Following Physical Training, Drill and Squad Formation training begins at 8:30 AM at the NCC Annual Training Camp.
Drill Training, the backbone of ATC, trains cadets to move, march, and stand in a precise, synchronized, and uniform manner in response to a word of command.
Cadets assemble in the Drill Training Areas of their respective Companies. The Chief Drill Instructor and Permanent Instructors train the cadets in different types of drill activities.
1. Turnout Inspection – The Perfect Uniform.
Cadets are expected to maintain a crisp, spotless and properly arranged uniform, with a correctly tied Dastar/ Hair, well-maintained uniform and polished shoes.
2. Static Drill – Foot Movements in Place.
Cadets are trained in standard military positions of stance and sharp posture.
This includes:
* Attention:
* Stand at Ease
* Stand Easy
* Turns: Right, Left & About Turn.
3. Squad Formation & Marching Drill.
After setting position right, cadets are trained to move seamlessly as a squad formation across the parade area.
A squad consists of 13 cadets, arranged in a 4 × 3 grid of 12 cadets, with one additional cadet serving as the Squad Leader.
The squad then practises marching movements that must remain symmetrical, synchronized and uniform.
Marching Drill includes:
* Flat foot March - where cadets strike the ground heavily and flatly with the whole sole rather than rolling from heel to toe.
* Quick March.
* Slow March.
* Squad Dressing: On the word of command, aligning the unaligned squad line cleanly.
4. Training in the Word of Command
A loud, clear & powerful command is essential for maintaining the coordination, timing & energy of the squad. Squad Leader is trained to give commands loudly, clearly, confidently & with full energy.
5. Saluting- The profound gesture of respect, discipline and military protocol.
Cadets are trained in the correct execution, timing, and positioning of different salutes, which include:
* Salute to the Front (Centre)
* Right Salute
* Left Salute
6. Arms Drill –
Arms Drill is an advanced stage of drill training introduced to Senior Wing cadets after they have developed proficiency in foot drill, using the .303 rifle. This includes:
* Order Arms:
* Shoulder Arms:
* Present Arms: The highest form of military salute to honor VIPs or the National Flag.
Drill training is the absolute backbone of the ATC. The Cadets learn teamwork, coordination, synchronization & discipline, ultimately leading to the DST (Drill Squad Test) in the final leg of the NCC ATC. Here, squads are evaluated on these aspects & the best-performing squad earns the Best Drill Squad Award.
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