NCC

VARIOUS CAMPS OF NCC

Camp training constitutes the most important part of NCC training. Every cadet in the NCC is expected to attend at least two camps during one’s tenure to complete the Training Syllabi. In Camps, the young cadets get the thrill and joy of outdoor and community living as they are made to live under canvas/camp conditions and also follow a rugged but interesting routine. Camps also help in developing camaraderie, team-work, leadership qualities, self-confidence, self-reliance and dignity of labour among cadets. This contributes greatly towards promoting national integration. The various camps conducted by the NCC are as follows:-

Annual Training Camps (ATC)

This Camp is conducted at battalion level to impart practical training in weapons, map reading, communications and firing. The emphasis is given on community living. Through these camps cadet get an opportunity to develop and expose their hidden qualities. Maximum number of cadets are included in these camps and cadets potential is identified for the forthcoming Thal Sainik Camp and Republic Day Camp.

National Integration Camps (NIC)

These camps are conducted on an all India basis and help bridge the cultural gap among various states of India. 37 such camps are conducted every year. Our country being vast is varied in culture, customs and traditions which is a matter of pride to all. To acquaint the cadets with such diversity, selected cadets from every directorate participate in these camps. Cadets get an opportunity to learn the culture and language of different states. In addition, we conduct NICs at remote and forward areas to promote national integration. Special NICs are being conducted regularly at Leh, Srinagar, North Eastern Region and at Port Blair.

Leadership Camps

These camps are conducted on an all India basis. There are four Advance Leadership Camps (ALC), one each for SD, JD, SD Naval Wing boys and SW Girls. Three Basic Leadership Camps are held, one each for SD boys, SW and JW Girls.

Rock Climbing Camps

Eight rock climbing camps are held each year to expose the cadets to the basics of rock climbing and to inculcate spirit of adventure. Four of these camps are held at Gwalior in MP and other four camps at Nayyar Dam near Trivandrum in Kerala.

Thal Sainik Camps (TSC)

Every year 3 camps at battalion level, 3 camps at directorate (State) level and the final camp at National level in New Delhi are organized. Competitions in communications, Map Reading, Firing, Cross Country and Medical (First Aid) are conducted. The process of screening and filtering of cadets is done at each of the 3 camps at battalion level. The selected cadets participate in the inter-group competitions. Successful cadets again undergo the procedure of screening and filtering at the national competitions. The points scored by the cadets at final competitions are counted for the award of the prestigious Prime Minister‟s Banner.

Republic Day Camp (RDC) and Prime Minister’s (PM’s) Rally

Republic Day Camp is a prestigious camp inaugurated by the Vice President of India and visited by Raksha Mantri, Raksha Rajya Mantri, Chief Minister of Delhi, the three Service Chiefs and other dignitaries. During the Camp, a Horse Show and three Cultural Programmes are held wherein important dignitaries are invited as Chief Guests. The camp culminates in the Prime Minister‟s Rally on 27 January every year which showcases all the activities of NCC. In addition, groups of NCC cadets meet the President of India and the Prime Minister over tea on separate days. The procedure for selecting the cadets for RDC is same as Thal Sainik Camp. The main focus in these camps is on drill, cultural presentation, general knowledge and adventure activities. The points scored in these camps are considered for the award of prestigious Prime Ministers Banner.

Army Attachment Camp

These camps are attached with regular army. The aim of these camps is to give field training to the cadets and the cadets acquaint them with army exercises.

Adventure Camps

These camps are organized to develop courage and leadership qualities among the cadets. These camps enable the cadets to develop decision making ability, learn the manner of struggle for existence and survival of the fittest. Some of the adventure camps are Mountaineering, Scuba Diving, Trekking, Para Ceiling etc. These camps are organized to develop courage and leadership qualities among the cadets. These camps enable the cadets to develop decision making ability, learn the manner of struggle for existence and survival of the fittest. Some of the adventure camps are Mountaineering, Scuba Diving, Trekking, Para Ceiling etc.