Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC)-02 of NCC cadets of 60 Assam Girls Bn NCC, Guwahati and other units of NCC Gp HQ, Guwahati under NCC Directorate NER, Shillong started wef 23 Apr 24 to 02 May 2024 at Narangi Transit Facility.
The event, spanning 10 days duration, brings together enthusiastic cadets from various units and institutes, aiming to foster leadership skills, discipline, and a sense of national pride among the youth.
A total of approx. 500 NCC girls and boys cadets of around 30 schools, Colleges, Universities of Guwahati and nearby are attending the Camp.
These girls and boys cadets are of 9th class and upto 3rd year Graduation students of various institutions in Guwahati and nearby areas. The aim of this camp is to introduce NCC cadets to a regimented way of life. During Camp training endeavor is to give cadets maximum exposure to Range Drill, firing and specialized training with emphasis on community living, discipline, First-aid, character and confidence building. The foundation of the camp was built upon a robust curriculum designed to hone the cadets’ skills in numerous domains. This camp will also be an eligibility criteria for A, B and C certificate Examination.
The Camp Commandant Colonel Ajay Kumar Sharma, guided them to be disciplined, organised and learn the military way of life. During the period, there will be various competitions like Volleyball, Debate, Painting, Elocution, Firing Competition, Tug War, Drill, Table Drill, Line Area. Various guest lecture by experts on the topics like Know Your Army, Traffic management, lecture by representatives of NDRF and NEDFi are planned in addition to lectures by Old Ex-NCC cadets(EXPA) on soft skills, lectures by Army Officers, Army staff and Associate NCC Officers (ANOs). Moreover, the facilities at NTF, Narangi have been prepared to accommodate the diverse needs of the cadets, ensuring a conducive environment for both learning and Camp activities.
In the days to come, the camp is poised not only to elevate the skill sets of the participating these cadets but also to instill in them the values of discipline, camaraderie, and service, thus preparing them to become the vanguards of a brighter tomorrow. The 10-day CATC camp at NTF Narangi promises to be an enriching experience, equipping the cadets with invaluable skills and memories that will last a lifetime. The stage is set for an event that promises to be a catalyst for transformative growth and empowerment among the cadets of the National Cadet Corps.
(Source: PRO, Defence, Guwahati)
