Introduction to NCC
The National Cadet Crops (NCC) is the Indian military cadet crops with its head quarters at New Delhi. It is a voluntary organization which recruits cadets from high schools, colleges and universities all over India. The cadets are given basic military training in small arms and parades. The officers and cadets have no liability far active military service once they complete their course but are given preference over normal candidates during selections based on the achievements in the crops.
Motto of NCC
Unity and Discipline (Ekta aur Anushanam) DG’s four Cardinal Principals of Discipline:
- Obey with a smile
- Be Punctual
- Work hard and without fuss
- Make no excuses and tell no lies
Aims of NCC
- To develop qualities of character, courage, comradeship, discipline, leadership, secular outlook, spirit of adventure and sportsmanship and the ideals of selfless service among the youth to make them useful citizens.
- To create a human resource of organizes trained and motivated youth to provide leadership in all walks of life including the Armed Forces and be always available for the service on the nation.
Oath
“I do hereby solemnly promise that I will serve my motherland most truly and loyally and that, I will abide by the rules and regulations of the National Cadet Crops. Further under the command and control of my commanding officer I will participate in every camp most sincerely and wholeheartedly”.
Pledge
We, the cadets of the National Cadet Crops, do solemnly pledge that we shall always uphold the unity of india. We resolve to be disciplined and responsible citizen of our nation. We shall undertake positive community service in the spirit of selflessness and concern for our fellow beings.