What are the aims and organizational structure of the NCC as approved by the MOD?
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The question provides a descriptive overview of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) in India, detailing its organizational structure, aims, and the composition of various ranks and positions within the NCC. It highlights the mission and responsibilities of the NCC as set by the Ministry of Defence.
Answer
The aims of NCC are to develop qualities of character, discipline, and leadership, create a human resource of organized youth, and motivate youth for careers in the Armed Forces. The organizational structure involves a Director General, additional directors, and deputy directors at various levels.
The aims of NCC as approved by MOD in Mar 2001 are as under: (a) To develop character, comradeship, discipline, leadership, secular outlook, spirit of adventure, sportsmanship and ideals of selfless service among the youth of the country. (b) To create a human resource of organized, trained and motivated youth, to provide leadership in all walks of life and always be available for the service of the nation. (c) To provide a suitable environment to motivate the youth to take up a career in the Armed Forces. The NCC organization is administered through the MOD. The DG at the Dte Gen NCC is assisted by two Additional Directors General (ADsG), one Major General from the Army and the other a Rear Admiral from the Navy or an Air Vice Marshal from the Air Force. There are five DDsG of the rank of Brigadier and equivalent; three Brigadiers and one Commodore/Air Commodore and one civilian officer.
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The aims of NCC as approved by MOD in Mar 2001 are as under: (a) To develop character, comradeship, discipline, leadership, secular outlook, spirit of adventure, sportsmanship and ideals of selfless service among the youth of the country. (b) To create a human resource of organized, trained and motivated youth, to provide leadership in all walks of life and always be available for the service of the nation. (c) To provide a suitable environment to motivate the youth to take up a career in the Armed Forces. The NCC organization is administered through the MOD. The DG at the Dte Gen NCC is assisted by two Additional Directors General (ADsG), one Major General from the Army and the other a Rear Admiral from the Navy or an Air Vice Marshal from the Air Force. There are five DDsG of the rank of Brigadier and equivalent; three Brigadiers and one Commodore/Air Commodore and one civilian officer.
More Information
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) is a voluntary organization in India focusing on youth development through military-based training, aiming to instill discipline, leadership, and patriotic values.
Tips
A common mistake can be to focus solely on one aspect of the aims, such as character building, while neglecting the broader goals such as leadership and motivation for careers in the Armed Forces.
Sources
- Cadet's Hand Book - NCC Directorate Odisha - nccorissa.org
- Current Aim of NCC | Directorate of National Cadet Corps - ncc.delhi.gov.in
- AIM OF NCC | National Cadet Corps | India - indiancc.nic.in
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