UPMSP Intermediate NCC flashcards

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NCC Raising Date

The National Cadet Corps was raised on 15 July 1948 under the NCC Act 1948, on the recommendation of the Pandit Hriday Nath Kunzru Committee, with Major General R. H. Q. H. M. B. Singh as first Director General.

NCC Motto

'Unity and Discipline' is the motto of the NCC. It expresses the aim of uniting youth of all regions and religions and training them in disciplined conduct and service to the nation.

NCC Flag Colours

The NCC flag has three vertical bands of red, light blue and dark blue with the NCC crest in the centre, representing the Army, Navy and Air Force and the three wings of the Corps.

A, B and C Certificates

'A' is awarded after two years in Junior Division, 'B' after two years in Senior Division, and 'C' after three years in Senior Division or two years plus the Senior Wing attachment camp.

Fundamental Duties Article 51A

Article 51A of the Constitution lists the Fundamental Duties of citizens, including respect for the Constitution, the national flag and anthem, and promotion of harmony and brotherhood among all people.

Ashoka Chakra Meaning

The Ashoka Chakra on the national flag has 24 spokes and represents the wheel of law, progress and continuous motion; it is navy blue on the white central band of the Tiranga.

National Anthem Duration

'Jana Gana Mana', composed by Rabindranath Tagore, is the National Anthem of India and is played in the full version for about 52 seconds during ceremonial occasions.

Threats to National Integration

Communalism, casteism, linguism, regionalism and separatism are the main threats to national integration; NCC camps and national events are used to counter them by building shared experience.

Savdhan Position

Savdhan is the position of attention: heels together, toes apart at about 30 degrees, body erect, arms straight at the sides, thumbs in line with the trouser seam and eyes looking straight ahead.

Quick March Cadence

Tez Chal, the quick march, is executed at 120 steps per minute with a pace of 30 inches (about 76 cm); the halt command is given on the right foot and the squad stops on the left.

Salute Technique

In the salute the right hand is raised with palm flat and fingers together, the tip of the middle finger touching the right eyebrow edge, elbow in line with the shoulder, and held until acknowledged.

About Turn

About Turn is a 180-degree turn to the right executed in two movements on the right heel and left toe, used to reverse the direction of a formed squad on parade.

.22 Deluxe Rifle

The .22 Deluxe rifle is the standard NCC cadet weapon: a bolt-action, magazine-fed, single-shot-on-trigger rifle with an effective range of about 25 to 50 metres on the range.

Weapon Safety Rules

Treat every weapon as loaded, keep the muzzle in a safe direction, keep the finger off the trigger until ready to fire, and keep the weapon on safe until the command to fire.

Sight Alignment and Picture

Sight alignment means the eye, backsight and foresight are in one line; the sight picture is that alignment placed correctly on the target, with breathing stopped and the trigger squeezed.

Range Commands

Standard range commands are Load, Ready, Fire, Stop and Unload, given by the Range Officer; a red flag signals cease fire and no one moves forward until the all-clear is given.

Representative Fraction

The Representative Fraction is the ratio of map distance to ground distance, for example 1:50,000 means one centimetre on the map equals 500 metres on the ground.

Six-Figure Grid Reference

A six-figure grid reference locates a 100-metre square by giving the easting first and the northing second, each divided into tenths within the one-kilometre grid square.

Contour Lines

Contours join points of equal height above mean sea level; closely spaced contours indicate a steep slope, widely spaced contours a gentle slope, and concentric closed contours a hill or depression.

Magnetic Variation

Magnetic variation is the angle between true north and magnetic north at a place; it changes with location and time and must be applied when converting a compass bearing to a map bearing.

Camp Tent Siting

Tents are pitched on level, well-drained ground away from trees and water channels, with guy ropes pegged at about 45 degrees and trenches dug around tents during the rainy season.

Bowline Knot

The bowline makes a fixed loop at the end of a rope that will not slip or jam, and is used in camp craft for rescue lines, hoisting and securing tent guys.

Camp Latrine Distance

In camp, latrines are dug at least 30 metres away from any water source and refuse is buried or burned, to prevent contamination of drinking water and the spread of disease.

CPR Ratio

Adult CPR uses 30 chest compressions at a depth of 5 to 6 cm and a rate of 100 to 120 per minute, followed by 2 rescue breaths, continued until help arrives.

Burn First Aid

Burns are cooled with clean running water for about 20 minutes and covered with a sterile non-stick dressing; oil, butter and toothpaste must never be applied and blisters must not be burst.

Blood Donation Interval

A healthy donor aged 18 to 65 years and weighing above 50 kg may donate blood once every three months; donated blood is screened for HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis and malaria.

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was launched on 2 October 2014 to achieve a clean India through waste management, toilet construction and community participation, and NCC cadets take part in its drives.

Disaster Management Cycle

The disaster management cycle has mitigation and preparedness before a disaster, response during it, and recovery and rehabilitation after it, as provided under the Disaster Management Act 2005.

Drop Cover Hold

During an earthquake, drop under a sturdy table, cover the head and neck, and hold on until the shaking stops; then move to open ground and avoid damaged buildings and wires.

Fire Extinguisher PASS

PASS means Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle and Sweep from side to side; it is used only on small fires and never with water on electrical or oil fires.

Golden Hour

The golden hour is the first 60 minutes after a serious injury, when prompt first aid and evacuation most improve the chance of survival; emergency numbers are 112, 108 and 101.

Leadership Styles

Autocratic leadership decides alone and focuses on the task, democratic leadership involves the team in decisions, and laissez-faire leadership gives full freedom; the democratic style usually builds the best morale.