UPMSP High School NCC flashcards

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NCC raising date

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

NCC motto

The motto of the National Cadet Corps is 'Unity and Discipline', which reflects the core values of the organisation.

NCC flag colours

The NCC flag has three colours: red for the Army, dark blue for the Navy, and light blue for the Air Force.

NCC Directorates

There are 17 State Directorates in the NCC, each commanded by a Major General or equivalent rank.

National integration meaning

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

Fundamental Duties

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

National Anthem duration

The full version of 'Jana Gana Mana', composed by Rabindranath Tagore, takes about 52 seconds to sing.

National Song

'Vande Mataram', written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, is the National Song of India and is sung on national occasions.

Attention position

In attention, heels are together, toes apart at 30 degrees, body erect, arms straight, and hands clenched with thumbs in line with the trousers' seam.

Salute procedure

In salute, the right hand is raised to the forehead with palm open, fingers straight, and the tip of the middle finger just touching the right eyebrow.

Quick march pace

Quick march is performed at 120 steps per minute with a 30-inch pace; double march is at 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.

.22 rifle

The .22 rifle is a bolt-action, single-shot rifle commonly used for NCC training and marksmanship practice.

Weapon safety rule

Always treat a weapon as loaded, never point it at anyone, keep the finger off the trigger until ready to fire, and keep the muzzle in a safe direction.

Sight alignment

Sight alignment means the front sight is centered and level with the rear sight aperture, while the target is slightly blurred.

Breath control

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

Adventure training

Adventure training in NCC includes trekking, rock climbing, rappelling, river rafting, and parasailing to build courage and endurance.

Annual Training Camp

The Annual Training Camp (ATC) is a regular NCC camp where cadets undergo drill, weapon training, and adventure activities.

Tent pitching

A tent must be pitched on level ground with trenches dug around it for drainage to prevent water accumulation during rain.

Rappelling

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

Blood donation criteria

A healthy person aged 18–65 years and weighing at least 50 kg can donate blood; the donor should not be anaemic.

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is a cleanliness campaign in which NCC cadets participate through drives and awareness rallies.

Tree plantation

Tree plantation is best done during the rainy season; saplings need regular watering and protection from animals.

First aid definition

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

ABC of first aid

ABC stands for Airway, Breathing, and Circulation; these are checked first in any emergency situation.

Fracture first aid

For a fracture, immobilize the injured part with a splint and do not attempt to straighten the bone; seek medical help.

Burn treatment

Cool a burn with running water for at least 10 minutes; do not apply oil or ice on the burn.

Disaster management cycle

The disaster management cycle consists of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery phases.

Earthquake safety

During an earthquake, drop, cover, and hold under a sturdy table; stay away from windows and heavy objects.

Fire extinguisher PASS

Use a fire extinguisher with the PASS method: Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side.

Leadership qualities

Key leadership qualities include integrity, courage, decisiveness, initiative, and empathy.

Communication process

The communication process involves a sender, message, channel, receiver, and feedback.

Map scale

Map scale is expressed as a representative fraction, such as 1:50,000, meaning 1 unit on the map equals 50,000 units on the ground.

Grid reference

A grid reference is read by stating the easting first and then the northing, for example 123456 means easting 123 and northing 456.