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:-
(a)
Optimum utilization of PI Staff for Trg.
(b)
Greater involvement of Offrs, WTLO’s and ANO’s.
(c)
Deficiencies in trg aids will be made up expeditiously.
Drill. Cdts 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 Trg. Cdts generally take keen interest in wpn trg 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.
Certificate Exams. State Dtes to conduct these exams with great deliberation. No dilution on any score is acceptable.
Entry into Armed Forces.Provisions exist for NCC ‘C’ Cert holders to join the Armed Forces as offrs. A great effort at the Gp/Unit level to motivate, select and coach aspiring cdts to join the Armed Forces. Cdts are also been given the opportunity to undergo the “Personality Development Capsules” as also SSB Coaching Courses at the OTA. Gp Cdrs to ensure that their cdts are made aware of incentives for NCC ‘B’ & ‘C’ Certificate holders opting to join the Armed Forces / TA / and PMF.
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.