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NCC CAMPS 

NCC conducts the following types of NCC Camps-

(a) Annual Training Camps/Combined Annual Training Camps (ATCs/ CATCS). These camps are conducted for SD, SW, JD and JW cadets over a period of 10 days. The aim of these camps is to introduce cadets to a regimented way of life. During Camp training endeavour should be made to give cadets maximum exposure to Range Drill, Firing and Specialized training with emphasis on community living, discipline, character, confidence building and First Aid.

(b) Centrally Organised Camps (COC) These are planned at the HQ DGNCC level and are of 12 days duration. The Aim of these camps is to bring together all cadets from various parts of the country and to enable them to live and know the culture of different states, which help them in imbibing 'Espirit De Corps as well as Unity in Diversity against a backdrop of national Integration. 

The various types of COCs are:-

(i) Leadership Camps 

These camps are organised on an all india basis to develop leadership qualities in cadets and also provide SSB training to all wing cadets for induction into Armed Forces.

(ii) Thal Sainik Camp

The aim of this camp is to give an exposure to salient aspects of Army Wing training and generate healthy competitive spirit by conducting Army Wing competitions contributing towards Prime Minister's Banner awarded during Republic Day Parade. It is conducted at Delhi in DGNCC Camp.

(iii) Nau Sainik Camp

The aim of this camp is to give an exposure to salient aspects of Naval Wing training and generate healthy competitive spirit by conducting Naval Wing competitions contributing towards Prime Minister's Banner awarded during Republic Day Parade. It is conducted at Karwar/Visakhapatnam.

(iv) Vayu Sainik Camp

The aim of this camp is to give an exposure to salient aspects of Air Wing training and generate healthy competitive spirit by conducting Air Wing competitions contributing towards Prime Minister's Banner awarded during Republic Day Parade. It is conducted at Jodhpur in Rajasthan

(v) Republic Day Camp (RDC)

NCC Republic Day camp is the culmination of all NCC Training activities and is held at Garrison Parade Grounds, Delhi Cantt from 01 Jan to 29 Jan each year. Selected NCC cadets from all the states and Union Territories attend the camp as per vacancies allotted by HQ DGNCC annually. The camp is inaugurated by the Hon'ble Vice President of India and culminates with the Prime Minister's Rally on 28 January. During the camp, visit of Hon'ble Raksha Mantri, Hon'ble Raksha Rajya Mantri, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Delhi and three service chiefs are also organized. During the RDC, various competitions are conducted amongst the 17 NCC Directorates to decide the Champion Directorate for award of Prime Minister's Banner. Competitions are keenly contested in various events such as Drill, Guard of Honour, Rajpath Contingent and Prime Minister's Rally, National Integration Awareness, Line & Flag Area, Cultural, Best Cadet in each wing, i.e. Army, Navy and Air Force, Aero modelling. Ship modelling competitions are also conducted

(vi) Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat Camp National Integration camps are conducted on all India basis with representation from each region and help to integrate the diversity amongst various states of India. In addition, Special National Integration Camps are held at remote and border areas to give an exposure to the difficulties faced by the citizens residing in these areas. The duration of the camp is 12 days for SD/SW and JD/JW

(vii) SSB Screening Camp SSB Screening Camps for both SD boys and SW girls are conducted at Officers Training Academies and other Centrally Organised camps. The aim is to orient and prepare cadets for selection for induction into Armed Forces.

(viii) Rock Climbing Training Camp Rock Climbing camps are held to expose the cadets to the basics of elementary rock climbing and to inculcate spirit of adventure, leadership qualities, team spirit, camaraderie as also physical fitness to include enhancing of stamina and endurance amongst the cadets.

(ix) All India Treks: These camps are conducted under the aegis of DGNCC. These treks are conducted by designated State Directorates. These camps make the cadets aware of the uniqueness and rich cultural diversity of India. The duration of these camps is of 10 days. The aim of trekking camps is to develop spirit of adventure, leadership, stamina, endurance, self-confidence, team spirit as well as espirit-de-corps and also to imbibe environmental awareness and concern, inculcate respect for local customs, culture and history and lastly to promote national integration

Military Attachment Camp

(a) These Camps are of 12 days duration and are for Senior Division boys and Senior Wing Girls Aim of these camps is to expose selected Senior Division Cadets to Armed Forces environment to give a feel of Military Training which would give them confidence and inspire them to join the Armed Forces. Selected girl cadets are exposed to day-to-day functioning of a Military Hospitals, which would give an exposure in the field of Hygiene, Sanitation and patient mariagement. Attachment training is also given to SW and SD cadets at OTA and IMA, Air Force and Navy academies.

(b) Attachment Training IMA/OTA These camps are conducted for a duration of 12 days for SD/ SW cadets Detailed training schedule is prepared in with IMA/ OTA The aim of these training is 'to expose the cadets to the training imparted at IMA/ OTA and to motivate them to join the Armed Forces as Commissioned Officers'.

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