Camp Training

         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. Therefore, nearly 50 percent of the enrolled strength gets this opportunity every year. 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:-

(a) Annual Training Camps (ATC).

         These are held within the State under the aegis of respective NCC Directorates. The camps are of 12 days for senior boys/girls and 10 days duration for junior boys/girls. 50% of the enrolled strength undergoes the camps. In a year, approx 6 lac cadets undergo the camps.

(b) Centrally Organised Camps (COC).

         These camps are of an all India nature and are planned by HQ DGNCC in consultation with the Directorates nominated to conduct them. Selected cadets, as per the vacancies allotted to each Directorate, participate in these camps. The following types of centrally organised camps are conducted: -

(i) 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. A total of 1350 cdts attend these camps.

(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. VSC is generally conducted in the month of Oct. This year it is being conducted from 18 –29 Oct 05 at Bangalore.

(iii) Nau Sainik Camp.

        This Centrally organised Naval camp is conducted annually for selected Naval Wing Cadets. Boat pulling, regatta and sailing competitions are the main attractions of this camp. 560 cadets (400 boys + 160 girls) attend the camp. It is conducted during the months of Oct/Nov.

(iv) 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. A total of 1080 cadets attend the camps.

(v) 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. 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.

(vi) Thal Sainik Camp (TSC).

        Two TSCs are conducted at RD Parade ground, Delhi Cantt every year i.e. one for SD/JD boys and other for SW/JW girls. Points scored by NCC Dtes during various competitions held during the camp contribute towards Republic Day Banner. 640 Boy and 640 Girl cadets take part in this camp held in Sep/Oct.

(vii) 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.

Attachment Training

                NCC cadets are given an opportunity to live and work in regular service units in the form of Attachment Training. Allocation of vacancies for attachment to various Army Command HQs is done by the Army HQs. Every year 440 officers and 20,000 cadets are attached with various Army units. This includes, approx 560 SW cadets who are attached with various Centres/Depots where lady officers are posted. The attachment training is for approx 15 days duration.