UPMSP High School NCC study plan
UPMSP High School NCC · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
NCC Organisation and History & Drill and Ceremonial
Map the NCC chain of command from national HQ down to unit level and recite it aloud without notes
List the key dates and founders in NCC history (raising of the first units, the 1948 and 1949 reorganisations, motto and flag) on a single timeline sheet
Demonstrate the position of attention, stand-at-ease and salute to a mirror check, correcting shoulder and elbow angles
Name each drill command word used for squad movement and write its correct execution in one line
Your checkpoint
A one-page A4 cheat sheet with the NCC hierarchy diagram and a 10-date history timeline, plus a self-recorded 2-minute video of the three static drill positions
Drill and Ceremonial & NCC Organisation and History
Execute foot drill movements (quick march, halt, turnings on the march, salute on the march) in sequence for 10 minutes daily
Explain the difference between ceremonial drill and squad drill and give one parade example of each
Recite the NCC pledge, motto and the ranks of NCC cadets and their insignia
Describe the procedure for a cadet inspection and the correct reporting format to an inspecting officer
Your checkpoint
A written drill sequence card covering eight commands in correct order, checked against a live practice session, plus a 5-question self-quiz scored at 4/5 or better
National Integration and Patriotism & Leadership, Personality Development and Communication
Summarise the constitutional values behind national integration (secularism, equality, unity in diversity) in your own words
Identify five national symbols and their correct usage rules, including flag etiquette and the national anthem protocol
Outline three NCC activities that promote national integration and state the objective of each
Draft and deliver a 3-minute spoken talk on a national integration theme without reading from a script
Your checkpoint
A recorded 3-minute speech with a written outline of no more than 150 words, plus a 10-item national symbols and flag-code checklist
Weapon Training and Marksmanship & Map Reading and Field Craft
Identify the parts of the .22 rifle and the air rifle and state the function of each part
State the four safety rules for weapon handling and the range commands used before, during and after firing
Explain the firing positions (standing, kneeling, lying) and the correct aiming and breathing technique for each
Read grid references, scale and conventional signs on a topographical sheet and convert one measured distance to ground distance
Measure and state a bearing from a map using a protractor and north reference
Your checkpoint
A labelled diagram of the rifle with all major parts named, plus a map exercise sheet with 10 grid references and 5 bearings answered correctly
Adventure Training and Camp Life & Civil Defence and Disaster Management
Describe the organisation and routine of an NCC annual training camp, including discipline, camp duties and daily schedule
List the equipment and personal kit required for a trek or adventure activity and justify each item
Explain the types of civil defence services and the role of NCC cadets during an emergency
Outline the disaster management cycle and place two Indian hazard examples (flood, earthquake) at the correct stage
State the correct sequence of actions for an air-raid warning and for an evacuation drill
Your checkpoint
A camp kit checklist of at least 15 items with one-line justifications, plus a one-page disaster response flow chart covering warning, action and recovery
Social Service and Community Development & Health, Hygiene and First Aid
Plan one community service activity with objective, target group, resources and expected outcome
Explain the NCC social service programmes (blood donation, tree plantation, cleanliness, literacy) and the cadet's role in each
Demonstrate bandaging for a cut, a sprain and a fracture using the correct turns and knots
State the first aid steps for burns, snake bite, heat stroke and drowning in the correct order
Describe personal hygiene practices relevant to camp life and the prevention of common waterborne disease
Your checkpoint
A written first aid action card for four emergency scenarios, plus a one-page community service project proposal with a timeline
Drill and Ceremonial & Leadership, Personality Development and Communication
Lead a squad through a full drill sequence as squad commander, giving commands with correct timing and voice
Explain the qualities of a good leader and match each quality to one NCC situation where it is tested
Practise the structure of a short briefing: introduction, aim, main points, conclusion
Identify barriers to effective communication and state one remedy for each
Your checkpoint
A self-evaluated drill command session log with three strengths and three improvements, plus a written 5-minute briefing plan on a camp topic
NCC Organisation and History & National Integration and Patriotism & Drill and Ceremonial & Weapon Training and Marksmanship & Adventure Training and Camp Life & Social Service and Community Development & Health, Hygiene and First Aid & Civil Defence and Disaster Management & Leadership, Personality Development and Communication & Map Reading and Field Craft
Revise all ten domains using condensed notes and flag the three weakest areas for extra practice
Complete a timed full-length mock test under exam conditions and score it
Re-attempt every wrongly answered question and write the correct fact beside it
Recite the NCC pledge, motto and drill commands from memory one final time
Your checkpoint
A scored mock test with an error log listing each mistake, the correct answer and the domain it belongs to
Milestones
Week 2: Can perform the static drill positions and at least six foot drill movements in correct sequence, and can state the NCC hierarchy from national to unit level without notes
Week 4: Scores at least 7/10 on a mixed quiz covering history, organisation, national integration and drill, and can answer 8/10 grid reference and bearing questions correctly
Week 6: Can name the main rifle parts, state all weapon safety rules, and demonstrate three bandaging techniques correctly
Week 8: Completes a full timed mock test with at least 60% overall and no domain scoring below 40%, with an error log written for every wrong answer