NCC Red Book PDF

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NCC Red Book - Summary

NCC (National Cadet Corps) is essential for the growth and development of our country by nurturing its most valuable resource, the youth. To achieve our national goals, it is crucial that our training includes and instills the qualities and attributes in our cadets.

Aims of the National Cadet Corps (NCC)

The National Cadet Corps Republic Day Camps is an annual event that highlights the merits of NCC to the Nation. The significance of this event is evident as it is attended by numerous dignitaries. The Camp also inspires the young visitors who come to witness various events organized during this occasion. Therefore, it is vital that the Camp is conducted meticulously and efficiently. Additionally, the Inter Directorate Competitions held during the Camp carry substantial weight toward the prestigious Republic Day Banner award. Hence, it is important that the procedures for these competitions are well-defined.

To develop qualities of character, courage, comradeship, discipline, leadership, a secular outlook, a spirit of adventure, sportsmanship, and the ideals of selfless service among the youth to make them useful and patriotic citizens of India.
To create a human resource of organized, trained, and motivated youth, providing leadership in all areas of life, including the Armed Forces, and being ready for the service of the nation.
To provide a suitable environment that motivates the youth to pursue a career in the Armed Forces.

Frequently Asked Questions about NCC

1. What is the National Cadet Corps?

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) is a significant youth development movement with immense potential for nation-building. NCC offers opportunities to the youth of our country for their overall development, focusing on Duty, Commitment, Dedication, Discipline, and Moral Values to help them become responsible leaders and contributing citizens. The NCC exposes cadets to a wide variety of activities, especially in Social Services, Discipline, and Adventure Training. Participation in NCC is voluntary and open to all regular students of schools and colleges. Students do not have any obligation for active military service.

2. When did the National Cadet Corps come into existence?

The National Cadet Corps was established under the National Cadet Corps Act XXXI of 1948 (passed in April 1948, it came into effect on 16th July 1948).

3. Is the NCC Programme compulsory or voluntary?

It is voluntary.

4. Is the NCC Programme part of educational or military activities?

It is an educational activity.

5. What are the aims of NCC?

The aims of NCC include developing character, leadership, discipline, a secular outlook, a spirit of adventure, and the ideals of selfless service among the youth. NCC also focuses on creating a trained, organized, and motivated youth resource capable of leadership in all areas of life and ready to serve the nation. Moreover, it aims to create a conducive environment that encourages youth to pursue careers in the Armed Forces.

6. What is the Motto of NCC?

The motto of NCC is: “UNITY AND DISCIPLINE”.

7. What is the NCC symbol/insignia?

The insignia is the NCC Crest in gold, featuring the letters “NCC”, surrounded by a wreath of seventeen lotuses, set against a background of red, blue, and light blue.

8. What does the color Red signify in the NCC Crest?

Red symbolizes the Army.

9. What do the colors Dark Blue and Light Blue represent in the NCC Crest?

Dark Blue represents the Navy, while Light Blue represents the Air Force.

10. What do the lotus flowers represent in the NCC Crest?

The seventeen lotuses symbolize the 17 State Directorates.