UPMSP Intermediate NCC study plan
UPMSP Intermediate NCC · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
NCC Organisation and History & Drill and Ceremonial
Outline the NCC organisation from national to unit level, naming each tier and its commander
List at least 8 key milestones in NCC history with their years
Define 10 drill commands and demonstrate the corresponding squad movements
Explain the purpose and sequence of a ceremonial parade
Your checkpoint
Create a one-page organisation chart and a 10-item timeline of NCC history, and perform a 5-minute drill sequence (squad of peers or self-checked) with correct commands.
Drill and Ceremonial & Weapon Training and Firing
Execute the full drill sequence for squad drill without a command sheet
Identify the parts and specifications of the .22 rifle and name 5 safety rules
Explain the four fundamentals of marksmanship and apply them in a dry-fire session
Describe the sequence of commands for firing on a range
Your checkpoint
Record a video of yourself (or a peer) performing squad drill and a dry-fire routine, then write a 200-word checklist of range safety procedures.
National Integration and Patriotism & Map Reading and Field Craft
Summarise the constitutional values and fundamental duties that promote national integration
Explain the role of NCC in fostering unity and discipline
Read a topographic map sheet: identify marginal information, grid references, and scale
Convert grid bearings to magnetic bearings and measure distances on a map
Your checkpoint
Produce a 1:50,000 map extract with five marked grid references and a route card (distance and bearing) for a 3-point patrol.
Adventure Training and Camp Craft & First Aid and Health Hygiene
Set up a two-person tent and describe the layout of a camp site
Demonstrate the primary first aid for bleeding, fractures, and burns
Explain the principles of personal hygiene and sanitation in a camp
List the items in a first aid kit and their uses
Your checkpoint
Conduct a practical camp-craft and first aid demonstration for a small group (or record a video) covering tent pitching, bandaging, and a hygiene inspection checklist.
Map Reading and Field Craft & Adventure Training and Camp Craft
Interpret conventional signs and identify 10 terrain features on a map
Plan a night navigation exercise using map and compass
Describe the procedure for setting up a camp kitchen and waste disposal
Explain the safety measures for adventure activities such as trekking and rock climbing
Your checkpoint
Create a field craft portfolio: a sketch map of a local area with 5 grid references, a camp layout plan, and a risk assessment for a day trek.
Social Service and Community Development & Civil Defence and Disaster Management
Identify 5 social service activities suitable for NCC cadets and their planning steps
Explain the structure of civil defence and the role of NCC in disaster management
Describe the types of disasters common in India and the response protocol
Demonstrate basic search and rescue techniques in a simulated exercise
Your checkpoint
Design a community service project proposal (1 page) and a disaster response drill plan (1 page) with clear roles and timelines.
Personality Development and Leadership & National Integration and Patriotism
List the qualities of a good leader and explain the leadership traits developed by NCC
Prepare a 3-minute motivational talk on patriotism and national integration
Participate in a group discussion on a current national issue and articulate a constructive solution
Assess your own personality traits using a SWOT analysis
Your checkpoint
Deliver a 3-minute speech (recorded) on national integration and submit a personal development plan with SMART goals for the next 6 months.
NCC Organisation and History & Drill and Ceremonial & Weapon Training and Firing
Revise all domains using a self-made question bank of 50 items
Complete a full mock test covering all 10 domains under timed conditions
Perform a complete drill sequence and a dry-fire routine without error
Review weak areas and create a final one-page summary sheet
Your checkpoint
Score at least 80% on a 50-question mock test and pass a practical drill and weapon-handling assessment (self or peer-evaluated).
Milestones
Week 4: Achieve at least 70% on a 30-question quiz covering domains 1–7, and correctly perform squad drill and first aid bandaging.
Week 6: Submit a complete community service project proposal and disaster response drill plan, and score at least 75% on a 20-question quiz for domains 8–9.
Week 8: Score at least 80% on the final 50-question mock test and demonstrate error-free drill and weapon handling.