Dimapur, July 5 (MExN): Air Sqn NCC, Dimapur is conducting Combined Annual Training Camp, 2017 under the aegis of NCC Group Headquarter Kohima at Pilgrim School, Dimapur. A total of 550 cadets from various institutions of NCC, Dimapur are taking part in the camp, which began on July 4.
Camp Commandant Sqn Ldr Chanchal Kishor, who inaugurated the camp, emphasized on the significance of NCC camp and especially imparting training to the cadets.
The aim of the camp, it was stated, is not only to impart collective training to the cadets but also to provide opportunity to them to experience community living, thereby cultivating amongst them spirit of comradeship to develop a spirit of adventure and endurance. The ultimate aim is to inculcate in them the value of discipline, team spirit and dignity of labour, to improve the standard of drill, firing, map reading and also impart knowledge on military subjects and to take part in social service and community development activity.
A press release from Col C Konwer, PRO (Defence) informed that Col LT Sherpa, Training Officer, Group Headquarter Kohima interacted with the cadets and motivated them. The cadets were told that moral duties, especially discipline, are very important.
Guest lecture was also delivered by Sarita Yadav (IAS) posted in Peren and Vishal Chauhan, IPS, ACP, Dimapur to motivate the NCC cadets so they will be inspired to join civil services.
Training on weapon handling, firing, aero modelling, various military activities will be imparted during the camp to motivate the cadets to join the armed forces, the release added. Lectures on various topics like first aid, fire fighting, traffic rules, national integration, importance of health education and personality development are also scheduled to be delivered.
