NCC training camp underway at Rangers’ College KURSEONG, 1 Jun 2014: A combined annual training camp - CATC-III - of the NCC Group Headquarters, Darjeeling started Saturday and will end on June 9. The camp is being conducted at the premises of the Eastern Forest Rangers’ College, Kurseong under the command of Lt. Col Paramjit Singh, commanding officer, 5 Bengal Bn NCC. Talking to reporters today, Singh said around 400 NCC cadets, both boys and girls, from various schools and colleges from Darjeeling, Malda, Cooch Behar and Jalpaiguri districts, will attend the camp. The maximum representation is from the three hill sub-divisions of Darjeeling, Kurseong and Kalimpong, he informed. The cadets will undergo intensive training in terms of drills, physical training, shooting, map reading and tent pitching, among others. The training will be monitored by 30 army personnel and associate NCC officers. Besides, the cadets will also undertake treks to inculcate a spirit of adventure in them. Several social activities have also been planned to groom the cadets into good human beings and responsible citizens of the country. CAPTION: -NCC girl cadets learning to load a gun. -Young NCC boy cadets learning to shoot. Text and Photo by: EOI
Posted on: Mon, 02 Jun 2014 10:59:25 +0000
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