Training

Different kinds of training sessions are given to the cadets at different levels to train them as cadets. these basic military skills includes; 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 crucial aspect of NCC training and hence great emphasis on institutional training to be given. State DDG’s to issue comprehensive instructions on organizing the Institutional Training 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 ammunition. Use of firing simulators may be made to optimize training 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.
 

Checks

All OC Units are keeping a check of Institutional trg regularly to ensure proper attendance. Attendance registers are marked before the commencement of the parade and NOT repeat NOT after the parade.

All DDG’s are putting an effective monitoring mechanism which is in place to check attendance and conduct of this trg.

NCC Social Service Activities

NCC unit is not only active in defense sector but it also involved  community and social service activities like flood relief work, rehabilitation work, cleanliness drive, tree plantation, blood donation camps, awareness drives, rallies, workshops and health awareness activities. NCC has adopted community development activities with the aim of imbibing amongst cadets selfless service to the community, dignity of labour importance of self help, need to protect the environment and to assist weaker sections of the society in their upliftment. This was envisaged through programmes involving

Adult-education
Tree plantation
Blood donation
Anti Dowry Rally
Anti Female Infanticide Pledge
Anti Leprosy Drive
AIDS Awareness Rally
Visit to Old Age Homes
Slum clearance
Disaster Management & Relief
Village upliftment and various other social schemes.

Certification Programme

General

After the completion of NCC training, the cadets become eligible for the certification. The eligibility conditions and the general procedure for the conduct of the Certificate Examination for Cadets of Senior and Junior Division/Wings NCC(All wings) have been issued by this HQ from time to time. The aim of this Directive is to consolidate all such instruction and revise these, where necessary.

Type of Examination

The type of Certificate Examination and the unit in which these are held are given below

Type of Certificate                                                     NCC Unit

Certificate ‘A’                                               Junior Division/Wing NCC

Certificate ‘B’& ‘C’                                       Senior Division/Wing NCC

Eligibilities for Certificate Examination

For “A” Certificate Examination (Junior Division) 

1. Must be in Second year of NCC
2. Must have attended an Annual Training Camp
3. The candidate must have attended a minimum of 75% of total Training periods laid down in the syllabus for the first and second years of Junior Division/Wing NCC(All wings)
4. Break in the NCC Service of the cadet prior to his appearing. In the examination ‘should not exceed more than 12 month at one time, to count his previous service. In case the break exceeds 12 months, the following procedure will be adopted

“If he has been on the unit rolls for a minimum of two years before his discharge and had attended 75% of the total period during his NCC Service he will need another 45 periods of training to become eligible for certificate ‘A’ examination. In all other cases where above conditions are not fulfilled, the cadet must attend a minimum of 75% periods of the first and second year of training”.

For “B” Certificate Examination(Senior Division)

1. he Cadet must be in second year of SD/SW NCC Training
2. Must have attended one Annual Training Camp/NIC/Attachment training with regular Army, Navy, Air Force Units.
3. Cadets possessing ‘A’ Certificate will be awarded 10 bonus marks.
4. The cadet must have attended a minimum of 75% of total training period laid down in the syllabus for the first and second years for Senior Division Wing NCC (All Wings). Break in the NCC service of the cadet SD/SE prior to appearing in the exam should not exceed more than 18 months at one time, after his discharge to count his service for Certificate ‘B’ Examination. In case the break exceed 18 months the following procedure will be adopted.
   “If he had been on the unit rolls for a minimum of two years before his discharge and had attended 75% of the total periods during his NCC service he will need another 45 periods of training to become eligible for certificate ‘B’ Examination. In all other cases where above conditions are not fulfilled, the cadet must attend a minimum 75% periods of the first and second years of training.”
5. An Air Wing Cadet must do a minimum of 10 Glide launches.

For “C” Certificate Examination(Senior Division)

1. Cadet must have passsed ‘B’ certificate.
2. The Cadet must be in second/third year of SD/SW NCC Training
3. The Cadet must have attended a minimum of 75% of the periods of 3rd year syllabus during the academic session.
4. Break in the NCC Service of the SD/SW Cadet prior to appearing in the exam should not exceed more than 18 months at one time, after his discharge to count his previous service for Certificate ‘C’ examination. In case the break exceeds 18 months, the following procedure will be adopted
   “If he had been on the Unit rolls for a minimum of two years before his discharge and had attended 75% of the total period during his NCC service, he will need another 45 periods of training to become eligible for Certificate ‘C’ examination. In all other cases where above conditions are not fulfilled, the Cadet must attend a minimum of 75% periods of the first and second year of training.”
5. Must have attended two Camp.

Permission to Appear ing Certificate Examination after Discharge

 Cadets who ceased to be on rolls of NCC may be permitted to appear for certificate ‘A’ Examination for Junior Division/Wing and ‘B’ & “C” for Senior Division/Wing NCC at their own expenses within a period of 12 months of their discharge from the NCC, provided they were otherwise eligible at the time of their discharge.

The ex-cadet so eligible can appear for the examination at any place in India by applying for the same, alongside with discharge certificate, to Local Unit Commander. The Group Commander is empowered to accept such requests from the ex-cadets.

Re-Test for Improvement of Grading: ‘C’ Certificate

With a view to give Cadets a chance to apply for the NCC Special Entry Scheme, in case their grading improves, itkl has been ruled that

1. Cadets who have obtained a ‘C’ grading in NCC ‘C’ Certificate Exam and who wish to improve their grading will be allowed to appear for a retest. Only one retest will be allowed.
2. Cadets will have to re-appear in complete examination.
3. Retest will be held alongwith fresh cases nexe year. During the period, these Cadets may attend at least two weeks’ Special Parade/Coaching classes to be organised by units after he academic session. Those Cadets who do not attend the Special Parade/Classes will also be eligible to appear in the re-test. No refreshment or other allowance will be admissible for these classes/parade/retest.