UPMSP High School NCC key terms

A regional headquarters of the National Cadet Corps that supervises and supports the NCC units and cadets of the states and union territories falling under its jurisdiction.

The senior-most officer who commands the National Cadet Corps at national level and is responsible for its organisation, training policy and overall administration.

The basic administrative and training formation of the NCC, commanded by an officer of the rank of Colonel, to which several NCC companies and sub-units are attached.

A teacher or lecturer of a school or college who is commissioned into the NCC after training and leads the NCC sub-unit of that institution.

A student enrolled in the National Cadet Corps who undergoes regular drill, training and camp activities and wears the prescribed NCC uniform.

An NCC certificate awarded to a cadet after completing the required training period and passing the prescribed tests at the first level of the certificate scheme.

The higher NCC certificates earned by senior division cadets after longer training; the 'C' certificate carries special weight for defence recruitment and some academic concessions.

The process of building unity and a shared sense of belonging among people of different regions, religions, languages and cultures within the country.

The constitutional principle that the state treats all religions equally, does not favour any one religion and protects the freedom of every citizen to follow a faith.

Peaceful and cooperative coexistence among people of different religious communities, based on mutual respect and rejection of hatred or violence between groups.

Loyalty and devotion to one's country, shown through responsible citizenship, respect for national symbols and willingness to serve the nation when needed.

The rules governing the display, use and respect of the national flag, including permitted occasions, correct positioning and prohibition of disrespectful use.

A formal mark of respect rendered by bringing the right hand to the head with a straight palm and fingers, used when addressing officers or passing the national flag.

The basic stationary drill posture in which the body is held upright, heels together, arms straight at the sides and eyes looking to the front.

Moving in step as a formed body of cadets at prescribed paces and rhythms, keeping alignment, dress and distance with the other members of the squad.

The mandatory precautions in weapon handling: treat every weapon as loaded, keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and keep the finger off the trigger until firing.

Squeezing the trigger steadily and smoothly without jerking, so that the weapon does not move off the aiming point during the final moment of firing.

Managing one's breathing while aiming so that the shot is released during a natural pause in breathing, reducing movement of the rifle and improving accuracy.

A long walk over hills or rough terrain undertaken as adventure training, which builds physical endurance, teamwork and confidence in the outdoors.

The routine of living and training together in an NCC camp, including tent discipline, inspections, meals, drill and communal activities that build discipline and cooperation.

The rules and orderly habits required in an NCC camp, such as punctuality, cleanliness, correct uniform and obedience to camp orders, which keep a large group functioning smoothly.

Voluntary work done by cadets for the benefit of local people, such as cleanliness drives, tree plantation, blood donation camps and awareness campaigns.

Giving blood voluntarily for use by patients in need; cadets often organise and take part in donation camps and help spread awareness about safe donation.

A national cleanliness campaign in which NCC cadets commonly take part through cleaning drives, waste awareness and hygiene education in their localities.

Immediate, temporary care given to an injured or suddenly ill person before professional medical help arrives, aimed at preserving life and preventing worsening of the condition.

The priority check of Airway, Breathing and Circulation in an unconscious casualty, used to decide whether rescue breathing or chest compressions are needed.

A strip of cloth or other material used to cover a wound, hold a dressing in place or support an injured part, applied firmly but without cutting off circulation.

Everyday habits such as bathing, oral care, clean clothing and hand washing that keep the body healthy and reduce the spread of infection.

Organised measures taken to protect civilians and property during war, emergencies or disasters, including warning, shelter, rescue and relief work.

The planned cycle of prevention, preparedness, response and recovery used to reduce the harm caused by natural or man-made disasters.

The organised movement of people away from a dangerous area to a safer place during a disaster or emergency, carried out calmly and in an orderly manner.

The ability to guide, motivate and take responsibility for a group so that it works together and achieves its task, especially under difficult conditions.

The habit of acting on one's own when a situation needs it, without waiting to be told, while staying within orders and using good judgement.

Cooperative effort in which members of a group use their different strengths, support one another and share responsibility for the outcome.

The ability to express ideas clearly and to listen properly, using suitable words, tone and body language so that the message is understood as intended.

Speaking confidently before a group, with clear pronunciation, organised points, eye contact and control of nervousness, so that the audience stays engaged.

The skill of understanding a map's symbols, scale, grid and directions in order to locate places and plan a route on the ground.

A set of numbers that pinpoints a square on a map, given by reading the easting first and then the northing along the grid lines.

A line on a map joining points of equal height above sea level; the closeness of such lines shows whether the ground slopes gently or steeply.

Practical outdoor skills such as moving quietly, using ground and cover, judging distance and observing without being seen, used in field training and operations.

The use of natural or artificial materials, colours and shapes to hide a person or object from observation by blending it into the surroundings.