Nagaland: NCC training camp underway at Sazolie College

DIMAPUR — A ten-day combined annual training camp (CATC-29) of the National Cadet Corps (NCC), organised by 1 Nagaland Girls Battalion NCC, Kohima, under the aegis of NCC Group headquarters got underway at Sazolie College in Jotsoma on June 20.

A defence release issued by PRO (Defence) stated that two officers, 26 instructors, nine associate NCC officers (ANO), two girl cadet instructors (GCIs) and 554 cadets from schools and colleges from all over Nagaland are attending the ten-day training programme.

It informed that the cadets would be trained in service subjects apart from getting groomed to have a smart military bearing and outlook during the camp. It added that guest lectures would also be held covering various relevant subjects like cyber security, food and nutrition, NEDFI etc.

It stated that special focus would be made on SSB selection procedure and new recruitment procedures in the armed forces for the young aspirants seeking career in the armed forces. Besides, military equipment display, band display, and firefighting display are scheduled to be held during the camp.

It further stated that cadets would also undergo a series of tests in firing, cultural programmes, tent pitching, extempore elocution, drill, tug-of-war etc.

Meanwhile, the group commander of NCC Group Kohima, Brig. PS Sangwan, visited the ongoing annual training camp (CATC-29) on Wednesday and addressed all the staff and cadets present at the camp.

Brig. PS Sangwan highlighted the importance of joining NCC and contribution of the cadets to the society. He also guided the cadets on the services selection board (SSB) procedures to join the armed forces as an officer and explore job opportunities in the government and private sector.

He also interacted with the staff and cadets.