PSEB SS NCC flashcards

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NCC Motto

The motto of the National Cadet Corps is 'Unity and Discipline', stressing solidarity among cadets of all regions and religions, and disciplined conduct as the basis of all NCC training.

Aim of NCC

To develop character, comradeship, discipline, secular outlook, spirit of adventure and selfless service among youth, and to create organised, trained youth available for national service.

NCC Raising Year

The National Cadet Corps was raised in 1948 under the NCC Act, 1948, with its headquarters at New Delhi and the first Director General being Major General Mohan Singh.

DG NCC

The Director General of the NCC is the head of the corps, located at DG NCC headquarters in New Delhi, and is normally an officer of the rank of Lieutenant General.

NCC Directorates

The NCC is organised into State Directorates, each headed by a Deputy Director General, which control Group Headquarters, which in turn control battalions and independent subunits.

SD and SW Cadets

Senior Division (Army) and Senior Wing (Navy and Air Force) cadets are college-level students, while Junior Division and Junior Wing cadets are school-level students from Class VIII upward.

Cadet Ranks

The cadet rank ladder runs from Cadet through Lance Corporal, Corporal and Sergeant to Senior Under Officer, with appointments such as Section, Platoon and Company Commander.

ANO Meaning

An Associate NCC Officer is a teacher or lecturer of a school or college who is commissioned to train and administer NCC cadets in that institution, under the unit commander.

Position of Attention

Heels together and in line, toes turned out about thirty degrees, knees straight, body erect, arms hanging with palms facing inward and thumbs at the trouser seam.

Words of Command

Every drill command has a cautionary part, drawn out to prepare the squad, and an executive part, given sharply, on which the movement is actually carried out.

Quick March Pace

Quick march is performed at 120 steps per minute with a pace of 30 inches, while double march is at 180 steps per minute with the same 30-inch pace.

Hand Salute

The right hand is raised with palm forward, fingers straight and together, the tip of the middle finger touching the right eyebrow and the elbow in line with the shoulder.

About Turn

The about turn is a 180-degree turn executed to the right, pivoting on the right heel and left toe, used to reverse the direction of a squad on parade.

Stand at Ease

From attention, the feet stay in place while the hands are placed behind the back, right hand over left, fingers straight, elbows slightly bent and body relaxed.

NCC Flag Colours

The NCC flag has three vertical stripes: red for the Army, dark blue for the Navy and light blue for the Air Force, with the NCC emblem in the centre.

NCC Emblem

The NCC emblem consists of the letters NCC intertwined within a wreath of lotus, with a scroll below bearing the motto 'Unity and Discipline'.

Saluting Rules

A cadet in uniform salutes all officers, JCOs and senior cadets, returns salutes given by juniors, and salutes with the right hand while standing at attention.

Turnout Essentials

Correct turnout requires a clean pressed uniform, polished boots, correct headgear, badges and name plate in place, neat hair, and a shaved face for male cadets.

NCC Day

NCC Day is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of November each year, marked by parades, ceremonies and functions organised by NCC directorates and units.

INSAS Magazine Capacity

The 5.56 mm INSAS rifle used in NCC training has a detachable magazine holding 30 rounds, and it is fired from standing, kneeling, sitting or prone positions.

Weapon Safety Rules

Treat every weapon as loaded, never point it at anyone, keep the finger off the trigger until ready to fire, and unload and clear it before handing it over.

Sight Picture

Correct aiming requires the foresight to be seen centrally in the U of the backsight, level with the target, while the trigger is squeezed steadily without jerking.

Range Commands

Standard firing range commands include 'Load', 'Ready' and 'Fire'; on a misfire the cadet keeps the weapon pointed downrange and raises a hand to report it.

Firing Positions

The four firing positions are standing, kneeling, sitting and lying prone; the prone position with a sling gives the steadiest aim and best accuracy.

Camouflage Principles

Camouflage means breaking the outline of the body and equipment, avoiding regular shapes, using natural materials of the area, and keeping still when the enemy is near.

Judging Distance

Judging distance methods include unit of measure, appearance, section of ground, and halving and bracketing; results are checked by using more than one method.

Field Signals

Field signals are silent hand signals used in the field, for example a raised clenched fist for 'enemy seen', a forward arm swing for 'advance' and a raised palm for 'halt'.

Fire and Movement

Fire and movement is a tactical drill in which one group fires to suppress the enemy while another group bounds forward, after which the roles are reversed.

Map Scale

Map scale is the ratio of map distance to ground distance, expressed as a statement, a representative fraction such as 1:50,000, or a graphical bar scale.

Six-Figure Grid Reference

A six-figure grid reference identifies a 100-metre square on the map, while a four-figure reference identifies a one-kilometre square, eastings always given first.

National Integration Camps

National Integration Camps bring cadets from different states together for cultural programmes, debates and visits, promoting unity in diversity among the youth of India.

NCC Social Service

NCC cadets take part in cleanliness drives, tree plantation, blood donation, adult literacy and disaster relief, assisting civil authorities during floods, cyclones and earthquakes.