CAMPS AND ADVENTUROUS

ACTIVITIES IN NCC

INTRODUCTION
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) is the youth wing of the Indian Armed Forces with its headquarters in New
Delhi, India. It is open to school and college students on voluntary basis as a Tri-Services Organisation,
comprising the Army ,the Navy and the Air Force, engaged in developing the youth of the country into
disciplined and patriotic citizens. The soldier youth foundation in India is a voluntary organization which recruits
cadets from high schools, higher secondary, colleges and universities all over India. The Cadets are given
basic military training in small arms and drill. The officers and cadets have no liability for active military service
once they complete their course. The emblem of the NCC consists of 3 colours; red, dark blue and light blue.
These colours represent the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force respectively. The 17 lotuses
indicate the 17 directories of India.The NCC in India was formed in 1950. It can be traced back to the
‘University Corps’ , which was created under the Indian Defence Act 1917, with the objective to make up for a
shortage of personnel in the Army. In1920, when the Indian Territorial Act was passed, the ‘University Corps’
was replaced by the University Trainig Corps (UTC).

MOTTO OF NCC
“UNITY AND DISCIPLINE”
"The discussion for the motto of NCC was started in 11th central advisory meeting (CAC) held on 11
August 1978. At that time there were many mottos in mind like "Duty and Discipline"; "Duty, Unity and
Discipline"; "Duty and Unity"; "Unity and Discipline". Later, at the 12th CAC meeting on 12 Oct 1980 they
selected and declared "Unity and Discipline" as the motto for the NCC.[5] In living up to its motto, the
NCC strives to be and is one of the greatest cohesive forces of the nation, bringing together the youth
hailing from different parts of the country and molding them into united and disciplined citizens of the
nation".
 VARIOUS CAMPS AND ADVENTUROUS
ACTIVITIES IN NCC
There are various camps and adventurous activities organized in NCC to develop youth. Below
are the followings :

Republic Day Camp (RDC)

Before the RDC, all group headquarters participate in the IGC (Inter-Group Competition) After the
IGC, the selected cadets are trained by the drill instructors of the Indian Army and they are given
rigorous military training and drill training daily until the time comes when the cadets have to depart
to Delhi to represent their respective states.

 NCC Republic Day Camp is the culmination of all NCC Training activities. RDC is held at
Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt from 01 to 29 Jan. 1850 Selected NCC Cadets from 17
directorates attend the Camp. Every directorate has 5 to 7 units under them. The Camp is
inaugurated by the Vice President of Inida and culminates with Prime Minister's Rally on 28 Jan.
 During the camp visit of Raksha Mantri, Cabinet Ministers, Chief Minister of Delhi, three Service
Chiefs and various State Ministers/VIPs are also organised.
 During the RDC, various competitions are conducted amongst the 17 NCC Directorates to
decide the Champion Directorate for award of Prime Minister's Banner. Competitions are keenly
contested in various events such as National Integration Awareness presentation, Drill, Line &
Flag Area, Cultural Programs i.e. (group song, group dance & ballet), Best Cadet of Senior
Division (Boys) and Senior Wing (Girls) in each Service – Army, Navy & Air Discipline and Best
Cadet Boys and Girls each from Junior Wing. Aero modelling and Ship modelling are also
conducted during RDC.
The National Cadet Corps maintains two cadet bands : the Boys Band of the NCC and the Girls
Band of the NCC. They are commonly formed up during the NCC Repub lic Day Camp in late
January, during which the bands participate in the Republic Day Parade on 26 January and the
Prime Minister's Rally on 28 January.

Combined Annual Training Camps (CATC)

In the CATCs, the boys (senior and junior divisions) and girl cadets (senior and junior wings) of a
particular NCC unit participate in the 10-day camp. Classes are conducted as per the given syllabus
wherein certain aspects of NCC training are taught once again. The camp acts as a refresher
training for the cadets and they are also trained in basic skills of survival and emergencies besides
other topics. They are taught certain skills pertaining specifically to their Wing for e.g., a Naval cadet
is trained in boat-rowing, oaring, Semaphore, etc. Another activity in the camp is the "dogwatch"
wherein two cadets are to stay on sentry duty for two hours at any time given time of the day. Those
caught sleeping, especially during late night or early morning shifts, or otherwise missing from duty
are severely reprimanded or penalized. Cadets are also introduced to weapons such as a .22 caliber
rifle. They are also given tasks of serving food to fellow cadets.

National Integration Camp (NIC)

NIC is to propagate national integration among cadets and society.'Only the best cadets in drills and
march are sent to represent their states.'This camp is considered for SSLC and higher secondary
course (+2) grace marks These camps are conducted on All India basis and help bridge the cultural
gap among various States of India. In addition, there are six special NICs conducted
at Leh, Nagrota (J&K), Chakabama (NER, Nagaland), Srinagar, Lakshadweep and Port Blait

. Advance Leadership Camp (ALC)

Advance Leadership Camp is conducted 6 times in various places throughout India. A cadet must
have completed Basic Leadership Camp in order to qualify for this camp. In this camp the officers
give cadets training for SSB screening and entrance.

Army Attachment Camp

These camps are conducted by the NCC in collaboration with Indian Army, as the willing cadets are
attached to the specific regiments undergoing the training period of 10 –15 days. In this camp, the
cadets are trained by the instructors of the particular regiment, in the military tactics including
day/night warfare & also get familiar with the weaponry.

Hiking And Trekking Camps

Adventurous treks and hikes up mountains take place, with expeditions to local mountains and hills.

Thal Sainik Camp (TSC)

The TSC is a 12-day camp conducted in Delhi every year in the late autumn, in which the cadets are
selected from all 17 directorates (30+3 SD / JD and SW / JW cadets from each directorate), by the
selection procedure conducting 3 pre-TSC camps each of 10–12 days in a week interval. The
selected cadets then are sent to the TSC to represent their respective directorates in the following
competitions:

 Obstacle Course – In which the obstacles include 6-feet wall, zig-zag, double ditch, balancing, 3-
feet bar, left bar, right bar, incline, etc. It is done after wearing full tactical gear with rifles.
 Firing – It consists of two types – Shooting (Grouping, Snap-shooting & Application). It is done
with a standard .22 caliber rifle at the range of 25 meters & 50 meters.
 Map Reading – which includes working with a compass, service protractor & a map.
 Field craft and battle craft.
 Tent pitching.

Vayu Sainik Camp (VSC)

The All India Vayu Sainik Camp is the most prestigious and glorious camp of the NCC air wing. This
time AIVSC was held at Air Force Station at Jodhpur in Rajasthan. In -fact, representing at
NATIONAL level itself gives you enough power & confidence. The AIVSC is the apex training c amp
of NCC and is designed to expose the cadets to a strenuous military way of life, in addition to
rousing their competitive spirits by pitting them against their peers in a number of aviation -related
disciplines such as Microlight Flying, Aero Modelling, Skeet Shooting, .22 Rifle Firing, Drill and
written tests of various subjects related to flying. Basically this camp is the culmination of various
NCC training activities conducted amongst 16 directorates to decide the champion directorate. On
the very first day all the cadets were briefed by the camp commandant regarding camp. Each day
there was an activity either it was any competition or any other. Apart from these events one day
was decided to give A visit to Air Force Station, Jodhpur where cadets see and learn how various
fighter planes and helicopters works, Luckily cadets also got opportunity to fly in an Indian Air Force
Mi-17 helicopter and Pipistrel microlight aircraft and also got chance to visit glorious places of
interest in and around Jodhpur. The camp, in fact, portrays a reflection of 'mini India'. The camp is
visited by a number of dignitaries, including DDG and many other army and air force officials.

Nau Sainik Camp (NSC)

This centrally organised Naval Camp is conducted annually for selected Naval Wing Cadets. Boat
pulling, semaphore, whaler rigging, drill competitions are the main attraction of the camp. It is
generally held at Naval Maritime Academy (NAMAC) at Visakhapatnam but started to be held at
Karwar from 2014. Cdt Lakhvir Bawa was adjudged and won gold medal as Best cadet in 1995 from
Kerala and Lakshadweep directorate.

All India Yachting Regetta (AIYR)

This centrally organised Naval Camp is conducted annually for selected Naval Wing Cadets.
Yachting (Sailing) is the main attraction of the camp. It is generally held at Naval Base INS Chilika at
Odisha.
Rock Climbing Camps (RCC)
Eight rock climbing camps are held each year to expose the cadets to the basics of elementary rock
climbing and to inculcate spirit of adventure amongst cadets. Four of these camps are held at
Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh and other four camps at Nayyardam near Trivandrum in Kerala.

Naval Wing Activities

Naval wing syllabus is common for both boys and girls. During sea training naval subjects like
Seamanship, Navigation, Communication, Gunnery, Damage Control and Ship Safety are taught to
cadets. Swimming, Scuba Diving and Wind Surfing are the other interesting activities.

Air Wing Activities

Gliding, Microlite Flying (generally the ZENITH STOL CH 701) and attachment training with air force
stations and establishments are the main activities. 100 Pipistrel Virus SW 80 on order.

Youth Exchange Programme

The aim of YEP is a country-to-country exchange of cadets belonging to NCC or other equivalent
government or youth organizations of friendly countries and participation in various activities and
appreciation of each other's socio-economic and cultural realities. More than 150 cadets proceed
abroad on YEP annually.

Overseas Deployment
A select few cadets from the Senior Division (Navy) are attached to the 1st Training Squadron of the
Indian Navy, for a period of 30-45 days, wherein in they are trained in Naval Subjects and Practical
Seamanship, as well as travel to friendly foreign nations on Goodwill Missions. A total of 10 -20
cadets are selected to represent the National Cadet Corps, for this camp.

AIMS OF CAMPS AND ADVENTUROUS ACTIVITIES :

 To develop and enhance the spirit of adventure which is inherent in all human beings.
 Inculcate self reliance, confidence, discipline and leadership qualities.
 Promote co-operation and team spirit.
 Spread the achievements of NCC and its importance to remote areas.

WORK DONE BY :
NAME : CORPORAL SUMAN KAMI
REGIMENTAL NUMBER : WB21SDA214278

INSTITUTION NAME : SILIGURI COLLEGE OF COMMERCE

BATTALION : 16 BENGAL BATTALION NCC

GROUP HQ : DARJELLING AND SIKKIM GROUP

DIRECTORATE : WEST BENGAL AND SIKKIM DIRECTORATE