TCET- NCC UNIT AY 2021-22 WARRIORS Capt R Volume 1 Shubhramanium You have never lived until You have almost died, And for those who choose to fight, Life has a special flavor, The protected will never know!!! National Integration Importance of NI India without NI The unity among all National integration plays a vital role in Mutual jealousies and rivalries among the citizens of a India for enhancing the nation’s the people of different regions will country. overall development and makes India grown up that affect the development a stronger Country from various of country . NI helps in keeping the perspectives. stability and It enhances the feeling of loyalty towards the nation and aims at unifying people.
dean's message DR. LOCHAN JOLLY Warriors Magazine 2022 Dear students, It gives me immense pleasure to get this opportunity to talk to you all. Through this platform, I want to put forth one point that you are the future of the nation and thereforethere is lot of responsibility on your shoulders amidst this crisistime when Indiais fighting against pandemic which has taken the form of monster and causing large loss of life. Did it come as a surprise? Were we not aware that second wave of COVID will be more fatal? Have you thought about being in such a situation in your wildest dreams? What is your responsibility as the future of India? This is a reminder to all of us that we are responsible for being in such a situation and nature is more powerful than us. Today we all are in this situationbecause we forgot three basic principles of life: 1.Be disciplined 2.Do not be greedy 3.Care for others If we follow these basic principles all our problems will be reduced and we can use our energies to make this world a more beautiful place to live i.e. make it Vasudhaiva Kutumbakamin real sense. Think it over. God bless you all! Take care Dr. Lochan Jolly Dean SSW 1
mentor's message CDR VIJAY PRATAP SINGH It is the moment of great pleasure for me to be Mentor of NCC unit in TCET, which has been instituted on 14 October 2021 in TCET after continuous coordination and persuasion with NCC directorate of Indian Army. NCC unit has opened a great opportunity for engineering students to enhance their mental/physical fitness and also get an opportunity to join Indian Armed forces under NCC entry scheme. NCC programmes focusses on personal, behavioural, physical and mental growth of students who opt to join NCC training. While serving in Indian Armed forces for 35 years, I came across many great personalities, bureaucrats, technocrats and foreign dignitaries. I realized that the sound personality traits along with positive attitude and physical/mental fitness are key to achieve success in any field or career. As students come from different family backgrounds and environments, they carry different personalities and behaviour with them. Poor personality traits are stumbling blocks in students’ career. It is observed that the students lack essential personality attributes to deal with day to problem in their respective career goals. Streamlining of personal characteristics and traits is essentially required. NCC gives many such opportunities to improve personal qualities, physical and mental fitness. Also, NCC teaches duties and responsibilities of every individual towards the nation building and follow the ethos of National Integration and Patriotism. NCC unit is responsible for overall development of students with the help of various activities and programmes as promulgated by Indian Army during Academic Year. Such platform is highly beneficial for students who associate themselves with NCC. Students get opportunities to learn various skills such as human behaviour development, personal hygiene & grooming, event management, organizing skills, writing skills, public speaking, leadership qualities, mental and physical competence etc. In addition, NCC unit motivates students to build their career in Indian Armed Forces and conducts career-oriented workshop regularly. The magazine ‘Warriors’ is an attempt of NCC unit to showcase the roles, responsibilities, aim, objectives, features and special benefits of NCC training. The magazine is an outcome of a dynamic team and editorial board of NCC cadets. I wish that such an attempt will continue in future to enlighten the students and cadets with many more untold, unseen facts and features of our great country. Jai Hind. All the Best! Cdr Vijay Pratap Singh, Adjunct Professor E&TC and Mentor (NCC Training) 2
Care taker's message Nivant Kamble ]The premier technical institute Thakur College of Engineering and Technology strives to focus on multidisciplinary holistic education for its engineering students. The autonomous institute has pioneered many co-curricular and extracurricular activities that help students to develop their personalities. The out of turn gesture of the institute to get approval for the National Cadet Corps unit is another milestone as it is a matter of great pride and satisfaction that the institute became one of the first colleges in Maharashtra in Engineering education to start the National Cadet Corps for its students. TCET- NCC unit conducted various activities which include beach cleaning drive, patriotic Run, Republic Day Parade, and many with the guidance of 3 Maharashtra Battalion officials, the support of TCET management and Principal. The College has achieved another milestone in providing cadets with a platform to share their ideas, thoughts, opinions, and experiences in the form Magazine. The first issue of this magazine reflects various articles, poems and interviews penned down by our cadets, veterans, and faculties. I congratulate the Editorial Board of this magazine who have played a wonderful role in accomplishing the task on time. My heartfelt Congratulations to veterans, faculty members and cadets for their fruitful effort. With Best Wishes. Jai Hind. Nivant kamble Care Taker Officer (NCC-TCET) 3
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Introduction to Ncc What is National Cadet Corps ? The National Cadet Corps (NCC) is a youth development movement. It has enormous potential for nation building. The NCC provides opportunities to the youth of the country for their all-round development with a sense of Duty, Commitment, Dedication, Discipline and Moral Values so that they become able leaders and useful citizens. The NCC provides exposure to the cadets in a wide range of activities., with a distinct emphasis on Social Services, Discipline and Adventure Training. The NCC is open to all regular students of schools and colleges on a voluntary basis. The students have no liability for active military service. The National Cadet Corps has established a university unit established under the defence Act, 1917 with the aim of addressing the shortage of ARMY. 7
Genesis The Bill received the assent of the Governor General on 16 Apr 1948, The Kashmir War of 1948 taught a and very important lesson to India, that the National Cadet Corps came into freedom needs to be protected by being by an Act of the Parliament Act strong Armed Forces. Its immediate No. XXXI of 1948 designated ‘The manifestation was that the National Cadet Corps Act 1948’. This recommendations of Kunzuru Act with 13 clauses, prescribed the committee were placed before the formation of the National Cadet Constituent Assembly (Legislature) Corps in India. on 13 Mar 1948. A draft Bill was The first step in the process of sent to the Constituent Assembly raising of the NCC was setting up of (Legislative) on 19 Mar 1948, which the evoked great interest and NCC Secretariat now called enthusiasm amongst all members. Headquarters Directorate General After due deliberations and NCC amendments, the Bill was passed by the Assembly on 08 Apr 1948. The Central Govt accepted the In fact, even before the NCC Bill was opinion of the Provincial Govts and passed by the Constituent Assembly the Standing Committee’s (Legislative), the Ministry of Defence recommendations for the formation had set up the nucleus of the NCC of a Cadet Corps which was to be Secretariat, with Col (later retired as named as “National Cadet Corps”, Chief of Army Staff) Gopal as recommended by the Kunzuru Gurunath Bewoor as the first Director Committee. The Bill received the of the NCC. He took over as the assent of the Governor General on Director of NCC on 31 Mar 1948. 16 Apr 1948, and the National The schools and colleges opened Cadet Corps came into being by an after summer vacation and the NCC Act of the Parliament Act No. XXXI of of 1948 designated ‘The National Independent India was inaugurated Cadet Corps Act 1948’. This Act on 15 Jul 1948. The journey of this with 13 clauses, prescribed the Indian youth organisation, which has formation of the National Cadet now become the largest uniformed Corps in India. The first step in the youth organisation in the world had process of raising of the begun. 8
Moto and Aim of ncc The Motto of NCC is \"UNITY & DISCIPLINE\" which was adopted on 23 Dec 1957. In living up to its motto, the NCC strives to be and is one of the greatest cohesive forces of the nation, bringing together the youth hailing from different parts of the country and moulding them into united, secular and disciplined citizens of the nation PRINCIPLES OF DISCIPLINE Listen with a smile Save Time Work hard and without conflict Do not make excuses and do not lie. The Aim of NCC is To develop character, commandership, discipline , leadership, secular outlook , sprit of adventure and the ideals of selfless service amongst the youth of the country. To create a human resource of organized, trained and motivate youth to provide leadership in all walks of life and always available for the service of the nation . To provide a suitable environment to motivate the youth to take up a career in the Armed Forces. 9
Core Values The NCC is a responsive, learning and continuously evolving organization. Its activity is guided by certain Core Values that we endeavour to instill among all ranks of the NCC. These include the following: 1. A sense of patriotic commitment to encourage cadets to contribute to national development. 2. Respect for diversities in religion, language, culture, ethnicity, life style and habitat to instill a sense of National unity and social cohesion. 3.Abiding commitment to learn and adhere to the norms and values enshrined in the Indian Constitution. 4.Understanding the value of a just and impartial exercise of authority. 5.Ability to participate in community development and other social programme. 6.A healthy life style free of substance abuse and other unhealthy practices. 7.Sensitivity to the needs of poor and socially disadvantaged fellow citizens. 8.Inculcating habits of restraint and self- awareness. 9.Understanding the values of honesty, truthfulness, selfsacrifice, perseverance and hard work. 10.Respect for knowledge, wisdom and the power of ideas. 10
NCC Organisation The National Cadet Corps is headed by Director General , An Army officer rank of Lieutanant General , who is responsible for the functioning of NCC in the country through the National Cadet Corps headquarters situated in Delhi. At the State level , the country has been divided into 17 Directorates covering all states and union territories . Each of the state NCC Directorates headquarters controls two to fourteen group headquarters . While directorates are command by Brigadiers of their equivalents , the groups are command by Colonels or equivalents from the Air Force and Navy , NCC Units are command by Major/Lieutanant Colonel or their equivalent. 11
Ranks in senior division ncc CADET SENIOR CADET UNDER OFFICER UNDER OFFICER COMPANY SERGEANT CORPORAL LANCE QUARTER CORPORAL MASTER SERGEANT 12
Our Regiment Our Reginment 3 Maharashtra Battalion NCC Mumbai Group “A” Established in 2021 .We Started with 34 cadets in total with help of Cdr. Vijay Pratap Singh sir . NCC TCET intents at developing patriotism, brotherhood and discipline in the cadets, thereby creating dynamic and visionary leaders of future India. NCC TCET strives to fulfil the following aims: Leadership Qualities : Create a human resource of organized, trained and motivated youth, to provide leadership in all walks of life and be always available for the service of the nation. Personality Development : Develop character, comradeship, discipline, leadership, secular outlook, the spirit of adventure, and ideals of selfless service amongst the youth of the country. Motivation : Provide a suitable environment to motivate the youth to take up a career in the armed forces. 13
Why nCC We Salute : \"A thoughtful mind when it sees the national flag, sees not the flag, but the nation itself.\" - Henry Ward Beecher The trademark of NCC TCET is giving the rarest opportunities to its cadets. NCC bestows the providential opportunity of saluting the flag twice a year, on Independence Day and Republic Day. The cadets also get a chance to give the coveted Guard of Honour to the higher rank officers of defense forces. When cadets pass by the flag, with uniform and ceremonials put on, the heartbeats synchronize with the beats of the march past, the salute becoming a reflex and eyes of the audience on them, there is no better feeling than that! We Fire \"One man with a gun can control 100 without one.\" - Vladimir Lenin A proximal relation with firearms is a thrilling luxury that isn't quite affordable for any general college student. But for NCC cadets, it's just one of the many perks of being part of the organisation. During the Annual Training Camp, all the cadets savour first hand experience of firing rounds from a deluxe or a sporting rifle of a caliber around 5.56mm after being trained by an army personnel. We March : \"कन्धों सेमिलतेहैंकों धेकदिधों सेकदि मिलतेहैं, हि चलतेहैंजब ऐसेतध मदल दुश्मन के महलतेहैं\" Drills are about the whole unit. They are about competing to become the best while uplifting everyone else to do better. Drills teach us that unity is everything, and discipline is foremost. At NCC TCET, students are trained in drills by their seniors in sessions that take place once a week. All the hard work churns out brilliant contingents that march in perfect synchronization in one of the grandest events in the Institute, the Republic Day Parade. Several other opportunities like the Training GC are provided where cadets can display their marching skills. 14
Why nCC We Celebrate : \"The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate\". - Oprah Winfrey We always try to cherish and celebrate all the possible moments to maintain a happy environment in the organization. Festivals like Dussehra, Diwali, Lohri, Makarsankranti, Holi and many more are celebrated with full fledged preparation and enthusiasm. The celebrations are kept open for all the people of institutions who in turn always participate with full zest. The best thing about these celebrations is that they make lives richer and more full by allowing us to relax and unwind. We Compete : \"The important thing in life is not to triumph, but to compete.\" - Pierre de Coubertin Competition is the real world and those who have talent or work the hardest, become successful. Competitions are an integral part of NCC. Various GCs are organized like Cult GC, Sports GC and Training GC throughout the year which keep cadets sufficiently involved to learn and grow new potentialities and skills. During ATC, cadets compete in cult, sports, debates and training with students of other colleges as well which is quite an opportunity for students in institution We Tour : \"Because the greatest part of the journey isn't arriving at your destination, it's the wild stuff in between\" Whether it be a challenging trek to the highest peak of Maharashtra, an overnight camping followed by water sports at the sun kissed beaches of Shrivardhan or an exciting 40 km cycling trip to Marine Drive, we make sure that the oozing wanderlust inside all the exuberant freshmen is aptly satisfied. Even here a cadet gets fair sense of eliteness among the students of the institute because they get to visit military establishments otherwise not so approachable by everyone. 15
Camps in ncc Vayu sainik Camp Nau sainik Camp Rock climbing Camp National Integration Camp (NIC) Thal sainik Camp (TSC) Army Attachment Camp (AAC) Air force Attachment Camp (AAC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) Independence Day Camp (IDC) Annual training Camp (ATC) 16
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\". NCC Pledge WE THE CADETS OF THE NATIONAL CADET CORPS, DO SOLOEMNLY 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. 17
Ncc Song HUM SAB BHARATIYA HAIN, HUM SAB BHARATIYA HAIN APNI MANZIL EK HAI, HA, HA, HA, EK HAI, HO, HO, HO, EK HAI. HUM SAB BHARATIYA HAIN. KASHMIR KI DHARTI RANI HAI, SARTAJ HIMALAYA HAI, SAADIYON SE HUMNE ISKO APNE KHOON SE PALA HAI DESH KI RAKSHA KI KHATIR HUM SHAMSHIR UTHA LENGE, HUM SHAMSHIR UTHA LENGE. BIKHRE BIKHRE TAARE HAIN HUM LEKIN JHILMIL EK HAI, HA, HA, HA, EK HAI HUM SAB BHARATIYA HAI. MANDIR GURUDWAARE BHI HAIN YAHAN AUR MASJID BHI HAI YAHAN GIRIJA KA HAI GHARIYAAL KAHIN MULLAH KI KAHIN HAI AJAAN EK HEE APNA RAM HAIN, EK HI ALLAH TAALA HAI, EK HEE ALLAH TAALA HAIN, RAANG BIRANGE DEEPAK HAIN HUM, LEKIN JAGMAG EK HAI, HA HA HA EK HAI, HO HO HO EK HAI. HUM SAB BHARATIYA HAIN, HUM SAB BHARATIYA HAIN. 18
The nCC Flag The ncc logo NCC logo Contains NCC Crest with gold in the middle, with the letters \"NCC\". Red for the Army, Deep Blue of the Navy and Light Blue of the Air Force. Seventeen lotuses represent 17 State Directorates. \"UNITY AND DISCIPLINE\" (Ekta aur Anushasan) is inscribed under the NCC flag. 19
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Training provideD to Cadet Piercing, shooting, fitness, map reading, First Aid, Flying, boating, sailing and camp training that include basic military training in the Armed Forces, Armed Forces and Air Force. This training is mainly offered in schools and colleges by cadet. Drill Cadets should be made to understand the purpose and intent of teaching driving, so that they are properly motivated and do not take it as \"exhaustion\". Emphasis will be placed on proper posture, marching, greetings and handshake. Inter- squad tournaments may be organized to create interest. 21
WEapon Training Once it comes to weapon training, it gains the eagerness and excitement of all. The same way, we were also curious to learn about arms and ammunitions. One has to be very attentive and cautious while undergoing weapon training. Each step has to be learnt and performed keenly.The use of shooting simulations can be done to enhance trg efforts where possible. 22
Adventure Training Recreational activities have been incorporated into NCC training with the aim of strengthening and strengthening the leadership features among cadets. These activities in the NCC can be broadly divided into the following: Landscape - Mountain climbing, rock climbing. Supported Water - Sailing, Crossing the River. Air based – Parasailing. 23
Study from ncc 1.NCC General 2.National integration and Awareness 3. Drill 4.Weapon Training 5.Peronality DEvelopment 6. leadership 7.Disaster Mangement 8.Social Service Community Development 9.Health and Hygine 10.Adventure 11.Environmental Awwareness and conservation 12.Obstacle Training 13.General Awareness 14.Indian Governace System 15. Military Affairs and acquisitions another internal work 1.Adult education 2.Tree plantation 3.Blood donation 4.Anti-dowry rally 5.Anti-female infanticide pledge 6.Visit old age homes 7.Disaster management and relief 24
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CErtificate systeM Certificate type NCC unit: Certificate ‘A’: Junior Division/Wing NCC. Certificate ’B’: Senior Division/Wing NCC. Eligibilities for certificate examination FOR \"A\" CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (JUNIOR DIVISION) 1.Must be in Second year of NCC. 2.You should be attending the Annual Training Camp. 3.The candidate must have atleast 75% of total training time available. 26
Eligibilities for certificate examination FOR “B\" CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (SENIOR DIVISION) 1.Cadet should be in the second year of SD / SW NCC training. 2.You must have attended one annual training course for the training camp / NIC / Attachment and Army, Navy, Air Force Units. 3.The cadet must have at least 75% of the total training time. FOR “C” CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (SENIOR DIVISION) 1.Cadet must have passed 'B' certificate. 2.Cadet should be in second/third year of SD/SW NCC Training. 3.The Cadet must have attendance a minimum of75% of the periods of 3rd year. 4.You should have attended two camps 27
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How to get into indian arms forces through ncc . The National Cadet Corps is one of the largest academy reserve forces of India. NCC is open to all academic institution going pupils to be enrolled in any of the nearest NCC unit. The NCC gives a vast array of openings to pupils which would either be unattainable to get outside or will fetch you a huge fortune. In addition to this, NCC 'C' certificate holder can directly go to the SSB interview, skipping the Common Entrance Exam (CEE). Then how you can join the Armed Forces using NCC 'C’ certificate : All the three services of the military have some voids reserved for the NCC fancy men/women, Indian Military Academy, Dehradun – 64 Officers Training Academy, Chennai – 100 Indian Navy and Indian Naval Academy – 6 per course 33
How to get into indian arms forces through ncc . Indian Navy and Indian Naval Academy – 6 per course Indian Air Force in Air Force Academy – 10 in all courses, including flying training courses You need to have a minimal 3 times of service in any of the three sets of NCC to be eligible to write 'C’ instrument quiz. In your ‘C’ certificate quiz, get a 'B' grade (though ‘B’ and ‘C’ grade don’t have any value, so try to get ‘A’ grade). To join the army, apply for NCC Special Entry Scheme through your directorate – ask your unit CO to foster your operation to the directorate which will also further it to the recruiting directorate . However, follow the procedure of SSB interview, If you get shortlisted. All the vacuities through this are to be filled by NCC cadets. To join the Navy and Air Force, there isn’t any special entry but the entries which are published from time to time have some voids reserved for NCC‘C’ certification holders. You just need to mention in your exercise that you have an NCC‘C’ certificate. 34
How to get into indian arms forces through ncc . Although the fancy men of Air Wing and Naval Wing have some vacuities in Air Force and Navy independently, they can apply for NCC Special Entry Scheme to join the army. But the fancy men who are from Army Wing aren't eligible for the voids in the Air Force or the Navy. So, it's stylish to either figure for Air Wing or Naval Wing over Army Wing depending on your first preference. In my case, I wish to join the Air Force, so I've decided for Air Wing over Naval and Army. Though Naval Wing’s NCC blanks are out of bound for me, I'm still eligible to join the Army through Special Entry Scheme. Although for Air Force, you need to apply within 12 months of leaving NCC (along with AFCAT or CDSE), you can apply for others as long as you have the age limit. 35
How to get into indian arms forces through ncc . You'll be awarded superfluous marks in your SSB as follows : Certificate Army, Navy, Air Force : ‘A' 5 add marks on overall marks scored in SSB 22 marks in SSB 3 marks in SSB ‘B’ 8 Same as below 44 marks in SSB 4 marks in SSB ‘C’ 10 same no written quiz 66 marks in SSB 5 marks in SSB At least 50-60 marks in scale bore for C certificate to be applicable. NCC certificate alone would not have any value. Age limits would be as per the announcement and date of inception of the training for a particular course. 36
Congratulations given to cards during the structure of other organizations . For OR/Sailors/Airmen - Bonus marks/weightage/preference given in the recruitment. Para-Military Forces: BSF/CISF/ITBP/Coastal Guard - Bonus marks/weightage/ preference given in the recruitment. CRPF - NCC 'B'/'C' Certificate holders are considered eligible for recruitment to gazetted posts. State Governments -Preference given to the NCC Cadets in State Government Services involving the police. 37
Benefits of ncc in degree college There are many benefits in degree colleges if you are a NCC cadet. They are as follows : 1.Reservation education In many competitive exams there are reservation for NCC cadets who have C certificate. 2. Defence benefits The candidates who wants to join defence forces then NCC ‘C’ certificate is very useful for them to go in SSB directly. A)Special entry for men and women In OTA ,Chennai , 50 vacancies for ‘C’ certificate holders for NCC special entry. In AFC, Hyderabad there are 10% vacancies reserved for c certificate holders . B)Recruitment as Jawan If a NCC cadet wants to join any defence forces as a Indian Soldier GD/clk/skt/tech/tdn cat, he will be eligible for the award of the following benefits: “A” Certificate in that 05 marks (GD) 05 marks (clk/skt/tech) 05 marks (tdn) “B” Certificate in that 10 marks (GD) 10 marks (clk/skt/tech) 10 marks (tdn) “C” Certificate in that Holders of C certificate and who have participated in Republic day parade will be exempted from CEE for rect sol clk /skt, sol tech and sol NA cat and will be awarded 100% marks in lieu of CEE. 38
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Untold Story 1 Brigadier Mohammad Usman Born in Bibipur, Uttar Pradesh, this man of steel joined the Indian army in 1934. During the Indo-Pakistan war of 1947/48, Brigadier Usman repulsed a fierce attack on Naushera and Jhangar, two highly strategic locations in Jammu and Kashmir, and was named by his fellow soldiers ‘The Lion of Naushera.’ At the time of the Partition, he was made the offer of becoming the Chief of the Pakistani Army but he chose to stay in India. He left the Baloch regiment of Pakistan and was inducted into the Dogra regiment in India. After the Battle of Naushera, where the Pakistanis suffered heavy casualties at his hands, the same country that had courted him to become the chief of the army, now went ahead and placed prize money of Rs. 50,000 on his head. Brigadier Usman was not just a fierce soldier but also a compassionate man. He never got married and used to donate a large part of his salary to support poor children and pay for their education. This inspiring and exemplary officer of the Indian Army died on July 3, 1948, defending Jhangar. His last words were, “I am dying but let not the territory we were fighting for fall to the enemy.” He was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra posthumously for his great courage and leadership. ~Cdt. Mihir Joshi 40
Untold Story 2 “I am not that irresponsible that I will die without fulfilling my duties for the country.” - Captain Anuj Kumar Nayyar Did he die fighting? It was 9.30 in the morning when the phone rang. It was from the brigade headquarters of Capt.Anuj Nayyar. A restless father, Prof. S.K.Nayyar hurriedly picked up the phone. After the initial pleasantries, the man on the other side fell silent. After about a minute of ominous silence, Prof.Nayyar asked, “ Did he die fighting?” “ Sir, not just the Indian Army but the entire nation is indebted to your son,” the man replied. “I want Anuj Dead or Alive.” “Anuj was the most mischievous boy in the school,” says his teacher as she recalls this one incident when she had warned Anuj. “I said to him, ‘Anuj, this is the last warning I’m giving you. I have received many complaints against you. Do not compel me to take stern action,' and Anuj, as always, replied with a poker face, 'Yes ma’m, sorry ma’m. I shall try to improve.’ But Anuj just continued with his mischievous ways.” Although he was a regular troublemaker, Anuj was a bright student who constantly performed well in academics and sports. He was as brilliant in his studies as he was in his antiques. Once, tired of his ceaseless mischief, his teacher has written on the noticeboard, “I WANT ANUJ DEAD OR ALIVE.” continuation... 41
And the Kargil war began….. His men gave the battle cry in Capt. Anuj Nayyar's was second in unision “Jat Balwan. Jai Bhagwan.” command of the Charlie Company Capt. Anuj continued, “We shall climb tasked to capture an objective, which the 80 degree gradient. Be prepared was part of the Pimple Complex on the for a heavy snowfall, ceaseless western slopes of Point 4875, at a artillery and mortar fire.” height of 16,250 feet. It was just plain luck that the daredevil got the “Yes Sir! Hum tayyar hai, Sir ,” responsibility of leading his men to (We are prepared, Sir), replied his clear the Pimple 2 as their company comrades. The captain further added, commander got injured and the 23 year “The odds might seem against us. old Anuj took over. He called his father But the enemy doesn’t know what we to inform him about his big mission in are made of . We will not forgive the Operation Vijay. Before putting the enemy for capturing that part of our phone down Prof.Nayyar warned his motherland. Our Army and this son, “ हार के मत आना वर्ना गोली मार दूंगा .”(if you country, has put so much faith in us. return losing the battle I will shoot you This is the day we will prove our myself) to which Anuj shot back “पापा आप blood. “हम अपनी पल्टन की इज़्ज़त रखेंगे . खाली ही का बेटा हूँ . हार के आने की बात सोच भी नहीं हाथ नहीं लौटेंगे.” (We will maintain the सकता.”(Papa, I’m your son. Even the respect and dignity of our company. thought of losing can’t cross my mind). We will not return empty handed.) These last words of Capt. Anuj Nayyar, even today, make his father’s chest One of his comrade said, “ Sir, swell with pride. दुसमन को क्षमा करना भगवन पैर छोड़ देते है मगर भगवन से उनकी मुलाकात कराना हमारी ज़िम्मेदारी है.” 6th July 1999. (Sir, we will leave it to God to forgive Capt. Anuj Nayyar was motivating his the enemy, but it is our responsibility men. These seven brave men, including to fix the enemy’s date with God). Capt. Anuj, had all grown up in different cities. None of them had ever seen this “Bolo Jat Balwan Jai Bhagwan!” piece of land that the Pakistani soldiers After the initial setback, the Indian had captured and now they were going assault split into two groups, one led to get it back or die trying. Capt.Anuj by Captain Vikram Batra and other by began addressing his men, “Boys, this Captain Anuj Nayyar. The Pakistani is the moment we all have been waiting infiltrators had constructed several for. All our education, our rigorous bunkers on Point 4875 . Anuj's training over the years has been in company located 4 enemy bunkers preparation for this particular day. It’s and charged towards the first bunker. our good fortune that we have been During the assault, Anuj fired a entrusted with this mission. Our Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) objective is at the height of over 16,000 following it up with hand grenades feet. The temperature there is 30 into the first bunker thereby degrees below zero. The enemy is demolishing it and killing the enemy hiding safely in their bunkers at a very soldiers hiding inside. advantageous position. Boys, we might The company then charged towards be only seven but remember we have the remaining 3 bunkers during which the strength of more than Seventy.” they came under heavy mortar fire from enemy which was well entrenched. continuation... 42
However, under Anuj's leadership, the company cleared two more bunkers and engaged in numerous hand to hand combat. In this action, Anuj though severely injured killed 9 of the enemy soldiers till they had cleared the first three Medium Machine Gun(MMG) bunkers. “साहब अब एक ही बंकर दिख रहा है.उसे भी उड़ा देंगे.” (Sir, only one last bunker can be seen. We will demolish that one too),”a severely injured, Sepoy Satyavir shouted at the top of his voice. “Yes boys, only one….last bunker…. and the victory is ours. We can and we will,”replied Anuj. It was then that the enemy fired on RPG from the 4th bunker, which fell directly on Captain Anuj killing him on the spot. Later that bunker was overpowered by the second company led by Captain Vikram Batra. The success of this operation, after a brief setback, was largely due to outstanding personal bravery an exemplary junior leadership of Captain Nayyar. He displayed indomitable resolve, grit and determination and motivated his command by personal example, acting beyond the call of duty. For conspicuous gallantry and supreme sacrifice, Captain Anuj Nayyar was honored with the Mahavir Chakra, posthumously. In one of the letters from the war zone, Anuj wrote to his parents, “ I am not that irresponsible that I will die without fulfilling my duties for the country. My army and my country has put so much faith in me it would be mistake to think of death at this moment. Till the last enemy is there, I will keep breathing.” Yes, Captain Anuj Nayyar, this brave son of our country is still breathing through every one of us. Jat Balwan. Jai Bhagwan. Jai Hind ~Cdt . Ruchi Yadav 43
Untold Story 3 (Kashmir) The region of Kashmir is one of the most volatile and controversial areas in the world. The nations of India and Pakistan have fought for years for the land of Kashmir and still the disputes have not ended. Both being nuclear powers have attracted global attention from many countries as the conflict between the two nations can be a threat to global security. Right from the year of Independence when India and Pakistan were separated, Pakistan wanted to acquire Kashmir because of majority population being Muslim. Although Kashmir was a Muslim majority stated headed by a Hindu ruler Maharaja Hari Singh, the then British Governor Mountbatten recommended that Kashmir should go to India. The primary reason for this conflict between the two nations is because Kashmir is valuable in terms of national security, geography and resources. The dispute has even escalated to three wars between these nations. The conflict has sowed seeds for many terrorist organizations in Pakistan which has time and again tried to create havoc among the citizens of Kashmir and even the defense forces. Recently on 14th February 2019, a convoy of CRPF personnel was attacked in the Pulwama district which killed 40 soldiers and their family’s hopes. The responsibility for the attack was claimed by the Pakistan-based Islamist terrorist group, Jaish-e-Mohammed. The attack dealt a severe blow to India–Pakistan relations, consequently resulting in the 2019 India–Pakistan military standoff. Apart from that many other such internal events have occured which have made the lives of the local people living their quite miserable. Kashmir will require less reliance on national security and militaristic methods and more on human security, there can be no lasting peace in the region. ~Cdt . Shreyash Sharma 44
Untold Story 4 Major General Ian Cardozo Major General Ian Cardozo, with many successes on his behalf, will always be known for his great courage in the 1971 war with Pakistan. At the time, he was a young man with 5 Gorkha Rifles. During the war, he stepped on a land mine and suffered severe injuries to his leg. When even a doctor could not amputate his leg, Cardozo asked for a cork (Gorkha's knife) and cut off his leg, saying, \"Go and bury it now!\" This incident did not deter Cardozo from continuing to work for his country. With determination and determination, he continued to perform his duties as a soldier and became the first paralyzed officer in the Indian Army to rule over the children's army and the army. Despite the physical imbalances with other officers, he defeated many ‘two-legged’ soldiers to take the lead in numerous tests of strength during his military service. ~Cdt. Chirag Patekar 45
Poem 1 Ragda Let me take you to the journey: Where RAGDA Is the main masala. Where up down in bend position Is desi rollercoaster ride. Aage se sirf panch Will be your do or die situation. 180 Changing March will make you Feel, yes! Monkey is our ancestors Bina piye nashe ke mazae chahiye Then you must try whisky round. Eeeeeee-eeeee-eeekkkkk… EK KE LIYE SAB, SAB KE LIYE EK.! Drill makes you alert, Obedience brings coordination in teamwork.! Yes, DRILL is more than just LEFT-RIGHT-LEFT…!! ~Cdt . Dheerav Nahar 46
Poem 2 Ek Cadet SQUAAAAAAAAAAAAD SAAAVDHAAAN SE LEKE SQUAAAAAAAAAAAAD AAJ KE DIN KE LIYE VISARJAN KE BEECHMEI BANTA HAI EK CADET RAGDA KHAAKE TAGDA HOTA HAI EK CADET SENIORS KI GALTI PAR AANKH KAAN BAND KARTA HAI EK CADET SHOOT SUNTE HI AANDHI KI TARAH JAAKAR TOOFAN KI TARAH AATA HAI EK CADET FRONT ROLL KARTE WAQT CHAKKAR AANE PAR BHI KABHI RUKTA NAHI HAI EK CADET ZINDAGI MEI KABHI BHI JHUKTA NAHI HAI EK CADET COLLEAGUES KO MOTIVATION SE BHARTA HAI EK CADET KABHI KISI MUSHQIL SE DARTA NAHI HAI EK CADET JAI HIND SUNNE PAR KABHI HILTA NAHI HAI EK CADET AAM LOGO SE ALAG CHALTA HAI EK CADET SAAVDHAAN AUR VISHRAM MEI HI PALTA HAI EK CADET SQUAAAAAAAAAAAAD SAAAVDHAAAN SE LEKE SQUAAAAAAAAAAAAD AAJ KE DIN KE LIYE VISARJAN KE BEECHMEI BANTA HAI EK CADET ~ Cdt. ARYAN SINGH 47
Riddles (bujho toh Jaane) 1.How are tigers like sergeants in the army? 2.Which branch of the military do babies join? 3.Which month do soldiers hate most? 4.Why couldn't the sailors play cards? 5.How do you play Air Force bingo? 6.Where did the General put his armies? 7.When is 1500 plus 20 and 1600 minus 40 the same thing? 8.If a pirate was to join the military, what branch of the armed service would they probably go in to? 9.What does a skipper eat for breakfast? 10.What does bread wear to bed? KHelo dimaag se .. 48
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