UPMSP High School NCC cheat sheet

NCC was raised on 16 April 1948 under the National Cadet Corps Act 1948, initially with 20,000 cadets in the school wing.

The motto is 'Unity and Discipline'; the flag carries three colours-red (army), dark blue (navy), light blue (air force).

Director General (DG) heads NCC at national level; rank is Lieutenant General. HQ is at New Delhi.

There are 17 State Directorates; each commanded by a Major General (or equivalent).

The NCC is divided into three wings: Army, Navy, and Air Force; girls are enrolled in all wings.

Senior Division (SD) and Senior Wing (SW) are for college students; Junior Division (JD) and Junior Wing (JW) for school students (classes VIII–X).

Training is conducted by Associate NCC Officers (ANOs) and Permanent Instructional (PI) staff; PI staff are from the regular armed forces.

The NCC Song 'Ham Sab Hindi Hain' was written by Pandit Harivansh Rai Bachchan; the NCC emblem has three colours and the motto.

The rank of a cadet in the Army wing: Cadet, Lance Corporal, Corporal, Sergeant, Company Sergeant Major (CSM), and Cadet Under Officer (CUO).

National integration is the awareness of a common identity among citizens irrespective of caste, religion, region, or language.

Article 51A of the Constitution lists Fundamental Duties, including respecting the National Flag and the Constitution.

The National Flag is hoisted on Independence Day (15 August) and Republic Day (26 January); it must be unfurled at sunrise and lowered at sunset.

The National Anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' was composed by Rabindranath Tagore; its full version takes about 52 seconds.

The National Song 'Vande Mataram' was written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee; it is sung on national occasions.

The Preamble declares India as a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic; 'Socialist' and 'Secular' were added by the 42nd Amendment 1976.

Fundamental Rights (Articles 12–35) and Fundamental Duties (Article 51A) together promote unity and patriotism.

National integration camps (NIC) are held at national level to foster unity among cadets from different states.

The National Cadet Corps motto 'Unity and Discipline' directly supports national integration.

Drill commands are of two types: cautionary (preparatory) and executive; the executive command is given on the right foot.

Position of attention: heels together, toes apart at 30 degrees, body erect, arms straight, hands clenched with thumbs in line with the seam of the trousers.

Salute: right hand raised to the forehead, palm open, fingers straight, tip of the middle finger just touching the right eyebrow, forearm horizontal.

Marching: quick march is 120 steps per minute (30-inch pace); double march is 180 steps per minute.

About turn: on the command 'About Turn', the right foot is moved forward, then the body turns 180 degrees to the right on the heels.

Dismissal: on the command 'Dismiss', the squad salutes and then breaks off.

Colours: the NCC flag is carried during ceremonial parades; it is dipped when the National Anthem is played.

Guard of Honour: a ceremonial formation given to dignitaries; it consists of a specific number of cadets (usually 50 or 100).

Ceremonial parade includes march past, salute, and address by the reviewing officer.

The .22 rifle is commonly used for NCC training; it is a bolt-action, single-shot rifle.

Safety rules: always treat a weapon as loaded; never point at anyone; keep finger off trigger until ready to fire; keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.

The 7.62 mm SLR (Self-Loading Rifle) is a semi-automatic rifle used in the armed forces; the NCC also trains on it.

Marksmanship principles: steady position, proper sight alignment, breath control, trigger control, and follow-through.

Sight alignment: the front sight is centered and level with the rear sight aperture; the target is slightly blurred.

Breath control: take a deep breath, exhale partially, and hold the breath while squeezing the trigger.

Trigger control: squeeze the trigger steadily; do not jerk.

The four standard firing positions: standing, kneeling, sitting, and prone (lying down).

Range safety: weapons are inspected before and after firing; the range officer's commands are obeyed at all times.

Adventure training includes trekking, rock climbing, rappelling, river rafting, and parasailing.

Camps are of various types: annual training camp (ATC), national integration camp (NIC), adventure camp, and Republic Day camp (RDC).

In camp, cadets follow a daily routine: reveille, physical training, drill, classes, games, and lights out.

Camp discipline: punctuality, proper uniform, and obedience to camp orders are mandatory.

Tent pitching: a tent must be pitched on level ground, with trenches dug around it for drainage.

Trekking requires proper footwear, water bottle, and a first-aid kit; never trek alone.

Rock climbing uses equipment like ropes, carabiners, and harnesses; always check equipment before use.

Camp hygiene: drink boiled water, eat fresh food, and maintain personal cleanliness to avoid illness.

Rappelling is descending a cliff using a rope; it requires a safety harness and a belay.

Social service activities include tree plantation, blood donation, cleanliness drives, and adult education.

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: NCC cadets participate in cleanliness campaigns and awareness rallies.

Blood donation: a healthy person aged 18–65 years and weighing at least 50 kg can donate blood.

Tree plantation: saplings should be planted during the rainy season; water regularly and protect from animals.

Adult education: NCC cadets help teach reading and writing to illiterate adults.

Disaster relief: NCC cadets assist in relief camps during floods, earthquakes, and cyclones.

Community health: cadets organize health awareness camps on hygiene, sanitation, and vaccination.

Road safety: cadets participate in traffic awareness drives and help regulate traffic during events.

National integration: social service camps bring together cadets from different regions to work for community development.

First aid is the immediate help given to a sick or injured person before medical help arrives.

ABC of first aid: Airway, Breathing, Circulation; check these first in an emergency.

For a fracture: immobilize the injured part with a splint; do not attempt to straighten the bone.

For burns: cool the burn with running water for at least 10 minutes; do not apply oil or ice.

For bleeding: apply direct pressure with a clean cloth; elevate the injured limb if possible.

For snake bite: keep the patient calm and still; immobilize the bitten limb and transport to a hospital immediately. Do not cut or suck the wound.

For drowning: remove the person from water, check breathing, and start CPR if trained.

Personal hygiene: bathe daily, brush teeth twice a day, wash hands before eating, and wear clean clothes.

Safe drinking water: boil water for 10–15 minutes or use chlorine tablets; store in a covered container.

Civil defence includes measures to protect civilians during war or emergencies, such as blackouts, air raid warnings, and rescue operations.

Disaster management cycle: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.

Earthquake: drop, cover, and hold under a sturdy table; stay away from windows and heavy objects.

Flood: move to higher ground; avoid walking or driving through floodwater.

Fire: use a fire extinguisher with the PASS method-Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep.

Cyclone: stay indoors, close windows, and listen to official warnings.

First aid in disaster: triage-prioritize life-threatening injuries first.

NCC cadets assist in disaster relief by distributing food, water, and first aid, and by helping in evacuation.

Civil defence warning signals: red warning (air attack), yellow warning (falling of bombs), and green warning (all clear).

Leadership qualities: integrity, courage, decisiveness, initiative, and empathy.

Leadership styles: autocratic (leader decides), democratic (participative), and laissez-faire (free rein).

Communication process: sender, message, channel, receiver, feedback.

Barriers to communication: physical, semantic, psychological, and cultural.

Active listening: pay attention, do not interrupt, ask questions, and summarize.

Personality development: self-awareness, goal setting, time management, and positive attitude.

Public speaking: prepare, practice, maintain eye contact, and speak clearly.

Teamwork: cooperation, mutual respect, and shared goals.

The NCC motto 'Unity and Discipline' reflects leadership and teamwork.

Map scale: representative fraction (RF) such as 1:50,000 means 1 unit on map equals 50,000 units on ground.

Grid reference: easting is read first, then northing (e.g., 123456 means easting 123, northing 456).

Contour lines join points of equal elevation; closely spaced contours indicate steep slope.

North types: true north, magnetic north, and grid north; magnetic declination is the angle between true and magnetic north.

Compass: the magnetic needle points to magnetic north; the prismatic compass is used for bearing.

Field craft includes camouflage, concealment, observation, and judging distance.

Camouflage: use natural materials; avoid shiny objects and unnecessary movement.

Judging distance: use the unit method, appearance method, or section method.

Map symbols: blue for water, green for vegetation, brown for contours, black for man-made features.