Dfr Pradeep Kumar
(xvi) 41721/C/148 Cdt Ann Rose Mathew
(xvi) Dfr Bhalekar Vikram
(xvii) 41737/E/148 Cdt Divyanshi Singh
(xvii) Dfr Vinod Singh
(xviii) 41362/F/147 Cdt Hariom Rai
(xviii) Dfr Sayar Singh

(xix) Dfr Gangadhar Chokle

(xx) Dfr Gangadhar Chokle

(xxi) Dfr Santosh Singh

(xxii) Dfr Girdhari Singh

(xxiii) Hav Rotash Kumar Jangir

(xxiv) Nk Satyendra Kumar

Polo Match

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4. Training of Instructors. The Instruc- (c) Procurement of imported Body Pro-
tors are adequately motivated and trained tectors and protective Head Gear to instil
to impart equitation training. Further, confidence in cadets.
suitability assessment test and regular (d) Participation in Equestrian / Polo
training cadre are conducted by the train- Tournaments to give competition exposure
ing team for the instructors. The following to cadets.
methods have been adopted to enhance (e) Award of ‘Spurs’ to proficient cadets.
proficiency of instructors: (f) Conduct of Inter Battalion Polo
(a) Lesson plans prepared, is- Championship.
sued, demonstrated and rehearsed (g) Conduct of Inter Squadron Equita-
by instructors. tion Competition.

(b) Handbook on Equitation train- (h) Motivation/ Proficiency awards to

proficient cadets.
ing in Roman English has been
published & issued to instructors. (j) Award of the Best Cadet in Riding
from Passing Out Course.
(c) Training of horses for specific
Equestrian and Polo discipline by (k) Use of Riding Simulator.
instructors. (l) Practical’s to include 80% of the
classes on a Horseback.
(d) Participation of instructors in
National, Services and Regional (m) Exposure to various disciplines of
Equestrian i.e. Show Jumping, Dressage,
level competitions exhibiting NDA
Tent Pegging, Eventing, Endurance and
at national show window.
Polo.
(e) Audio Visual Training Aids for
analysis and assimilation of modern
6. Inter Battalion Polo Championship. Inter
updated training module.
Battalion Polo Championship Spring Term-2023
(f) Coaching/ Training of new was conducted from 15-22 Feb 23. The results of
instructors. the Championship are as follows:

S. Battalion Position
5. Measures to Increasing Effective-
No
ness of Instructions and Greater
Participation of cadets. Following meas- (a) No. 4 Bn Ist
ures have been instituted to increase ef-
fectiveness of Instructions and greater (b) No. 2 Bn 2nd
participation of cadets:-
(c) No. 1 Bn 3rd
(a) Lecture and Demonstration.
(b) Improved training facilities (d) No. 5 Bn 4th
and equipment for Show Jumping, (e) No. 3 Bn 5th
Polo, Eventing, Dressage and Tent
Pegging.

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7. Performance of Academy Riding & pete in the show.
Polo Team during the ST 23. In order to The National Defence Academy par-
give valuable exposure, cadets are exposed ticipated in the said Horse Show and
to various polo and equestrian Champion- brought laurels to the Academy and the
ships with the aim to boost their confidence Army by winning total of 24 Medals incl
and to further develop/promote the sport in 09 Gold, 10 Silver and 05 Bronze in the
armed forces. Achievements by NDA cadets said Horse Show. Sgt Pratham Singh
during the ST-23 are as follows: was adjudged as the Best Rider in Cadet
Category for his spectacular perform-
(a) Delhi Horse Show 2023. The Delhi ance.
Horse Show has been in existence
since the early part of the 20th Century.
It was a major equestrian event during
the pre-independence era. The event
was conducted at Red Fort. The event
had significant setback during the world
war and was discontinued. However
post-independence, the tradition of
Delhi Horse Show continued in Red
Fort till 1979. The Delhi Horse Show is
now conducted at the Army Equestrian
Centre and it still remains India’s Pre-
mier Horse Shows. The events range
from most serious Dressage and Show Sgt Pratham Singh was Adjudged the Best
Jumping events to Gymkhana events. A Rider in Cadet Category
total of 49 Teams from Schools, Offi-
cers’ Training Academies, Riding Insti- (b) National Equestrian Championship
tutes and Clubs with more than 500 2023 at Bangalore. Maj Sandeep Manid-
competitors participated in the DHS. har, AETO and Nk Satyendra Kumar,
The DHS has competition in four cate- Eqtn Instr participated in the National
gories – Senior, Young, Junior and Equestrian Championship (NEC) held at
Children. The events are conducted in Bangalore wef 29 Apr to 09 May 23. Maj
the month of Mar & April, this year Sandeep Manidhar won a Bronze Medal
events were conducted from 20 Mar to in Pre-Novice Eventing (Team).
02 Apr 2023. The Show is conducted
during early morning hours and late (c) Regional Equestrian League (REL)
evening under floodlights. In addition to at Amateur Riders’ Club, Mumbai. The
the Riders of National repute, a gather- NDA Equestrian Team participated in the
ing of approx three to four thousand Regional Equestrian League (REL) held
spectators most of them from corporate at Amateur Riders’ Club, Mumbai wef 29
Horses, Schools, Armed Forces, Offi- to 30 Apr 2023. NDA Cadets participated
cers Training Academies, Para Military in REL for qualifying for the Junior Na-
Forces and general public from in and tional Equestrian Championship (JNEC)
around the Delhi to witness and com- in the Jumping and Dressage disciplines.

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 In the said REL, 41585/O/147 Cdt rider is the one who is able to control his
Pratham Kundu qualified one out of two horse and yet at the same time ensure its
REL qualifiers required for JNEC partici- optimal utilization; same are the traits desired
pation in the Jumping discipline. in a leader of men so that he can keep his
calm in adverse situations and command his
troops towards National/ Organizational
goals.

9. The Equitation Training Team at NDA

continuously engages in upgrading the infra-
structure and training methodology to ensure
quality training to the cadets. ST 23 added
yet another successful chapter to the faculty
of Equitation Training Team at NDA. The PT
& Equitation display on the occasion of the
NDA Cadet Participating in Regional
passing out of the 144th Course showcased
Equestrian League
the nuances of equestrian activities for ST 23.
8. Motivation and Proficiency awards. Fol-
lowing cadets of Academy Riding and Polo
Team have been awarded motivation & profi-
ciency awards in equitation for Spring Term-
2023.
S. Academy No / Name Award
No Sqn / Course

(a) 40294/Q/144 Cdt Harsh

Dagar
(b) 40380/O/144 Cdt Priyanshu
Fojdar
Half
(c) 41069/L/146 Cdt Prakhar Blue
Negi

(d) 41184/Q/146 Cdt D Majum-

der
(e) 41585/O/147 Cdt Pratham
Kundu
(f) 41317/O/146 Cdt Bhargav Merit
Bakale Card

9. Horse riding is a very effective method of

developing leadership skills especially in an
adverse situation where calm will produce Cadets Display their Horsemanship Skills
during PT and Equitation Display
wonders instead of panicky reactions. A good

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 CAMP GREENHORN

1. The young Greenhorns of the 148 following:

Course, who were anxiously waiting for their (a) Develop qualities like character,
birth into the Academy since their first term, courage, comradeship, discipline, spirit
participated in the Camp Greenhorn, conducted of adventure and ideals of selfless
by Joint Training Team (JTT). Their means of service.
transformation from a novice to a cadet is
(b) Development of basic Map
routed through the four days of enduring train-
Reading skills.
ing activities and a whole lot of camaraderie
and teamwork among themselves during camp (c) Handling of Radio Telephony
Greenhorn. Considering the age and stage of equipment and communication proce-
training, this camp is a great test of Endurance, dure.
Teamwork, Leadership and Stress handling (d) Camp layout, discipline and
capability in addition to the assessment of their hygiene.
Map Reading skills. The Cadets of the 148
(e) Basic Fire fighting techniques,
course participated in the Camp with utmost
first aid and casualty evacuation.
zeal and enthusiasm. Camp Greenhorn for
Spring Term- 2023 (ST-23) was conducted (f) Handling of combat clothing and
from 05 Apr 23 to 08 Apr 23 about 35 kms from control stores.
NDA, in general area of village Pabe. This (g) Physical endurance and stam-
Camp is a keenly contested training activity and ina building.
integral part for the training of cadets in addition
3. During ST-23, a total of 387 cadets
to being a matter of great pride for the cadets.
comprising of 329 of 148 Course, 51 of 147
2. This four day camp involves various Course, 06 of 146 & 01 of 145 Course partici-
training activities and tests aimed at the

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pated in Camp Greenhorn. Various activities
and competitions conducted are mentioned in
succeeding paragraphs.
4. Exercise Approach March. The
Camp commenced with the Approach March
on 05 Apr 23 from village Kondhavale Khurd,
wherein, the Squadrons were left as a single
entity from NDA and were required to
navigate through all check points using Map
and Compass. The exercise aimed to gradu-
ally build up navigation skills in cadets by day. Preparation of Camp Site
The cadets were accompanied by the respec-
tive Squadron Directing Staff (DS) who were 6. Exercise Mini Josh. After sumptuous
closely monitoring their movements and meals and night rest with sentry duties, the
provided necessary guidance and course morning of 06 Apr 23 saw the cadets enthusi-
correction en-route, as and when required. astically compete in 12.5 Km route on the map
The Cadets navigated from TT Shed, NDA to for Exercise Mini Josh. Each squadron were
the campsite traversing a total distance of 10 divided into two groups for this exercise. One
km to the campsite. This exercise being a non group followed the route clockwise and the
-graded exercise is aimed at training cadets other anti-clockwise. The cadets for the first
on Navigation, Radio Telephony Procedure, time independently navigated their way to
Casualty Evacuation and Obstacle crossing. reach the finish point. They learnt practical
The entire course completed this exercise in aspects of leadership, group dynamics and ca-
time with no dropouts. maraderie while honing their map reading skills.
Mistakes were made, some small and some
5. Exercise Tent Pitching. On comple- slightly bigger but under the watchful eyes of
tion of the exhausting Approach March, the
the Squadron DS and support from Havaldar
cadets reached the campsite by midday.
instructors (HIs), all squadrons completed the
Each squadron was allotted similar space for
route successfully. The performance of the
setting up their tents as a part of Exercise.
course was above average in this exercise.
First phase of this exercise involved pitching
04 tents in 30 minutes by each squadron. The
cadets took the challenge and completed the
exercise in time with high standards. The
exercise aimed at assessing the cadets’
ability towards leadership, coordination, team-
work and timely completion of the given task.
In addition, the squadrons were also
assessed on the following in a phased man-
ner on succeeding days of camp:
(a) General hygiene.
(b) Establishment of fire points.
(c) Water points.
(d) Standard of snake trenches in
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7. Camp Games. The Cadets were 9. Exercise Josh Run. After sumptuous
given a much needed break from the tiring meals and night rest with sentry duties, the
routine during the camp in the form of camp morning of 08 Apr 23 saw the cadets enthusi-
games. Tug of War and buddy pair lift was astically compete in 15 Km route on the map
organized as part of camp games to instill the for Exercise Mini Josh. Each squadron were
qualities of esprit-de-corps and team spirit divided into two groups for this exercise. One
among the Cadets. It was a keenly contested group followed the route clockwise and the
event, wherein ample enthusiasm and skills other anti-clockwise. The cadets for the first
were displayed by Cadets of 148 course. time independently navigated their way to
Both the events, Tug of War was won by ‘K’ reach the finish point. They learnt practical
Squadron and Buddy pair lift was won by ‘G’ aspects of leadership, group dynamics and
Squadron. camaraderie while honing their map reading
skills. Mistakes were made, some small and
some slightly bigger but under the watchful
eyes of the Squadron DS and support from Hav
instructors (HIs), all Squadrons completed the
route successfully. ‘N’ Squadron completed the
exercise in best time and emerged as winner of
Exercise Josh Run for Camp Greenhorn.
10. Camp Fire. The Camp Fire was con-
ducted on the evening of 09 Apr 23 at Old Long
range. The Cadets of 148 Course had ample
Camp Games amount of vigour to put up an entertaining
8. Snake Bite Prevention and Snake evening through an on-stage performance
Handling Techniques. A lecture and which was highly appreciated by the audience.
demonstration on snake bite prevention in the
wilderness and handling of various venomous
and non-venomous snakes was conducted for
the cadets of the 147 Course. The instructor
was able to gain the interests of the cadets
with his skills of snake handling and the
cadets actively participated in snake handling.

Camp Fire

11. Conclusion. During Camp Greenhorn

ST-23, the involvement and enthusiasm of all
cadets and Directing Staff was found to be at
its best. Cadets participated in all the exercises
and activities with high spirits and motivation.
Snake Handling ‘L’ Squadron was the Greenhorn champion.

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12. Final Results Camp Greenhorn Spring Term-2023.

(a) Squadron Positions

S. No Squadron Position S. No Squadron Position
(i) L I (xi) G XI
(ii) D II (xii) M XII
(iii) N III (xiii) R XIII
(iv) K IV (xiv) E XIV
(v) Q 1 (M) V (xv) H XV
(vi) C VI (xvi) I XVI
(vii) A VII (xvii) B XVII
(viii) J VIII (xviii) P XVIII
(ix) O IX (xix) Q 2 (F) XIX
(x) F X

(b) Prizes

(i) Camp Greenhorn Champion ‘L’ Squadron

(ii) Camp Greenhorn Runner Up ‘D’ Squadron
(iii) Best in Josh Run ‘N’ Squadron
(iv) Best in Camp Games - Tug of War ‘K’ Squadron
(v) Best in Camp Games-Buddy Pair Lift ‘G’ Squadron
(vi) Best in Mini Josh Run ‘N’ Squadron
(xvii) Best in Tent Pitching ‘L’ Squadron

Camp Greenhorn Prize Distribution

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 CAMP ROVER

1. Participation towards Camp Rover has three services of 146 Course would attend
been a matter of pride for every NDA cadet. the entire duration of camp together. From
Camp Rover is conducted for cadets of the IV this term, camp was being conducted outside
Term with an emphasis on night exercises. It 35 km from NDA, in general area of village
entails long marches by night and taking shel- Pabe. A total of 353 cadets comprising of 327
ter in bivouacs during the day. As the training cadets from 146 Course, 25 from 145 & 01
objective is to maintain efficiency under stress from 144 Course participated in the Camp.
and strain, sleepless nights are followed by
days interspersed with demonstrations and 3. This five day camp involves various
practice on Camp related aspects, briefing/ training activities and tests aimed at the
debriefing of exercises and preparation for the following:
night exercises. For a teenager, the grueling
five days at the Camp are an extreme test of (a) Team spirit, discipline and
human endurance, grit and determination. camaraderie.
The Camp strengthens the bonds of camara-
derie, ignites the spark of initiative and en- (b) Ability to lead under stressful
hances the qualities of leadership, but, most conditions and decision making skills.
importantly it instills a sense of confidence
and faith in themselves and their capabilities. (c) Navigation and Map Reading
No wonder, Cadets view Camp Rover as skills by night.
initiation rites of passage from boys to men.
(d) Survival skills casualty evacua
2. The Camp Rover commenced on the tion.
evening of 27 Mar 23 evening with the
approach march from village Rule. The cadets (e) Physical endurance and
of 146 Course can today be justifiably be stamina building.
proud of themselves as they have not only
withstood the endurance demanded during 4. Exercise Approach March. As the
the Camp but also came out in flying colours camp was being conducted outside the NDA,
to become warriors capable of navigating wherein cadets were taken by road to the SP
independently through terrain even in adverse of Approach March (Vill : Kondhavale Khurd)
weather by night. This is also significant about 64 km away from NDA, so as to cover
because it is for the last time that cadets of all a distance of 10 km on map to the campsite

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under the able guidance of the respective and dedication, and were tested not only for
Squadron Directing Staff (DS). The aim of their navigational skill but also for their ability
the exercise was to facilitate reliance on self to endure stress.
and independent learning, and also, a grad-
ual buildup of endurance and to sensitize the
Cadets to the rigors of the Camp. The squad-
rons were left as one entity at an interval of
10 mins each. The cadets along with the DS
had to negotiate 10 km through hilly, dry and
arid terrain towards campsite.

5. Exercise Bivouac Pitching. After a

tiring Night Approach March, on arrival at
Campsite, the next exercise lined up for the
Cadets was, Bivouac Pitching. Without wast-
ing any time, the Cadets got down to work in
Exercise Mini Josh
their earmarked areas with full zest. They
pitched their bivouacs, dug up snake 7. Exercise GPS Navigation. Exercise
trenches, established fire points and armoury GPS Navigation is aimed at giving exposure to
as laid down in the Camp procedures. This is the Cadets about the use of GPS during navi-
an exercise which is conducted in a phased gation. This was an exercise entailing point to
manner entailing desired improvement to lay- point navigation using GPS under supervision
out and surroundings with each passing day. of respective Squadron DS. The distance was
approximately 10 km. The exercise com-
menced at 1930 hrs on 29 Mar 23. The cadets
made full use of this exercise to understand
use of a GPS while navigating from one point
to another.

8. Exercise Survival and Camp Games.

The GPS Exercise culminated at campsite
from where the cadets were moved to the lo-
cation of the Survival Exercise. The cadets
were given a first-hand experience of survival
in the wilderness on 30 Mar 23. Building of
various types of temporary shelters, setting up
of traps and snares were shown to the cadets.
Exercise Bivouac Pitching This is aimed at developing a survival mindset
in these future officers of Indian Armed
6. Exercise Mini Josh. Exercise Mini Forces. In order to break the monotony and
Josh was the first independent point to point provide some relief from the enduring and
night navigation exercise, wherein the ca- hectic schedule of the camps, a lecture and
dets’ navigation and map reading skills were demonstration on Snake bite prevention and
put to test. The distance was approximately snake handling was carried out on 30 Mar 23.
14 km. All the squadrons were divided in two The Cadets were exposed to hands-on experi-
groups. One group from each squadron then ence of snake handling and survival tech-
moved, clock wise or anti clock wise direction niques under controlled environment.
along the same route. Being an Inter Squad-
ron Competition, accurate navigation had to 9. Camp Games. Camp Games were
be complemented with speed at all stages of conducted for the Cadets on 31 Mar 23. The
the exercise. The exercise commenced at Cadets were given a much needed break from
1900 hrs on 28 Mar 23. The Cadets of 146 the tiring routine during the camp in the form of
Course displayed high quality of teamwork camp games. Tug of War and Fireman Lift

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was organized as part of camp games to
enhance the qualities of esprit-de-corps and
team spirit among the cadets. It was a keenly
contested event, wherein ample enthusiasm
and skills were displayed by the cadets. Tug
of War and Buddy Lift was won by ‘E’ Squad-
ron.

Exercise Hamla

12. Camp Fire. The Camp Fire was

conducted on the evening of 02 Apr 23 at Old
Buddy Lift Competition Long range. The cadets of 146 Course had
11. Exercise Josh Run and Hamla. The ample amount of vigour to put up an entertain-
Josh Run is the final test of navigation and ing evening through an on-stage performance
endurance of approximately 18 km long point which was highly appreciated by the audience.
to point march across a strenuous hilly
terrain. The exercise commenced at 2030 hrs 13. Conclusion. During Camp Rover ST-
on 31 Mar 23 from the campsite and finished 23 the involvement, zeal and enthusiasm of all
at NDA on 01 Apr 23 at Old Long range. cadets and Directing Staff was found to be at
Having reached Old Long range the cadets its zenith. Cadets participated in all the
participated in Exercise Hamla involving firing exercises and activities with great deal of
and obstacle course. After a long and endur- enthusiasm and a competitive attitude. They
ing run, Exercise Hamla marks the ultimate developed a strong bond of togetherness
test of mental and physical stamina of a amongst each other and carried the same at
cadet comprising of an obstacle course all times. ‘L’ Squadron was the overall Camp
followed by firing. Cadets of 146 Course Rover Champions and was awarded the Camp
showed great enthusiasm in this exercise. ‘L’ Rover Trophy ST-23.
Squadron emerged the champion in Exercise
Josh Run wherein they completed the
exercise in an exceptional time.

Josh Run Camp Rover Champions

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14. Final Results of Camp Rover ST-23.
(a) Squadron Positions.

S. No Squadron Position S. No Squadron Position

(i) L I (x) G X
(ii) D II (xi) E XI
(iii) C III (xii) B XII
(iv) O IV (xiii) F XIII
(v) R V (xiv) K XIV
(vi) H VI (xv) J XV
(vii) Q VII (xvi) I XVI
(viii) N VIII (xvii) P XVII
(ix) A IX (xviii) M XVIII

(b) Prizes

(i) Camp Rover Champion Squadron ‘L’ Squadron

(ii) Camp Rover Runner Up ‘D’ Squadron
(iii) Best in Josh Run ‘L’ Squadron
(iv) Best in Mini Josh Run ‘D’ Squadron
(v) Best in Camp Games– Tug of War ‘E’ Squadron
(vi) Best in Camp Games– Buddy Lift ‘E’ Squadron
(vii) Best in Exercise Survival ‘L’ Squadron
(viii) Best in Bivouac Pitching ‘H’ Squadron

Prize Distribution for Camp Rover ST-23

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 EXERCISE TRISHUL

(f) Exercise Mazboot Irada, Basics of

1. Exercise Trishul was conducted from 07
Combat Survival including preparation
May to 14 May 2023 in general Area Hirpodi & of traps and snares by each squadron.
Dapode. It was conducted as a two sided
controlled tactical exercise. The course was (g) For testing endurance & navigation
capability run back inside National
split into two equal groups of three companies
Defence Academy, covering a distance
each and deployed in the terrain akin to of 25 km on map (35 km on ground)
operational areas. The cadets got an opportu- was conducted under supervision of
nity to undergo the complete battle procedure Army DS.
for defence and attack of an Infantry Section (h) Obstacle course and firing was
as part of an Infantry Platoon. The VI term also conducted on completion of run
cadets were exposed to the following:- back.
(a) Briefing by Company Commander
& Platoon Commander.
(b) Siting, Occupation and Preparation
of a Section defended post as part of a
Platoon defended locality which is part
of a larger Company defended locality
in plains and semi hilly terrain.
(c) Routine in defence, including patrol-
ling and ambush.
(d) Defensive battle at Section level as
part of a Platoon.
(e) Clearing of minor opposition at
section level as part of Section Battle
Drill.
Induction of cadets

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2. Schedule of Events for Exercise Trishul (Camp Torna):
S. Date Exercise Objectives
No
(i) 07 May 23 Induction Induction of Army cadets to the campsite

(ii) 08-13 May Exercise Dekhbhal Occupation and Preparation of Defences. Discussion
23 on jointmanship in defence operations.

(iii) 08-09 May Exercise Taak- Each location to send one ambush and one patrol
23 Jhaank, Exercise
Ghaat
(iv) 09 May 23 Induction of Air- Briefing by Company Commander on arrival of Air-
force and Naval force and Naval cadets at company location.
cadets to campsite

(v) 10 May 23 Exercise Mazboot • Survival exercise and section battle drill
Irada & Shatrun- • Debrief on ISR mission
ash

(vi) 11-12 May Inspection of

23 Defences

(vii) 11-12 May Exercise Fateh • Attack in platoon rods

23 • Discussion on Air sp to incl bomb line and FLOT

(viii) 13 May 23 Exercise Teer Ka- • Inspection of closed defences

man • Movement to starting point and josh run

(ix) 14 May 23 Exercise Hamla Assault Obstacle Course and Firing

(x) 15 May 23 Debriefing, Camp Fire

3. Final Squadron Positions for Exercise Trishul Spring Term-2023 are as follows:

S. No Squadron Position S. No Squadron Position

(i) L I (x) B X
(ii) E II (xi) P XI
(iii) H III (xii) N XII
(iv) O IV (xiii) M XIII
(v) R V (xiv) G XIV
(vi) F VI (xv) D XV
(vii) K VII (xvi) C XVI
(viii) J VIII (xvii) Q XVII
(ix) I IX (xviii) A XVIII

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GLIMPSES FROM EXERCISE TRISHUL

Manning of Defences Survival Training

Firing Exercise Hamla

Amphibious induction of cadets during Exercise Trishul

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 ACADEMIC TRAINING
there is a low trainer-trainee ratio that with the
synergy of the civilian and service faculty
makes for pointed teaching and individual at-
tention to each and every cadet.
It goes without saying that the curriculum
designed for the cadets constitutes an amal-
gam of past, present and futuristic aspects
giving it the edge desired for the military lead-
ers of the three Services. Cross-streaming
ensures holistic learning and guarantees a
perfect balance between tradition and moder-
nity, on the one hand through the cultivation
of the knowledge of history and politics while
at the same time inculcating the latest in infor-
Prof (Dr) OP Shukla, Principal NDA mation technology and soft skills. It may be
noted that the Academy added another
The National Defence Academy is at the
feather to its cap by introducing the BTech.
forefront of providing officers for the Armed
degree in Autumn Term 2016. The introduc-
Forces of India. The intention of the Academy
tion of the BTech program has given a fillip to
is to provide officers who are well-rounded
the requirement of technologically proficient
leaders of men adept and proficient mentally,
officers for the Navy and Air Force.
morally and physically. This challenge is met
head on by the Education Branch of the Acad-
emy which attempts to sharpen the mental
acumen of the cadets. Tasked with the awe-
some responsibility of providing quality educa-
tion to the chosen few, the Branch has been
carrying out this job with great alacrity since
the inception of NDA. It had in Mr JTM Gibson
and TN Vyas, at the helm of the Branch, illus-
trious predecessors who set high standards for
themselves as well as the cadets.
Today academic training constitutes a
Cadets in a Laboratory
large chunk of the training time and offers BA,
Teaching at NDA is complemented by a
BSc, BSc (Computer Science) and BTech de-
well- stocked RIFD enabled library, e-learning
grees under the aegis of the prestigious Jawa-
material on all subjects that can be accessed
harlal Nehru University. Staffed by highly
by cadets through the Campus Area Network
qualified civilian faculty members and their
(CAN), ICT enabled classrooms and network-
Service counterparts who are drawn from the
ing with the National Knowledge Network.
three Services, the cadets are put through a
MOUs with the IIT, Powai and the Defence
rigorous schedule of seven periods a day and
Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) also
are evaluated through class assignments, pro-
gives training an edge whereby cadets get
ject work, a mid-term examination and a final
access to the best resources available in
Semester test. It is most fortuitous that at NDA
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Academy provides cadets an opportunity to
channelize their creative energy through ex-
tra-curricular activities that are provided by
both outdoor and indoor clubs. Hence cadets
can break a leg in the Dance Club, croon in
the Music Club, paint in the Arts Club or
shoot in the Media Club in addition to activi-
ties like rifle-shooting.

Inter Battalion English Debate Competition

The nerve centre of the development of the
cadets mental faculties, the Education Branch
always keeps abreast of the latest in all fields
as well as in the strategies for teaching and
learning by offering its faculty the opportunities
for updating their knowledge by attending,
seminars and conference and mandatory
Painting and Sketching Club courses that undoubtedly enhances their teach-
Events that involve the entire Academy ing and interaction with cadets. Similarly the
are however, conducted jointly by the Educa- Branch constantly strives to improve upon its
tion and Training Branches. Such activities syllabus regularly fine tuning it for the needs of
include the English and Hindi Debate compe- the Armed Forces.
titions, the Inter-Battalion Quiz, the English At the end of the semester the academi-
and Hindi plays and the Public Speaking cally proficient cadets are awarded with profi-
competition. It is to the credit of NDA that its ciency awards during the Principal’s Prize Dis-
cadets have won prizes and awards in Inter- tribution ceremony to motivate them further to
Collegiate Competitions held in Pune and strive for academic excellence.
elsewhere in India.

Principal’s Prize Distribution Ceremony Spring Term-2023

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 ACADEMY TEAMS
BASKETBALL

Sitting (L-R): DCC Ritik Choudhary, Cdt Dhruv Dahiya, Lt (IN) Rudra Gusain (2IC), Col JS Grewal (PTO),
Lt Col Subhash Bhakal (OIC), BCA Dayne T, DCC A Sharma
Standing (L-R): Cdt Varun Lonkar, Cdt Bharat, Cdt Yeshdeep Dighe, Cdt Nitish Yadav, Cdt Arnav Bhayana,
Cdt Ashutosh Pandey, Cdt Ayush Shah

CROSS COUNTRY

Sitting (L-R): Cdt Aakash Bhall, Lt (IN) Rudra Gosain (OIC), Col JS Grewal (PTO), Sub Rachappa, Cdt D
Ragul Kannan
Standing (L-R): Cdt Ali Ahmed, Cdt Rahul, Cdt Nirmal, Cdt Shobit, Cdt Sahil Raj, Cdt Aron Kiprotech

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 FOOTBALL

Sitting (L-R): BCA K Thanil, ACA Aman Mishra , Nb Sub Y Nanada Kumar Singh, Col JS Grewal (PTO),
Lt Col RS Negi (OIC), Cdt Ayush Negi, DCC Karma T Sering
Standing R1 (L-R): Cdt Eshan Chitale, Cdt T Nibesh Singh, Cdt P David Makhetha, Cdt Megnath Soibam,
Cdt Jodha T, Cdt Manishankar, Cdt Vishal Yadav
Standing R2 (L-R): Cdt Gurjar, Cdt Ronendro Angom, Cdt O Gyaneshwor Singh, Sgt Alison Singh, Cdt Ma-
yank Dalal, Cdt Indish Huidrom, Cdt Kunal Singh

VOLLEYBALL

Sitting (L-R): DCC Abhishek Lamba, Lt(IN) Rudra Gosain (2IC), CSM Ankur Singh, Col JS Grewal (PTO), Maj
Sanjay Dutt (OIC), DCC Rakshit Suyal, Cdt Priyawart Phogat
Standing (L-R): Cpl Govardhan, Cdt Gourav Kumar, Cdt Avinash Kumar, Cdt Rishav Dogra, SCC Y Prahul
Kumar, Cdt Sarthak Sharma, Cdt Arjun Singh, Cdt Amartya Singh

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 HOCKEY

Sitting (L-R): BCA Tushant, Maj Ayush Kajla (2IC), Cdt Amrinder Singh Mundi, Col JS Grewal (PTO), Maj
Garish Bharti (OIC), Sub Veerender Singh, BCA Aman Singh
Standing R1 (L-R): CQMS Kunal, Sgt Ashish, SCC Omitya Joshi, DCC Ajinkya Borkar, DCC Rajvansh
Sharma, Cdt Kunal, Cdt P Narute
Standing R2 (L-R): Cdt Rubin Singh, Sgt V Priyaranjan, Cdt Ajay Singh Maan, Cdt Kartik, Sgt Jatin, Cpl

SAILING

Sitting (L-R): Cdt Priyanshu Sahoo, Cdt Jasmine, Lt Cdr B Sai Rupesh (OIC), Cdt Ishita Sharma, DCC
Aditya Bhatt
Standing R1 (L-R): Cdt S Anantha Kumar, Cdt J Pradeep Kumar, Cdt Abhishek, Cdt Hiremath, Cdt Swaraj
Ghosalkar, Cdt Jai Yadav
Standing R2 (L-R): Cdt S Biradar, Cdt Mehakdeep Singh, Cdt Sharad Negi

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 SQUASH

Sitting (L-R): Cdt Carenora Veeresh, Col JS Grewal (PTO), Cdt Nishkal Dwivedi
Standing (L-R): Cdt Adityaraj Singh, Cdt Rajveer Singh, Cdt Ranveer Grover, Cdt Sachin Kumar, Cdt Nikhil
Jangra, Cdt Anmol Navad, Cdt Pulkit Malik, Cdt Madhav Kumar

TENNIS

Sitting (L-R): Cdt M Loganeshan, Col JS Grewal (PTO), Cdt Prateek Pannu
Standing (L-R): Cdt Ritwik Pandey, Cdt Puranjay Singh Nirwan

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 EDUCATION BRANCH

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 Training Branch

Sitting (L-R): Lt Col Amar Jeet Singh, Cdr Arun Yadav, Lt Col Harsh Bharat Jani, Capt (IN) VS Guru, Brig
Vijay Kala, SM, Col Jagdev Singh Grewal, Gp Capt S Kaul, Lt Col Mayank Agarwal, Lt Col Arjun Patil
Standing (L-R): Lt Col Vishal Hooda, Wg Cdr S Sehrawat, Sqn Ldr Anjali Rai, Sqn Ldr Rupesh Mohan, Maj
Abhilash Rawat, Lt (IN) Anup Kumar, Maj Abhishek Kundlia , Lt Col Lalit Kumar Saini

Administration Branch

Sitting (L-R): Lt Col Vishwanath SJ, SM, Lt Col Aman Singh, SM, Lt Col Shitanshu Jain, Col Kamlesh Pal,
Brig Ravinder Singh,Col Abhishek Das, SM, Wg Cdr Poonam Negi,Lt Col J Jananki Rao,Lt Col BS Thakur
Standing (L-R): Shri Shrikant Bidkar, Shri J Anjan Kumar,Maj BVS Chaudhary, Lt Col Karan Thakur, Maj
Santosh Gurung, Shri CS Sarje

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 No 1 Battalion

Sitting (L-R): Sqn Ldr Prashant Verma, Maj RK Singh, Maj JS Yadav, Cdr KJ Yadav, Col KS Kushwah, SM,
Lt Col RS Negi, Maj Biranjay Kumar, Maj Nadeem Khan
Standing (L-R): Maj Ashwani Kandpal, Lt (IN) Rudra Gosain, Sqn Ldr P Bharat, Lt Cdr Akhil Kaushal, Maj
Abhishek Jain, Lt Cdr Prashant Kumar, Lt Cdr Deepak Kandel, Maj SS Gulia

No 2 Battalion

Sitting (L-R): Sqn Ldr Banu Prasad S, Maj Soumitra Dey, Lt Cdr SS Kadam, Capt (IN) A Prakash, Lt Cdr
Rajni Kant, Maj Vivek Tiwari, Flt Lt B Arun Kumaran
Standing (L-R):Lt (IN) Dushyant Singh, Maj Shantanu Mohan, Lt Cdr Bhanu Pratap Singh, Maj KK Singh

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 No 3 Battalion

Sitting (L-R): Sqn Ldr Karan Dudgundi, Lt Col Arun Lal SM, Cdr Anand Mahato, Gp Capt AV Athavale,
Wg Cdr A Pandey, Maj Setu Vikas, Maj Shobhit Mangotra
Standing (L-R): Lt Cdr Harsha Arza, Maj Mohit Mayank, Sqn Ldr J Pratap, Capt Utsav Kumar, Lt (IN)
Rishav Kumar, Maj Satendra Sharma, Flt Lt Amar Hooda, Maj Shagun, Lt (IN) SS Bal

No 4 Battalion

Sitting (L-R): Maj MUM Rao, Maj Ankur Singh, Lt Col Saurabh Suman, Col Vijay Singh, Maj Rohit Kumar,
Sqn Ldr Bhanu Bisht, Maj Paras Sidhu
Standing (L-R): Capt Cheema RM, Lt (IN) Adarsh Pillai, Flt Lt Gaurav Beniwal, Lt Cdr Akshay SS,
Flt Lt Sushant Saini

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 No 5 Battalion

Sitting (L-R): Maj Anil Kumar, Lt Cdr Shubham Pandey, Gp Capt Ashok Kumar, Lt Col Subhash Bhakal,
Sqn Ldr T Meghachandra
Standing (L-R): Sqn Ldr Gowtham D, Maj Susmitha S Variar, Lt Cdr Sandhya Tiwari, Maj Sonu Chandelia,
Maj Pinaki Panda

ARMY TRAINING TEAM

Sitting (L-R): Maj Chander Shekhar Guleria, Col Kunwar Singh Kushwah, SM, Lt Col Sanjeev Kumar
Rattan, Maj Dhruv Gusain

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 NAVAL TRAINING TEAM

Sitting (L-R): Lt Cdr Niriksha Bishnoi, Cdr Dibyendu Haldi, Capt (IN) Ayagiri Prakash, Cdr BA Deepak,
Lt Cdr Sangeeta Saharan, Lt Cdr BS Rupesh

AIR FORCE TRAINING TEAM

Sitting (L-R): Wg Cdr Nikhil Mehrotra, Wg Cdr PK Chauhan, Gp Capt Ashok Kumar, Wg Cdr Saurav
Chakravarty, Wg Cdr Sanjeev
Standing (L-R): Wg Cdr Manoj Sharma, Sqn Ldr Abhishek Singh, Sqn Ldr Rb Parab, Wg Cdr Ak
Singh, Sqn Ldr Suzata Yadav

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 JOINT TRAINING TEAM

Sitting (L-R): Lt Cdr Sh Vijaya Devi, NM, Wg Cdr Bharat Arun Parab, Col Vijay Singh, Maj Avnish Bajpai

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CREATIVE
SECTION

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 A BROKEN HEART

With a broken heart,

I began to cry.
Cried aloud to make my voice reach her,
To say I will love even when she says no...
I didn’t know what went wrong what made her
walk away.
I tried to figure it out,
But nothing she would say,
She said I’ll go.
My dreams were shattered in a blow.
I clasped her picture and cried,
Until my throat ran dry.
Then I decided not to grieve,
But to die.
I reached the valley and stood,
And cried aloud, “oh wind take me away “.
But the wind told me not to cry,
To turn around and bid goodbye.
To grieve with sorrow and a heavy heart,
And to live for the motherland and for all.

BCA Tushant
40315/P/144

THE RHYME OF DISCIPLINE

March on your toes

With the head towards time
Work with your hands
With your head looking at time

A second missed is time lost

Never be late at any cost
Different duty, different time
But all sing the same rhyme

Waiting to see one good scene

Will wash out the upcoming ones
Towards discipline if you lean
Will earn you the best ones

Discipline is where value of time exists

Desire is dream where discipline doesn’t exists
Don’t confuse your mind now
But do your work in time anyhow
And that’s the rhyme of discipline

Cdt Abhay Singh Solanki

41761/K/148

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 DUTY CALLS

He shall be the one

Holding the gun
When minds blew the other way
Within political disturbance he became prey
Mankind differentiated the land by wire
But boundaries couldn’t control the cease fire
Troops were mobilized along fences
Political instability made situation intense
He left his friends and family behind
His platoon was the only family he could find
Every other day he lost a brother
A great comrade from a different mother
Defences were laid war was imminent
Unaware of the enemy blood chains were prominent
Troops were outnumbered, ammunition was short
Courage, wisdom, valour with all he fought
Far him behind, his people were safe
Somebody asked what keeps you going?
He said, “all might have forgotten but never can I,
The flag of my nation flies very high.”

Cdt Sai Jayanth Butti

42166/H/149

MOMENTS IN LIFE

Imagine yourself at the verge of your eternal rest. You try to look back into who you have been,
how you have been in the land of living for the seemingly long year of life! The memories that are going
to hit you hard at first place are going to be the pretty yet weird encounters that uplift your soul. Never-
theless, you induce yourself into petty encounters that made you smile with contentment. When you
look, you will feel the urge of your heart to strive its Way through the jubilant moments in the past.
The moments in life that gives you euphoria of accomplishments need not be impressive; think
of the contentment you feel when you are reading the last page of a thick book, the childhood feat you
perceived when you win a game of chess with your friend or when you get promoted to higher class
and what not! it may seem negligible in the set of achievements but deep down these are unnoticed
assistance that create way for more eminent commitments . You are aware of the sense of accomplish-
ments when you succeed. It is the aspiration for this that made you strive more. The contrary is that
success comes after depths of endurances.
It is an essence of life that failures and defeats will chase us often. Instead of being disap-
pointed we have to learn from our flaws to achieve the success which we always strive in our journey.
We should not wait for opportunity to create its way but take the greatest risk and rise. Remember
every cloud has silver lining.
Moments in life matter, so does the journey. Find your future self from the not so dim past. Be a
person with right perspective
CARPE DIEM!!

Cdt Shantanu Saxena

41936/H/148

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 CURTAINS

Why are you hiding the precious gems?

Why won’t you let the story come out?
Patronizing the fake and forgetting “The Real”
Men at the helm
Making people blindfolded
And hiding the truth
Why won’t you let the story come out?
Curtains are the visions which we carry
Jaundiced by the social dirt
The facts told are all true
Doesn’t matter even if you get hurt
Curtains need to be put aside
Need of the hour is to wear the spectacles
And watch the real heroes with pride
Neither singers nor actors nor politicians
I want to blame .
Curtains will be pulled aside
The day soldiers will get their fame!

BCA Tushant
40315/P/144

THE STEEL BIRD

“We loop in the purple twilight we spin in the silvery dawn, with a trail of smoke behind us,
to show where our comrades have gone.”
These lines have been taken from the biography of “Boyd” written by Robert Coram and truly resonate
with anyone who is either a fighter pilot or someday who aspires to become one.
My attraction towards the flying hunk of steel came about when I was a young boy of about 5 years. The
quaint little town of Farnborough nothing much going on about it except for when they hosted the bi-annual air
show arguably amongst the best airshows in the world. It was on that clear spring morning when I looked up in the
sky that I found what I had been longing for so long. Five F22 raptors whizzed past the vast blue spans of the sky
leaving behind a trail of red blue and white smoke that was to symbolize the colors of the Union Jack, the national
flag of the United Kingdom. it was hat day that I knew someday I’d be under that canopy, flying at twice the speed
of sound and watching as the land slipped beneath my feet. A couple of years went by with me gathering all the
information I could on aircrafts. It was not long before I started being able to comprehend the science for it never
failed to amaze me. Swing wings, Fixed wings, Delta wings, Variable wings, Thrust vectoring nozzles and after-
burners would be the only things I could think of. The Russian Migs and Sukhois are a testament to how man has
advanced from the dawn of time to the present day. Indian aerospace too has progressed leaps and bounds. The
humble and small HAL Tejas has proved to be a quiet a formidable platform and has even attracted foreign buy-
ers. The Indian Air Force holds an arsenal of weapons and aircrafts that have proven their potency over the last
couple of years. Today being so close to achieving the dream that my younger self had seen, I still can’t stop my-
self from sticking out my head out of the window just to catch a glimpse of that passing by aircraft. That child in
me will always display the same vigour and enthusiasm when “Top Gun” is played even for the 50th time. It’s only
a matter of time till we find ourselves 30000 feet in the air soaring at the speed of sound into the belly of the beast.

Cdt Ayush Saiprasad

41578/Q/147.

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 LIFE AT NDA

The mess the hike

My dress my bike
And the class which I like
That`s my life
Away from home
Saluting in parade ground
Before the crack of dawn in PT ground
Slogging away without a second to spare
That`s my life away from home
Bike up, move up, look up, jump up,
And that`s not the final order,
That`s my life,
Away from home,
That’s another home.

Cdt Sai Jayant Butti

42166/H/149

INDIAN CULTURE

India has its culture The clothing in India

Displayed in customs and traditions Differs with the geographical base
India is known for its unique Every ornament with its traditional wear
Festivals and celebrations Have their own amazing grace

India has its specialized arts India has its own unity
From Taj Mahal at Agra Whenever there’s a need
And India Gate at the country’s heart Sharing at times of crises
It’s a value sown indeed
The beauty of Indian culture
Whether folk or tribal art
Even the wall paintings and sculptures
Have their own learnings embarked

An expression of culture
In its dignified dance
And its melodious music
You should listen, if you get a chance

Cdt Shashi Shekhar Singh

41382/K/147

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 THE SYMBOLS OF OUR COUNTRY

The symbols of our country

Represent more than what we see
The Royal Bengal Tiger is a symbol
That says be courageous, strong and free

Our Tiranga that flies high in the sky

Has saffron, white and green
Message courage, peace and prosperity
And Ashoka Chakra as wheel of duty

The Taj Mahal a monument of love

Carries the ageless message for us
Never should we forget and neglect
The ones who are near and dear to us

The Statue of Unity of Sardar Patel

Spreads the message to one and all
United we extend, united we stand
Divided we reduce, divided we fall

The symbols of our country

Spread the best of who we are
Land of Buddha and Mahavira
Enlightening both near and far

Cdt Sameer Negi

42059/K/149

A WORLD SUFFICE

Running through hours,

Thinking of our lives,
My mother does it all,
To make my world suffice.
Constantly making efforts,
Keeping her needs aside,
Fulfilling my dreams,
To make my world suffice,
Not shredding a single tear,
No matter what the pain,
She always replies with a smile,
To make my world suffice.
To make ends meet,
She is willing to sacrifice,
My mother does this all,
To make my world suffice.
I already have more than I need,
I have you my mother that’s all I need,
My world with you is already suffice.

Cdt Manan Sainin

42278/Q/149

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 SOLDIERS

Soldiers, Our brave soldiers

Thank you for being our country’s firm shoulder
The tricolor waving up in the sky
Keeping in mind you always qualify

Being on borders beyond the reach of your family member

You protect us from all what cannot be counted in number

Accepting the duties on border

You make sure everything is in order
You are the pride of our nation
What you go through is beyond our imagination

You serve the nation with your blood and sweat

Making sure that it is never under a threat
From North to South and East to West
Our country’s soldiers are beyond the best

Cdt Vaibhav Chauhan

40918/K/145

MY MEN

If I die in a war,
Don’t worry at all sir.
Let my men move ahead without any fear,
Keep your josh high sir, and tricolour should appear.
My men will always be brawny and strong,
You won’t get any time to prove them wrong.
Their dedication is true to the nation,
They can find any hidden location.
They can survive without any nourishment,
They can undergo any rigid punishment.
You call them anytime,
They’ll be ready all the time.
You only need to give them the permission,
My men have confidence to complete the toughest
mission.
They will ensure victory,
And the day will be recorded in history.

CSM Nishant
40500/M/144

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 MY MOTHER

Those teary eyes and that tight hug,

I know it was very hard for her,
Standing at airport waving goodbye.
Struggling hard so as not to cry,
6 months without her feels lifelong,
My heart knows how much I want her to stay along.
Counting DLTGH as I’m nearing term break
Her blessings are the only thing i want to take.
I can’t stop so long as she's my guiding light,
Seeing me again her joy is what she can’t hide,
She's my mother and I say it with pride,
She's my mother and I say it with pride.

Cdt GS Walia
40508/P/144
GOING GREAT GUNS

As a response to the belligerence of Pakistan and lately China, a military – industrial complex
seems to be fast taking shape in India. The past few years have seen private firms in the defence sector
leading innovation and indigenisation. Among the first recipients of these new generation tools are the
troops facing the Chinese.
The 15 Corps or the ‘Chinar’Corps with its base at Srinagar’s Badamibagh area, is the nerve centre
of counter insurgency operations in the Kashmir valley. Lt Gen Amardeep Singh Ahiya, who commands the
Corps says, “We are absorbing technology in a big way, whether it is related tosurveillance, lethality, pro-
tection, communication, these are the facets where a lot of acquisitions have been done. Also more and
more indigenous technology is finding its way into our systems and the inventories are getting integrated in
a seamless manner.”
Most of the new equipment consists of American SIG Sauer rifles, the Israeli Tavor assault rifle ,
modified good old AK-47, Finland made Sako sniper rifles, Israeli Negev LMGs, fibre made body armour ,
mounted telescopic sights , handheld thermal imagers along with a futuristic US made Polaris all-terrain
vehicle for recon patrols.
These cutting edge platforms and high tech equipment have been deployed all across the LOC and
the border with the China controlled Tibet Autonomous Region on the Line of Actual control, as well as the
Mac Mohan line in India’s northeast. With the insurgency situation in the northeast calming down, deploy-
ment has shifted to face the northern adversary.
The army department that issues tenders, requests for information and request for proposal has
never been so busy in terms of strategic capability, the DRDO has done well to develop and deploy a
credible second strike capability from land, air and water underwater.
Lt Gen Harpal Singh, the army’s Engineer-in-Chief says, “Technology is being inducted at an un-
precedented pace. In just past 2 years, we have built high altitude habitats and technical storage in eastern
Ladakh. We are now looking at building permanent defence bunkers using 3D printing tech which will be
able to withstand even a direct hit from a tank. “India has also developed 75 cutting edge artificial intelli-
gence based military products that have been offered for sale to friendly nations.
As a result an era of innovation has begun in the Indian-military industrial landscape which will en-
sure that India remains ahead on the curve from its neighbourly counterparts.

Cdt Deepak Lakhera

42066/Q/149

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 PUSHING THE LIMITS

Ever thought of doing something big and dropped the idea because it’s too difficult? Everyone in
this world has had the same feeling, no one can deny it. It is human tendency to dream of achieving big
but putting in efforts every single day to realize that realizing dreams is not everyone’s cup of tea. When
we read newspapers, magazines and biographies we come across many inspiring stories where due to
consistent hard work the impossible was made possible. After all in the words of Robert Collier, the
American self-help author, “Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.”
Every individual has a certain amount of mental strength within him, whenever he aspires to
achieve more, the first thing which comes to his mind is if goal is within his reach or how much of an effort
would be required to achieve the same. If he deems it to be within grasp he makes an effort towards
achieving it. However, a job well begun is half done, human have increasingly become complacent and
lazy. Nobody wants to go beyond his/her limits and is quite happy at home, living in the comfort zone. A
mental barrier has been set which doesn’t allow us to push our limits and exploit our abilities to the fullest.
Genius minds are comfortable living ordinary lives because they are not able to push the limits of their
mental barriers which combine them and ultimately suffocate them.
Ultimately success is only possible if we are willing to push against the mental barriers that bind
us down.

Cdt Aman Bhandari

41862/P/148

VALENTINE CARRIES A STAIN

Never have I seen such a scene morbid, And how any eye can glow with love,
Corpses incomplete, fragmented and shattered, Or face her reality- even a glimpse,
Some lacked head, some lacked identity, When she promised of a return so sweet,
Some lacked everything, every bit scattered. Yet never seen his corpse complete,
Never have I seen such a scene deadly, And so, she just had been bride but now,
Fresh hail the road, Void of surreal memory and a certain face,
And up covered their body, them shaded red, And there she’s wondering,
There they laid bleeding but dead,
Those who had fate to serve the nation, How his dad looked or sounded,
Our soldiers, still unachieved of their pride. Nothing but oblivion and infinite guess,
And ‘she’ many more, many more.
Say not what words shall describe – PULWAMA,
Love – that day messaged the valentine, Shaking voice with eyes carrying tear,
That fourteenth of February – that valentine, And blood raging to avenge,
Shall not ever I remember as so, A nation yet not healed of her pain,
But will always bring my eye brine, Surely the valentine carries a stain.
Tell me, bereaved of my brothers,
How shall I not remember them?
Why shall I not lament and cry,
I’m bereaved of my brothers, know the pain,
And never to chant love on that day,
For my bereaved, valentine carries a stain.

Cdt Divyanshu Kumar

42183/P/149

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 CAMP GREENHORN

Second term, Camp Greenhorn. Lift your packs get your pouches fixed,
Time, when in the Academy, a NDA cadet is born!! It’s the moment to prove for what we’ve practiced.
Donning the dungaree, with pride and grace, High time! For you its now do or die,
For an eighteen-year old, Hrithik from Lakshya did Motivate your squadron mates howl out your war
surface. cry.

With tight packs on our backs, Take out your maps, plot out the GR,
And pouches filled with bottles of glucose, among With course mates by my shoulder the end didn’t
other things seem to be so far.
MR exercises became an adventurous thing. Reached the check point check all the control
Tighten your boots, wear double OG socks, stores,
Your endurance practice won’t start until you crawl Hydrate yourselves it’s just one CP more! ! !
till that blue box.
Chop chop mates there comes the CP, pace up and
Assemble the rods, stitch the outer-string to string, shout,
Breakfast breaks would be incomplete without tent At this moment even the weakest gave his all out!
pitching. Sprinted there as if one would teleport,
With due course of time that very day came, Form up fast, sec. Comm. Check all control stores
When all brothers gathered to run in the squadron’s and give report.
name.
Go take rest, have one bottle of water each,
For all the classes and l&ds, Lied down on the ground with boots open as if we
And for all the toasts before going to benches, were on a beach.
It was time now to establish sentry posts and dig up When drowziness was high over our heads,
deep trenches. Packs and coursemates became our beds.
Turn by turn we dug the mud,
Where some would sleep standing and some would Take your lunch, come sit down here,
fall with a thud. Finding out that puri &sabzi was still an old affair
Go mount your buses and reach your squadron,
Then came a big steel box with a metal cling seal, On that very day a NDA cadet was born!
Where cold puris and sabzi became our happy
meal! ,
Where plates and cutlery was surely at denial,
Even an extra bite felt so good at survival!
Come on now, had a lot of fun,
Dismantle your tents it’s time for josh run.

Cdt Samarth Bhatnagar

41363/P/147

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 THE PROMISE OF A SHORT WAR

The date reads 24 Feb 2023, a pretty normal day for everyone in this world but those who
were affected by the Russian Ukraine war. It is because this day marks the first anniversary of the dis-
astrous war. One year of war involves a lot of losses and carnage for the participants. What many
strategists across the world found tragic, however, was Putin’s declaration at the start of the war:
“Ukraine was going to fall in three days, a week at most”. The clock’s ticking one year and Ukraine is far
from falling.
In a military journal in the 1890s, war strategist and logistician Ivan Bloch noted, “After the
ubiquitous rifle, a spade seems to be the foot soldier’s second most important weapon, if not the first”.
What the man said in the 1890s was observed throughout Europe in the 20th century with the two world
wars. Wars before used to be short, they used to ripple with the clash of steel against steel in an awe-
inspiring cavalry charge. The use and knowledge of cannons and guns was endemic to parts of South-
east Asia and China. But soon after armies began to deploy artillery units, the cavalry charge lost its
relevance rapidly. The British and French armies, firm believers in the might of the cavalry charge,
learned their hard-hitting lessons in the Boer war and the Franco-Japanese war respectively. After all,
charging against a machine gun unit, as George Bernard Shaw writes in the ‘Arms and the Man’, is like
“throwing peas at a window-pane”.
Therefore, soldiers dug in. They began a life in the trenches, proceeding slowly and meticu-
lously waiting for the opportune moment to strike. Even a small mistake or a wrong step can cost dearly,
with the latest developments in weaponry and artillery. All this while, the soldiers have to be continu-
ously nourished, clothed and medically taken care of. In a battlefield, these natural duties become addi-
tional complications in an already intense arena. Ivan Bloch therefore concluded that a modern war just
isn’t possible. It was too complex, long and tiring. But he was wrong. Many modern wars have been
fought, five of them by India itself.
But he was right in one major aspect: a short war remains a fantasy, long sought after by
warring countries. Critics say that lightning attacks, like Germany’s Blitzkrieg in the Second World War,
make a short battle possible. They point to Israeli’s Six Day war with the Arabs. But they forget that
even after the lightning victory, skirmishes continued for several months. Ukraine, with a generous sup-
ply of weapons from NATO, has managed to weaken and deny victory to a nation 30 times its size. One
year has passed, another year might do so. The aftermath of the war scoffs at those who believe they
can emerge victorious in a few days: it is impossible.
But then, what lessons does this knowledge have in store of us; India, a country whose mili-
tary policy is still finding its footing? Perhaps the biggest lesson that this problem teaches us is the im-
portance of adm, logistics and combat support in the modern war. Infantrymen are not invincible.
In a total war, with cannons to the left, cannons to the right and canons to the centre, the
infantryman is left naked and vulnerable without effective combat support.
The question that a military commander needs to ask himself is this: If a war were to take
place today, what shall I do? What are my strengths and weaknesses? Can I mobilize my forces quickly
with road routes, railways, mountain passes and air support? Can I ensure a constant and abundant
supply of food, oil and lubricants (called FOL in the forces) to my troops? What weapons is the enemy
in possession of? Do I have the capability to take them down?
Asking such questions exposes the commander to the battleground realities. It dispels the
mirage of victory or the inevitability of defeat in the commander. Exposure to reality is the one thing that
commanders in the field constantly seek for. Perhaps this is why junior officers are constantly urged to
give raw feedback. Still, self analysis is better.
Perhaps the most important lesson all this teaches us is this: “Discretion is the better part of
valour”, especially in the state of a modern war. You don’t need soldiers brandishing their bayonets in
the face of guns and missiles. You need men and women who understand warfare, people who know
when to attack, when to stay put and when to retreat. The tiger waits, approaches deftly, pounces on
the prey with the element of surprise. To put it simply, we need soldiers who are tigers to win a war.

Cdt G V Varahala
` 41428/P/147

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 WHY ME?

If you have to ask why me?

When you’re feeling really blue
When the world has turned against you
And you don’t know what to do

When it pours colossal rain drops

& the roads a winding mess
And you’re feeling more confused
Than you could ever express

When the saddened sun won’t shine

When the stars won’t align
When you would rather be inside your bed
Covers pulled over your head
When life is something that you dread
& you have to ask why me?

Then when the world seems right and true

When the rain has left gentle dew
When you feel happy being you
Please ask yourself why me? Then too.

Cdt B R V Aryan
40587/P/144

THE INSTRUCTOR'S CALL

A military instructor has a solemn role, The instructor's role is not just to teach,
To instil discipline and shape young souls, But to inspire the cadets to go beyond reach,
To mould the cadets into a fine corps, To develop their minds and hearts to the core,
And to teach them the ways of honour and more. And to prepare them for the battles of war.

It's not just teaching tactics and drills, So, let the instructor's duty be a call,
But imparting values that a soldier instils, To instil honour, courage, and discipline to all,
To nurture courage and a sense of pride, To lead the cadets to a better place,
And to instil the values of duty and sacrifice. And to shape them with values they will embrace.

To lead by example is the instructor's call,

To be a mentor, a friend, and a guide to all,
To inspire the cadets to aspire and dream, Maj Sanjay Dutt
Divisional Officer
And to realize that nothing is as it seems.
‘H’ Squadron

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 esjk ns”k

vxj tkuuk gS rqEgs bl Hkkjr ds ckjs esa]

rks er tkvks rqe mu fdrkcksa ds edkuksa esa]
tgk¡ i<+ tks yksxs exj eku uk ikvksxs]
vkSj esjs bl eqYd dks rqe tku u ikvksxs]
c<+rs jgks vkSj vkxs dh vksj] vkvks eSa ns”k dk ifjp;
crkrk gw¡A
vkSj bu Å¡pkb;ksa ij p<+dj rqEgsa lqukrk gw¡A

dHkh pyrs&pyrs bl lQj esa cSBks rqe fdlkuksa lax]

vkSj ljgnksa ij tks [kM+s gSa] fi;ks pk; mu tokuksa lax]
;dhu u gksxk] brus rks gS R;ksgkjksa ds jax]
vkSj NksVh&NksVh ijs”kkfu;ksa ls gj jkst lc rax gS]
gk¡ rax gSa] exj fQj Hkh lax gSaA

igkM+ksa ls ysdj] bl fo”kky jsxhLrku rd]

cM+h&cM+h nqdkuksa ls gj NksVs edku rd]
,d vCnqy gkfen ls ysdj gj vCnqy dyke rd ]
;s uk Hkwyks fd Cdt Sarthak
40723/B/145
tyok;q ifjorZu ds jksdFkke dk ,d vuks[kk ek/;e % BaMh Nr uhfr

cnyrs le; vkSj vk/kqfud vkfo’dkjksa us euq’;ksa ds thou dks lqyHk vkSj ljy rks cuk fn;k] ysfdu cnys esa gekjh i`Foh
dks /khjs&/khjs ,d vkx ds xksys esa rCnhy djus esa dksbZ dlj ugha NksM+hA
vkt fo”o ds lkjs ns”k viuk viuk dkcZu mRltZu de djus dh gksM+ esa yxs gSa vkSj viuk gj lQy iz;kl dj jgs gSaA
ysfdu] ftl izdkj ,d /kkxkk VwV tkus ij mls igys tSlk ugha cuk;k tk ldrk vFkkZr~ mlesa Hkh xk¡B ca/k tkrh gS] fBd mlh
izdkj gekjh /kjrh igys dh rjg rks ugha gks ldrh ijUrq bldh gkyr lq/kkjh t:j tk ldrh gSA bu reke ekufo; iz;klksa esa
ls dkjxj lkfcr gqbZ gS vuwBh BaMh Nr uhfrA rsth ls c<+rs “kgjhdj.k ds nq’izHkkoksa vkSj xgjkrs tyok;q ladV ls fuiVus
dk ;g ,d izHkkoh ek/;e gks ldrk gSA
gky esa gh rsyaxkuk us BaMh Nr uhfr ¼dwy :Q ikWfylh½ dh ?kks’k.kk dh gSA tyok;q ifjorZu ls eqdkcys dh fn”kk
esa ,slh vuks[kh igy djus okyk og ns”k dk igyk jkT; gSA bldk mn~ns”; rsyaxkuk esa de ls de 300 oxZ fdyksehVj BaMh Nr
{ks= gkfly djds] rsyaxkuk dks xehZ izfrLi/khZ jkT; cukuk vkSj ;gk¡ ds “kgjksa dks xje f}i esa rCnhy gksus ls jksduk gSA lkFk gh
dkcZu mRltZu esa deh ykdj oSf”od rkiu esa viuh fgLlsnkjh dks de djrs gq, ukxfjdksa dks vPNh xq.koRrk dk thou iznku
djuk gSA
BaMh Nrksa dks pje xjeh vkSj Xykscy okfeZax ls fuiVus ds lcls fdQk;rh rjhdksa esa ls ekuk tkrk gSA ;s bekjrksa }kjk
vo”ksf’kr vkSj fofdj.k dh ek=k dks de djrh gSA ijaijkxr Nrksa dh rqyuk esa BaMh Nrsa ?kj ds Hkhrj ds rkieku dks 2-1 ls 4-3
fMxzh lsfYl;l rd ?kVkkus esa dkjxj gSaA dkaØhV dh ijaijkxr Nrsa lw;Z dh xehZ dks vf/kd vo”kksf’kr djrh gSa tcfd BaMh Nrsa
vf/kdka”k lkSj ÅtkZ dks ijkofrZr dj nsrh gS] ftlls bekjrsa vf/kd BaMh jgsaA
dkaØhV dh bekjrsa] lMds vf/kd xehZ vo”kksf’kr djrh gSa] ftlls LFkkuh; rki esa o`f) gksrh gSA c<+rs rki dks fu;af=r djus vkSj
“khryu ds fy, iz;qDr midj.kksa ls fudyus okyh xSl Hkh i;kZoj.k ds fy, gkfudkjd gSA BaMh Nrksa ds fuekZ.k ls “khryu ds
fofHkUu lk/kuksa ij O;; ls Hkh jkgr feysxhA
blesa Nrksa dks bl izdkj fMtkbZu fd;k tk,xk ftlls muesa mi;ksx okys fo”ks’k jax vkSj VkbYl vkoj.k vkSj ÅtkZ dks
vf/kd ls vf/kd ijkofrZr djsxhA blls Nrsa de Å’Ekk dk lap; djsaxh] ftlls xehZ ds fnuksa esa Hkh ?kj ;k n¶rj dk rkieku
lkekU; jgsxkA ,d rjg ls ns[kk tk, rks BaMh Nr fBd ijaijkxr rjhds ls bLrseky fd, tkus okyh jktLFkku dh ^iykj&ikuh*
dh rjg gSa] ftlesa dejs Hkwfexr ty VSad ds bnZ fxnZ cuk, tkrs gSa] tks xehZ d fnuks aesa jkgr iznku djrs gSaA
bl iz.kkyh dk laiw.kZ mi;ksx djds tyok;q ifjorZu ds [krjs dks de ls de fd;k tk ldrk gSA

Cdt Aaditya Kumar Dubey

41598/G/147

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 ek¡ rsjk psgjk

;wgha vktdy tc Fkddj eu xqelqe lk jgrk gS]

vk¡[ks can djrk gw¡ rks ek¡ rsjk psgjk fn[kkbZ nsrk gS]
lkjh ihM+k] Fkdku] :nu dks mRreka”k esa cny nsrk gS]
vk¡[ks can djrk gw¡ rks ek¡ rsjk psgjk fn[kkbZ nsrk gSA

rq>ls vV[ksfy;k djrk vc cgqr ;kn vkrk gS]

yM+diu esa ft+n djuk] rq>dks nq[kh djuk&
rsjs u gksus ij vc d’V nsdj tkrk gS]
rsjs vk¡py esa tUur gksus dk ,glkl vc fn[kkbZ nsrk gS]
vk¡[ks can djrk gw¡ rks ek¡ rsjk psgjk fn[kkbZ nsrk gSA

rsjh eqLdku dh Nfo [kq”kh ds vk¡lw Nydk nsrh gS]

rsjs nhokj cudj esjs vkxs [kM+s jgus ds fdLls &
izQqfYyr dj nsrs gSa]
ek¡ ---------- rsjh ;kn cgqr lrkrh gS]
D;ksa gks bruh nwj fd dsoy vk¡[ks can djus ij izR;{k vkrh gS]
gk¡ -------- rsjs uk gksus ij d’V t:j gksrk gS]
ij jkgr Hkh rq> gh ls feyrh gS]
vk¡[ks can djrk gw¡ rks ek¡ rsjk psgjk fn[kkbZ nsrk gSA

rsjh bfYrt+k] [kq”kkenxh] vkt+hth dh dher vc le> vkrh gS]

rsjs d’V esa Hkh gksus ij ykM+] I;kj esa deh uk ykus ls vc Lokl pfdr gksrh gS]
dqN Hkh dg yw ;kj vkf[kj ek¡ rks ek¡ gksrh gSA
fdrus Lof.kZe iy rsjs gkFkksa ls [kkus ds Fks] ;s vc fn[kkbZ nsrk gS]
vk¡[ks can djrk gw¡ rks ek¡ rsjk psgjk fn[kkbZ nsrk gSA

uk tkuk dHkh nwj] uk gksuk [kQk dHkh]

cl bruh uokft+l j[kuk eq> ij vHkh]
th uk ldqaxk rqEgkjs lgkjs fcuk] uk gh mrkj ldqaxk rqEgkjs
R;kx] cfynku] fu%LokFkZ izse ds midkj]
ij bruk vk”oLr djrk gw¡ ] nwj ftl dkj.k ls gw¡]
rsjk xqM~Mk iddj fudysxk] rq>s t:j xkSjokfUor djsxk]
“kk;n pj.k jt leku dqN okil pqdk ldsxk]
rc rd rks cl ;gh mEehn dh Tokyk Hkjrk gS]
vk¡[ks can djrk gw¡ rks ek¡ rsjk psgjk fn[kkbZ nsrk gSA

Cdt Kuber Pandey

42100/J/148

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 ygw yky vc cgrh ugha gS

:d tkvks v/khj ekuo] [kMx lax rqe ykrs gks

vius dneksa dks Fkke ys D;k oks ygw Hkh dHkh
:d dj vks tkfye rqels ;g iwNrh ugha gS
vius ân; esa >k¡d ys fd D;k rsjs ân; esa ygw
fd D;k ;s rsjh fny dh /kM+du Ykky vc cgrh ugha gSA
pSu ls /kM+drh ugha gS
;k rsjs ân; esa ygw yky vkleku esa f?kj ds pk¡n
vc cgrh ugha gSA ,d lans”kk ykbZ gS
fd ;q) esa ejus okyk
[kkyh gkFk rw vk;k tx esa Lo;a rsjk HkkbZ gS
[kkyh gh rw tk,xk fd eqnsZ HkkbZ dks ns[kdj
vkt rw thrk gS ;q) rks :g Hkh dk¡irh ugha gS
dy rw gkj tk,xk ;k rsjs ân; esa ygw
fd ejus okyksa dh [kkfrj Ykky vc cgrh ugha gSA
D;k d:.kk txrh ugha gS
;k rsjs ân; esa ygw
Ykky vc cgrh ugha gSA

dkV dj dbZ;ksa ds flj Cdt Vivek Kumar

tax ls rqe vkrs gks 41226/G/146
lkFk esa tks ygw

vdsys

fc[kj xbZ ia[kqfM+;k¡ ftudh]

oks Qwy vdsys pqurk gw¡A
dfBuyxh] tks eafty mudks
oks [okc vdsys cqurk gw¡A
xhrksa dk O;kikj tgk¡
xhrk ds lkj vdsys lqurk gw¡A

fc[kj x;k cpiu ftudk

oks foyki vdsys lqurk gw¡A
Mwc x;h Qlysa] uLysa
es?kksa ds ukn vdsys lqurk gw¡A

Cdt Amit Pal Singh

41395/L/147

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 fgUnqLrku

oks tks dHkh ?kj uk ykSVs]

vej gksdj gekjs ygw esaA
xqykeh esa tks vkt+kn dgykrsA

^ljQjks”kh* dk fQrwj tqcku ij

lklksa esa ftudh ^badykc* dk ftØA
mudh lokjh LojkT; dgykrhA
uk fgUnw uk flD[k uk bZlkbZ uk eqlyekuA
vkt dqN ,sls ;k vk x, oks]
fgUnqLrkuh dgykrs Fks tksA

Cdt Vishal Lather

42238/K/149

ek¡] rw gS fd/kj

[kkeks”k gw¡ exj]

<wa<rk rq>s gj
iy gj utj
fy[krk gw¡ ij exj
vyQkt+ Nqi tks
gSa fd/kj
jksrk gw¡ exj
vk¡lw Nqi tkrs
gS fd/kj
xqeuke gw¡ ij
fQj Hkh iw¡Nrk
gw¡ rsjs ckjs esa
rw gS fd/kj
[kks;k gqvk gw¡ b/kj
ij uk tkus rsjh
Å¡xfy;ksa dks cuk
cSBk gw¡ vius jkLrs
dk lQj
cl rsjk lkFk vkSj
vk”khokZn gSa] cl bls
gh lksp ds th jgk gw¡
vkxs dk lQj]
vkxs dk lQj

Cdt Mohit Gupta

42000/G/148

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 शौय और सादगी : राय रा अकादमी

आजाद का अमत
ृ महोसव
मना रहा है दे श
अपनी उपलिधय पर गव का
हम! हो रहा है हष,
सुखद संयोग इसे ह तो कहते ह(
)य*क रा+,य र-ा अकादमी ने भी
*कए ह( पूरे 75 वष !
सै4य 5श-ण सं7थान म!
है यह सबसे अ:णी
शै-;णक मानद<ड का इसक>
भरोसा करते सभी आंख! मूँद कर,
होनहार, वीरवान रा+, के
यो@य सपूत को हA 5सखाते
मक
ु ाबला Bवषम पCरि7थDतय का
करना कैसे सीना तानकर !
अदEय इFछाशि)त का शनैः शनैः
बनता यहाँ नैसIगक Dनवास
नेतृ व म! कुशलता का पुट दे कर
Kयि)तव का होता सवाLगीण Bवकास
लMय भेदने का 5मलता
ि7थरता, Nढ़ता के संग गुPमंQ Bवशेष
7तुय है रा+,य र-ा अकादमी का
अBवरल, अनवरत यह भगीरथ Rयास!
बनाता सभी को अनुशा5सत सैDनक
सै4य और मानवीय गुण से भरपरू
लMय को रख सवTपCर होते जो ना कभी रा+, धम से
पथFयत
ु ,
संवेदनाओं को समाVहत कर अंदर
आगे ह है बढ़ते रहना
अकादमी क> इन Bवशेषताओं का
इ4Wधनुषी RDतभा है अXत
ु !

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 रा+, धम का पाठ पढ़ाते
संकट से है लड़ना 5सखाते
समपण क> भावना से
लMय Rाि[त हे तु बढ़ना बताते
कांटे भरे पथ पर भी
VहEमत, हौसल से है राह Vदखाते
Bवषम भले हो पCरि7थDत *कतनी
सम7याओं से ये ना कभी घबराते!
धरा, नीर, नभ का सिEम^ण
बनते इस सं7था म! फौलाद
हुनर द`ु मन के दांत खटटे करने का
और इaम दो7ती का Dनभाना,
R5श-क क> दे खरे ख म!
इन गुण को कर आमसात
जांबाज बन *फर यह कहलाते
थलसेना, नौसेना और वायुसेना !
RDतभा के धनी, फौलाद म! ढलकर
चमकाते ये रा+, का भाल
कVठन R5श-ण म! तपकर योdा
तपर रहते ये करने कमाल
अकादमी के 56वे,61वे बैच ने
Vदए तीन अंग को ऐसे लाल
शीष पद पर पहुंच ये शूर वीर
शौय, वीरता के हA चमकते 5मसाल !
इसी सं7था के कुशल अIधकार
बनते तीन सेनाओं के Rमुख
मान सEमान बढ़ाते रा+, का
लौह इFछाशि)त,कुशल नेतृ व इनक> पसंदगी ,
जान लड़ाते रा+, क> र-ा म!
कतKय पथ पर ना होते Bवच5लत
सेवा ह परम धम 5सखाता
है यह रा+,य र-ा अकादमी !! Maj Rohit Vatsa
Instructor,
Basic Engineering Dept

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vfXu “kksyksaeasiw.kZris]
gegSa ,u Mh , ds ohjA

lw;Z dh fdj.kksalsigys]
djHkwfeiz.kke /khj]
fMªy] ihVh] v”okjksg.kdjsa]
gegSa ,u Mh , ds ohjA

xq:tulsfo|kxzg.k]
mLrknksalsuwruu;u]
gqujlh[ksadeZohj]
gegS ,u Mh , ds ohjA

;q) dkeSnkugks]
[ksygks] esygks]
ukegks] ifjukegks]
;q) dkmn~?kks’kgksA

loksZRre] loZJs’B]
Hkkjrek¡ ds dqyJs’B]
deZB] tq>k:] drZI;fu’B]
vkRecylscfy’BA

cfynkuh] vfHkekuh] /kS;Zoku]

Hkkjrek¡ dhvkucku “kku]
blekVh ds ohjliwr]
nq”eu ds fy, ;enwrZ

Col PK Mehrishi (Retd)

59 Course, ‘C’ Squadron

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CELEBRATION OF 75 GLORIOUS YEARS OF NDA

In celebration of the National Defence Defence Staff to the Chairman, Chiefs of Staff
Academy (NDA) completing its '75 Glorious Years' Committee. The logo of the National Defence
on January 16, 2024, a year-long series of com- Academy's 75 years celebration reflects the
memorative activities are being conducted from distinctive Tri-Services character and ethos of the
January 16, 2023, to January 16, 2024. These Academy, symbolized by the colours representing
activities aim to highlight the NDA's achievements the three Services. The theme chosen for the
in various spheres and pay tribute to its visionary commemoration of the 75 Glorious Years is
founders, as well as honour the sacrifices of its "Forging Joint Military Leadership," which empha-
alumni in safeguarding our nation. sizes the essence of the National Defence
To mark the beginning of these celebra- Academy as a Tri-Services Training Academy,
tions the official logo and theme was unveiled on bringing together future leaders from all three
January 19 by Air Marshal BR Krishna PVSM, branches of the armed forces.
AVSM, SC, ADC, the Chief of the Integrated

Cycling Expedition to Mulshi Lake on 5th Feb 23

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The NDA Open Sailing Regatta was conducted from 26 Feb to 28 Feb in picturesque
Khadakwasla Lake to commemorate 75 Glorious Years of the National Defence Academy.

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Prize winners of the National Level Painting and Poetry Competition organized under the aegis
of Education Branch, NDA. These events were conducted as part of year long celebrations to
commemorate the 75 Glorious Years of the establishment of the National Defence Academy.

A selected group of cadets and officers went on an adventure hike to Siachen Base Camp as
part of the events conducted to celebrate the 75th year of establishment of the NDA

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Adventure hike to the western most point in India– Ghuar Moti located in the Kutch District
of Gujarat

Cross country flying to Airforce Academy using the Super Dimona

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WHOS’S WHO
TH
144 COURSE

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 A SQN

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SITTING (L TO R): CSM Ashish, Cdt Chaitanya Konnur, CSM Sujeet K Shaw, DCC Himanshu Singh Mehra, DCC Rakshit Suyal, SCC Satyam Gupta, Cdt
Jigme Dorji, DCC Atharva A Dhebe, Cdt Dheeraj Sehrawat, CQMS Nishant K Yadav
STANDING (L TO R): Cdt Praphul Kumar, Cdt Pratyush Gautam, Cdt Prabhat Ranjan, Cdt Rajeev Ranjan, Cdt Prabhat Ranjan, Cdt Kartik Malhotra, Cdt San-
deep Kumar, Cdt MD Yusuf, Cdt Koushik Ghosh, Cdt Akashdeep Singh, Cdt APS Chouhan, Cdt Harshit Bilandi
SCC SATYAM GUPTA (A): He was potential COP Arabic in IV term, This Rimcollian Pongo had more interest
in V termer(s) than the sqn. This SCC had the special privilege of sleeping in Habibullah. A potential cop drill
and a torchie could do wonders but his 6th term became his waterloo.
CQMS NK YADAV (AF): This Rajasthani Georgian flyboy was the policy maker of the sqn since his V term. He
was a stud in PT, X-country and COP Drill. This bhaiya would be missed for his socials and his way of smile.
CDT APS CHOUHAN (N): This Nevla from MP singlehandedly drank all the nimbu pani kept in open enclosure,
throughout his six terms only 2 of his 5 understudies could survive his tough programme. He was good in power
PT and sports.
DCC A DHEBE (AF): This Ajinkian flyboy was the Indian Papa Apache of the sqn. This x-country IC was good
in hockey and football. He remained underground till his 5 terms but things changed as he became DCC.
DCC R SUYAL (A): This Pahadi Pongo is a 3 star torchie, Academy team volleyball, and COP in taking interest
at Academy level. As he went through the terms, his PT standards decreased and amount of his whiling away of
time increased. He tried to ensure good training of his understudies. He was a big fan of MIT (not the one in
Boston).
CDT SANDEEP KUMAR (A): This 2 star torchie was the best singer of his course. He was also good in x-
country and giving MLs to his junior. He had a very polite way of speaking but at the same time really tough
when angry.
CDT KAUSHIK GHOSH (A): This Georgian Pongo lived with motto “My Cabin, My Life”. This 2 star torchie was
academic IC and enjoyed his term in top floor OC flank.
DCC H S MEHRA (AF): This Georgian flyboy was the x-country IC along with social IC of the sqn. He was a 2nd
enclosure type, PT stud, Academy Team basketball. His main aim behind becoming DCC was his love for WLL.
CDT PRATYUSH GAUTAM (AF): This Sujainian Flyboy was a 3 star torchie. A strict follower of “My Cabin, My
Life”. His sweet manner of talking will never forgotten by those who have been on his wrong side. This ace map
reader was the Rovers 2-IC and was very kind in nature to all juniors.
CDT PRABHAT RANJAN (A): This 40522 Prabhat Ranjan was Bihari, Saibhuvian ‘Adju’ and was very strict.
His living principle was “My Cabin, My Life”. He was short in height but was extremely tall in morals and ethics.
His wonderful logic spoken in Bihari accent made his understudies more confused than enlightened. He was a
good hockey player.
CDT K C VIVEK (A): This taant popularly known as ‘Katraj’ by his course mates, COP in Chinese with Distinc-
tion, Good in PT. A terror for his understudies in 4th term, He was the basketball IC and always a second enclo-
sure type in x-country re-run, got blazer in x-country re-run.
CDT PRABHAT RANJAN (A): This Bihari popularly known as ‘Bentley’ by his coursemates and 578 by saabs,
this Bihari never gave palship to Biharis and WLL to juniors, always chill type to juniors, was an unofficial flanky
for his 4th and 5th termers.
CDT DHEERAJ SEHRAWAT (AF): This jat was one of the most hygienic and organised among his course-
mates . This academics IC got book prize in his 5th and 6th term. Obsessed with his girlfriend, her photos were
always in his cabin. He had all the gyaan about privileges and loved to shower it on his juniors whenever he got
the opportunity to do so.
CDT AKASHDEEP SINGH (AF): This josh-type BBSBian flyboy Khalsa was a silent performer who managed to
remain an OC. He was a discipline star and a 2nd enclosure type in both X-Country and punishment. This
Greenhorn IC had a killer smile that couldn’t get him a ball partner.
CDT PRAPHUL KUMAR (A): This Sujainian was God for his understudies. ‘SQN PAL’and ‘NORTH ZONE
RAJA’. Known for his cabin cupboard state. The great wall in football, x-country remained his waterloo.
CDT RAJIV RANJAN (A): This Bihari pongo always carried his Balachadian hacks in daily life. He was popular
among his course mates for window jumping. Good in Drill, PT, academics and was the Drill IC for two terms.
He was the true saint of sqn.
CDT K MALHOTRA (A): This Non-khalsa Punjabi, known for his infamous Guitar skills in BN VE. Always ad-
mired by Drill Instructor for his Baaju Swing. He ensured para training to his understudies in 4th term. He was
cool and calm, and was always found crooning Punjabi songs.
CSM SK SHAW (A): This Tilaiyan Pongo was short in height but high in josh. Most decorated Andhadhun with
silver torch, COP Drill, Discipline star and academy team. His fall-ins resulted in washroom distribution for jun-
iors. He was PT stud and been a motivation for all juniors.His fire kept the sqn with josh.
CDT J DORJI (A): This bhuti of the sqn was as straight as a rod till his 4th term but after his overstudy passed
out he was like jalebi. He became COP in drill in his 6th term and was a part of the academy football team.
Jumping into water was his waterloo.
CDT DL AKASH (N): This Amravian loved two things, his cabin and his cabin and he was often seen in NTT
which was again his cabin. This cheetah turned apache was great help for apaches in drill com.
CDT KM YUSUF (A): This Tajiki foreign cdt who was often referred to as bull because of his great communica-
tion skills which only his alpha course mates could understand. A great stud at PT and gathering ATC attempts
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SITTING (L TO R): CSM Piyush Kumar, Cdt Mohit Kumar, Cdt Uditanshu Koiri, DCC Md Nur Alam, BCA Dayne Thiamsanglinga, SCC Akash Yadav, DCC Ajin-
kya Kamble, DCC Shivam Rawat, CQMS Kumar Kunal
STANDING (L TO R): Cdt Rohan Wanjaree, Cdt Vivek Bharati, Cdt Aditya Sharma, Cdt Abhishek Lamba, Cdt LA Singha, Cdt Manjit Gupta, Cdt C Praneeth, Cdt Su-
jeet, Cdt Khemendra Kumar, Cdt P Rahul, Cdt BNS Rathod
CDT UDITANSHU KOIRI (A): This SSGian was a PT stud, academic torchie, cop drill and excellent athlete and
also good orator. He was the sqn office’s favourite which made him a frequent periphery visitor.
SCC AK YADAV (A): This LAPsite nawab was SCC/CSM/CQMS of his course. A softie by face but psychopath
at nightstand was 5th termers favourite. He ensured proper moods in sqn. His music taste remained orderly’s
favourite.
CDT C PRANEETH (N): This psycho saikorian nevla with the highest IQ was 5 star torchie, first in SSS, anchor
pin, academics IC. His contributions helped the sqn to win academic trophy. He was known in sqn for his use-
less logic. Rarely took interest in juniors but was a terror when he did. Rope remained his waterloo.
CDT LA SINGHA (A): This SSGian pongo was the public speaking incharge of the squadron. This 3 star torchie
and course topper was excellent at art and decoration and always contributed to cabin cupboard and sqn so-
cials. He was a josh type senior who took care of ‘ground floor’ juniors in his 6th term.
CQMS KUMAR KUNAL (AF): This flyboy managed to complete all feedbacks of squadron. He was more con-
cerned with rigs of his junior than anything else. Collecting jug lid and chest number was his passion. He was
academy team hockey, PT stud and passed his PT tests without doing any PT.
CDT VIVEK BHARATI (A):This tilayian pongo from Bihar was the ‘best map reader of the academy’. A true fol-
lower of ‘MRP’ and my cabin, my life; PTT became his second home, ground floor being the first. His contribu-
tions in v term as camp 2ic made the sqn rovers and josh champ. He was the good rider, and excellent, swim-
mer and will be remembered as a sensible ‘sent’ senior.
CDT BNS RATHORE (AF): Rajasthani beast was flyboy, hutguard, 2 times torchie and a force to be reckoned
with. He was a potential medallist in boxing. He was most interested in chiku juniors. Josh type stretcher carrier
in rovers, but x country remained his waterloo. He was a family man. Well known for endurance sessions of his
juniors. Toe touch haunted him till his 6th term
CDT ADITYA SHARMA (A): This Himachali pongo was the silent killer of his course. The saint of 1st floor dcc
flank, was a silver torchie, book prize in syndicate and a potential bayonet pin. The “Rohit Mehra” of sqn was
cabin cupboard ic in his 6th term. Under his able guidance sqn did pretty well in public speaking. The sqn will
miss this nirvana attained pseudo sosa.
CDT MANJEET GUPTA (A): This Saikapian Bihari from Ballia, up was ‘cop english’. Famous for his mike an-
nouncements but censor board banned them all. He was a discipline star and one star bronze torchie. He
wanted to bring glider in sqn. BPET remained his waterloo
BCA DAYNE (A): The Mizo Rimcollian BCA was unlike his predecessors. Boxing medallist, merit card basket-
ball & second best shot of his course. A true ‘baller’ was part of academy basketball team. Potential cop in drill,
PT, x country, cabin cupboard& deficiencies. Ensured his understudy was spot on in basics.
CSM PIYUSH KUMAR (AF):This cheeku CSM was the bhaand of his course. He was the hypothetical pal of all
IV termers. He was stud in PT but hardly seen him doing PT. His awesome english motivated whole sqn in every
order fall in.
DCC AJINKYA KAMBLE (A): this SPI pongo was the basics in charge of the sqn and got his dcc tabs without
any early coming. He was a potential CQ saab of his course. This taant was very put in type and had a good
bond with red tiles in Bn area.
CDT SUJEET (AF):This Kodagian was a meritcard and cop with distinction in Chinese. He was hard-core fol-
lower of “my cabin, my life”. He was famous for his nickname ‘guddu’ among his course mates. He was an ap-
proachable senior. Rope and run remain his waterloo.
CDT KHEMENDRA KUMAR (A):This lad from Alwar was the Jackson of the sqn. A silver torchie, his efforts
contributed in making the sqn win academics trophy. His poor humour and lame jokes had made him infamous
amongst his juniors. A potential bayonet pin and book prize in syndicate. Sqn social will always be incomplete
without his moves.
CDT P RAHUL (AF): This semi-mallu flyboy was strict follower of ‘my cabin my life’ from his its term. A PT stud
whose pre workout diet remained maggie. He was the hardest find for any BDO at “night”. Academics remained
his waterloo.
CDT WANJARI ROHAN (N): This taant nevla was x- country IC and stud in PT. Always kept his juniors’ josh
high, beast of his course, was very fond of cricket. Watching IPL was his utmost priority in 6th term. Was seen on
periphery after his pop.
CDT MD NUR ALAM (A):This Bangladeshi pongo was best amongst foreign cadets, he was a PT stud, juggled
his way through sqn with his football skills, a man with a humble nature, a firm believer of “my cabin, my life” OC
turned DCC this senior was always hauling out for pongos during services in salaria lobby.
DCC SHIVAM RAWAT (A):This pahadi dope and a potential merit card in PT was known for his unique talking
style. He always preferred cartwheel over rolling. A potent ionBCA who ended up as top floor dcc. The only guy
who laughed at his jokes was he himself.
CDT ABHISHEK LAMBA (A):This DCC turned OC kept the tradition of Chittorian in sqn. He was a PT stud and
academy team volleyball captain. His quick one liners were famous in sqn. In 6th term, periphery and balcony
were his 2nd home.
CDT MOHIT KUMAR (AF):This rewarrior flyboy from Haryana known for his overnight MLs to IV termers. Rarely
seen outside his cabin & known for his love for food. Firm believer of my cabin, my life. He was a boon for his
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SITTING (L TO R): CSM Manpal Phogat, DCC Harsh Chauhan, BCC Pudi Vamshi Krishna, SCC Manoj Shukla, DCC Vatsom A Sorathiya, CQMS Bhuneshvar
Chechi
STANDING (L TO R): Cdt Hardeep, Cdt Sagar Kalkal, Cdt Eshan P Ghanote, Cdt Saurav Kumar, Cdt Rishabh Kumar, Cdt Gaurav Rathee, Cdt Vikas Vikram
Singh, Cdt Chirag Barala, Cdt Harshit Guleria, CdtTanmay Tiwari, Cdt Sahil Sharma, Cdt Ayush Negi
CDT V V SINGH (A): This lover boy was known for his possession of WLL right from third term. The sqn pal of
his course was never seen losing his cool. He was a good X-country runner and one of the best firers of his
course.
CDT HARDEEP (A): Tallest in his course, was known for his proficiency in service subjects. Potential COP in
drill was seen putting in for his sword pin till the last term.
CDT CHIRAG BARALA (AF): The best pack runner of Charlie spent more time flying on Trishul than flying over
it. The pseudo SOSA took interest in 4th termers as a time pass. Sqn office was highly fond of him, as was Adjt
branch.
CDT SAHIL SHARMA (A): This Rimcollian wore his spurs with the same pride as his Scale A. The camp IC was
the epitome of a SOSA. His English speaking skills reached another level whenever he got angry; his favourite
four letter word unfortunately was never “love”.
CDT HARSHIT GULERIA (AF): “Bhaiya” of sqn ensured lassi for his flankies, and protected his pals like an at-
tack hepter on steroids. The Georgian flyboy was COP in Chinese. A brilliant public speaker, he was known for
his mysterious spiritualism and WLL kleptomania.
CDT ESHAN P GHANOTE (A): This SPI was the sqn HI with the whole précis on his fingertips. The best exam-
ple of my cabin my life, legend has it that 50% of first termers had no idea he existed at all. X-country remained
his waterloo, somehow still managed to be a good pack runner.
CDT GAURAV RATHEE (A): This pongo from Bangalore, Haryana was a PT stud and a potential merit card too.
His love for misadventures with sqn office managed to ground the aviation optee. He was known for his half
SOSA, half Jat, full specimen behaviour. He changed his GFs with the same frequency as his cabins. Took over
the role of TPO by ensuring training for Chinooks.
SCC MANOJ SHUKLA (N): Going from my cabin my life optee to DivO magnet in the snap of a finger, this
pseudo Bihari from Rae Bareli had greatness thrust upon him in the form of tabs. He lived true to the cheetah
spirit giving his heart and soul (and bent knees) for drill comp. A favourite of sqn office, he had fewer gatings
than any other SCC in Charlie’s history.
BCC P V KRISHNA (A): From staff corporal to COP Drill right in his 4th term, the Saikorianmama ensured his
lassi even in pataallok. Was an absolute performer be it any sport. An excellent athlete was humble at heart.
Never spelled trouble for his juniors, until he became BCC. Protected cheetahs from academy like we were his
own cubs. Was always a tough (albeit broken) shoulder to rely on.
CDT SAHIL(AF): The Haryanvi flyboy was a huge anime fan. He was known for his exceptional taste in English
songs, was always seen carrying his speakers around. X-country remained a waterloo for him.
CDT RISHABH KUMAR (AF): This Mauryan from Sainik School Oxford was known for his triceps and Bihari
accent. The aspiring Garud commando took keen interest in checking his juniors on rigs and basics. His dream
of changing Airforce ranks from stripes to stars remained a dream (or rather a tweet).
DCC A S CHAUHAN (A): This bihari flyboy took his duties too seriously. The cabin cupboard IC took special
care of first floor washrooms. He was quite often seen giving out supari of his juniors.
CSM MANPAL PHOGAT (A): Rewarrior from Sainik School Cambridge, he created Charlie’s second ever CSM
flank. Known for his mood swings among 4th termers, “whomsoever” it is. Ever committed to MUNCHing on the
dictionary, he learned a new fancy word every week and experimented on the sqn during addresses. His extraor-
dinary interest in X-country led the sqn to next level.
CDT SAURAV KUMAR (A): Not even his flankies knew where Saurav bhaiya went extinct in his 6th term. A true
student of guerrilla craft, he managed to hole up inside the safety of BCC flank against all attempts to ground
him. White demo of “My Cabin, My Life”.
CQMS BHUNESWAR CHECHI (A): This Chittorian was the “commander” of Chinooks. Known for his witty one
liners, he sent Astronomy club to mars on OD visit. His sense of humour and way with words as well as with
Rakshaks will be missed. Only concerned with his job, he stopped disciplinary actions to issue stationery.
DCC VATSOM SORATHIYA (AF): The flyboy DCC was the second Sword Pin in 144 Chinooks, but forever re-
mained staunch in his belief that he deserved a red sash. Straighter than a fafda, the gujju always kept good
accounting of his WLL talktime and sprang to action at word one from sqn office.
CDT AYUSH NEGI (A): The most put in type Ghorakhali of Charlie; he managed to slither away on rope from
SCC tabs at the last moment. Forever a pillar of strength especially during hard times. Charlie did not notice his
presence in 6th term, but will undoubtedly notice his absence here on.
CDT SAGAR KALKAL (AF): This de facto pongo was the highway between Sqn office and CQ flank.Drawing
attention with his impeccable choice of music, he single handedly donated more speakers to sqn office than any-
one else. Only Chinook to ever be trained in Charlie or to train his understudy, he was proud of their “nights
spent together” and “subsequent bonding”. Legend has it that someone named “murdul” was the reason behind
his COP in pumping. Big speakers and an even bigger mouth never ceased to remind everyone of how tough his
4th term was.
DCC HARSH CHAUHAN (AF): This flyboy DCC was the most hyperactive Sgt, then the most hyperactive DCC.
Always wanted his work done 5 minutes ago. Never let the pain of being ground floor DCC get to him and was
very approachable.
CDT TANMAY TIWARI (A): This Ghorakhali suddenly came to Charlie in his 5th term, after having changed over
from the 19thSqn post his surgery. Self appointed bearing IC of the sqn, his temper was always 10m too short. A
chair, a thin client, top floor, and a good night will be his best memory for 4th termers.

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SITTING (L TO R): Cdt Natansh Bhardwaj, Cdt Aditya Singh, DCC MP Singh, DCC Dhruv Singh, SCC Nilesh Pradhan, DCC Ravi Bankura, Cdt Manas Shukla, Cdt
Anish Kumar
STANDING (L TO R): Cdt Himanshu, CQMS Akash Yadav, Cdt Laxmi Narayan, Cdt Tarang Bhardwaj, Cdt Harshit A, Cdt Samay Singh Rajput, Cdt Saurav Goyat,
Cdt S A Azeez, Cdt Raghav Khurana, Cdt Ekant, Cdt Bade Lakshmi Sai, Cdt Ravi Sarthi Mishra, Cdt Sahil Kumar, CSM K Santosh Kumar
CSM K SANTHOSH KUMAR (A): This “Josh type” Amaravian was a terror type CSM. Extremely put in type
since his junior terms, he possessed a unique accent of speaking. COP in howling out, he was fond of dropping
outrageous statements in his ML’s and interactions with IV termers in OC flank. Cabin cupboard and toe touch
remained his waterloo.
CDT MANAS SHUKLA (A): This Pongo was known for his acting and convincing skills. Torchie in Academics,
COP in Acting. He was liked by all the juniors in the Sqn. Till VI term he never left WLL & Sahil sir and ropes
never left him. Was fondly known as “Manas G” that irritated his fellow mates after lights out.
DCC RAVI B KEJBHAT (N): The Academy kela was a PT and X-country stud. A terror for all courses was spe-
cially known for his mood swings. The BASICS IC of battalion, took keen interest in juniors’ PT and bearing. Aca-
demics remained his waterloo.
CDT SHAAMIH A AZEEZ (A): This Maldivian Pongo was known for his calm and composed nature. He was only
seen while going for ODTs. He was a follower of “My Cabin, My Life”. Pack running and X country remained his
waterloo.
CDT K KOMRON (A): This Tajiki Pongo was one of the best in PT in sqn.He strictly adhered to his policy ‘My
Cabin, My Life, My Rules’ He showed keen interest in PT of juniors.He was usually found lurking around crying
out ’SHAAMU’.
SCC NILESH PRADHAN (A): This Ambikan pongo was PT stud, good in drill and was COP Chinese.He was
famous for his humour among 4th termers. He often roamed the sqn quietly and called himself a Ghost therefore
was proud of the fact of knowing everything happening in sqn. He considered everyone his understudy except
his own understudy.
CDT HARSHIT AERY (AF): This flyboy from KHATIMA was good in drill but studies remained his waterloo.
Came out of his cabin only for playing games. Famous for his PAHADI accent.
CDT B L SAI (A): This SAIKORIAN was busy in his own lassi. Pure follower of “My Cabin, My Life” even in Drill
Comp. Good in PT and Hockey and known for his Telugu accent. Was often seen roaming around with BCC.
CDT RAGHAV KHURANA (A): This Haryanvi Kunjean pongo was a 4 star torchie and a PT stud who always
stayed high in josh and motivated his juniors for PT. He was good in boxing and Public speaking and was made
the Academics IC along with his academy brother.
CDT LAXMI NARAYAN (A): This Pongo from Mathura was known for his good nature. Cabin cupboard IC of
sqn, he was seen motivating sqn to do cabin cupboard. Apart from being hardworking and sincere in his efforts,
he was a torchie,good in Russian and joint Academics IC of sqn.
CDT TARANG BHARDWAJ (AF): This Georgian was exceptional in studies but was kela torchie for 5 terms
after getting it in 1st term. Good in PT, hockey and a potential appointment but his MRP policy took him to the OC
path. He was also known for his character and engaging ML’s.
CDT SAMAY S RAJPUT (AF): This Saikapian flyboy from Chandigarh was Btech IC and a frequent periphery
visitor in 6th term. His overstudy left no stone unturned for ensuring his training in NDA. Running and Rope were
waterloo of this Punjabi techie.This single star torchie was known for his unique way of thinking.
CDT SAHIL KUMAR (A): An approachable senior, this pongo was the sqn pal since his junior term always found
in search of food, he was always found in his favourite black shorts. A put in type cadet when it came to fun, was
good in sports (due to his sheer size) and a true believer of 'my cabin, my life'. His only fear in the academy was
his overstudy and was famous in sqn for his funny behaviour with juniors.
CDT EKANT (A): This Sujanian pongo was good in X-country but PT remained his waterloo.He dominated
hockey fields.A chill type senior known for his no-punishment policy towards juniors including his understudy.He
was fond of reading books.
CQMS AKASH YADAV (A): This senior most Purulian pongo has the best career in games on record with every
string either Champions or second since his junior terms. He was the camp IC and ensured training of ‘Highest
order’ for his favorite IV termers, who didn’t disappoint him. Academics and toe-touch remained his waterloo.
DCC DHRUV SINGH (AF): This flyboy was good in X-country and cleared his PT in the 1st attempt in all terms. A
good football player, well known for his love story and was stuck on 20 gatings throughout the 6th term.
CDT S P RANA (AF): This josh type Tilaiyan took charge of X-Country singlehandedly and was a discipline star
till 5th term but big pack became his best friend in 6th term. Always a 1st string player, this Bihari had a huge fan
base among 4th termers. He was a revolting junior but became ‘saint’ in 6th term. English remained his waterloo.
CDT SAURAV (A): This Raist Pongo brought glory to his school by being in the basketball academy team and
1st string hockey. He was extremely well in academics and was also COP Russian but English remained his wa-
terloo. A kela BCC remained OC due to drill and public speaking.
DCC M P SINGH (AF): This intelligent flyboy DCC from Delhi was known for his exclusive collection of songs. A
potential Merit Card PT and COP Drill but became neither. He was a good senior who improved basics of his
juniors. This football stud was often seen on Gatings but running remained his waterloo.
CDT ANISH KUMAR (A): This Tilaiyan pongo was good in services. He was 3rd enclosure type and star hockey
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Ankur Singh
STANDING (L TO R): Cdt Aaditya Burmi, Cdt Aditya Yadav, Cdt Gaurav, Cdt Sumukh Sarode, Cdt Aryan Singh, Cdt Aman Pal, Cdt Yashmeet Pandey, Cdt T K
Mishra, Cdt Sumit Yadav, Cdt Debhargya Ghatak, Cdt Suyog Waghulkar, Cdt Ishaan Verma, Cdt Arjun Jaiswal
DCC JASKARANDEEP SINGH (A): This 5-Star Torch holder from Canada was the Academics in-charge of
squadron .A terror forall academic failures, he ran a tight ship. A second rotation DCC. The Pongo was stud in
studies but struggled in PT and X-country.
CDT TRAYEMBKESHWAR MISHRA (A): This Pongo from Bihar was fondly called CHIKOOOO. Chill type and
loved by juniors. Potential CSM but landed up a Blazer in swimming and as a de-stripped CQMS.
BCC AFRID AFROZ (AF): Captain of Academy Riding Team, was the showstopper of equitation displays.
Hespent half his time on horseback, and the other half in his cabin. Merit card in PT. The cadets will miss his X-
country motivation talks.
CQMS TANISHQ (AF): A Delhite known for his English accent. He was good in X-country but was once found
observing sleeping period en-route.This causality of air force was drill com IC.PT stud of his course but blazer in
swimming.
CDT ARYAN SINGH (AF): This SOSA’s strength is drill. PT and X-country were his waterloo. The flyboy had a
special bond with Tikki party. His motivational talks was a terror for all juniors.
CDT SUMUKH SARODE (A): He took running so seriously that he was found every night running ET's .Even
after so many achievements he loved remaining grounded.
CDT YASHMEET PANDEY (N): This nevla (great actor) was loved by all his course mates. Alwaysbusy with his
books. Completed his century in punishments. Known for his messy cabin. Running is his waterloo.
CDT AMAN PAL (A): This pongo from Kanpur is a josh type runner. COP in commando pushups and a diary
lover. CQ flankie who ensured training for his juniors.
DCC ADITYA BHATT (A): This pongo badly wanted to be a nevla and as such joined the sailing team. Adjutant
got tired calling him for adjutant fall-in but never found him. Running was his waterloo.
CSM ANKUR SINGH (A): Compounder sergeant major (CSM) was the hakim of the sqn. He was a very aggres-
sive captain of the Academy volleyball team. COP in English and was a good motivational speaker.
SCC A VINAYAK (A): This Pongo from Kerala was married to his WLL. Fond of pumping and factorials of
haunches. He was a PT stud and ensured the same for his juniors. He never lost track of his squadron.
CDT NAVNEET SAHOO (AF): Sunscreen and b-tan were his best friends in VI term. He was the most experi-
enced person in sqn. Gym freak of his course.
CDT GAURAV (A): This Pongo from Bihar was responsible for sqn activities and ensures all the aspects of
training. Best cadet counsellor and pseudo DCC of top floor.
CDT ADITYA YADAV (A): This pongo was a Merit Card PT. He was not keen on making life difficult for his jun-
iors. He was grounded because of his high PT standards.
DCC LOKESH (A): This Haryanvi jaat was a die-hard kunjean. Nishan toli CSM and COP basics. Left hiscabin
only to check juniors. He wanted something great to happen in squadron, just couldn’t figure out what.
CDT ISHAAN VERMA (A): This calm and composed SOSA was a good sportsman.Known as "chooha" of the
course. Very sentimental about rigs of juniors.
CDT SUYOG WAGHULKAR (A): A 3-Star Bronze torch holder, excelled in all sports. He was good in X-country
and passed the PT tests always in M1H1. A perfect role model for his juniors. This de-tabbed DCC started blast-
ing in last two months of the term.
CDT ADITYA BURMI (A): This favourite of sqn office was the oldest in the Academy, known as "dada eagle".
He has spent more time than the Adjutant in the Academy. Loved his understudy and ensured that he Passed
out with him.
CDT SUMIT YADAV (N): This nevla was the joint brand ambassador of rope and staybacks. X-country remained
his Waterloo. In his 6th term he did top floor DCC flank touch and back.
CDT DEBHARGYA GHATAK (N): Having the best physique in course but was barely able to pass tests. He
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SITTING (L TO R): Cdt Rishab Mishra,CSM Dev Attri,DCC Sudhir Singh,SCC Abhishek Gussain,BCA KT Singh, DCC Aman Singh, DCC Praveen Krishna , CQMS
Mukul Chauhan
STANDING (L TO R): Cdt Devesh Pandey, Cdt Siddhant Gaikwad,Cdt Abhinav Mishra,Cdt Aditya Suresh K, Cdt Priyam,Cdt Sudhanshu Tripathi, Cdt Gurleen Ba-
jwa, Cdt Kuldeep Patel,Cdt Utkarsh Tyagi,Cdt Kartik Lath , Cdt AJ Gamage, Cdt Abhishek Rana
CDT KARTHIK LATH (AF): This flyboy was a mixture of a Rajasthani and taant was known to be a jolly senior
in sqn. He often chose to stay inside his cabin. His way of saying ‘bhasad’ in everything will always be remem-
bered by the juniors. His never ending search for the love of his life finally came to an end in his 6th term.
CQMS MUKUL CHAUHAN (N): The one and only nevla of his course. This josh-type Ghorakhali boxer had an
enthusiastic attitude towards sqn activity (especially PT). He was a good runner and always took interest in jun-
iors and finding missing bikes.
DCC PRAVEEN KRISHNA (A): This Rajasthani pongo, rather out of luck, was shifted to ground floor DCC from
top floor chill. The jat balwan was the sharpest shooter of his course and the best maggi chef of the sqn. Finding
a ball partner became the mission in his 6th term. He was a man of his morals and words.
CDT SIDDHANT GAIKWAD (A): This taant pongo was very josh type in sqn activities till 5th term but attained
‘nirvana’ in his 6th term. He was also the camp 2 IC of his div-kids. Well known for his late night WLL needs and
was a firm believer of ‘My Cabin, My Life’.
CDT DEVESH PANDEY (AF): Be it pahads of Pune, pinds of Punjab or Gorakhpur ki galiyaan; even google
couldn’t match up to his accuracy. Training juniors for camps had such an effect on this camps IC that he was
seen less in sqn and more on Karpa. WLL became a necessary cabin kit item in his senior terms. Coursemates
took his advice when it came to academics but he could not fulfil his own akanksha of becoming a torchie. To
describe him, one would fall short of adjectives but “gentleman” would be a perfect fit.
CDT SHUBHANSHU TRIPATHI (A): A Blue in hygeine and a Blazer in cabin cupboard. He was a tough-nut and
a hard taskmaster. When it came to public speaking, this guy could was unstoppable. This God of mischiefs had
a constant smile on his face. Just give an audience and a mic to this bhaand and the bhaiya of the sqn would
never fail to mesmerize them.
SCC ABHISHEK GUSAIN (A): This pahadi pongo was a torchie, good x-country runner and an OG SCC. He
was a good senior who always believed in going all out in every field. He led juniors by example and was a good
motivator.
CDT RISHABHMISHRA (AF): This flyboy was a torchie in academics, Book Prize winner and was COP in drill.
He was interested in juniors and was involved in sqn activities.
DCC SUDHIR SINGH (AF): This josh type black and white tiger was the Academy DCC. He took sergeant re-
sponsibility in his 6th term. He loved to party and was well known for his dance steps. He was a good runner,
played all games and was an inspiration for his juniors.
CDT UTKARSH TYAGI (A): He was the X-country IC of the sqn. He was so interested in his work that he was
found checking timings of other sqns just before time routes. He could never find his chicken packets and was
Half Blue in not leaving his cabin.
CDT AJ GAMAGE (A): This demo type senior was well known for his ‘hey bro’ in sqn. He was a good runner
and was friendly and cheerful towards his juniors.
CDT ABHISHEK RANA (A): He was the academics IC of the sqn and often used to take too much interest in
juniors after exams. He was well known for his after exam interactions. He was put-in type in nature and was the
technical PT instructor of sqn.
DCC AMAN SINGH (A): This demo pongo never did a single pushup but always passed in M1. He was very
interactive and was well known among juniors and enjoyed ‘true lassi’ in his cabin.
CDT ADITYA SURESH (AF): He was the tansen of the sqn. An excellent guitar player, and often took interest in
juniors regarding PT and academics. He was always chilled and had a calm demeanour.
CSM DEV ATTRI (AF): He was the power house of the sqn. He was so fluent in English that it was often hard to
understand. He was a good runner and played all sports.
CDT GURLEEN BAJWA (A): This demo type khalsa loved to live in his cabin and was often found on periphery.
10 m jump was his waterloo.
CDT KULDEEP PATEL (A): Drill IC of the sqn and a potential COP drill. He was a friendly and cheerful charac-
ter with always a smile on his face (and a WLL in his hand).
CDT PRIYAM SHANKARAM (AF): Lived his life to the fullest and was sqn pal. He became a torchie in his fifth
term and by his sixth termQ he had achieved nirvana.
BCA K THANIL (A):This josh type Rimcollian was a PT stud. Lived by the motto of “My Life, My Cabin”. He
was COP in Arabic and a Messi on the field. He will be remembered by his juniors for his mic announcements.

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SITTING (L TO R): CQMS Shobhideep Singh,Cdt Sahil Mulani,DCC Swastish Pandey,SCC Aniket Kumbhar,DCC Abhay Raj,DCC BL Dias,Cdt Agam, CSM Aman
Raj
STANDING (L TO R): Cdt Swapnil Jain,Cdt Sachin Kumar,Cdt M Tarun Kumar,Cdt Jayant Raikar,Cdt R Sarvesh,Cdt Aneesh Kulkarni,Cdt Ashish Kumar, Cdt Raja-
babu,Cdt Aniket Kumar Mandal,Cdt Aakash Khadang,Cdt Ashish Dubey, Cdt Shrey Choudhary
SCC ANIKET KUMBHAR (AF): This motivating type of SCC always ensured the high happiness index in the
sqn. COP in Hindi was more commonly known as ‘gyani baba’ amongst his course mates. Achieved nirvana in
the early stages of his life.
CDTR SARVESH (A): This Amravian was a master in academics. A sturdy moustached guy who always stood
by his div-kids.
CDT SHREY CHAUDHARY (A): This pongo loved his dungaree so much that he never cared to remove it. Re-
mained the king of periphery dodging relegation very skillfully. Condemned and hated cabin cupboard the most.
CDT ASHISH KUMAR (AF): This Georgian was known as staunch ‘sipahi’ in the sqn. Finally fulfilled his dream
of being X-country medalist in his 6th term. Was known for his good influencing skills.
CSM AMAN RAJ (AF): This AF-GD CSM was a real trouble for juniors in breakfast break and was known for
after lunch fall-ins. Surprisingly his logic of training and dedication always kept sqn performance at peak.
CDTANEESH KULKARNI (AF): This SOSA flyboy was the coolest 6th termer. He became a strict follower of “My
Cabin, My Life” in his 6th term. He was the favorite sergeant amongst the battalion appointments.
CDT ASHISH DUBEY (AF): He was the IC of almost every possible event in his 6th term. He was famous for his
scientific techniques of PT though they failed to work for him.
CDT ANIKET KUMAR MANDAL (AF): This flyboy was always a believer of non-violence. Though heavy weight
had always been his drawback yet he was admired intensely for his undaunted will that defied every criticism.
DCC BLYTHE LUIS DIAS (N): This Rimcollian SOSA was known for his dance moves and was a stud of his
course. This nevla will always be remembered for his josh and ‘dhaaps’.
CQMS SHOBITDEEP SINGH (A): This josh type pongo Khalsa could easily gain attention and smiles by his
customized Hinglish. Was a PT stud&was never able to find his WLL.
CDT MATTA TARUN KUMAR (N): This nevla was loved by all his div-kids. Was very motivated basketball IC
but 10m jump spilled water all over his dreams.
CDT JAYANT RAIKAR (AF): This MRP flyboy always remained away from any limelight. He was a perfect ex-
ample of ‘My Cabin, My Life’ and invented new ways of using his neck to his advantage.
DCC SWASTISH PANDEY (A): This josh type pongo surely deserved more than DCC. Always high on josh and
enthusiasm. Was good in games, PT, Drill & also known as the ‘Sqn Phantom’.
CDT SAHIL AYUB MULANI (A): This pongo was always interested in services and WT. Used to clean his rifle
50 times to get that perfect shot. Was also known for his map reading skills.
DCC ABHAY RAJ (A): This Bihari pongo was known for his sarcasm and ‘chatki’. Was a josh type sportsman
and played almost every game. Will be remembered amongst his div-kids for his singing.
CDT RAJA BABU (A): This pongo Georgian was strict follower of all SOPs and Principles of Life. Was highly
jovial person whose oratory could convince almost everyone.
CDT AGAM (AF): This flyboy was most loved div-pop of his course and his post order fall-in interactions will be
missed by his divkids the most.
CDT AKASH KHADANG (A): This pongo was loved by his div kids for his Att ‘C’ social. He was a true music
lover and his unique sense of humor was always lauded.
CDT SWAPNIL JAIN (A): This pongo was always disturbed by almost everything in the Academy. A remarkable
swimmer with highers as minimum standards& was good addition to this course.
CDT SACHIN YADAV (A): This pongo was the most ‘bali ka bakra’ of his course. While always respected by his
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SITTING (L TO R): CSM Ujjwal Bishnoi,Cdt Anirudh Patthil,DCC Prithvijeet,DCC Utkarsh Pradhan, ACA Aman Mishra, SCC Gaurav Lohumi, DCC Divyadeept Nain-
wal,Cdt Amrinder Singh,CQMS Kumar Ra
STANDING (L TO R): Cdt Sushil Gurjar, Cdt Gaurav Singh Chahar, Cdt Jagbir Singh, Cdt Nirmal Hathurusinghe, Cdt Helaluddin Shirzad, Cdt Dheeraj Dimathia,
Cdt Ritvik Vaishnav, Cdt Mohammad Reza, Cdt Sahil, Cdt Abhinav Gorsi, Cdt Kanwernoor Singh Khera
SCC GAURAV LOHUMI (AF):This pahadi YES boy was famous for nodding his head in front of sqn office. Found
cleaning dust under the tables. A true OG, believed in his 4 termers very much as his famous dialogue was “4th
termers ensure”, once a dropout became the motivation for sqn in X-country.
CSM UJJWAL (A): This smartest Haryanvi pongo was Academy CSM, potential Mr. NDA, a jack of all trades with
his struggle in drill, a X-country medalist, the only map reader of the course was a PT stud, his struggle in English
was evident, and in junior terms was permanent member of corridor training team.
CQMS KUMAR RAJ (A): This Georgian was always ahead in giving josh talks that too without josh ,this o yaa yaa
o yaa ye cadet was once a boxing medalist and was known for his unique pal ship and his efforts in rovers , the
basics corrector of the sqn, loves to move to his Georgian bhaiya's for help.
DCC PRITHVIJEET SINGH (A): This smarty detective cadet captain(DCC),spy or Wolverine Khalsa had more josh
than advocate Saab, A PT and swimming stud was always known for his unique way of staring at juniors. He was
an expert in getting blasted on night calls by his DivO who took special care of him.
DCC DIVADEEPT NAINWAL (A): This sasta Jabir Singh believed in his team, with his dream for X country was
the most put in yet the coolest senior of all. This Ghorakhali was the main motivation for sqn in cross country and 4
termer in rovers, this humble DCC was a true gentlemen who managed to spend his Sundays changing rigs.
DCC UTKARSH PRADHAN (A): This white tiger was never white, famous for his one liners a potential standup
comedian was a PT stud, Mirzapur’s dialogue writer took motivation from his dictionary, and discipline was his wa-
terloo. Was prime subscriber of NKN.
CDT SUSHIL GUJJAR (A): This Rajasthani pongo underwent a lot of training in his junior terms was put in book
review IC. Good in all sports and X country, this put in type senior got more active in night. A Marksman in shooting
both INSAS and 4th termers
CDT GS CHAHAR (A): This COP Drill always witnessed Sundays on EH Route and mastered the art of spreading
negativity. M2 was his field since day one .This sleepy sloth learnt to speak more with his hand than words and
was thus known as DJ Chahar among juniors.
CDT JAGBIR SINGH (AF): This Nagrotian Khalsa flyboy was good at running both in X country and in periphery,
was famous for his mysterious "Kahin Pae Nigahe Kahin Pae Nishana" .Was PhD in blasting and reached a score
of 30+ in his 6th term.
CDT RITVIK VAISHANAV (A): This SOSA was good in X-country, torchie in first term, and was potential CSM
with his unique way of explaining things. He ensured that every hunter become a fish hunter as well, strongly be-
lieve in ‘My Cabin, My Life’. Known for his expressionless “Mat kar yaar”.
CDT DHEERAJ DIMATIA (A): This Georgian was a Blazer in weak PT. Master story teller who believed strongly in
‘My Cabin, My Life’ with his first love WLL. A true bhaand who learnt to remain cheerful and joyous. Pure in his
intentions, Got famous for poorly executing OPERATION GOA and spending a 5 hour term break before the
“COMEBACK”.
CDT AMRINDER SINGH (A): This Afpian Khalsa was the khali of his course. He was a true josh box .His kadak
‘Oo Kii hogyaa yaar” had the ability to get whole course in front of sqn office. Haider cum hogger was a part of
academy team hockey. His child eating rumors kept the juniors away from him.
ACA AMAN MISHRA (A): This Rimcollian was famous as the "The 6 pointer ACA". A josh type ACA had his own
struggle with word of command, a true hogger, rider and a fighter. Sergeants were his first love. He was a PT stud
who never did PT. A true gentleman.
CDT ABHINAV GORSI (AF): This AF GD NON TECHIE was always found smiling, never interested in taking jun-
iors, X-country and PT were his waterloo. Always found completing his backlog of sleep or charging upon
food .Torchie of his course was most lassi type senior.
CDT R HARIHARAN (N): This Amravian Keralite was the academic IC of 144. This Amravian knew more Chinese
than Hindi, a potential COP but had his struggle with PT. This 5th string star player was good in drill. Was famous
for his own peculiar accent of ‘Mairese aur nhi hoga baii’.
CDT NIRMAL HATRUSINGHE (A): This Srilankan Beast was the most josh type foreign cadet was the motivation
for his juniors, was a potential merit card in PT, A true Hunter by looks and skill, believed strongly in Srilankan In-
dian bhai bhai was thus involved in all activities.
CDT ANIRUDDH PATTATHIL (N): This nevla of 143 was the irreplaceable part of Haiders, was always found lick-
ing his moustache, had the finest moustache in whole sqn, was very good in swimming and was excellent in giving
ML, grounded lord was self-declared AXI grading in all fields. Became Eid ka Chaand in his 6th term.
CDT H SHIRZAAD (A): This chikoo type Afghani looked more like uncle Jon from US , once a josh type, learn to
live on MRP, foodie of his course , became chillax of his course ,nothing bothered this Afghani rasgulla neither PT
nor academics. He believed in passing all test in last attempt.
CDT MRG JAFFRI (A): This Afghani cadet was the top contender of hunter sqn’s happiness index, was a good
football player, and was the only foreign cadet who used to take interest in his juniors. Famous for his own accent.
Was always found making kaawah or sleeping.
CDT KS KHERA (AF): Once a BCA in AFPI cleared his basics and turned OC in NDA, was the most cheerful
Khalsa who strongly believed in MRP, no level of bullshit could ever force him to take bath, this hygiene ambassa-
dor was a Book Prize winner, and this lassi type mamma’s boy used to wear officer like civvies that even sergeant
saluted him.
CDT SAHIL HOODA (AF): This cross country medalist was the most approachable senior in sqn, Hooooda never
believed in taking juniors, lost in his own world this AF GD boy had his struggle with rope, can be easily known as
Haryanvi by his accent, this pushup medalist was a ladoo lover and had his fundaas right.

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SITTING(L TO R) SCC Sahul P Yadav, DCC Sahil Nazir, DCC Banwarilal Choudhary, Cdt Gaurav Kuntal, BCA Praveen Singh, DCC H B Kamath, Cdt Geetanshu,
CSM Platinum Arambam, CQMS Prathamesh S Hasey,
STANDING(L TO R) Cdt Priyanshu Kashyap, Cdt Anurag Dwivedi, Cdt Ajay Reddy N B, Cdt Prateek Pannu, Cdt O S Pathania, Cdt Kunal Kumar, Cdt Anil Negi, Cdt
J P Nayak, Cdt A Mitra, Cdt S Aryan, Cdt Sri Bhadri Narayanan
DCC BANWARI LAL CHOUDHARY (AF):This Rajasthani was a very level headed DCC, who was famous for
his Banwari Training Corridor (BTC) which he had established in his fourth term. Was known for his killer facial
expressions.
CDT PRIYANSHU KASHYAP (AF): Fondly known as the Sqn IC and the acting ACA, this Bihari was a terror for
his understudy. He was good in PT and had an exceptionally long nose to stick around.
CDT PLATINUM ARAMBAM (AF): Drill IC of the sqn, this Imphali did a very good job in raising the standard of
drill of the squadron. It is rumoured that he has tasted every single movable organism on the planet. Was avery
good cook and a jolly individual. Just missed his hat trick for the best entertainer award.
DCC SAHIL NAZIR (N): This Kashmiri gymboi was often mistaken to be a foreign cadet. Worked hard to have a
regal air around him. Was very good in PT and ensured training for his understudy.
CDT SRI BADHRI NARAYANAN R (AF): This Tamizhan flyboy was the ‘sqn pal’. He was the person who
trained the most in the sqn. He had a very jolly nature and a clean heart.
CQMS PRATHAMESH SANJAY HASE (N): This SPI lad was a hardworking and an all-round cadet. Was good
in services, X- country and PT. Used to remain perturbed of the missing bikes in the sqn.
CDT PRATEEK PANNU (AF): This Kunjean flyboy was a realist to the core and was a staunch follower of live
and let live. He was a consecutive medallist in Tennis. Scale-A was his default rig in 6th term.
CDT OJASWIT SINGH PATHANIA (AF): This Himachali SOSA flyboy was a hot favourite amongst girls outside.
He was a squash medallist and a terror in his fifth term. He in his red velvet gown was a sight to behold.
CSM SAHUL PRASAD YADAV (A): This Georgian Bihari was the ‘josss’ box of the squadron. Believed in con-
structive training and was the epitome of excellence. Was known for his expressionless face and forgotten com-
mand.
CDT SHASHWAT ARYAN (AF): This Bihari was loved by his juniors, especially his understudy. He had a large
smile and a larger heart. Worked hard to improve his PT standards and succeeded.Had a knack for deciding the
best menu for socials.
CDT GEETANSHU (A): This Haryanvi pongo was terror personified. If punishments were an art, he would’ve
been Picasso. He accepted sainthood in his sixth term (for good).
CDT AJAY REDDY NB (A): This X-country medallist was fondly called ‘Professor’ for his slow, articulate
speeches. Famous for his Manekshaw- moustache and his overused lungs. He had the ability to speak without
moving his lips.
CDT AYAN MITRA (AF): The perfect definition of ‘chillaxed’, this Bong liked to live life in his own terms. This
flyboy had the rare opportunity to memorize his flying checklist and NDA prayer in the same term.
CDT JYOTI PRAKASH NAYAK (AF): This Odiya flyboy was a real fan of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Known for
being a Field Marshal in his junior terms, loved the sqn a tad bit more than others.
DCC HRITHVIK B KAMATH (AF): This Mangalorean flyboy showed his understudy course the heat, light and
colours, in his 4th term. His love was disputed between ropes and the exhaust of the top floor washroom. He sin-
gle- handedly ensured top notch basics for the whole sqn.
SCC GAURAV KUNTAL (A): This pongo was a COP drill and a X-country medallist. A commandant’s tea vet-
eran and the Hardik Pandya of third string hockey team. Had such a strong bond with his course mates that he
brought all of them to the ground floor.
CDT ANURAG DWIVEDI (A):This Ghorakhali ‘Bhaisaab’ was a strict and able hockey IC and spent his tenure
collecting reports of missing balls. Loved the ball a little too much to let it go to the net, when given a penalty.
CDT ABHISHEK SINGH NEGI (A): This Georgian ‘White walker’ was the spunk of his course. Was the partner
in crime of the SCC and a chill senior. He was good in PT, athletics and football.
BCA PRAVEEN SINGH (A): This Georgian pongo was the model NDA cadet. A boxing gold medallist, services
topper, COP in Arabic, an all-time torchie and a PT stud. He was someone whom the academy looked upto. A
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SITTING (L TO R): CSM Om Shiva Rout, DCC Yash Yadav, DCC T Deshpande, SCC Param Sabharwal, DCC K Dorji, Cdt Abhishek Mishra, CQMS Ankush Kadyan
STANDING (L TO R): Cdt Shirish Ramaiyya, CdtParth Dawle, Cdt Abhay Thakur, Cdt Ranbir Singh, Cdt Sourav Krishna, Cdt S Atharva, Cdt Karthik, Cdt Ratnesh
Kumar, Cdt Harsh Chauhan,Cdt Aditya Sarma, DCC Harsh Singh
DCC KARMA DORJI (A): This Demo-type Bhuti was jack of all trades potential x-country medallist, COP drill,
Academy team football, PT stud and merit card dance was always put-in type for sqn.
CDT MOHAMMAD MORTAZA MOHSINI (A): This Afghani beast was a medallist in various water sport events
and boxing. Made upper-circles and muscle-ups look like a piece of cake. Never found at the right place, right
time or with the right rig.
CDT HARSH SINGH (A): This DPSITE Pongo was the most OG 2nd termer throughout all his six terms. His
walking style resembled that of a penguin.He’ll always be remembered for giggling andgiving suparis of juniors.
SCC PARAM SABHARWAL (A): This CheekuS OSA TAPSITE was the most in-demand SGT popular for his
“sundarta” and became invisible after becoming SCC. A proficient public speaker and COP in giving com-
mands.Probably had the best taste in music amongst the course.
CDT ABHAY SINGH THAKUR (AF): This Georgian flyboy displayed excellent interest in understudy course to-
wards the end of his 5th term but then fell in love with cabin in his 6th term. Legend says he is yet to give pal-ship
to his understudy.
CDT SHIRISH RAMAIYA (AF): This SOSA flyboy played rebel in 4th term. Built an excellent relationship with
CSM and BCC in his 5th term and with SQN office in 6thterm. Ran more punishments than anyone in history.
CSM OMSHIVA ROUT (A): This josh type Odiya Pongo was a satanic beast incarnate. PT and X-country stud,
torchie and Book Prize winner. Took more interest in SCC and coursemates than in juniors. His howl-outs shook
corridors and his one man army efforts were appreciated and remembered.
CDT ADITYA SHARMA (A): This cheeku AFPIan Pongo was fondly known as ‘mand’. This lord rose above all
moh-maya and even his understudy by 4th term. Prowled in corridors after lights out. The balcony was his 2nd
home.
CDT RATNESH KUMAR (A): This Pongo stayed camouflaged throughout and took too much interest in under-
study during his 4th term. Had an uncanny resemblance to his army DS. The “Mango” of his course took the path
of peace everytime.
DCC TEJOMAY DESHPANDE (N):This Taant Nevla was a BCC (Bhand cadet captain) more than a DCC. His
sharp memory aided him in drill procedures and public speaking speeches.
CQMS ANKUSH (AF): This Tall jaat boy tried to be badmaash and intimidating but became “Lalla” of the sqn.
Got the name of “Harry Potter” during his sgt rotation and often switched to his mother tongue whenever under
stress.
CDT UTKARSH BHARTI (AF): This flyboy had always kept a low profile unlike his overstudy. Gave random
cameos during speeches of coursemates. Greatly improved in PT from his 1st term and was always seen smiling
and laughing with juniors.
CDT ATHARVA SHIVARUDRAPPA SHETTI (A): This Kannad (maybe Taant?) Pongo took quite an interest in
juniors only after external pressure. Stayed like a submarine throughout his stay. Loved ‘his’ WLL way too much.
CDT RANBIR SINGH (A): This Saikapian pongo was a X-country medallist in all terms and a PT stud. Gave su-
preme preference to performance, his buffering speeches and hand gestures will be remembered. He loved
spending time with ‘mand’ and his understudy. Never seen after X-country.
CDT SOURAV KRISHNA (AF): This Kanjoos beauty queen SOSA was KIDO of his course and always seen
smiling and sneaking to top floor washroom. He was never found alone and his company helped him pass 10-
10s.
DCC YASH YADAV (A): This put-in type taant pongo was the 2IC of almost every event. One can say he was
an accidental DCC, also known as stud Yadav, his love for his pals will always be remembered. He could be
seen irritating his juniors with his BHAAND with his Academy brother and coursemates in corridors.
CDT ABHISHEK MISHRA (AF): This saint turned to a merciless punisher thanks to his understudy. Always a
part of the Sqn, his dedication towards cabin cupboard will never be forgotten.
CDT PARTH DAWLE (N): This SPI Nevla was known as the commander of his course. Fall-in IC loved to give
unnecessarily long MLs with lots of hand gestures. Needed every alarm clock and junior of sqn to wake him up
in mornings. Legends say he’s yet to recover from his hamla injury.
CDT KARTIK(A): This Chittorian, PT stud pongo was a former CSM designate whose name alone would petrify
and terrify the souls of those who entered his wrong books but ended up falling in love with MH and extending
his stay. This dormant volcano was good at heart.
CDT HARSH CHAUHAN (A): This Garhwali sadist was the one who took too much interest in juniors’ bearing.
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SITTING (L TO R): CSM Abhinab Sharma, DCC Vinay Mathapati,DCC Lokesh Bhati,SCC Ritesh Manhas, BCC Shubham Mayank Singh,SCC Ritik Choudhary, DCC
Aman Viswakarma,Cdt Mehul Doshi, CQMS Ayush Kumar Mishra
STANDING(L TO R):Cdt Siddharth Nehra, Cdt Sahil , Cdt Biswajeet Pandey,Cdt Atharva Ozarde,Cdt GM Pranavnath, Cdt Mohit, Cdt Sanjeev, Cdt
Hameedullah Hamidi,Cdt Naveen Kumar Tiwari, Cdt Tandin Wangchuk,Cdt Yash Nailwal
BCC SM SINGH (A): This pongo Balachadian had a very striking personality, was the raavan of his course.
Struck terror to the heart of his junior by his looks. Famous among the academy for his unique way of talking,
had an excellent vocabulary. Nevertheless, always picked the heat in jam sessions.
CDT GM PRANAVANATH (AF): This Saikorian Air Pongo is a very good X- country runner. Popularly known as
'MAMA' was very put in type till his 5th term but attained Nirvana in 6th term strictly following Ultra Heavy Balls
Syndrome (UHBS).
CDT S NEHRA (AF): This haryanvi chiku flyboy was epitome of improvement in ODTS , was always intersted in
PT of 1st termers. This quiz IC never managed to qualify first round of Academy quiz . Kind hearted , approach-
able senior, always made juniors laugh by his witty jokes.
CDT VINAY B MATHAPATI (N): This kodagian nevla was a double discipline star and an ideal drill ic. Epitome
of patience and self discipline, was highly admired by all juniors.
CSM ABHINAB SHARMA (A): This white tiger pongo was best known for his one liners and spent considerable
time in framing them. Tales of his broken ankle are a constant source of motivation for camp rovers. Functioned
as a part time alarm clock for sqn. OGness was his problem and fall-ins were his fix.
DCC L BHATI (A): This pongo from Bulandshahr was baba of his course . his display type josh helped his
hockey string to end up without goal . he was eid ka chand in drill comp . Camp ic took great care of his juniors
especially for 4 termers
SCC R MANHAS (AF): This pseudo sujanian Himachali cheeku flyboy was good in PT, running , academics and
very good in word of command . A 3 star torchie, he was a put in type SCC who gave priority to squadron over
his flying. Proud understudy of CSM Ingale achieved many things except a moustache and a girlfriend.
CDT MOHIT (A): This haryanvi georgian pongo was merit card and COP in Arabic. Chill type senior and a jolly
good fellow. Good in basketball and X-country. His MLs were rare but most valuable. Commanded great respect
from his juniors. his map reading skills helped his coursemates to reach the new destinations of pune .
CQMS AK MISHRA (A): This OG bihari Ajinkyan was good in pt and x country. Favourite of sqn office was very
proficient in handling bikes
you can never win a argument from him put in type cqms and his improvement in x-country example was perma-
nent . if he says ' haina ' to you u can never reply no .
CDT YASH NAILWAL (AF): 'Live the way you Love' was his taglines. This Good Looking, Tall, and Hand-
some AFPIAN Flyboy is 'Master BLASTER' of his course! Somehow managed to cross his PT barriers and
come out of his Academic depths by the end of every term. He is often found on Trishul Marg running with his
pack in his sixth term.
CDT B PANDEY (A): The handsome lover boy from Sainik school Tilaiya was specialist in hijacking wll. Merit
card in arabic , half blue in disgusting sqn on mic , blue in checking jnrs on basics and blazer in weak PT. Got his
Horlicks back by juniors in holi along with Boost. self proclaimed responsible senior who’s actions and words
were inversely related.
CDT M DOSHI (A): This gold torchie academics IC held a record 8.85 pointer in his 2 term. He was very popular
in sqn for requesting "LASSI" from his own overstudy. 2.4 run was his waterloo. he was X-country lead of sqn, in
terms of running the most (twice every term)! chill type senior but always kept bugging junior mainly for an-
nouncements.
DCC R CHOUDHARY (A): The pongo georgian gyanchoudhary was bhasa of the academy . good in pt and
games could not fulfill his dream of becoming torchie . blasting music got him in troubles . ground floor dcc was
ghost for sqn office and was the crime partner of bcc in doodh kela scam .
DCC AMAN VISHWAKARMA (N): This nevla put in 0 efforts yet he passed everything and did excellent in
PT .He was the most meritorious 6th termer so he got internship in MH for 2 months. These lines perfectly define
him "MH is my love and this is the way to live.”
CDT ATHARVA OZARDE (AF): This flyboy taant was a PT stud but academics remained his waterloo. He
was a very short tempered guy but was actually soft at heart . Most interested overstudy in his 4th term .Gave his
all in hockey, alone he took his team to win silver medal. After passing PT was always found doing social with
his coursemates but had no money for his pals .Got interested in 5th termers at the time of leaving academy .
CDT H HAMIDI (A): This afghani pongo was unbeaten king of punishments, spent most of his time in qm fort,
good at heart and potential COP in drill, his FL was Chinese but was COP in Arabic ( god knows how).
CDT SANJEEV KUMAR (A): This bihari pongo was COP in blasting. He ran more punishments in his 4th term
than his entire course. toe touch was his waterloo though he was a good runner. passed his dst in zero point.
most chill type senior
CDT SAHIL (A): This punjabi pongo was a stud in swimming and somehow managed to get a torch in 3rd term,
was absent in no khalsa social, rope remained his waterloo
CDT NAVEEN K TIWARI (AF): This saikapian flyboy was mystery of the squadron. legend says that some jun-
iors are still not aware about his existence. a very chill and approachable senior, he was known for his good
playlists and special friendship with Hamidi. he showed special love for his overstudy.
CDT T WANGCHUK (A): This Bhuti was a pt stud of his course, kind hearted and most put in type foreign ca-
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SITTING (L TO R)CSM Prince Kumar, Cdt Abhay Pratap Sharma,DCC Shaurya Gambhir, DCC Rohit Kumar,SCC Omitya Joshi, Cdt Ankit Yadav,Cdt Shardul Ta-
gunde,CQMS Keshav
STANDING (L TO R) Cdt Bhanu Pratap, Cdt BMS Naidu, Cdt Atul Bhardwaj,Cdt Abhishek Sharma, Cdt Ayush Agnihotri,Cdt Siddesh C, Cdt Kapil, Cdt Abhishek
Kumar, Cdt Shreyans Deep, Cdt AK Amar, Cdt Parth Mehta,Cdt GA Khanapuri
CSM PRINCE KUMAR (N): This josh type Tilayan was a casualty nevla with PONGO attributes. A worthy CSM,
his way of addressing juniors was widely appreciated, but invariably ended with bad grammar and a good note.
Good in x-country. Went to more adjt fall-ins for 4th termers than they went for themselves.
SCC OMITYA JOSHI (A): This Cheeku Ghorakhali was a strict follower of non-violence. He was academy team
hockey and was a silver torchee. Passed on his family’s traditional barbershop. He was great at handling juniors.
CQMS KESHAV (A): This Kunjean was a X-country medallist. His biggest waterloo was cartwheel. He was good
in drill and always ensured training for corporals. Seemed to use sqn funds to fund his socials.
DCC AYUSH BHATT (AF): This fly boy’s DCC tabs converted his “my cabin my life” plan of 6th term to “my floor
my life”. He was very good in X-country and football. Very chill with juniors until sqn office pokes him. Didn’t care
about his WLL a bit.
DCC SHAURYA GAMBHIR (A): This SOSA was a DCC by fate.This PT stud also uplifted the sqn as best in pt.
Most loved by fourth termers. Devoted half his life proving pizza was better. He was a good chef and had his
kitchen in his cabin. Legend has it that he is still waiting for 4th termers to report.
DCC ROHIT KUMAR (A): Dedicated his tenure to camps and revived the sqn tradition starting with Rovers.
Good in PT and x-country and was torchie in his junior terms. Juniors followed his orders out of respect rather
than fear. Dopeness was in his blood but still most chatki when it comes to camps.
CDT AMIT KUMAR (A):This Haryanvi PONGO was nicknamed ‘general’ by his course. He was good in PT but
his affiliation to 19th squadron restricted him. Lived in CQ flank in 5th term and no one ‘meshed’ with him. Aced
in getting the despised work of cabin cupboard one. Good in videography.
CDT ABHISHEK KUMAR (A):“Shamiyana” was the report sick IC of the sqn was good in PT but never gave M1
and was good in X-country but never ran. He was torchIe. His dream of becoming a Sgt always stayed a dream.
HisML was disgusting for his juniors as well as his course mates.
CDT ABHISHEK SHARMA (A): This Rajasthani PONGO was the grand old ‘babbumaan’ of his course. His
academy family is famous for producing gems. Famous for his irritated faces.
CDT TAUFEEQ RAZA (AF):His biggest happiness in life was his service. X-country was his forte. Josh box of
the course but the box was always broken. Drill captain in 6th term. His biggest waterloo was rope, ensured it
became a weakness for no one else. He was the most terrorizing Cpl& passed the same ability to his son.
CDT GAUTAM A KHANAPURI (AF):ThisBangloritesuddenly started taking interest in sqn in his 5th term.
Shared a bond like that of Baghban with his understudy. This baby faced giant was ajoshtype cricketer.
CDT PARTH MEHTA (AF): This SOSA flyboy was the unexpected stretcher carrier of rovers. “PAPA MAIDA”
attained nirvana in his 4th term, thanks to his understudy. His patience level always seemed to be stretched to
the limits, as he cried for the smallest of things. Legend has it that he has neverQ EVER lost an argument.
CDT ABHAY P SHARMA (A): This Punjabi PONGO looked like a butter naan but somehow he was a PT stud.
Took up sponsorship of Kamal restaurant. Had a special bonding with CQMS. His tenure at NDA can be defined
as, for the social, by the social, with the social. Eats IC of sqn and ensured proper training or the supercorporal.
CDT BMS NAIDU (N):This Saikorian was the techie of his course. Bademiyan of ground floor. Raised the stan-
dards of pumping for the whole sqn, maintaining his family tradition. Cabin cupboard was his waterloo. He was
closer to squadron commander than even SCC himself.
CDT AYUSH AGNIHOTRI (N): This Rimcollian nevla from Lucknow was known for his technical PT.“Bagghi”
was the stretching king of the sqn. Chhotemiyan of ground floor. Always gave competition to his big bro ‘raa’ in
cabin cupboard but always lost to him in blasting.
CDT BHANU P SINGH (A): This Etah boy was the academics IC and was famous for lighting mosquito coils in
balcony. No one unravelled the mystery of why he got grounded. “BD SINGH” always gave his all in BDs, and
was very good in PT but injuries restricted him.
CDT ATUL BHARDWAJ (A): This SOSA was the perfect example of “practice makes a man perfect”. Over opti-
mistic in life, this Bihari origin PONGO started from ground zero to zenith. Had a different level of josh in his 6th
term and is an expert in lane jumping.
CDT SHARDUL TAGUNDE (A):This Ajinkyan was the real time example of “my cabin my life”. He was famous
for socials however managed to be good in everything be it PT or Xcountry. Always hunting for WLL as it was
not CSM WLL, it was his which he lent to CSM.
CDT SHRIYANS DEEP (AF): This flyboy was exceptionally well in B.Tech. Every restaurant in gole and beyond
knew his name. His love for soft drinks never went soft. He was always seen with “AK AMAR” or else not seen,
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SITTING (L TO R): CQMS Vinayak Orpe, Cdt Priyank Negi, DCC Raghvendra Azad Singh, DCC Tushar Singh Jeena, SCC Vishal Parmar, Cdt Showmitra Suba,
DCC Sujay Jadhav,Cdt Nihal Negi,Cdt Lokesh, CSM Nishant Kumar
STANDING (L TO R): Cdt Rajneesh Solanki, Cdt Ayush, Cdt Arjun Kashyap, Cdt Tanmay Sharma, Cdt Vedant Akerkar, Cdt Pyae Sone Paing, Cdt Naorem Nivash,
Cdt Akashdeep, Cdt Ankit Kumar, Cdt Priyawart, Cdt Ankit Singh Samant , Cdt Bhavesh Mittal
CDT PYAE SONEPAING (A):This Myanmarese had more punishment than the combined Mike Sqn. He is
known for for Taking his country’s juniors and then giving them social after that. In his 6thterm, he came in close
contact with the Sqn Office.
CDT BHAVESH MITTAL (A):This Chandigarh boy was always seen with WLL. He was favourite of sqn office
and was grounded for both his 5th and 6th term.
CDT NIHAL NEGI (A):This chikoo pahadi was BCA. Run remained his waterloo till his 6th term. Sailed through-
out the training with a smile on his face. Blazer in novel reading, considered himself as a DI though having
passed DST in his last attempt.
CDT RAJNEESH SOLANKI (A):This pongo ghoda from MP was an avid follower of “My Cabin, My life” since his
4th term. Always checked for his excellent drill in drill comp. Good in PT and cross country, he spent his 4th term
as category, 5th and 6th term in top floor DCC flank. A pal of ETT, conversed with his troop horses regularly. He
was adjutant’s 2nd choice as charger after Robin
CQMS VINAYAK M ORPE (A):This SOSA, pseudo taant called himself a ladies man. Cool and a chill type
CQMS, sight of relief for corporals. We evolved from monkeys but he hasn’t completely, such was his body’s
buoyancy. A pt stud, AHTP in all terms, hardworking and always motivated to improve himself. Finally got the
red vest in his 6th term.
CDT TANMAY SHARMA(N):This Rimcollian nevla believed in ensuring training of his understudy. He was good
in pt and a josh type hockey player. He could be seen in sqn hogging here and there. He will be remembered for
his smile and guitar.
DCC RAGHVENDRA AZAD (A):This Tilayian pongo was a COP in labour class rope. A power PT stud and al-
most COP in drill. Followed my cabin, my life and was always found flashing his Happydent smile in front of jun-
iors. Was concerned with happiness index of 4th termers and was always seen asking “Why so morose?”
CDT VEDANT AKERKAR (N):This taant nevla was the human bomb of his course. BROs always saved a place
for his name. ADOP in pack running but still couldn’t improve his BPET and x-country enclosure. If not hidden in
his cabin he would be seen vibing in NKN. Good in swimming, PT and drill, academics & all time waterloo.
CDT ANKIT KUMAR (A):This pongo was a PT stud, good in cross country and best in drill. He ensured training
of his understudy during drill comp. His’ bihadi’ accent was a great source of entertainment. He was the infa-
mous 5th battalion sergeant.
CDT NAOREM NIVASH (N): This Imphali nevla was good in football and hockey. His pronunciation was very
famous among juniors. Floating and cross country remained his waterloo. Always up for making course mates
handsome by giving haircuts. Had one of the cutest smiles in the entire sqn.
CDT ARJUN KASHYAP (A):This pongo SOSA was favourite among his juniors who even in his 4th term fol-
lowed my cabin my life. Sqn saw 2 book prizes in public speaking under his leadership .PT always remained his
waterloo. Coffee with Kashyap was a constant relief for troubled juniors. Improved his swimming tremendously
and was one of the few highers in 6th term.
DCC SUJAY SANDIP JADHAV(AF):This Taant flyboy was one of a kind. He took his appointment a bit too seri-
ously and was always found giving ML to juniors. Talking to Female counterparts always remained his weak
side. He put in a lot to teach juniors Swimming. Farewell Sujay.
SCC VISHALKUMAR RATILAL PARMAR (A):This Balachadian made his potential come true, leading the drill
squad as SCC. A PT Stud and a potential COP (if it weren’t for his CLEAN handkerchief). A Volleyball medallist
but still games remained his waterloo. This short MAJNU ensured WLL remained by his side post LIGHTS OUT.
He will be remembered for his weird smile and English Accent.
CDT AKASHDEEP SINGH (A):this terror type ‘SCC’ was an avid hockey player and PT stud.in his 6th term he
followed “when going gets tough, tough reports sick”. He had a different way of motivating juniors. His famous
line was “aur kuch ho na ho training chalni chaiye”. He will be remembered for his accent of delivering dialogues.
CDT SHOWMITRA SUBA (AF):This Bengali chinki flyboy was the drill star of his course, Staff cpl, COP in Chi-
nese and COP in Drill in his 4thterm. Very approachable and a down to earth senior. Is always a morale booster
and Epitome of Rigs. PT bothered him throughout his tenure.
CDT ANKIT SINGH SAMANT (A):This pahadi pongo was a silver torchie and academics IC of the sqn. He took
keen interest in btech 4th termers. Ensured the basics of his juniors were always on the right track.
CDT PRIYAWART (A):This jat rewarrior was in the academy team volleyball. In his 5th term developed a strange
love for WLL .Sqn office was so fond of him that he often spent his weekends with them. Good in technical pt but
had a “36 ka aankda” with rope. He was an excellent map reader.
CDT LOKESH (A):Beautiful face with short hair on chin. This army cadet was COP in injuries and very famous
for his back pain. Good in map reading, once in rovers they travelled just 20kms more and reached finally after
one year. Chittorian rajputs are his friends and are the reason for making him pass out from academy.
DCC TUSHAR SINGH JEENA (A):This pahadi pongo will be remembered for his good relations with the
ATT .This PARA optie was a PT stud and a potential Torchie. He outraged his 6th term with Best Cadet in
Weapon Handling and Firing. Followed My cabin my life since his 4th term. Cross country remained his waterloo.
CDT AYUSH (AF):This josh type Bihari Mauryan was the sqn IC of all the events. Academy no movement was
announced when this flyboy had sortie. Rope remained his waterloo till his sixth term. His initiative in sqn shall
always be remembered.
CDT PRIYANK SINGH NEGI (AF):This pahadi flyboy was a stud in PT and academics. He will be remembered
for his good sense of humour and for his troubled tenure as academics I/C. A potential basics I/C, followed my
cabin my life in his 6th term.
CSM NISHANT KUMAR (N):This Balachadian pongo had his own not so preferred ways of getting things done
in sqn. Short in height but high in josh, jack of all trades, but prone to constant destructive mood swings. Had a
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SITTING (L TO R): CSM Shubham Pandey, Cdt Rishan Chavan, Cdt Chandra Prakash Singh, DCC Anish Pandey, SCC Abhilesh, DCC Kamarti Vishnu, DCC
Ujjwal Rawat, Cdt Lalit Yadav, CQMS Ankush Kumar
STANDING (L TO R): Cdt Ayush Chauhan, Cdt Soumya Chakraboty, Cdt Diganth Mitra, Cdt Bhaviraj Soni,Cdt Rohan Srivastava, Cdt Anush D Silva, Cdt H R C
Dabare, Cdt Jayant Jadhav, Cdt Rajat, Cdt M H Nazim, Cdt Param Kundu, Cdt Dhruv Dahiya
CDT DIGANTH MITRA (A): This Pongo-SOSA was a torchie who trained hard in his junior terms. Always aimed
for 4th enclosure. He was a good public speaker and even better in shamming, remained grounded in 6th ter-
mand thereafter got famous for the fake liberty exposition out there in FC and got a chance to ‘act’ as CSM. His
favourite song was ‘Jugnu’ by Badshah.
CDT RAJAT (AF): This GD-Georgian was better known as ‘Ghoda’ by his coursemates. X-Country medallist
from his 3rd to 6th term. Always hyperactive, was always seen running around even in his 6th term. Was in-
charge of Hockey and led the sqn to victory .His presence was always accompanied by creative dialogues to
check juniors .
CDT CHAVAN ROSHAN (A): This Punekar pongo was the ‘happiness in charge’ of the sqn who followed roots
of his overstudy. Mocked as A.K.A BCA ‘N’ sqn. He was good in PT, always took in interest in toe-touch failures
and could be identified from miles by his vampire teeth.
CDT ROHAN SRIVASTAVA (A): This approachable SOSA from Lucknow was a silver torchie, services book
prize as well as ‘Miss Diva’& ‘Att-C Saab’ of the sqn. Very calm and composed at all times who filled his cabin
wall with photos. Juniors enjoyed the beats of his speaker during wash & change. Potential Bayonet Pin &
FlgCpl. Liked to “sleep” before exams.
CDT HRC DABARE (A): This Sri Lankan pongo was a merit card in swimming. He was known for his cool and
calm nature, always kept smiling in sqn with a moustache which adorned him . Coming for evening eats become
his religion. X-Country and Camps always remained his waterloo.
CDT ANUSH A DISLVA (AF): A Kodagu Flyboy who was known for personalising his cabin and food stock.
Used different parts of his name to camouflage himself in his 6th term after the last Dimona was shifted to ground
floor. Could be seen hunting juniors for food along with the ‘accidental’ DCC K.
CQMS ANKUSH KUMAR (A): This Pongo Georgian was the camp IC whose cabin remained in CQ flank
throughout his training. Journey from CQ understudy to CQMS made him a good X-country runner, map reader
and sportsman. Always believed in work to achieve.
CDT PARAM KUNDU (AF):This flyboy was a Book Prize in Mimicry and Entertainment. Cross country IC and
Cheetah of his course with 2nd enclosure in BPET. Got grounded in his 6th term for his exceptional breast
strokes of 5th term. Continued the family tradition and became the Drill IC. His affinity for swimming goggles can
never be forgotten. Potential COP and a great map reader, spent weekends at Karpa with his juniors.
CDT SOUMYA CHAKRABORTY (A): A Bengali Pongo who was confused in his junior terms,always interested
in his understudy and known as ‘The Dukki’. In 5th and 6th term he opted ‘my cabin my life’, following which WLL
became his bestfriend while he had the commanded of OC flank for a month. One star bronze torchie ,but PT
and X-country were always his waterloo.
CDT DHRUV DAHIYA (A): This Rimco SOSA was famous across the academy for almost everything. Fate
landed a big pack on his shoulders rather than tabs in his 6th term despite being an all- rounder. Loved by all jun-
iors, he was “cool dude” of the sqn. Academy team basketball skipper and a good X-Country runner. Toe touch
remained his waterloo.
CDT M HISNU NAZIM (A): This stud from Maldives was very calm and composed. Muscle Man whose X-
Country enclosure remained constant throughout his tenure. He followed ‘my cabin my life’ very seriously. Hum-
ble and kind to all who loved firing ranges.
SCC ABHILESH KUMAR A): This Pongo Chittorian tried to prepare dialogues in fluent English heard all
around the Bn. Fierce as a bulldog, ensured proper training for all his juniors, especially his beloved 4th termers.
Drill and Word of command remained his waterloo. Might be learning English till date.
CDT LALIT (A): This Pongo wasa lover boy who maintained cabin cupboard and always found loitering in NKN.
Was athletics in charge, though nobody knew the reason why. After disposing his duties faithfully, took charge
to ensure his own lassi anyhow. Took special interest in academy team type juniors and those trying to stay
away from sqn.
DCC UJJWAL RAWAT (A): This Pahari Pongo was known as ‘Cheeku’ of the sqn. Potential COP in drill and
most loved senior in the sqn. Remained more OG than his OG Jersey in his junior terms which gave him perma-
nent membership of ground floor. Famous among his juniors for not giving palship to his understudy. Public
speaking book prize who always took interest in his juniors and tried to improve them.
DCC KAMARTI VISHNU (AF): The ‘Accidental DCC’ and swimming IC of the sqn. This Saikorian strictly fol-
lowed ‘my cabin my life’ and could be seen smiling throughout 6th term after passing his mandatory tests in 1st
attempt. Suddenly life changed after he became DCC before cabin cupboard and drill competition.
CSM SHUBHAM PANDEY (A): This Josh Box was in charge of all events, torchie and COP drill. Believed he
was always right and could convince even his drill instructors. Believed in extra training of his juniors for which
one had to think 100 times before raising a voice.
DCC ANISH PANDEY (AF): This AFPIan flyboy from Amritsar became PT IC .His height was never an issue but
sword seemed longer with him. Cared a lot for his khalsa AFPIans till the time they passed PT. Nominated for
best DCC somehow. Afraid of flying warnings.
CDT JAYANT JADHAV (N):This Taant was the only Nevla of his course. This PT stud was a strict follower of
‘my cabin my life’ until shipshape approached. Showed his worth by taking interest in hockey and leading sqn to
win hockey trophy in 6th term. Running always remained his waterloo.
CDT CP SINGH (A): This short tempered Pongo from Allahabad was very particular about basics of sqn. His
curved legs always seemed fragile yet he was good in football and PT. His marvellous creativity could be seen in
the way he personalised his cabin using an inventory of hardware cut outs, which later included his DCC tabs
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SITTING (L TO R): CSM Kiran Patil, Cdt Ayush Kumar, DCC Bhagwat Bade, DCC Devender Chauhan, ACC Priyanshu Fojdar, SCC Abhishek Khyadi, DCC Arav-
ind Eswaran, Cdt Sharifuddin Mondal, CQMS M Elaiyabharathi
STANDING (L TO R): Cdt Rahul, Cdt Aakash, Cdt Raunak Kumar, Cdt Mukesh Beniwal, Cdt Sahil Kumar, Cdt Avnish Pandey, Cdt Aryan Shekhawat, Cdt Sud-
hanshu Kumar, Cdt Aman Yadav, Cdt KezangDorji
SCC ABHISHEK KHYADI (N): This SCC was considered the most sensible person in the squadron. A hard-
working camp IC and a PT stud, he was full of josh and contributed to the squadron in every aspect, be it aca-
demics or games. He was the only SCC without a WLL. He motivated juniors constantly and gave it all when it
came to squadron activities.
CDT AMAN YADAV(AF): This HARYANVI flyboy was very good in pt and cross-country and believed in the
concept of “My cabin my life”. Often found in the company of WLL, he was the OC flank IC and formed a rare
flank comprising of him and first termers. Was always found in NKN, if not in his cabin.
ACC PRIYANSHU FOJDAR(A): “FOJI bro”,as he was popularly known among his coursemates,was one of the
most jazz and chill lads in his course. From being COP Chinese to Half-Blue in equitation, he performed well in
all spheres of the academy. Despite being services topper in his V term the reason behind his wonderful VI term
MTT performance remains a mystery (irony implied). This jazzo BCC was very approachable for his juniors and
will be remembered by all.
CDT AAKASH BHALL (A):This HARYANVI was 4 times x-country gold medallist, Half Blue in X country and a
PT stud. This “BAILL” got a bronze torch just because of lockdown. The BCC (Balcony cadet captain) always
asked his divkids for food and selected cabin in central lobby for special reasons.
CDT M BENIWAL(A): This Rajasthani JAT was a rare sight in his 5th term as he was busy training the 5th battal-
ion 1st termers. He was the backbone of every string he played in. He was known for crying for his personal be-
longings and mood swings .Only cabin cupboard IC who ran punishments for his own improper cabin.
CDT AVNISH PANDEY(A): This Lucknowi Nawab was famous in academy for his fearless 10m jumps. A PT
stud and a responsible camp IC, he always ensured training of his juniors. His playlists of devotional and old
Hindi romantic songs as well as quirky punch lines will be remembered.
DCC BADE BHAGWAT(A): This josh type pongo was a PT stud ,basketball and PT IC and a very responsible
DCC. Was considered as old as the sqn itself because of his immense knowledge about the traditions and prin-
ciples of the sqn. Interested in doing Nala bubbling during his junior terms and ensured his divkids also.
CSM K PATIL(A): This josh type punekar pongo ensured bearing of juniors in every term. He was a PT stud and
a good cross-country runner,(the patla josh box ).Started practising for drill-comp word of command since his
fifth term. This first rotation sgt was considered the most terrifying sgt on his post. This CSM spoke exceptionally
well in squadron fallins (irony implied.)This ‘Spiderman lover’ had a stone face with a logical heart.
CDT K DORJI(A): This Bhuti pongo was the only cadet in academy who passed DST just by the observation of
adjutant in double drill period in his first term itself. The data supplier for his course, he was a very lassi type sen-
ior for his bhuti juniors. A guy with a riendly personality, he always helped others. Rope remained his waterloo.
DCC A ESWARAN(AF): This mallu flyboy in had been academy team football and the best swimmer who real-
ized his responsibilities as IC only after M1. He followed footsteps of former top floor DCC by ensuring cabin
cupboard by heart and was a very polite person, even with juniors. Will be known for drastically improving the
sqn performance by the single idea of deflanking all 3rd termers except of his own flank.
CDT S MONDAL(AF):This Bengali is an ace pilot with 5 kills to his name. He was a josh type KANJOOS of his
course and made sure that he gets every single penny back that belongs to him. This overlord believed that 6th
term is harder than his junior terms; a music lover who got involved in sqn activities occasionally.
CQMS M ELAIYABHARATHI(N): This Amravian nevla was known for his flying knee-to-chests and OGness.
Double discipline star, invented ways to take out money from the sqn as CQMS . His music taste gave hard time
to CQ side juniors. COP in doping, Ensured lassi for juniors and was good in Pt and cross country. Was always
missing in his third term.
CDT RAHUL(A): He was the seniormost Georgian and a 3 times X country medallist, PT stud and a chill type
senior. Was one of the most sant type sergeants on post. Always kept his cabin in cabin cupboard state. The
calmness and serenity on his face was enough to motivate juniors, was a potential appointment but chose the
concept of ‘my cabin my life’.
CDT PRATEEK KUMAR(A): This josh-type Rajasthani Georgian had his basics clear from the beginning ,
“torchie” and “AHTP” tags were his last priority. He lived a carefree and lively life. This pongo is a good map-
reader but was unable to plot his own location in any of the flanks in his whole NDA tenure. Instead he was do-
ing map-reading on ground-floor in his 6th term shifting from one cabin to other.
CDT R A PINTO(AF): He is part of O sqn GK for being the first one to have parental claim in Oscar. A chill guy;
his motto was “Mera cabin meri zindagi”. X-country and BPET run were waterloo for him. Was the catering IC of
his course and always helped his juniors.
CDT RAUNAK KUMAR(A): This Saikapian flyboy was heaviest member of “Kumar clan”. He was the best goal-
keeper and hockey IC of the sqn. A fun loving guy and a very approachable senior. He arranged social every
Sunday for northzone types and passed pt with God’s grace.
DCC DEVENDER CHAUHAN(N): This SUJANIAN DCC was a very approachable and calm senior. He was up
above “any MOHMAYA”. This pahadi was known for exceptional running on up slopes in camps.
CDT AYUSH KUMAR(A): This put-in type pongo was 4 times course topper and an exceptionally good map
reader. He followed the legacy of his overstudy by getting bayonet pin.COP Arabic and academic IC of squad-
ron, he worked hard but PT remained his waterloo.
CDT ARYAN SHEKHAWAT(A): This fun loving pongo was COP Chinese. His taste for music was well known in
sqn. This public speaking IC was also good in service subjects.
CDT SUDHANSHU KUMAR (A):This Bihari pongo was darkest member of “Kumar clan”. This BALACHADI flag
corporal was known for his immaculate rigs and cabin state. He had a special affection towards “chiku”guys of
sqn. He was a part of table-toil and COP drill. He was a hardworking guy and was very good in services.
CDT SAHIL KUMAR(AF): Despite having the taste of all kinds of mischiefs you can think of ,he remained aloof
of all periphery runs. A very calm and composed guy, he always helped his juniors.
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SITTING (L TO R): CSM Neeraj Kumar, DCC Aryan Sharma, DCC Hardik Yadav, SCC N Rathee, BCA Tushant, SCC Y Prahul Kumar, DCC Daksh Saini, Cdt
Neeraj Katiyar, CQMS Gandharav Thakur
STANDING (L TO R): Cdt BRV Aryan, Cdt Sudhanshu Ranjan, Cdt Piyush Upadhay, Cdt Ayush Singh Rathore, Cdt Sudhanshu Malik, Cdt Vivek Kumar, Cdt GS
Walia, Cdt D Pandey, Cdt S Shukla, Cdt Aradhya Singh, Cdt Rohit Bisht
CSM NEERAJ KUMAR (N): A Rimcollian nevla, he was a stud in PT and x-country, was too ‘saint’ to be a CSM.
Spent his 6th term asking for WLL and type b charger on mic. He was a kind of ‘my cabin, my life’. Was favourite of
drill Saab, mostly on sundays.
CQMS GANDHARV THAKUR (A): This Punjabi pongo was the josh box of the sqn. PT stud, torchie, double disci-
pline star, book prize holder and what not, he was always found leading from the front, be it x-country or periphery.
Most chill type senior, living on coffee, monster and PT was his way to go.
CDT DISHANT PANDEY (AF): This flyboy from Rajasthan was the academic IC of sqn. Known as the ‘panda’, he
opted for ‘my cabin, my life’ in his 6th term. His bad jokes would always haunt the juniors. However he was always
calm and composed for those who would laugh at his jokes.
SCC Y PRAHUL KUMAR (AF): This Saikorian flyboy was the accidental SCC of the sqn. A PT stud, prolific volley-
ball player lead the sqn through his pampering commands from the courts of PTT to the drill competition. 1st floor
DCC flank was a special element of attention in his tenure.
CDT PIYUSH UPADHYAY (A): This Ghorakhali pongo was a 4 star torchie. His x-country enclosure was in con-
trast to his ‘pahadi’ origin. He always enjoyed the company of ‘bhaisa’. Always ensured that his juniors work on
motivation.
BCA TUSHANT (A): A COP in French, academy team hockey, course topper, football medalist, this BCA became
too much fond of peacocks in his 6th term and used to see this lovely bird in his juniors. Made his understudy fly in
4th term, as sergeant in 5th term and as a BCA in 6th term. Loved his moustache and Punjabi songs way too much.
DCC ARYAN SHARMA (AF): This chikoo Sujanian had a wild card entry to all 1st string games and attained nir-
vana quite early in his life. An academy team basketball player since 2nd term, he was perhaps the only 6th termer
who kept crossing senti in the sqn, even for gating reports.
CDT NEERAJ KATIYAR(A): This pongo from up-16 was a PT stud and a nutrition expert. Always in constant defi-
ciency, spent most of his 6th term completing his ‘restrictions. Too much a music lover, got his beloved speaker
confiscated at the end. Josh box of every string he played.
DCC DAKSH SAINI(A): This OC turned DCC from Punjab was the jack of all trades but cp slips haunts him till
date. Being religiously fervour, this pongo often visited SDS. His cabin fragranced to brim with incense sticks. A
potential merit card in PT, will always be loved by peaky blinders for being the terminator of p-transfer.
CDT SUDHANSHU MALIK (AF): This Haryanvi ‘tau’ was the chotta don of his course .he reluctantly left photogra-
phy after his rovers. Was always the subject of discussion, be it visits to Dubai or CSM selection in 6th term. The
torchbearer of ground duty attained ‘moksha’ in his 6th term.
CDT VIVEK KUMAR (AF): This flyboy from up was the drill IC but never did drill in his 6th term. A white demo of
MRP, remained inside his flank for the whole term, surviving on maggi, milk and bananas. Always surprised the
sqn when it came to PT.
DCC HARDIK YADAV (A): This pongo from Haryana was a very skillful map reader, silver torchie and potential
cop in drill. Being an excellent x-country runner, ended up being gated in 20s in his 6th term. Whereabouts of his
cabin is still a mystery to sqn office. The only flankie ground floor DCC, was the epitome of MRP in his course.
CDT SUDHANSHU RANJAN(A): This pongo’s wise words would always impress the juniors. A ‘my cabin, my life’
since his 4th term, he was always found giving short ml’s to almost everyone in sqn. Mostly seen in scale a, PT re-
mained his waterloo.
CDT BRV ARYAN (A): This Academy team tennis player could be seen only in second half of the term. This public
speaking IC made announcements which only the intellectuals could understand. A firm believer of ‘my cabin, my
life’,
CDT ROHIT BISHT (N): This Ghorakhali nevla was potential merit card in swimming. A PT stud, missed his disci-
pline star in 6th term. Always roamed in corridors singing and training juniors. Social IC of north zone, he was the
owner of ichiban WLL. A very approachable senior.
CDT AYUSH RATHORE (A): This Georgian pongo always remained close to sqn office. Under his charge, sqn
lifted the football trophy. Was a good runner, be it x-country or periphery. His motives ensured he never blasted on
a small scale.
CDT ARADHYA SINGH (A): This pongo became hyperactive in his 5th term but attained solitude in his 6th term.
This forever WLL-hunter was a torchie, swimmer, map reader but x-country remained his nightmare. Was always
seen motivating his juniors with the wisest of words.
CDT GURSIMARJIT SINGH WALIA (AF): This Khalsa flyboy suddenly became the PT IC in his 6th term. 2nd
termers were his favourite. This camp IC also was the bearing IC of sqn. Academy observed no movement on his
first sortie. A happy go lucky, was always approachable for his juniors.
CDT SANKALP SHUKLA (AF): This kanpuri flyboy was an exceptional runner when it came to x-country re-run.
Academically brilliant, was a two times btech course topper. One could easily find WLLS and hanuman chalisa in
his cabin. Juniors could easily approach him, especially btech types.
CDT YASH MISHRA (AF): This Ajmeri flyboy became a saint and attended events only on final days in his 6th
term. The hockey IC of the sqn, had jugaads for almost everything in sqn. Had infinite ways to set the bearing of
juniors. Took his services way too much serious in his 6th term.
CDT KELVIN OINAM (A): This Rimcollian had hidden talents of master chef and ADOP in sketching and painting.
With six pack abs and a twisted ankle, he was also a tech savvy. A very approachable senior through his term.

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SITTING (L TO R): CSM Ashish, Cdt Yogesh Kumar, DCC Aman Kumar, DCC Rajvansh Sharma, BCC Anshu Kumar, SCC H S Parihar, DCC Aditya Kumar, DCC
Priyanshu Sharma, CQMS Shaurya Bhatt
STANDING (L TO R): Cdt P K Sharma, Cdt Harsh Dagar, Cdt Harshit Bilandi,Cdt Subhash Lamba, Cdt Aditya Pandey, Cdt Zenphen Kinchap, Cdt P Manjunath, Cdt
Deven Kaushik, Cdt Rajveer
CDT VISHESH YADAV (N):This nevla was one of the best map readers of his course. A two star torchie, the
WLL was an essential part of his cabin. However, the drill square was his biggest nightmare. Being the camp IC,
he was always close to his 4th termers.
DCC RAJVANSH SHARMA (AF):This cheeku Sujanian flyboy was a jack of all trades. COP drill, academy team
hockey and a good X-country runner, had it all. He achieved the best training for his understudy and achieved
nirvana in his 6thterm. He was loved by his juniors, lived and slept more in the ante room than in his cabin. His
super 7 Goa squad will be remembered in every NDA special.
CDT YOGESH KUMAR (A):This Quasar was the saint of the squadron, he was always seen with a smile on his
face, member of the academy re-run X-country team, COP Russian and excellent in the drill. This course topper
and cabin cupboard IC could chart a route to moon if given a big map.
CDT SUBHASH LAMBA (A): The swimming IC never went to the pool. He was never found anywhere else
other than the ante-room. A good swimmer and hockey player, but always struggled with PT and X-country. He
was loved by all his juniors. For him, the ante room was his house.
SCC H S PARIHAR (A): This pahadi pongo was a true believer of ‘my cabin my life’ and came out only when he
lost his garments or in the search for food. He was a torchie, a josh type runner and footballer, a good hockey
player and ‘blazer’ in word of command.
CDT ADITYA PANDEY (A): This OC appointment, academic IC was highly interested in feeder types. He was a
4 star torchie, motivation drill and member of academy team weak PT.
CQMS SHAURYA BHATT (A): This pahadi pongo’s dreams of becoming BCA were shattered the moment he
gave the drill test. Being the recipient of the coveted PT merit card he always ensured the sqn ate, drank and
slept PT.He was a good basketball player, swimmer, COP distinction in French and JSTP course topper and
regularly prowled the corridors to set straight any defaulters.
BCC ANSHU KUMAR (N): ThisBihari nevla was good in X-country, book prize in services, double discipline
star, merit card and medallist in athletics. Famous for his “ishteady up and banish” and a remarkable word of
command smothered with his Bihari accent.
DCC ADITYA KUMAR (A): This Balachadian was course topper and was always there to ensure proper training
of his juniors .This potential cop drill always had a smile on his face and ensured that his map reading skills
would result into a good endurance session for his course mates.
CDT HARSHIT BILANDI (AF): The brand ambassador of fit India’s push up competition was the one who took
keen interest in sqn activities. This course topper enjoyed playing Punjabi beats in his cabin and ensured happy
mood – high morale of the sqn.
DCC PRIYANSHUSHARMA (AF): This heavy weight flyboy was the first cadet captain for female cadets. He
was famous for his one liners and was a PT stud, was a 2 star torchie and undoubtedly the most approachable
senior. AKA ‘JORDI’.
CDT RAJVEER (A):This cabin cupboard type Chittorian was a blazer in toe touch, maintained his third enclo-
sure throughout his tenure and always made sure his juniors stayed happy. He also had very cordial relations
with AFMC.
CDT ZENPHEN KINCHAP (A): This josh type Bhuti was a PT stud, COP Chinese, merit card Hindi and good in
X-country. He was a man with a big smile who always spent most his free time either in his cabin or the gym.
CSM ASHISH (AF): This flyboy was a X-country medallist, a good hockey player, torchie and sqn office’s favour-
ite. Especially loved by his 4th termers was a good table tennis player and an excellent swimmer. Made sure the
sqn stayed ‘GARAM’.
CDT P K SHARMA (A):Blazer in camouflage and concealment, exiled himself to the sqn ante room and came
out of hibernation during drill comp. This Flaggie and COP drill was a quite senior and a volleyball player who
improved his PT considerably.
CDT HARSH DAGAR (A): This SOSA was a merit card and academy team rider who rode more in his 4th term
than any other person in the world. The king of the WLL, was the basketball IC who ensured the trophy came to
the sqn.
DCC AMAN KUMAR (N):This Bihari Sujanian nevla was the most put in type until he jumped the 9ft ditch in rov-
ers. He was academic torchie, a good volleyball player and potential COP in drill and nobody could tell that he is
from Bihar until he gets angry.
CDT DEVEN KAUSHIK (AF):This potential Flaggie, 1st and 2nd rotation SGT, CSM / SCC was in his own world.
He was part of the academy basketball team until the tournament began and always paid attention to his junior’s
basics.
CDT MANJUNATH (A):This pongo from Bijapur rose above all ‘mohmaya ‘and was part of academy team weak
PT. He was an approachable senior and was always loved by his juniors. He was also a josh type X-country run-
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SITTING (L TO R): CSM Dev Singhania, DCC A D Borkar, DCC Karma Tshering, SCC Nishkarsh Rathee, BCA Aman Singh, DCC Prakhar Shukla, CQMS
Govindji
STANDING (L TO R): Cdt Sachin Singh, Cdt Aditya Agarwal, Cdt C Garimay, Cdt Kartikeya Sharma, CdtTathagat Negi, Cdt Mukul Rana, Cdt Mohd Yashar, Cdt
Harsh Kumar, Cdt Bhavya Raj Yadav, Cdt Ajay Pratap, Cdt Nikhil Chauhan, Cdt D Ragul Kannan, Cdt Garvit Sharma
CDT A AGARWAL (A): This DCC turned OC ensured the training of all his juniors. PT IC who’s standards of
rope were looked upon. This diet conscious Pongo was the epitome of ‘gyaanbatna’ and was a tea lover. He was
able to digest everything except doubts. He was Jack of all trades.
CDT M RANA (AF): This flyboy from UP was a chill type senior who believed in my cabin my life. He was a big
fan of cricket and came out of hibernation only to watch IPL. He worked meticulously for teaching swimming to
1st and 2nd termers.
CDT T NEGI (A): This Pahadi Pongo was famous in sqn for maintaining the happiness index. Drill was his wa-
terloo. He knew his way through the academy. He was consistent throughout the term. He used to perform even
at MRP. Favourite cadet of Squady. He helped and motivated juniors.
DCC P SHUKLA (A): This DCC would be seen instructing his nearest junior to wake him up for punishment re-
port. Juniors looked up to him for the way he carried himself. He was famous amongst 4th termers for his LOY-
ALTY endurance runs.
CDT G SHARMA (AF): This Haryanvi boy being an AF GD type spent his service classes in academics block.
He was good at games. Rest of the time he was seen in his cabin grooving to Haryanvi songs.
DCC K TSHERING (A): This Bhuti DCC was in academy team football. He was seen smiling at all times even
while having trouble in finding his jackets. He was amongst the most approachable seniors in sqn.
CQMS GOVINDJI (A): This Ghorakhali was known for his ‘Atrangi’ taste in music. X country was his waterloo.
He showed immense josh during drill comp. He spent his holidays completing gating and EH.
CDT D RAGUL KANNAN (A): This x country medalist and merit card in x country was always seen in a light
mood and high morale. He was always seen playing around with juniors and making them laugh. He had a great
passion for sports and fitness. He was favourite of his air force divisional officer.
SCC N RATHEE (A): This healthy chubby baby was an all-round performer to the core. His oratory skills had the
entire sqn listening and bound everyone. He was known for diving headfirst from the 10m board. He was always
worried about the whereabouts of his WLL charger.
CDT A P S JADON (A): This ‘Chhota Don’ Rimcollian was a merit card in PT. His positive aura and unparalleled
humor made him very approachable. His signature laughter will be remembered for years to come. He stood in
the first line in drill during D1 and D7 due to his small height.
DCC A BORKAR (N): This Ajinkian DCC was a very helpful and approachable senior with great temperament.
He was excellent in drill as well as spending long hours in gating reports. He had immense trouble in maintaining
his DIV book but was flawless in maintaining juniors of his DIV.
CDT B R YADAV (AF): This brash flyboy from UP was an excellent hockey player. Apart from hockey he was
only interested in his sweetheart and hence spent long hours on WLL. This self-proclaimed NKN room IC made
NKN his 2nd home.
CDT SACHIN (A): This Pongo Chittorian was a PT stud. He was the camp IC and his map reading skills are
probably the best in the academy. CSM was his unofficial roommate. He managed to remain Att ‘C’ during the
entire duration of Drill Comp.
CDT M YASHAR (AF): This flyboy was the most chilltype 6th termer in the sqn. He was always smiling and was
always soft spoken. He ensured evening eats for his corridor juniors. His dedication for sqn was prominent dur-
ing Drill Comp.
BCA A SINGH (N): This josh type Rimcollian Khalsa greeted everyone with a warm smile. He was excellent in
all aspects of training and was always seen carefree as ever. This Nevla was in academy team squash and was
responsible for the easy life of Quebec 5th termers.
CSM D SINGHANIA (A): This Balachadian Pongo tried very hard to be stern but couldn’t help being nice to oth-
ers. He had a contagious smile and always looked for something to eat. Legend says his WLL never carried on
to central lobby.
CDT K SHARMA (AF): This flyboy was a stud in academics and was 3 times 2nd course topper. Games and drill
was his nightmare. He only longed for café and WLL after his time in AFTT was over. He never missed an op-
portunity to go for liberties.
CDT G CHANDRA (A): This Ghorakhali Pongo abided by one law, which is my cabin, my life. He was always
calm and composed. He believed CQMS WLL to be his own. He was the perfect example of camo and conceal-
ment.
CDT HARSH KUMAR (A): This Haryanvi Pongo went into hibernation in beginning of the term and only came
out to order food. He made the corridor dance to his Haryanvi playlist. He truly lived life on his own terms
CDT N CHAUHAN (A): This Injun turned ranger could never really let go of his previous tribe. He treated the
juniors well and led a low key life. He was ever ready to help and had a peculiar way of speaking. He was Bas-
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