NCC Training

Drill, Shooting, Physical fitness, Map reading, First aid, Gliding/Flying, Boat pulling, sailing and camp training covering basic of military training in Army, Navy and Air Force.

This training is mostly carried out in schools and colleges by the cadets. In addition, depending upon the type of service, basic knowledge of that service is imparted to the cadets e.g gliding , powered flying for Air Wing cadets and boat pulling, sailing for Naval Wing cadets form part of institutional training. These activities comprise approximately 50% of the entire syllabus.

This is the most imp aspect of NCC Trg and hence great emphasis on institutional trg to be given. State DDG's to issue comprehensive instrs on organizing the Institutional Trg at Gp / Unit level.

Following actions will be taken to improve the standard of training.
  1. Optimum utilization of PI Staff for Trg.
  2. Greater involvement of Offrs, WTLO's and ANO's.
  3. Deficiencies in trg aids will be made up expeditiously.
Basic Training

Drill

Cadets must be made to understand the aim and purpose of teaching drill, so that they are suitably motivated and do not take it as "fatigue". Emphasis will be laid on correct bearing, marching, saluting and arms drill. Inter-squad competitions may be organized to create interest.

Weapon Training

Cadets generally take keen interest in weapon training and firing. Units must liaise with nearby Service and Para-Military Units to ensure that all cadets get an opportunity to fire their authorized amn. Use of firing simulators may be made to optimize trg efforts where possible.

Adventure Training

Adventure activities have been incorporated in NCC training with the aim of inculcating and strengthening leadership traits amongst the cadets. These activities in NCC can be broadly divided into the following.

  1. Land based - Mountaineering, Rock Climbing, Trekking.
  2. Water based - Sailing Expedition, White Water Rafting, Scuba Diving, River Crossing.
  3. Air based - Parasailing.
Youth exchange programme

This is a very important activity. It is done to increase international understanding and bolster awareness. These exchanges are done with NCC community of 10 countries namely Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Canada, Maldives, Nepal, Singapore, UK, Russia and Vietnam at international level.