Cadets of the Chandigarh NCC Air Squadron, along with officers and staff, who are attending the combined annual training camp at Air Force Station, in Chandigarh on Thursday. Tribune photo
Chandigarh, January 2
A 10-day combined annual training camp of the Chandigarh NCC Air Squadron began at the Air Force Station here today, with 107 cadets, including 39 girls from five city institutions, participating in it.
Inaugurating the camp, Brig Ranjit Singh, NCC Group Commander, Chandigarh, said the NCC imparted discipline and fitness among the youth. He exhorted the cadets to excel in all fields, enjoy the training and develop camaraderie and friendship among themselves.
The camp commandant, Group Captain MR Pandeya, said the camp aimed at imparting quality training to the cadets in flying, drill, weapons, shooting and aero-modelling, besides conducting sessions on national integration, road safety, fire safety, health and hygiene and personality development.
Various competitions such as quiz, sports and cultural activities are also being conducted during the camps to identify potential cadets who will be fielded for various national-level camps. As part of training and motivation, cadets will also be shown various aircraft of the Indian Air Force. — TNS