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CHAPTER NCC-I

AIMS, OBJECTIVES AND ORG OF NCC

Introduction

1. With an aim for raising a second line of defence and to create a large pool of trained youth
available for Armed Forces during the First World War, University Corps was conceptualized by the
British Government. In India, NCC was raised with an aim of grooming both the boys and the girls,
nurture them and direct their energy towards nation building by making them responsible citizens.

2. After independence, the present day NCC formally came into existence on 15 July 1948 through
XXXI Act of Parliament. The Girls Division of the NCC was raised in July 1949. On 01 April 1950, Air
Wing was raised, with one Air squadron each at Bombay and Kolkata. The Naval Wing of the NCC
was raised in July 1952, thus representing all three services in the Corps.

3. Today the NCC has an enrolled strength of more than 13 Lakh cadets and consists of two
divisions of all the three Services, i.e., the Senior Division / Senior Wing for boys/girls from colleges and
the Junior Division / Junior Wing for boys/girls from schools. The Motto of NCC is ‘Unity and Discipline’.

Aims of NCC

4. The aims of NCC are mainly three-fold:-

(a) To develop following qualities in the cadets:-

(i) Character.
(ii) Comradeship.
(iii) Discipline.
(iv) Secular Outlook.
(v) Spirit of Adventure.
(vi) Ideals of selfless service.

(b) To create a human resource of organised, trained and motivated youth, to provide
leadership in all walks of life who will serve the nation regardless of which career they choose.

(c) To provide an environment conducive to motivating young Indians to choose the Armed
Forces as a career.

Objectives of NCC

5. The objectives of the NCC are:-

(a) Train volunteer youth to become confident, committed and competent leaders in all
walks of life.

(b) Enhance awareness levels of cadets to become responsible citizens of the country.

(c) Provide opportunities and encourage cadets to enrich their knowledge, develop
communication skills and build character.

(d) Conduct social activities and community development programmes, to make

constructive contributions toward society.

(e) Undertake adventure activities to hone leadership qualities and risk-taking abilities.

(f) Provide a platform to launch “Goodwill Ambassadors” to project the image of country
overseas.

(g) Conduct military training to develop awareness about Armed Forces, leadership skills
and military values thus, provide an environment to motivate cadets to join the Armed Forces.
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Organisation of NCC

6. The NCC is a voluntary organisation which is administered through the Ministry of Defence.
The Defence Minister is overall in charge, and responsible to the Government of India for efficient
functioning of the NCC and other matters.

7. The NCC Headquarters is situated in New Delhi, headed by an officer of the rank of Lieutenant
General who is responsible for the smooth functioning of the NCC in the country.

8. There are 17 Directorates located in the state capitals headed by an officer of the rank of a
Major General / Brigadier or equivalent from the three Services. According to the size of the state and
growth of NCC in the states, Directorates have up to 14 Group Headquarters under them through which
they exercise their command and control over the organisation in the state. Each group is headed by
an officer of the rank of Brigadier /Colonel or equivalent known as Group Commander.

9. Each NCC Group Headquarters controls 5-7 NCC units / battalions, commanded by Colonel /
Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent. Each battalion consists of companies which are commanded by the
Associate NCC Officers (ANO) of the rank of Lieutenant, Captain or Major. In all, there are 99 Group
Headquarters in the country who exercise control over a network of 700 Army Wing Units (including
technical and girls’ unit), 73 Naval Wing Units and 64 Air Squadrons.

10. There are two training academies namely Officers Training Academy, Kamptee for men and
Officers Training Academy, Gwalior for ladies where professors and teachers from colleges and schools
are specially trained to impart training to the cadets as Associate NCC Officers (ANOs).

11. NCC is staffed by the following:-

(a) Regular officers drawn from the three services.

(b) Whole Time Lady Officers (WTLO) from NCC.

(c) Associate NCC officers (ANOs), who are professors and teachers.

(d) Girl Cadet Instructors (GCI) from NCC.

(e) Permanent Instructional (PI) Staff from Army, Navy and Air Force.

(f) Civilian Gliding Instructors and Ship Modelling Instructors.

(g) Civilian Staff.

12. Good and organized training is an important part of NCC and hence it is given due importance.
The corps has achieved success through its well-regulated system of rigorous training which includes
Basic, Advanced and Specialized training, with more stress on training camps.

13. Training activities of NCC can be broadly divided as under:-

(a) Institutional Training. Training organized in schools and colleges as parades.

(b) Camp Training. Formal training organized as camps of 10-12 days duration.

(c) Attachment Training. Formal training organized by attachment with Army / Naval /
Air Force units or with officer training academies like Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Officers
Training Academy (OTA).

(d) Naval Wing Activities. Seamanship, Navigation, Communication and other

associated naval subjects are taught to cadets. Swimming, Scuba Diving and Wind Surfing
are other interesting activities to which the cadets are exposed to.
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(e) Air Wing Activities. Airmanship, Aero modelling, Navigation, Air Frames, Aero
Engines and Microlite Flying are taught to cadets.

(f) Remount & Veterinary Activity. This activity is primarily meant for
horsemanship and riding.

14. Organisation and structure of NCC is as under:-

Head Quarters Director General NCC

Director General NCC (Lieutenant General)
2 x Additional Director (Major General /Equivalent) and 5x Brigs/Director
(Brigadier/Equivalent)

OTA GWALIOR OTA KAMPTEE

17 State Dtes

Army - 12

Navy - 02 Army - 700

Air force - 03 Infantry Bn- 398

Girls Bn - 108
99 – GP HQs
Armoured Sqn - 22
Army - 89
837 Units Artillery Bty - 23
Navy - 04
Signals Coy - 14
Air Force- 06
Engineers Coy - 13

Medical Bn - 13

Remount &
Navy - 73 Air Force-64 Veterinary Bn - 21

Technical - 01 Flying - 53 Electronics &

Mechanical
Medical - 01 Technical- 11
Engineers Coy - 08
Dockyard- 01
Compo Coy - 23
Non-Technical - 70
Boys Coy – 46

Girls Coy - 11
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Conclusion

15. NCC as an organisation has unified the youth, not only of our country, but has made significant
efforts to interact with the youth of other countries through YEP (Youth Exchange Programme), thus
expanding the scope of its training and the ultimate goal of attaining Unity.

SUMMARY

Aims of NCC

1. The aims of NCC are:-

(a) To develop qualities of Character, Comradeship, Discipline, Secular Outlook, Spirit of

Adventure and Ideals of selfless service in the cadets.

(b) To create a human resource of organised, trained and motivated youth, to provide leadership
in all walks of life who will serve the nation regardless of which career they choose.

(c) To provide an environment conducive to motivating young Indians to choose the Armed Forces
as a career.

Organisation of NCC

2. The NCC Headquarters is situated in New Delhi and t here are 17 Directorates located in the
state capitals. Directorates have up to 14 Group Headquarters and each NCC Group Headquarters
controls 5-7 NCC units / battalions. There are two training academies namely Officers Training
Academy, Kamptee for men and Officers Training Academy, Gwalior for ladies.

3. NCC is staffed by Regular officers, Permanent Instructional (PI) Staff , Associate NCC officers
(ANOs), Girl Cadet Instructors (GCI) , Whole Time Lady Officers (WTLO) , SMIs and CivilianStaff.
4. Training activities of NCC are Institutional Training, Camp Training, Attachment Training,
Remount & Veterinary Activity, Air Wing Activities and Naval Wing Activities.
5. NCC has 837 units which include 700 Army units (including 108 Girls unit), 73 Navy units and
64 Air Force units.
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CHAPTER NCC-II

INCENTIVES TO CADETS

Introduction

1. Apart from training and preparing the youth for future challenges in NCC, cadets are given
various benefits in terms of job opportunities, scholarships and financial aid in time of any tragedy while
doing any NCC related activities. These incentives are announced from time to time both by the Central
and State Governments. These incentives are in the field of employment as well as academics and
personal including medals, trophies, cash award etc. The best incentive being the vacancy reserved
for ‘C’ certificate holder cadets for the commission as officer in the Armed Forces.

Incentives by the Central Government

2. For ‘C’ Certificate Holders. Specific vacancies in the Army, Air Force and Navy are allotted
for NCC ‘C’ certificate holders. For officers there is no UPSC written exams. After application, the
cadet is called directly for SSB interview, which he/she has to clear before final selection as per the
merit list. The following vacancies are reserved by each service as officers:-

(a) Army. 100 seats per year at OTA for Men and 10% for Women.

(b) Navy. 06 seats per course.

(c) Air Force. 10% vacancies in all courses.

3. 5-10% bonus marks for recruitment in ranks in Army, Navy and Air force.

4. Bonus marks for employment in CAPF/Para Military Forces and Department of

Telecommunication.

5. Can apply for gazetted post in CRPF if the cadet is a graduate.

6. Preference in State Services and also in private sectors.

7. Employment within NCC as Whole Time Lady Officer, Girl Cadet Instructor, Aero and Ship
Modelling Instructor.

8. In Air Force Academy 5% seats are reserved for Girl candidates holding NCC ‘C’ certificate.

9. In OTA Chennai, seats are reserved for Girls candidates holding NCC ‘C’ certificate (Seats are
notified every year).

Financial Assistance / Scholarships

10. Financial aid and relief to cadets is provided by Cadet Welfare Society (CWS) to the cadet in
case of any injury or, to the NOK in case of any fatality during NCC related activities. Details of the
financial assistance are:-

NCC Death Permanent Temporary

Activities Cases Disability Disability
(a) High Risk 5,00,000/- up to 5,00,000/- up to 1,75,000/-
(b) Other Activities 4,50,000/- up to 4,50,000/- up to 1,75,000/-

11. The benefits provided by the CWS are:-

(a) CWS awards scholarship of Rs 6000/- per cadet for 1000 NCC cadets every year to
academically brilliant students.
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(b) Grant of Best Cadet Award of Rs 4500/- and 2nd Best Cadet Award of Rs 3500/- at
each Group level.

(c) Conduct of sports and adventure activities.

Incentives by State Governments

12. Preference is given by various state governments to the NCC ‘B’/ ‘C’ certificate holders for
Recruitment in following departments:-

(a) Police Service.

(b) Transport Department.

(c) Forest Department.

(d) Excise Department.

(e) Preference to the Girl Cadets as nurses, receptionists and telephone operators.

13. State wise incentives* provided by various state governments are as enumerated:-

Ser Name of Academic Field Employment Field Cash Award

No State
(a) Andhra 1% seat reserved in each Weightage of 5% marks Nil
Pradesh Course of Engineering given for 02 Foresters, 03
College, Medical Courses, Beat Officers, 04 Asstt
MBA/MCA/MA/MCom/M Sc, Beat Officers.
degree and diploma courses,
LLB Courses, Govt
Polytechnics.
Auth: dated17/11/2000 and
07 Jul 2012.
(b) Arunachal Relaxation of 5% marks for Preference in recruitment
Pradesh admission to educational to the State Police
institutions. Service.
(c) Haryana Preference in Home
Guard Department and
State Police Force.

(d) Himachal Weightage for admission to

Pradesh various courses of study in
Himachal Pradesh University.
(e) Jammu and 2% Seats reserved in Preference given for Nil
Kashmir Kashmir University for the recruitment to non-
candidates possessing gazetted post services in
outstanding proficiency in Police, Home Guard,
NCC. Forest and Excise Deptt
to an NCC ‘C’ Certificate
Auth: dated 27 Apr 1976 holder up to 01 post or
and 25 Sep 2009. 10% which is higher.
Similarly, for the girl
candidate for the non-
gazetted post in Police,
Nurses, Receptionist and
Telephone operators.
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Ser Name of State Academic Field Employment Field Cash Award

No
(f) Karnataka Reservation of seats for NCC Nil Rs. 10,000/- to
Cadets in professional Medal winner
courses in Medical, in RDC and
Engineering and other Rs. 5000/- to
Technical Courses. participants in
RDC.
Auth: -
02 Dec 2014.
(g) Kerala and Seats in Engineering
Lakshadweep Colleges, Polytechnics,
Ayurveda Medical and
Nursing Colleges.
Bonus marks for Pre-Degree,
Degree Courses, Post
Graduate Courses, B.Ed.
Courses and Teachers
Training Course. Weightage
for admission to higher
studies.
(h) Madhya Preference for admission to Preference given to NCC
Pradesh the post graduate/ ‘C’ certificate holders for
professional/ degree recruitment in all state
colleges. 10 marks being jobs.
added to final marks to NCC
cadets selected for
participation in Republic Day
Camp.
(j) Maharashtra 15 seats reserved for Nil Chief Minister
Polytechnics college. Scholarship:-
Ten grace marks to NCC 150 Cadets @
cadets appearing in various 3 cadets per
degree examinations by major unit 1
University of Mumbai. cadet per
2% marks to NCC cadets by minor unit are
Maharashtra University. awarded Rs.
Three marks given for 2000/- for
admission in medical SD/SW cadets
colleges. and Rs. 1500/-
Ten seats reserved in for JD/JW
Engineering colleges for NCC cadets.
cadets representing State in
the All-India Competition.
Weightage of four marks for
admission in ITI.
Auth: -24 Aug 1984

(k) Manipur Reservation of 10% posts

in the Police Department.
(l) Meghalaya Posts of women constable
in state police force.
(m) North Eastern Two seats reserved in Preference given to NCC
Region – diploma and certificate ‘B’/’C’ certificate holders
Assam courses in engineering and for recruitment in Police
technology. One seat each in Service and Government
Assam and Jorhat Jobs.
Engineering College.
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Ser Name of State Academic Field Employment Field Cash Award

No
(n) Nagaland Relaxation of 5% marks for Govt. Preference to NCC
admission to educational ‘B’ and ‘C’ certificate
institutions including technical holders in State Police
institution under State Force.
(o) Odisha Additional weightage of Preference for recruitment
marks over and above the to the State Police Force.
aggregate marks obtained for
admission in various
colleges.
(p) Pondicherry A weightage of 2% of marks Preference in all
for B.A. /B.Sc. / B.Com. Departments of
Courses. Pondicherry, especially in
Police.

(q) Punjab Weightage of marks given for

admission in various courses
in State Government
Polytechnics, Colleges and
Universities.
(r) Rajasthan Weightage for the purpose ofPreference in State Police
admission to various courses.
Force.
(s) Tamil Nadu One seat reserved in Under Consideration by Tamil
Graduate Course in each Nadu Public Commission
college and one seat in any in Civil Services, exams.
Post Graduate Course and Out of twelve marks for
Polytechnic, where NCC the oral test in the B.T.
Scheme is available. and P.G.
Assistant recruitment/
appointment in Tamil
Nadu.
(t) Tripura Preference to NCC ‘B’
and ‘C’ certificate holders
in Police service and
Government jobs.
(u) Uttar Pradesh Bonus marks/weightage by 8% posts are reserved in
various Universities for State Government for part
admission in various Degree, time NCC officers and
B.Ed. and Post-Graduation NCC cadets who become
courses disabled during the course
of training.
(v) Uttarakhand One seat in each branch in Cash
Kumaon Engineering Incentives,
College, GB Pant Chief Minister
Engineering College and Gold and
Govt. Polytechnic Colleges Silver Medal
and two seats each in prize-amount
Kumaon University and not fixed.
Garhwal University for B.Ed.
(w) West Bengal Weightage being given for
and Sikkim enrolment in Police.
20% weightage is given to
NCC cadets for
recruitment in
Home Guard.
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Admission in Educational Institutes

14. Many educational institutes have allotted special quota to the certificate holders from NCC.
Preference is given in following fields:-

(a) Degree and diploma courses.

(b) LLB courses.

(c) Govt. Polytechnics and Engineering Colleges.

(d) Medical Courses.

15. The incentives keep changing from time to time. Hence, the cadets must keep themselves
aware of the incentives published in various Central / State Government orders.

Conclusion

16. The youth of Independent India are indeed fortunate to have such an organisation existing in
the country which spends vast amount of financial and physical resources towards their personality
development, and thus is indeed a nursery for grooming of future leaders in various walks of life. The
NCC offers relaxation in the selection standard for employment in various armed forces, para-military
forces as well as state government jobs; provides opportunities to work for NCC either in the form of
GCI (Girl Cadet Instructor) or WTLO (Whole Time Lady Officer).

SUMMARY

1. Specific vacancies in the Army, Air Force and Navy are allotted for NCC ‘C’ certificate
holders. The following vacancies are reserved by each service as officers:-

(a) Army. 100 seats per year at OTA for Men and 10% for Women.
(b) Navy. 06 seats per course.
(c) Air Force.10% vacancies in all courses.

2. Financial aid and relief to cadets is provided by Cadet Welfare Society (CWS) to the cadet in
case of any injury or, to the NOK in case of any fatality during NCC related activities.

3. Preference is given by various state governments to the NCC ‘B’/ ‘C’ certificate holders for
Recruitment in following departments:-

(a) Police Service.

(b) Transport Department.
(c) Forest Department.
(d) Excise Department.
(e) Preference to the Girl Cadets as nurses, receptionists and telephone operators.

4. Many educational institutes have allotted special quota to the certificate holders from NCC.
Preference is given in following fields:-

(a) Degree and diploma courses.

(b) LLB courses.
(c) Govt. Polytechnics and Engineering Colleges.
(d) Medical Courses.
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CHAPTER NCC-III

DUTIES OF NCC CADETS

Introduction

1. NCC is the largest youth organisation in the world with an enrolled strength of more than 13 lakh
Cadets. The aim of NCC is to train the young boys and girls to be better citizens and future leaders of
our great country in all walks of life, including defence forces. NCC strives to be and is one of the
strongest unifying forces of our nation, bringing together the youth hailing from different parts of our
country and moulding them into united, secular and disciplined citizens of our nation. Any student
joining the ranks of NCC must know his/her duties and responsibilities as a cadet and he/she must
maintain a conduct expected of a trained youth leader of the country.

The Cadet

2. The term Cadet stands for “trainee”. It is generally used as a military term. Cadets are the
integral part of NCC and they are divided into two divisions i.e. SD/SW and JD/JW. SD/SW represents
cadets from colleges and universities where as JD/JW represents only schools.

3. Any volunteer citizen of India or Nepal who is of good character and on the roll of schools or
colleges; fulfilling the age, medical and other criteria can be enrolled into NCC. He/she has to undergo
the stipulated training; both at their institution as well as at a training camp. He/she is called a cadet
of NCC.

4. Advantages of being a Cadet. The advantages of being an NCC cadet are many fold. NCC
as an organisation plays an active role in shaping the character and outlook of the cadet through its
training and strict day to day schedule. An NCC cadet wearing a uniform and seen around is envy to
the society especially youth. The main advantages of being an NCC cadet are enumerated below:-

(a) Being part of 13 lakh strong and the largest youth organisation in the world.

(b) Being moulded into a disciplined and motivated youth.

(c) Chance to take part in disaster relief tasks.

(d) Opportunity to attend NCC camps like ATC, CATC, NIC, COC etc.

(e) Wear the uniform and lead a life style akin to military.

(f) Opportunity to visit foreign countries as part of YEP.

(g) Opportunity to take part in social awareness programs.

(h) Preference for joining armed forces and other forces.

(j) Preference in higher studies.

Duties and Responsibilities of Cadets

5. An NCC cadet once enrolled has certain duties and responsibilities unlike his/her peers in the
institution. The duties and responsibilities are towards nation, society at large, his institution, NCC
organisation and to his fellow cadets too.

6. Duties of NCC cadets during parades and camps are as under:-

(a) Self discipline is the most basic trait of an NCC Cadet.

(b) He/she has to be punctual during parade and roll call.

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(c) Obeying the orders of higher ranks is yet another important duty of NCC Cadet.

(d) Every cadet should participate in camp activities with complete enthusiasm.

(e) Always take proper hair cut and wear clean and correct pattern of uniform. Polishing
of shoes, pressing of uniforms and wearing of beret in correct manner should be followed.

(f) Take part in the cultural activities organized by the NCC.

(g) Attend all NCC parades regularly without fail.

(h) Participate in the team work.

(j) Extend complete cooperation to the seniors.

(k) Pursue the adventure activities.

7. Responsibilities of a Cadet. An NCC cadet by the very fact of being an active cadet has to
shoulder extra responsibilities unlike his fellow classmates who are not members of NCC. His
responsibilities are nowhere written but obligatory as an outcome of his training. Thus, he or she fulfills
the main aims of NCC i.e., becoming a potential leader with character qualities and responsible citizen.
He has separate responsibilities to his NCC unit, Organisation, his institution, society at large and to
the country. That includes active participation in social awareness initiatives, environmental issues,
disaster relief, adventure and sports activities and other nation building efforts. It doesn’t end with his
NCC training at his institution, but has to be carried forward to all the fields where he is going to be
engaged in the future too. Thus, with passage of time, country would have had past NCC cadets
occupying leadership positions in all walks of life espousing the noble values and objectives of NCC.

8. Cadets Commandments. Director General, NCC has given out a list of ‘Cadets
Commandments’ for all NCC cadets to follow in their life. They are given below:-

(a) I will ensure construction of toilet in my house and motivate at least 10 persons for the
same.

(b) I will be an ‘Aadhar’ Indian and would motivate 10 more persons to be one.

(c) I will donate blood at least once every year.

(d) I will make only digital transactions wherever possible and motivate others for the
same.

(e) I will plant minimum two trees in a year and care for the same.

(f) I will obtain my voter and PAN Card once I have crossed 18 years of age.

(g) I will ensure garbage segregation in my house and within 100 m of my neighbourhood.

(h) I will undertake 100 hours of shramdaan for social service.

(i) I will help physically-challenged persons to live their dreams.

(j) I will be a role model for gender sensitivity, secular outlook and spirit of nationalism
without any regional bias.

(k) I will rush to help any accident victim.

(l) I will always uphold motto of NCC - ‘Unity and Discipline’. I will be equally disciplined
when not under observation.
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Conclusion

9. There are a number of examples of persons whose names have become immortal in history
through devotion to duty and sense of discipline. Shivaji, Maha Rana Pratap, Tipu Sultan, Mahatma
Gandhi, Sardar Patel and Rani of Jhansi to name only a few. The young generation of today is the
future leaders of India. The NCC cadets of today should endeavour to be good citizens of tomorrow
and motivate others to emulate them. NCC cadets should understand their duties completely so that
both, the nation as well as the society benefit from them.

SUMMARY

1. The term Cadet stands for “trainee”. It is generally used as a military term. Cadets are the
integral part of NCC and they are divided into two divisions i.e. SD/SW and JD/JW. SD/SW represents
cadets from colleges and universities where as JD/JW represents only schools.

2. An NCC cadet once enrolled has certain duties and responsibilities unlike his/her peers in the
institution. The duties and responsibilities are towards nation, society at large, his institution, NCC
organisation and to his fellow cadets too.

3. Cadets Commandments. Director General, NCC has given out a list of ‘Cadets
Commandments’ for all NCC cadets to follow in their life. They are given below:-

(a) I will ensure construction of toilet in my house and motivate at least 10 persons for the
same.
(b) I will be an ‘Aadhar’ Indian and would motivate 10 more persons to be one.
(c) I will donate blood at least once every year.
(d) I will make only digital transactions wherever possible and motivate others for the
same.
(e) I will plant minimum two trees in a year and care for the same.
(f) I will obtain my voter and PAN Card once I have crossed 18 years of age.
(g) I will ensure garbage segregation in my house and within 100 m of my neighbourhood.
(h) I will undertake 100 hours of shramdaan for social service.
(i) I will help physically-challenged persons to live their dreams.
(j) I will be a role model for gender sensitivity, secular outlook and spirit of nationalism
without any regional bias.
(k) I will rush to help any accident victim.
(l) I will always uphold motto of NCC - ‘Unity and Discipline’. I will be equally disciplined
when not under observation.
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CHAPTER – NCC- IV

NCC CAMPS: TYPES AND CONDUCT

Introduction

1. The aim of Camps is to impart collective training to the cadets with special emphasis on the
development of qualities of leadership. Special emphasis is laid on Development of Team Spirit and
Leadership Qualities and comprehensive training in Drill, WT, Hygiene and Sanitation, Social Service
etc.

2. It is imperative that all camps be planned in consultation with all agencies including Educational
institutions, District Administration and the Director of Public Instruction / Education well before the
commencement of the year and all concerned be intimated of date and location well in advance.

Types of Camps

3. NCC conducts the following types of Camps:

(a) Annual Training Camps/Combined Annual Training Camps (ATCs/ CATCs).

These camps are conducted for SD, SW, JD and JW cadets over a period of 10 days. The aim
of these camps is to introduce cadets to a regimented way of life. During Camp training
endeavour should be made to give cadets maximum exposure to Range Drill, Firing and
Specialized training with emphasis on community living, discipline, character, confidence building
and First Aid.

(b) Centrally Organised Camps (COC). These are planned at the HQ DGNCC level
and are of 12 days duration. The Aim of these camps is to bring together all cadets from various
parts of the country and to enable them to live and know the culture of different states, which
help them in imbibing ‘Espirit De Corps’ as well as Unity in Diversity against a backdrop of
national Integration. The various types of COCs are:

(i) Leadership Camps. These camps are organised on an all India basis to develop
leadership qualities in cadets and also provide SSB training to all wing cadets for induction
into Armed Forces.

(ii) Thal Sainik Camp. The aim of this camp is to give an exposure to salient aspects of
Army Wing training and generate healthy competitive spirit by conducting Army Wing
competitions contributing towards Prime Minister’s Banner awarded during Republic Day
Parade. It is conducted at Delhi in DGNCC Camp.

(iii) Nau Sainik Camp. The aim of this camp is to give an exposure to salient aspects
of Naval Wing training and generate healthy competitive spirit by conducting Naval Wing
competitions contributing towards Prime Minister’s Banner awarded during Republic Day
Parade. It is conducted at Karwar/Visakhapatnam.

(iv) Vayu Sainik Camp. The aim of this camp is to give an exposure to salient aspects
of Air Wing training and generate healthy competitive spirit by conducting Air Wing
competitions contributing towards Prime Minister’s Banner awarded during Republic Day
Parade. It is conducted at Jodhpur in Rajasthan.

(v) Republic Day Camp (RDC). NCC Republic Day camp is the culmination of all NCC
Training activities and is held at Garrison Parade Grounds, Delhi Cantt from 01 Jan to 29
Jan each year. Selected NCC cadets from all the states and Union Territories attend the
camp as per vacancies allotted by HQ DGNCC annually. The camp is inaugurated by the
Hon’ble Vice President of India and culminates with the Prime Minister’s Rally on 28
January. During the camp, visit of Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, Hon’ble Raksha Rajya Mantri,
Hon’ble Chief Minister of Delhi and three service chiefs are also organized. 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 Drill, Guard Of Honour, Rajpath Contingent and Prime
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Minister’s Rally, National Integration Awareness, Line & Flag Area, Cultural, Best Cadet in
each wing, i.e. Army, Navy and Air Force, Aero modelling, Ship modelling competitions are
also conducted.

(vi) Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat Camp. National Integration camps are conducted on all
India basis with representation from each region and help to integrate the diversity amongst
various states of India. In addition, Special National Integration Camps are held at remote
and border areas to give an exposure to the difficulties faced by the citizens residing in these
areas. The duration of the camp is 12 days for SD/SW and JD/JW.

(vii) SSB Screening Camp. SSB Screening Camps for both SD boys and SW girls are
conducted at Officers Training Academies and other Centrally Organised camps. The aim
is to orient and prepare cadets for selection for induction into Armed Forces.

(viii) Rock Climbing Camp. Rock Climbing camps are held to expose the cadets to the
basics of elementary rock climbing and to inculcate spirit of adventure, leadership qualities,
team spirit, camaraderie as also physical fitness to include enhancing of stamina and
endurance amongst the cadets.

(ix) All India Treks. These camps are conducted under the aegis of DGNCC. These
treks are conducted by designated State Directorates. These camps make the cadets aware
of the uniqueness and rich cultural diversity of India. The duration of these camps is of 10
days. The aim of trekking camps is to develop spirit of adventure, leadership, stamina,
endurance, self-confidence, team spirit as well as espirit-de-corps’ and also to imbibe
environmental awareness and concern, inculcate respect for local customs, culture and
history and lastly to promote national integration’ their conduct is covered by DG NCC “SOP:
All India Treks” issued vide DG NCC letter No 17812/Trek/DG NCC/Trg(E) of 28 Nov 2013.

(c) Military Attachment Camp. These Camps are of 12 days duration and are for
Senior Division boys and Senior Wing Girls. Aim of these camps is to expose selected Senior
Division Cadets to Armed Forces environment to give a feel of Military Training which would give
them confidence and inspire them to join the Armed Forces. Selected girl cadets are exposed to
day to day functioning of a Military Hospitals, which would give an exposure in the field of
Hygiene, Sanitation and patient management. Attachment training is also given to SW and SD
cadets at OTA and IMA, Air Force and Navy academies.

(d) Attachment Training IMA/OTA These camps are conducted for a duration of 12 days
for SD/SW cadets. Detailed training schedule is prepared in with IMA/OTA. The aim of these
training is ‘to expose the cadets to the training imparted at IMA/OTA and to motivate them to join
the Armed Forces as Commissioned Officers’.

Training Activities in Camp.

4. The following types of training activities are carried out in camps:

(a) PT/Yoga.
(b) Drill.
(c) Games.
(d) Guest Lectures.
(e) Line Area maintenance.
(f) Map Reading.
(g) Night Navigation.
(h) Obstacle Training.
(j) Firing.
(k) Social Service Work/Rally.
(l) Visit to places of Historical interest.
(m) Cultural activities.
(n) Organizing sports and other competitions.

5. Camp Routine. Routine followed by cadets during the camp is as under:

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(a) Reveille.
(b) Physical Training.
(c) Breakfast break.
(d) Training periods with timely breaks.
(e) Lunch break.
(f) Rest Period.
(g) Tea.
(h) Game.
(j) Washing/Bathing.
(k) Retreat.
(l) Roll Call Parades.
(m) Cultural Activities/Recreation.
(n) Dinner.
(o) Private Study.
(p) Lights Out.

Republic Day Camp

6. All India Annual NCC Republic Day Camp held in January every year is an event of National
importance and National integration. The activities of the cadets and officers attending the camp are
observed with keen interest by various dignitaries and participants in the camp. The programme is
widely covered by the international and national media. Also, the international participants in the camp
carry indelible memories of their stay and association with their Indian counterparts.

7. This camp is attended by cadets from all wings of NCC Directorates selected on the basis of
their skill, proficiency and capabilities on various competitions and events. The camp witnesses the
presence of cadets from all 17 Directorates of the country. They share their culture, traditions, customs
etc, informally and also through National Integration Awareness Programme which is a competition held
as part of the Camp. The culmination of activities is the Prime Minister’s Rally during which Banner to
the Champion NCC Directorate and awards to All India Best Cadets of each Wing are awarded. The
Camp is intended to:-

(a) Project the best of NCC to the national leaders and people.

(b) Conduct Inter-Directorate Competitions to determine the winner of Inter Directorate

Championship Banner and All India Best Cadets of all Wings.

(c) Select and train NCC Marching Contingents to participate in the Republic Day Parade
at Rajpath on 26 January and Guard of Honour for the Vice President, Prime Minister and other
dignitaries.

(d) Foster spirit of national unity amongst the cadets through exchange of cultural
programmes and national integration awareness programmes.

8. The aim of the Republic Day Camp is to enhance the self-confidence of cadets, deepen their
value systems and provide an exposure to the rich culture and traditions of our nation and the important
events that take place at the National Capital during the Republic Day. The camp portrays a reflection
of ‘Mini India’. Basic qualities developed amongst the cadets through RDC are:-

(a) National Integration. It helps to inculcate sense of national unity. By interacting with
cadets from different parts of the country cadets will come to know the basic ideology and culture
where India stands. It helps the nation in creating a pool of citizens to spread the message of
national unity which subsequently helps in national integration.

(b) Cultural Exchange. The camp sensitizes cadets on the diverse culture of India. Basic
understanding of cultural differences will help in overcoming negative sentiments developing in
the nation due to cultural imitation.
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(c) Social Awareness & Community Development. The social service and community
development activities include Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Tree Plantation, Anti-Drug Rally, Cancer
Awareness, Disaster Relief, Blood Donation, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, AIDS Awareness and
Care for the Blind, Traffic Control and other similar relevant contemporary social issues. The
objectives of Social Service are as follows:-

(i) To teach the cadets the dignity of labour and to create in them an interest in
constructive work which will be helpful in community development.

(ii) To set an example of selfless service and team work.

(iii) To give a lead in organized work, with a view to utilizing to the maximum possible extent
the available unused time, energy and other resources of our people and direct them in
various fields of social and economic activity.

(d) Leadership. To develop an all-round dynamic personality with adequate leadership

traits to deal and contribute effectively in all walks of life. It improves self-awareness of a cadet
and helps in building up interpersonal relationship, positive attitude, improves communication
skills, time management, leadership skills, realization of importance of teamwork etc.

Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat Camp

9. Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat (EBSB) Camps were previously known as National Integration
Camps. These are conducted to make cadets understand and value the rich heritage of cultures that
forge unity despite the diverse languages, traditions and religions of our country. These camps are
conducted on an all India basis and help bridge the cultural gap amongst various states of India. SBEB
aims to propagate national integration among cadets and society. 35 EBSB camps are conducted every
year in different parts of the country. The following activities are conducted in the camp:-

(a) Cultural Programmes. Cultural exchange is one of the prominent attractions of

Special National Integration Camp. Understanding of the common historical and cultural heritage
of the country as symbolized in historical monuments, cultural forms and the way of life of the
people. It promotes the spirit of national integration and communal harmony amongst the youth
in particular and amongst the masses in general through different creative and innovative cultural
activities.

(b) Awareness Programmes. Familiarization with the environment, family life, social
customs, etc. of the people living in different parts of the country is the main theme of awareness
programmes.

(c) Quiz Competitions. The idea behind this competition is to promote knowledge-
based initiatives amongst the youth and to excel in a knowledge-based economy. The concept
of National Integration, spirit of communal harmony, brotherhood, courage and adventure are
being propagated in this competition.

(d) Demonstrations on National Unity. Appreciation of the vastness of the country,

its varied customs and traditions and yet the basic oneness which should instil in participants a
sense of pride in being an Indian and to inculcate a feeling of communal harmony amongst youth.

Conclusion

10. NCC is the premier organisation which nurtures the youth of our nation. Unity and discipline is
the motto of NCC. A large number of camps are conducted by NCC where cadets from different parts
of the country get together. Republic Day Camp is the most important one that promote national
integration. Direct interaction amongst the cadets from different parts of the country helps in forming a
better understanding on India. The role of NCC in this regard is incomparable because of its great
contribution towards the process of national integration.
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SUMMARY

1. The aim of Camps is to impart collective training to the cadets with special emphasis on the
development of qualities of leadership. NCC conducts the following types of Camps:

(a) Annual Training Camps/Combined Annual Training Camps (ATCs/ CATCs).

(b) Centrally Organised Camps (COC).

(i) Leadership Camps.

(ii) Thal Sainik Camp.
(iii) Nau Sainik Camp.
(iv) Vayu Sainik Camp.
(v) Republic Day Camp (RDC).
(vi) Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat Camp.
(vii) SSB Screening Camp.
(viii) Rock Climbing Camp
(ix) All India Treks

(c) Military Attachment Camp.

(d) Attachment Training IMA/OTA.

2. The following types of training activities are carried out in camps:

(a) PT/Yoga.
(b) Drill.
(c) Games.
(d) Guest Lectures.
(e) Line Area maintenance.
(f) Map Reading.
(g) Night Navigation.
(h) Obstacle Training.
(j) Firing.
(k) Social Service Work/Rally.
(l) Visit to places of Historical interest.
(m) Cultural activities.
(n) Organizing sports and other competitions.

3. All India Annual NCC Republic Day Camp held in January every year is an event of National
importance and National integration. The aim of the Republic Day Camp is to enhance the self-
confidence of cadets, deepen their value systems and provide an exposure to the rich culture and
traditions of our nation and the important events that take place at the National Capital during the
Republic Day.

4. Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat (EBSB) Camps are conducted to make cadets understand and
value the rich heritage of cultures that forge unity despite the diverse languages, traditions and
religions of our country. These camps are conducted on an all India basis and help bridge the cultural
gap among various states of India. EBSB aims to propagate national integration among cadets and
society. 35 EBSB are conducted every year in different parts of the country. In addition, six Special
NICs are conducted regularly at Leh/Srinagar, Dimapur/ Kohima, Jaisalmer, Kakinada, Lakshdweep
and Port Blair.