NCC

National Cadet Corps

NCC HISTORY

The NCC in India was formed with the National Cadet Corps Act of 1948. It was raised on 15 July 1948 The National Cadet Corps can be considered as a successor of the University Officers Training Corps (UOTC) which was established by the British in 1942. During World War II, the UOTC never came up to the expectations set by the British. This led to the idea that some better schemes should be formed, which could train more young men in a better way, even during peace times. A committee headed by Pandit H.N. Kunzru recommended a cadet organization to be established in schools and colleges at a national level. The National Cadet Corps Act was accepted by the Governor General and on 15 July 1948 the National Cadet Corps came into existence.

During the 1965 and 1971 wars with Pakistan, NCC cadets were the second line of defence. They organised camps to assist the ordinance factories, supplying arms and ammunition to the front, and also were used as patrol parties to capture the enemy paratroopers. The NCC cadets also worked hand in hand with the Civil Defence authorities and actively took part in rescue work and traffic control. After the 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pak wars the NCC syllabus was revised. Rather than just being the second line of defence, NCC syllabus laid a greater stress on developing qualities of leadership and Officer-like qualities. The military training which the NCC cadets received was reduced and greater importance was given to other areas like social service and youth-management.

CORE VALUES

The NCC is a responsive, learning and continuously evolving organization. Its activity is guided by certain core values that we endeavour to instill among all ranks of the NCC. These include the following:

(a) A sense of patriotic commitment to encourage cadets to contribute to national development.

(b) Respect for diversities in religion, language, culture, ethnicity, life style and habitat to instill a sense of National unity and social cohesion.

(c) Abiding commitment to learn and adhere to the norms and values enshrined in the Indian Constitution.

(d) Understanding the value of a just and impartial exercise of authority.

(e) Ability to participate in community development and other social programme.

(f) A healthy life style free of substance abuse and other unhealthy practices.

(g) Sensitivity to the needs of poor and socially disadvantaged fellow citizens.

(h) Inculcating habits of restraint and self-awareness.

(j) Understanding the values of honesty, truthfulness, self-sacrifice, perseverance and hard work.

(k) Respect for knowledge, wisdom and the power of ideas.

AIM OF NCC

To Create a Human Resource of Organized, Trained and Motivated Youth, To Provide Leadership in all Walks of life and be Always Available for the Service of the Nation.

To Provide a Suitable Environment to Motivate the Youth to Take Up a Career in the Armed Forces.

To Develop Character, Comradeship, Discipline, Leadership, Secular Outlook, Spirit of Adventure, and Ideals of Selfless Service amongst the Youth of the Country.

MOTTO OF NCC

Unity and Discipline (EktaaurAnushasan)

The need for having motto for the Corps was discussed in the 11th Central Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting held on 11 Aug 1978.  The final  decision for selection of “Unity and Discipline” as motto for the NCC was taken in the 12th CAC meeting held on 12 Oct 1980.

CARDINAL PRINCIPLES OF DISCIPLINE IN NCC

There are fourCardinal principles of discipline-

• Obey with a smile.
• Be punctual.
• Work hard without fuss.
• Make no excuses and tell no lies.

NCC ORGANISATION

The National Cadet Corpos is headed by a Director General, an Army Officer of the rank of Lieutanant General, who is responsible for the functioning of the National Cadet Corps in the country through the National Cadet Corps Headquarters situated at Delhi. At the State Level, the country has been divided into 17 Directorates covering all States and Union Territories. Each of the State National Cadet Corps Directorate Headquarters controls two to fourteen Group Headquarters. While Directorates are commanded by Brigadiers or their equivalents, the Groups are commanded by Colonels or equivalents from the Air Force and the Navy, NCC Units are commanded by Major/Lieutenant Colonel or their equivalents.

NCC FLAG

NCC Flag Contains NCC Crest in gold in the middle, with the letters "NCC" encircled by a wreath of seventeen lotus with a background in Red, Blue and Light blue.Red depicts the Army, Deep Blue depicts the Navy and Light Blue depicts the Air Force. The seventeen lotuses represent the 17 State Directorates. "Unity of Discipline" (EktaaurAnushasan) is written at the bottom of the NCC Flag.

NCC SONG

HUM SAB BHARTIYA HAI, HUM SAB BHARATIYA HAI
APNI MANZIL EK HAI,
HA HAHA EK HAI, HO HOHO EK HAI,
HUM SAB BHARTIYA HAI

KASHMIR KI DHARTI RANI HAI, SARTAJ HIMALAY HAI
SADIYON SE HAMNE ISKO APNE KHOON SE PALA HAI
DESH KI RAKSHA KI KHATIR, HUM SHAMSHEER UTHA LENGE
HUM SHAMSHEER UTHA LENGE

BHIKRE BHIKRE TARE HAI HUM LEKIN JILMIL EK HAI
HA HAHAHA EK HAI, HUM SAB BHARTIYA HAI
MANDIR GURDWARE BHI HAI YAHAN, AUR MASZID BHI HAI YAHAN
GIRJA KA GHADIYAL KAHIN MULLA KI KANKHI HAI AJHA
EK HI APNA RAM HAI, EK HI ALLAH THALA HAI
EK HI ALLAH THALA HAI

RANG BIRANGE DEEPAK HAI HUM, LEKIN MAHAFIL EK HAI
HA HAHA EK HAI, HO HOHO EK HA

HUM SAB BHARTIYA HAI, HUM SAB BHARTIYA HAI

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 organising the Institutional Trg at Gp / Unit level.

Following actions will be taken to improve the standard of trg.

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 wpntrg and firing. Units must liaise with nearby Service and Para-Military Units to ensure that all cdts 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,RockClimbing,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.

ACTIVITIES OF NCC

• Institutional training
• Community development training
• Training during annual training camps at Bn. level
• Training during Centrally organized camps at various levels.
• Training during adventure activities camps (D.G. level)
• Training during attachment camps with regular army.
• Training during National level camps (RDC, TSC, IDC, YEP, NIC etc)
• Training during various competitions (NCC sports, Rifle shooting, Obstacles, Map reading etc.)

CAMPS OF NCC

·         Republic Day Camp (RDC)

·         Combined Annual Training Camps (CATC)

·         National Integration Camp (NIC]

·         Special National Integration Camp (SNIC]

·         Advance leadership course(ALC)

·         Army Attachment Camp(AAC)

·         ThalSainik Camp (TSC)

·         VayuSainik Camp (VSC)

·         NauSainik Camp (NSC)

·         Rock Climbing Camps (RCC)

·         Hiking and Trekking Camps

·         Youth Exchange Programme etc.

NCC SOCIAL SERVICE 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 –

Tree plantation
Blood donation
Anti Dowry Rally
Anti Female Infanticide Pledge
Anti Leprosy Drive
AIDS Awareness Rally
Visit to Old Age Homes
Disaster Management & Relief

Obsevation of International Yoga Day, World Water Day, World Aids Day etc.
Village upliftment and various other social schemes.

CERTIFICATION PROGRAMME

General

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/WingNCC   (JD/JW)

Certificate 'B'& 'C'                                 Senior Division/WingNCC (SD/SW)

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."

1. Must have attended two Camp.

RANKS IN SENIOR DIVISION NCC

All others who joined NCC are commonly called as Cadets.

Equivalent Ranks in Senior Division NCC

ALLOWANCES FOR CADETS