NCC Cadet's Hand Book (Army) - Common Subjects Vocabulary

A comprehensive vocabulary flashcard set covering key terms, definitions, military training, weapon specifications, leadership concepts, disaster management, social service schemes, and obstacle training from the NCC Cadet's Hand Book (Army) Common Subjects.

Unity and Discipline

The official motto of the National Cadet Corps (NCC).

National Cadet Corps (NCC)

A youth organization in India raised under an Act of Parliament on 15 July 1948, aiming at character building, leadership, patriotism, and national integration.

Senior Division / Senior Wing (SD/SW)

The division of NCC cadets representing students enrolled from colleges and universities.

Junior Division / Junior Wing (JD/JW)

The division of NCC cadets representing students enrolled from schools.

Associate NCC Officer (ANO)

A professor or teacher trained at Officers Training Academies (Kamptee or Gwalior) to impart training to NCC cadets in schools and colleges.

Institutional Training

Training organized within educational institutions in the form of regular parades.

Camp Training

Formal NCC training organized as residential camps lasting 10 to 12 days.

Attachment Training

Formal training organized by attaching cadets to active Army, Naval, or Air Force units or officer training academies like IMA and OTA.

Cadet Welfare Society (CWS)

A society providing financial aid, relief, and academic scholarships to NCC cadets or their next of kin in case of injury, fatality, or outstanding performance.

Cultural Integration

A cultural exchange process where one group adopts beliefs and rituals of another group without losing its own unique cultural identity.

Centrally Organised Camps (COC)

12-day camps planned by HQ DGNCC bringing together cadets nationwide to foster esprit de corps and unity in diversity.

Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat Camp (EBSB)

All-India integration camps (formerly National Integration Camps) designed to bridge cultural gaps and celebrate India's heritage.

National Security

The security of a country within its borders, maintaining internal peace, law, order, and territorial sovereignty.

Drill

A systematic and sequential method of executing military movements to instill discipline, turnout, and team spirit.

Open Drill

Drill movements conducted in field conditions during tactical scenarios.

Close Drill

Drill movements conducted on a parade ground during peace conditions.

Savdhan

The attention position in drill where heels are together at a 30-degree toe angle, knees locked, arms straight along seams, chest up, and eyes front.

Vishram

The stand-at-ease position in drill where the left foot is placed 12 inches to the left, hands are bound at the back, and body weight is equally distributed.

Rifle .22 No II MK IV BA

A bolt-action .22 calibre rifle measuring 45 inches in length, weighing 3.93 kg, with a 10-round magazine capacity and an effective range of 25 yards.

Rifle .22 Deluxe BA

A bolt-action .22 calibre rifle measuring 43 inches in length, weighing 2.78 kg, with a 5-round magazine capacity and an effective range of 25 yards.

Life Skills

Abilities for adaptive and positive behavior that enable individuals to deal effectively with everyday demands and challenges.

Self-Awareness

Recognition of oneself, including character, strengths, weaknesses, desires, dislikes, and skills.

Empathy

The ability to be sensitive to another person's situation, understanding their concerns, fears, needs, and feelings.

Critical Thinking

The ability to objectively analyze information and experiences to assess influencing factors like peer pressure or media.

Creative Thinking

The ability to generate new ideas by combining, changing, or reapplying existing concepts.

Communication

Sharing ideas, opinions, thoughts, feelings, and understanding through speech, writing, gestures, or symbols.

Assertive Communication

A balanced communication style respecting both oneself and others, characterized by active listening, realistic expectations, and open gestures.

Mindset

The sum of a person's knowledge, beliefs, and thoughts that filter information and determine how they react to situations.

Growth Mindset

A belief that basic abilities can be developed through dedication, hard work, and continuous learning.

Time Management

A set of skills, tools, and systems used to prioritize tasks and get the most value out of limited available time.

Team

A group of interdependent individuals who share responsibility for outcomes and recognize themselves as a intact social unit.

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

An outline of an individual's educational and professional history created for job or academic applications.

Morale

A positive state of mind providing confidence and well-being that helps face hardship with courage and determination.

Team Spirit

The collective pride, loyalty, and enthusiasm shown by members toward their group's common goals.

Discipline

Prompt and willing obedience to instructions and taking appropriate self-directed action in the absence of orders.

Motivation

The inner commitment and drive that compels a person to accomplish a task under all circumstances regardless of cost.

Prudence

The cardinal virtue of gathering and evaluating information to make sound, right decisions.

Disaster

An odd natural or man-made event causing severe loss of life, injury, or ecological disruption beyond the local coping capacity.

Starvation (Fire Fighting)

A fire-extinguishing technique achieved by removing fuel or un-burnt combustible materials from the fire area.

Smothering (Fire Fighting)

A fire-extinguishing technique that cuts off or restricts the supply of oxygen to the burning material.

Cooling (Fire Fighting)

A fire-extinguishing technique that removes heat to reduce the burning material's temperature below its ignition point, usually using water.

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

A national cleanliness campaign launched on 02 October 2014 aiming to eliminate open defecation and achieve a clean India.

Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act 2012

A gender-neutral Indian law protecting persons below 18 years from sexual assault, harassment, and pornography.

Digital India

A government campaign launched on 01 July 2015 to ensure public services are made available electronically by upgrading digital infrastructure.

Aadhaar

A 12-digit unique identification number issued by UIDAI based on an individual's demographic and biometric data.

BHIM App

Bharat Interface for Money, a biometric e-payment app using the Aadhaar platform and UPI for direct bank transactions.

Make in India

A government program designed to promote domestic manufacturing, attract foreign direct investment, and boost economic growth.

MUDRA Bank

A public sector financial institution providing low-rate refinance to micro-finance entities supporting small business enterprises.

Asphyxia

A condition caused by interference with normal respiration, leading to oxygen starvation in tissues and organs.

First Aid

Immediate assistance given to a sick or injured person using available resources before professional medical help arrives.

Padmasana

A cross-legged meditative yoga posture where each foot rests on the opposite thigh's hip joint, beneficial for respiration and focus.

Dhanurasana

The Bow Pose in yoga where one lies on the abdomen, holds the ankles with hands, and arches the body up like a bow.

Sarvangasana

The Shoulder Stand pose in yoga where the entire body is lifted vertically and supported by the shoulders, elbows, and hands.

Straight Balance (Obstacle Training)

An obstacle consisting of a 12 ft long, 4-inch wide wooden plank raised 1.5 ft above the ground, negotiated by running across with open arms.

Gate Vault (Obstacle Training)

An obstacle featuring two parallel wooden bars at 3 ft and 5 ft heights, crossed by holding the top bar and stepping on the lower bar.

High Wall (Obstacle Training)

A 6 ft high and 12 ft long plastered brick wall that cadets clear by running, kicking the wall, pulling themselves up, and vaulting over.