NCC combined annual training camp concludes
NCC Cadets according Guard of Honour during the NCC Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC VII) 2019 which concluded at Sainik School Punglwa on October 25.
Peren, November 1 (MExN): A ten-day NCC Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC VII) 2019 concluded at Sainik School Punglwa on October 25, where 135 cadets from junior and senior division participated. The camp started on October 15.
During the course of the camp, the cadets were trained in various activities like weapon training, parade drill, range firing, map reading, disaster management, tent pitching, night marching and obstacle training.
After the training, inter-company competitions were conducted as part of the camp. The cadets enthusiastically participated in cross country race, volleyball, basketball, drill, obstacle, tent pitching and cultural programme. In addition, cadets also went for a night route march of 10 km.
As a part of social service, cadets also conducted Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and Cancer awareness rally at Punglwa village.
The camp was inspected by Col Avinash D Pitre, Offg Gp Cdr, Gp Hq, NCC Kohima on October 24 and he was accorded Guard of Honour by the NCC Cadets.
The Cadets were also given a demonstration, rescue operation, first aid and fire fighting by commandant of disaster management.
On the final day, Lieutenant Kanu Barman presented the camp report followed by cultural programme staged by cadets of different NCC companies. Cadets presented solo song, group song, group dances and dramas.
During the closing ceremony chief guest Gp Captain Prasun Basu Principal, Sainik School Punglwa spoke about the immense role NCC plays in honing talents of the young and budding minds and also stressed upon the benefits of NCC certificates in joining the Indian Armed Forces.
