National Cadet Corps (NCC) is a voluntary organisation that recruits cadets from high schools, colleges and universities all over India. It is a tri-services organisation, comprising the Army, the Navy and the Air Force, engaged in grooming the youth of the country into disciplined and patriotic citizens.
The Silver Oak University is affiliated to 2 Gujarat Air Sqn NCC, Ahmedabad Group, NCC Directorate Gujarat, Daman and Diu, Dadra Nagar Haveli. The total authorised strength is 50. NCC “C” certificate is awarded after successful completion of three years of training and examination.
| NCC Units | First Year | Second Year | Third Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCC Air Wing (SD/SW) | 25 SD - 21 SW - 04 |
16 SD - 08 SW - 08 |
- | 41 |
The NCC in India was formed with the National Cadet Corps Act of 1948. It was raised on 15 July 1948. The National Cadet Corps can be considered as a successor of the University Officers Training Corps (UOTC) which was established by the British in 1942. During World War II, the UOTC never came up to the expectations set by the British. This led to the idea that some better schemes should be formed, which could train more young men in a better way, even during peace times. A committee headed by Pandit H.N. Kunzru recommended a cadet organization to be established in schools and colleges at a national level. The National Cadet Corps Act was accepted by the Governor General and on 15 July 1948 the National Cadet Corps came into existence. During the 1965 and 1971 wars with Pakistan, NCC cadets were the second line of defence. They organised camps to assist the ordinance factories, supplying arms and ammunition to the front, and also were used as patrol parties to capture the enemy paratroopers. The NCC cadets also worked hand in hand with the Civil Defence authorities and actively took part in rescue work and traffic control. After the 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pak wars the NCC syllabus was revised. Rather than just being the second line of defence, NCC syllabus laid a greater stress on developing qualities of leadership and Officer-like qualities. The military training which the NCC cadets received was reduced and greater importance was given to other areas like social service and youth-management.
The National Cadet Corps is headed by a Director General, an Army Officer of the rank of Lieutenant General, who is responsible for the functioning of the National Cadet Corps in the country through the National Cadet Corps Headquarters situated at Delhi. At the State Level, the country has been divided into 17 Directorates covering all States and Union Territories. Each of the State National Cadet Corps Directorate Headquarters controls two to fourteen Group Headquarters. While Directorates are commanded by Brigadiers or their equivalents, the Groups are commanded by Colonels or equivalents from the Air Force and the Navy, NCC Units are commanded by Major/Lieutenant Colonel or their equivalents.
Unity and Discipline (Ekta aur Anushasan)
NCC Flag Contains NCC Crest in gold in the middle, with the letters "NCC" encircled by a wreath of seventeen lotus with a background in Red, Blue and Light blue. Red depicts the Army; Deep Blue depicts the Navy and Light Blue depicts the Air Force. The seventeen lotuses represent the 17 State Directorates. "Unity of Discipline" (Ekta aur Anushasan) is written at the bottom of the NCC Flag.
Prof. Manan Pathak
NCC Coordinator (Air Wing Unit)
2 Gujarat Air Sqn. NCC, Ahmedabad
Silver Oak University, Ahmedabad.
Email ID: ncc@silveroakuni.ac.in
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