The National Cadet Corps (Hindi: राष्ट्रीय कैडेट कोर) is the Indian military cadet corps with its head Quarters at
New Delhi. It is open to school and college students on voluntary basis.
The National Cadet Corps in India is a voluntary organization which recruits cadets from
high schools and
colleges all over India. The Cadets are given basic military training in small arms and parades. The officers and cadets have no liability for active military service once they complete their course. The
motto of NCC is एकता और अनुशासन (Unity and Discipline)
Head QuartersHead Quarters DGNCCWest Block -IV, R.K. Puram Sector-INew Delhi-110066
DG LT GEN RAJ KUMAR KARWAL,AVSM,SM**,VSM DIRECTOR GENERAL NATIONAL CADET CORPS Lt Gen Raj Kumar Karwal, SM**, VSM, an alumnus of NDA, Pune, was commissioned into the RAJPUT Regiment in Dec 1970. The Offr thereafter participated in the 1971 war in the Eastern theatre.
A graduate of Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, the Gen has done all important courses including the prestigious Higher Command Course. The offr is also accredited with higher qualifications, Post Graduate Diploma in HR Management and MBA (HRM) from IGNOU, New Delhi.
The General has wide ranging experience of various high profile command, staff and instructional appointments. He commanded his battalion and then a Rashtriya Rifles Sector in intense Counter Insurgency area in J&K. For his outstanding devotion to duty the General was awarded the Sena Medal and Bar to Sena Medal. The General has commanded a RAPID Infantry Division in a strike Corps. On staff, he has served as Brigade Major of an Infantry Brigade, Director at Army HQ and ADG (B) at HQ DG NCC besides having raised the Human Rights Cell in Army HQ, Delhi.
The General has the distinction of serving as Military Advisor to Republic of Seychelles, where he was awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal for his distinguished service. He has also served as Military Advisor in Pakistan during the crucial period of OP Prakaram. The General has commanded with distinction the largest Corps in India deployed on the most sensitive portion of the line of Control. For his outstanding devotion to duty he was awarded the AVSM.
The General is married to Mrs Gita Karwal and they have two sons. Elder son is in the Army and the younger one is working with a MNC.
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 Government 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 defense. They organized camps to assist the
ordnance factories, supplying arms and ammunition to the
front, and also were used as
patrol parties to capture the enemy
paratroopers. The N.C.C cadets also worked hand in hand with the
Civil Defense authorities and actively took part in rescue work and traffic control. After the 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pak wars the N.C.C
syllabus was revised. Rather than just being the second line of defense, N.C.C 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.
MottoUnity and Discipline.
Aim
A taste of military life
The aims of NCC are:
1. To develop qualities of Character, Courage, Comradeship, Discipline, Leadership, Secular Outlook, Spirit of Adventure and the ideals of Selfless Service amongst the Youth of the Country.
2. 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.
3. To Provide a Suitable Environment to Motivate the Youth to Take Up a Career in the Armed Forces.
Staff patternTraining forms the backbone of the NCC. This gives not only the shape and form to the corps but controls all the sensitive and vital nerves of the organisation. A tremendous amount has been achieved by the corps through its well regulated system of intensive training which includes Basic, Advance and Specialised training, with major stress being laid on training camps. The training in the NCC is conducted through a three-tier system of training staff, consisting of Regular Officers, Whole Time Officers, Whole Time Lady Officers, Associate NCC Officers (ANOs), Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs), Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) and their equivalents from the Navy and the Air Force as Permanent Instructor Staff, Girl Cadet Instructors (GCIs), Civil Gliding Instructors (CGIs), Ship Modelling Instructors (SMIs) and Aero Modelling Instructors (AMIs). The NCC is staffed by personnel drawn from the following
cadres:-
Regular Officers drawn from the three services of Army, Navy and Air Force.
Whole time Lady Officers
Associate NCC Officers
Girl Cadet Instructors
Permananet Instructional Staff
Civilian Gliding Instructors
Civilian StaffShip Modeling Instructors
Aero Modeling Instructors
Training Activities
Based on the aims of the NCC, the Organisation has laid down Training Syllabi for the cadets. The syllabi for the Junior Division Cadets covers a period of two years and for Senior Division it is three years. Except for minor variations, the syllabus is similar for both Boy and Girl cadets. The training schedules planned for the cadets ensure that the benefit of the organisation reaches the maximum number of cadets. >Centrally Organised Camps >Special National Integration Camps >National Integration Camps >All India Trekking Expeditions >National Integration Camps >Schedule of Sports Events
Camp Training
Types of Centrally Organized Camps (COC)
The following types of centrally organised camps are conducted :-
(i) Leadership CampsThese camps are conducted on All India basis to bring out the leadership qualities in cadets. 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.
(ii) Vayu Sainik Camp
This Centrally Organised Camp is organised for Air Wing Cadets. 600 cadets (420 boys+180 girls) from all Directorates attend the camp. For further details see Air Wing Activities.
(iii) Nau Sainik Camp
This is held every year at Naval Base Vishakhapatnam. 560 cadets (400 boys +160 girls) from all Directorates attend the camp.
(iv) Rock Climbing CampsEight rock climbing camps are held each year to expose the cadets to the basics of elementary rock climbing and to inculcate spirit of adventure amongst cadets. Four of these camps are held at Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh and other four camps at Nayyardam near Trivandrum in Kerala.
(v) National Integration Camps (NIC)
These camps are conducted on All India basis and help bridge the cultural gap among various States of India. In addition, There are five special NICs conduced at Leh, Nagrota (J&K), Chakabama (NCR), Lakshadweep and Port Blair.
(vi) Thal Sainik Camp ( TSC)
Two concurrent TSCs are conducted at RD Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt every year. i.e. S D / JD boys and SW / JW girls. 640 Boy and 640 Girls cadets take part in this camps.
(vii) Republic Day Camp (RDC)
(a) NCC Republic Day Camp is the culmination of all NCC Training activities. RDC is held at Garrison Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt from 01 to 29 Jan. 1850 selected NCC Cadets from all States & Union Territories attend the Camp. The Camp is inaugurated by the Vice President of India and culminates with Prime Minister's Rally on 27 Jan.
(b) During the camp visit of Raksha Mantri, Cabinet Ministers, Chief Minister Delhi, three Service Chiefs and various State Ministers/VIPs are also organised.
(c) During the RDC, various competitions are conducted amongst the16 NCC Directorates to decide the Champion Directorate for award of Prime Minister's Banner. Competitions are keenly contested in various events such as National Integration Awareness, Drill, Line & Flag Area, Cultural items, Best Cadet of Senior Division (Boys) and Senior Wing (Girls) in each Service - Army, Navy & Air. Aero modelling and Ship modelling are also conducted during RDC.
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:-
Land based Water based Air based The aim of mountaineering expeditions in NCC, is to stengthen the character, instil values of courage, comradeship, discipline, leadership, secular outlook, determination and perseverance in cadets. They also give a chance to cadets to explore flora and fauna and meet friendly people of the hill regions.
The peaks are selected in conjuction with IMF. NCC provides the euipment which is of the best quality available in the market. The team is led by experienced moutaineers from the services. This is a very popular adventure activity, both with the boy and girl cadets. Mountaineering
There are three premier mountaineering institutes where cadets undergo mountaineering courses i.e. Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, Uttarkashi, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling and Mountaineering and Allied Sports, Manali. Vacancies on various courses are allotted every year to NCC. These are further sub-alloted to various Directorates based on their demand/ strength.
Rock Climbing
Sailing ExpeditionSailing Expedition is an interesting feature of the Naval Training. During Sailing Expeditions, the cadets get practical training in Boat Pulling and Sailing. Coastal states conduct sailing expeditions at sea, and in the major rivers by the states. They learn to survive at sea and overcome the vagaries of the weather.
Parasailing
546 Parasails are held with various Directorates. Regular launches are carried out by the Dtes. 20 SD/SW cadets take part in PM's Rally every year.
Trekking
A Total of ten All India Treks are conducted every year i.e. three for girls and seven for boys and a total of 10,000 cadets take part in it.
Camel SafariCamel Safari is undertaken in Rajasthan usually in the month of Oct. Foreign Cadets are also invited to join in the Safari.
Motor Cycle/Cycle Expedition
These Expeditions are conducted at Directorate Level. White Water Rafting
A White Water Rafting node is being established at Haridwar. Rafting will be carried out for cadets from all over the country. Subsequently nodes will be established in other states as well, depending on feasibility of rafting in those areas.
Scuba DivingDiving has gained popularity among NCC cadets in recent years, though its inception took place in 1982. These courses are now being conducted at Kochi, Vizag, Mumbai and Delhi, with complete assistance from the Naval Diving Teams.
Wings
Cadets of all the three Wings after a ceremony
Army wing
In the Army wing, cadets are trained by the representative of the Armed forces on the junior and senior level. They are seen as future officers or army personnel or possible reserve in the case of the national emergency.
Navy wing
In the Naval wing, cadets are trained as per the Naval rules and discipline.
Air wingIn the Air wing,cadets are trained as per the Air rules and discipline.
