Photo Courtesy: nagalandpost
Kohima: Two hundred and four cadets finished the 142nd Combined Annual Training Camp at Sainik School Punglwa on October 14. The 10-day event ran from October 5 to 14. It aimed to harden the youth through military instruction and discipline.
Cadets split into Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, and Delta companies. They tackled weapon training, firing, drill, disaster management, firefighting, and first aid. The group also studied cybersecurity and HIV and AIDS awareness. The camp pushed hard skills and soft skills alike.
Competition was fierce. Cadets battled in volleyball, basketball, football, badminton, tug of war, drill, and cross-country. Charlie Company claimed the Overall Best Trophy when the dust settled. The closing ceremony featured a cultural performance by the students.
Lt Col Amit Chaudhary, Officiating Principal and Officer Commanding of the Nagaland Independent Sainik School Company NCC, led the event. He handed out the awards to the winners. "The camp sought to instil discipline, resilience and social responsibility among the cadets while equipping them with essential military skills, emergency preparedness and health awareness," the organization stated.
Chaudhary thanked the staff for their work. The support team included two Associate NCC Officers, one Caretaker Officer, and permanent instructors from Sainik School Punglwa. One instructor from the 1 Naga Girls Battalion NCC in Kohima and three instructors from the 9 Assam Rifles completed the training roster. The camp wrapped up with a focus on teamwork and patriotism.
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