Assam Rifles inaugurates NCC Boot Camp at Chandel
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 06 2021:
Chandel Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifle under aegis of IGAR(South) inaugurated No 1 NCC Boot Camp 2021 of 14 Manipur NCC Battalion at United College, Chandel yesterday.
The month long boot camp is being organised to train NCC cadets in various aspects of military life in order to prepare them for joining Armed Forces, said a statement issued by PRO Assam Rifles.
An inaugural ceremony was attended by Commanding Officer of Chandel Battalion Assam Rifles as Chief Guest and a total of 56 cadets along with two faculty members including Principal, United College attended the ceremony, added the statement.
The event started with welcome speech by NCC cadets followed by inaugural speech by Principal United College and the NCC flag was hoisted by the chief guest during which Assam Rifles pipe band played National Anthem, added the statement.
The motivational speech on the occasion included brief history of NCC, importance of discipline and procedure to join Armed Forces and the role of NCC cadets in Nation building was also emphasised.
During the camp the Assam Rifles will provide training in drill, basics of map reading and basics of mountaineering.
Principal, United College and cadets expressed their gratitude for organising boot camp.