PSEB SS NCC key terms

The National Cadet Corps, a tri-service youth organisation under the Ministry of Defence that trains school and college students in discipline, drill and leadership through army, navy and air force wings.

To develop character, comradeship, discipline, secular outlook and the spirit of adventure among youth, and to create a pool of trained, motivated young people who may choose a career in the armed forces.

The motto is 'Unity and Discipline', expressing that cadets from every region, religion and community work together as one team while obeying lawful orders and maintaining self-control.

The state-level NCC headquarters headed by a Director, an officer of the rank of Major General or equivalent, which controls and administers all NCC units within its territorial jurisdiction.

An intermediate NCC administrative formation, commanded by an officer of Colonel or equivalent rank, that supervises several units and battalions inside a directorate and coordinates their training camps.

The basic NCC organisation at a school or college level, such as an Army battalion company, a Naval unit or an Air Squadron, commanded by an Associate NCC Officer or a regular service officer.

A teacher or lecturer of the institution who is commissioned after NCC training to command the local unit, conduct parades and look after the cadets' training, discipline and welfare.

A student enrolled in the NCC who wears the prescribed uniform, attends parades and camps, and holds a rank such as cadet, corporal, sergeant or cadet under officer within the unit.

The NCC wings for college students (Senior Division for boys, Senior Wing for girls), offering higher-level training, more camps and eligibility for 'C' certificate and service selection benefits.

The NCC wings for school students (Junior Division for boys, Junior Wing for girls), giving basic training in drill, discipline and citizenship and leading to the 'A' certificate.

The NCC certificate awarded to junior wing cadets after the prescribed training period and camp attendance, useful for school-level recognition and later enrolment benefits.

An intermediate NCC certificate for senior division cadets, gained after required training and camp service, and a stepping stone towards the 'C' certificate examination.

The highest NCC certificate, earned through the final examination and prescribed camps, which gives preference in some armed forces selection processes and certain academic admissions.

The set of prescribed body movements and formations performed on command, teaching cadets alertness, coordination, smartness and instant obedience to orders.

The spoken order given by a commander in two parts, a cautionary part that warns the squad and an executive part that is shouted sharply to start the movement.

The command that brings cadets together in their proper formation at attention, dressing up in a straight line and standing ready for further orders.

A basic drill position in which the cadet stands erect with heels together, body straight, arms hanging close to the sides and eyes looking straight ahead, ready to receive orders.

A relaxed drill position taken on command in which the cadet keeps the feet in place but may move the body slightly, while still remaining silent and ready to return to attention.

The act of aligning oneself with the neighbouring cadets in a squad so that the rank forms a perfectly straight line at the correct arm's length spacing.

The arranged pattern in which a body of cadets is drawn up, such as a single rank, two ranks, a column of threes or a hollow square for a ceremonial parade.

A drill movement executed on command in which the cadet turns through 180 degrees to face the opposite direction, keeping balance, correct footwork and the body steady.

A formal mark of respect given by raising the right hand smartly to the headgear or eyebrow with the palm edge forward, and also paid by a squad to a dignitary or during ceremonies.

The overall smartness of a cadet's appearance, covering correct uniform, clean boots, polished brass, proper badges, neat hair and a well-fitting dress worn with pride.

The prescribed dress of the NCC wing, complete with beret or cap, belt, badges, anklets and shoes, which must be worn correctly and only while on authorised NCC duty.

The insignia worn on the uniform to show a cadet's position in the unit hierarchy, such as chevrons for a corporal or sergeant and special marks for a cadet under officer.

A formal parade held on occasions such as Independence Day or NCC Day, with a march past, salute to the flag or reviewing officer, band music and full ceremonial drill.

A ceremonial movement in which formed squads march in step past a saluting dais or reviewing officer, keeping perfect alignment, rhythm and arm swing.

The firearm used in NCC weapon training, commonly the .22 rifle for practice and the 7.62 mm self-loading rifle for instruction, handled only under supervision and after safety checks.

The mandatory rules for handling a weapon, such as treating every rifle as loaded, keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, and never placing a finger on the trigger until ready to fire.

The prescribed body posture for shooting, such as standing, kneeling, sitting or lying prone, in which the firer holds the rifle steadily and aims with correct breathing and trigger control.

The alignment of the firer's eye, the rear sight and the front sight on the target so that the shot, when released, travels to the intended point of impact.

The steady, smooth squeezing of the trigger without jerking, so that the aim is not disturbed and the shot goes off at the moment the firer intends.

The authorised ground where live firing practice is conducted, laid out with firing points, targets, danger area and range orders given by the range officer.

The practical skill of living and moving in the field, including camouflage, concealment, judging distance, sentry duty, patrolling and using ground for cover.

The art of hiding oneself, equipment or positions from enemy observation by blending with the surroundings, using natural cover, nets, foliage and disciplined movement without noise or reflection.

The skill of estimating how far away an object or target is, using methods such as the appearance of objects, unit of measure, halving and bracketing, or a map and compass.

The tactical arrangement of a small body of cadets for movement in the field, such as single file, arrowhead or extended line, chosen according to the ground and the threat.

The skill of understanding a map, its scale, grid references, conventional signs and contours, and relating the map to the ground with a compass for navigation.

A set of numbers, read eastings first and then northings, that fixes the position of a point on a map to a square or a more precise point within it.

A line on a map joining points of equal height above sea level, whose spacing and shape show the steepness of slopes, ridges and valleys of the ground.

The direction of a line or object measured in degrees clockwise from north as shown by a magnetic compass, used to set a course and to find one's way.

The process of bringing together people of different regions, religions, languages and cultures into one united nation, promoted in NCC through camps, cultural programmes and shared living.

A residential NCC training event where cadets from different units live together, practise drill and field craft, take part in adventure activities and learn discipline and communal harmony.

Voluntary work by cadets for the community, such as tree plantation, blood donation, cleanliness drives, disaster relief and awareness campaigns, building a sense of responsibility.

The measures taken to look after cadets' well-being, including medical care at camps, insurance cover, scholarships, awards, travel facilities and protection from harassment or hardship.