NCC NOTES
Page 2: Characteristics of .22" Bore Rifle
Key Characteristics
Length: 45" (Rifle .22 No II MK IV BA), 43" (Rifle .22 Deluxe BA)
Weight: 3.93 kg (Rifle .22 No II MK IV BA), 2.78 kg (Rifle .22 Deluxe BA)
Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds
Muzzle Velocity: 2700 ft per sec
Grooves in the Barrel: 6 right-hand twist
Effective Range: 25 yards
Maximum Range: 1550 meters at 33° angle
Calibre: .22"
Ammunition: .22"
Rate of Fire:
(i) Normal: 5 rounds per minute
(ii) Rapid: 10-15 rounds per minute
Page 3: Types of Ground
Categories of Ground
Broken Ground: Good cover, slow movement.
Dead Ground: Not visible due to depth.
Open Ground: Flat observation, easier movement.
High Ground: Provides good movement, observation, and field of fire.
Low Ground: Not as deep as dead ground.
Slopy Ground: Slope assists movement.
Common Mistakes in Ground Usage
Carelessness during reconnaissance
Unnecessary movements in areas overlooked by the enemy
Using conspicuous landmarks
Halting near road or track junctions
Poor track discipline
Ignoring enemy air observation
Page 4: Indication of Difficult Targets
Methods for Target Indication
Reference Point Method: Use of specific landmarks as guides.
General Line of Direction: E.g., direction and distance from a reference point.
Clock Ray Method: Using positions as clock references to describe target location.
Degree Method: Specifying target location using angular degrees.
Hand Angles
Use hand angles for practical measurement; each cadet should calibrate their hand with a degree scale.
Page 5: Important Days in India
Army Day: January 15
Air Force Day: October 8
Children's Day: November 14
Flag Day: December 7
Independence Day: August 15
Martyr's Day: January 30
Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday: October 2
Navy Day: December 4
National Integration Day: October 31
National Science Day: February 28
National Youth Day: January 12
Republic Day: January 26
Teacher's Day: September 5
Energy Conservation Day: October 14
Good Governance Day: December 25
Page 6: Political Map of India
Basic Details
Territorial Waters: Extend up to twelve nautical miles from the baseline.
Administrative Headquarters: e.g., Chandigarh for Punjab and Haryana.
External Boundaries: External boundaries and coastlines agreed to by official records.
Notable Regions in India
Regions include 28 states and 8 Union territories. Key cities listed in various states.
Page 7: Border Lines
McMahon Line: Borders with China
Kali River: Borders with Nepal
Durand Line: Borders with Afghanistan
Radcliffe Line: Borders with Pakistan
Page 8: Importance of Maps
Functions of Maps in Defence Services
Locating positions (friendly/enemy) on land.
Distance and direction of locations.
Identifying various ground features.
Assisting in movement planning.
Types of Maps
Relief Map
Geographical Map
Political Map
Historical Map
Statistical Map
Economical Map
Military Map
Page 9: Conventional Signs in Maps
Symbols for Broad Gauge and Narrow Gauge railway lines.
Different stages of construction indicated
Page 10: Map Symbols
Key symbols
Various symbols depicting urban and natural features such as wells, churches, roads, etc.
Indications for traffic paths, water sources, structures, and natural landmarks.
Page 11: Short Range Firing (.22 Rifle)
Practice Details
Target Size: 1ft square
Range: 25 yards
Rounds: 10 rounds per practice session.
Scoring System
Bull & Inner: 3 points
Magpie: 2 points
Outer: 1 point
Page 12: Assembling a Rifle
Steps for Assembly
Check magazine compatibility.
Insert and secure magazine.
Insert bolt correctly.
Apply safety catch and set sights.
Points to Remember
Ensure bolt and magazine numbers tally.
Keep bolt tightened.
Page 13: Kargil War (1999)
Overview
Prelude with nuclear tests by India and Pakistan.
Pakistani paramilitary forces captured strategic heights in Kargil in mid-1999.
Operations
Operation Meghdoot: Mobilization of troops to recapture heights.
Key focus on vital observation points like Tiger Hill and Tololing.
Page 14: Progress of the Kargil War
Combat Dynamics
Continuous reports of casualties; slowly retaking ridges.
Major offensive led by Indian troops with heavy tolls during high-altitude assaults.
Conclusion of Fighting
Washington Accord resulted in a ceasefire on 26 July, commemorated as Kargil Vijay Diwas.
Page 15: Army Services
Key Services
Army Dental Corps
Army Education Corps
Army Medical Corps
Detailed centers mentioned for each corps.
Page 16: Official Ranks in NCC
Ranks range from Cadet Senior Under Officer to Lance Corporal.
Page 17: NCC Administration Skeleton
Hierarchical structure from Ministry of Defence down to Company/Platoon Commanders.
Page 18: NCC Flag
Characteristics
NCC Crest with letters NCC surrounded by a lotus wreath.
Represents Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Motto "Unity and Discipline" inscribed.
Page 19: NCC Motto and Aims
Motto
"Unity and Discipline" (Ekta aur Anushasan)
Aims
Develop youth qualities like courage and comradeship.
Create trained manpower for emergencies.
Page 20: Prime Ministers of India
List of PMs by Tenure
From Jawahar Lal Nehru to Narendra Modi.
Page 21: Overview of NCC
Introduction
NCC focuses on youth military training; established under the National Cadet Corps Act of 1948 with roots in earlier corps.
Page 22: Role of NCC during Wars
Historical Context
Active participation during 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pak wars; trained cadets aiding defense and civil operations.
Page 23: Changes in Structure and Standards
Evolution
Reviews led to a shift from compulsory to voluntary training; goals refined to focus on youth development and leadership.
Page 24: Certificate 'A' Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
Attendance of 75% in training.
Stability of NCC service with less than 12 months break.
Page 25: Grading System
Examination Grading
Grading 'A': 80% and above; Grading 'B': 65%-79%; Grading 'C': 50%-64%; Fail: below 45%.
NCC Uniform
Specific uniforms for each wing as per standard regulations. Mandatory for running and training activities.