Kohima: Two hundred and four cadets finished their 10-day Combined Annual Training Camp on October 14 at Sainik School Punglwa. The training, designated CATC-142, ran from October 5 and focused on drilling discipline, leadership, and military skills into the youth.
Cadets worked in four groups: Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, and Delta. Competition was stiff. Charlie Company walked away with the Overall Best Trophy.
The training schedule packed in weapon handling, firing, and drill. Instructors also covered disaster management, fire fighting, first aid, cyber security, and HIV and AIDS awareness. Athletes played volleyball, basketball, football, and badminton, while others competed in tug of war and cross-country races.
Lt Col Amit Chaudhary, the Officiating Principal and Officer Commanding of the Nagaland Independent Sainik School Company NCC, led the final ceremony. He handed out the awards and praised the participants. "Chaudhary commended the cadets for their enthusiastic participation."
The training staff included two Associate NCC Officers, one Caretaker Officer, and permanent instructors from Sainik School Punglwa. One instructor joined from the 1 Naga Girls Battalion NCC in Kohima, backed by three instructors from the 9 Assam Rifles.
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