Way 2 Military

The Path To Indian Military

The Indian Armed Forces epitomize the ideals of service, sacrifice, patriotism and composite culture of the country. Recruitment to the Armed Forces is voluntary and open to all citizens of India irrespective of caste, class, religion and community provided the laid down physical, medical and educational criteria are met. Selection of Commissioned Officers in the Armed Forces through UPSC: Officers entry in the Armed Forces is mainly through UPSC which conducts the following two All India Competitive Examinations: (a) National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA): The UPSC holds entrance Examination twice a year for entry into the NDA and NA. Candidates on completion of 10+2 examination or while in the 12th standard are eligible to compete. Having cleared UPSC written examination, eligible candidates undergo Service Selection Board (SSB) interview, which lasts for five days. On being medically fit and coming in NDA merit list, successful candidates join the NDA or NA as per their option of service exercised at the time of applying. On completion of the course, they are sent to the respective Service Academies for their pre-commissioning training.(b) Combined Defence Service Examination (CDSE): CDSE is conducted by the UPSC twice a year. University graduates or those in final year of graduation are eligible to appear in the examination. Candidates qualifying in written examination have to undergo SSB interview and medical tests. Candidates whose names appear in the merit list undergo basic military training of 18 months at Indian Military Academy for Permanent Commission and 11 months at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai to become Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs). SSCOs can serve for a duration of 10 years, extendable to 14 years. However, they can opt for permanent commission after completion of 10 years or seek release after completion of five years of service, which is considered on case to case basis by Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence (Army).INDIAN ARMY

Apart from the UPSC, there are other channels of entry into Indian Army as under:

(a) 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES): Candidates who have qualified 10+2 CBSE/ICSE/State Board Examination with minimum aggregate of 70% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are eligible to apply for commission under the 10+2(TES). On being successful in the SSB and being declared fit by the medical board, they undergo one year basic military training at the Officers Training Academy, Gaya and thereafter undergo three years engineering degree course in respective streams before getting Permanent Commission. On being commissioned, they are further put through one year of post commissioning training for the Army Service into which they are commissioned.(b) University Entry Scheme (UES): Pre-Final year students in the notified engineering disciplines are eligible to apply for Permanent Commission in the Technical Arms of the Army as Commissioned Officers under the UES. Eligible candidates are selected through a campus interview by the Screening Teams deputed by the Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence (Army). These candidates are required to appear before SSB and Medical Board. Successful candidates undergo one year pre commission training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun. Cadets through this entry are also entitled to one year antedate seniority on commissioning. Selection for this entry, however, stands temporarily suspended.(c) Technical Graduates Course (TGC): Engineering graduates from notified discipline of engineering, post graduates with minimum second division aggregate marks in notified discipline for Army Education Corps and M.Sc. in Agriculture/Dairy for Military Farm are eligible to apply for Permanent Commission through this entry. After the SSB and the Medical Board, the selected candidates are required to undergo one year pre-commissioned training at the IMA, Dehradun. Engineering Graduates through this entry are also entitled to two years ante-date seniority on commissioning.(d) Short Service Commission (Technical) Entry: The Short Service Commission (Technical) Entry Scheme provides avenue for selection to eligible technical graduates/ post graduates into Technical Arms. After SSB and medical Board, the selected candidates are required to undergo approximately 49 weeks precommission training at OTA, Chennai. On completion of training, they are inducted as Short Service Commissioned Officers. Cadets through this entry are also entitled to one year’s ante-date seniority on commissioning.(e) NCC (Special Entry Scheme): University graduates possessing NCC ‘C’ Certificate with minimum ‘B’ grade and 50% aggregate marks in graduation examination are eligible to apply for Short Service Commission through this entry. Those studying in third year are allowed to apply provided they have secured minimum 50% aggregate marks in first two years. Such candidates will need to secure overall aggregate of minimum 50 % marks if selected in interview failing which their candidature will be cancelled. Candidates must possess graduation degree at the time of joining OTA or those candidates studying in third year should be able to produce the degree within 12 weeks from date of commencement of training at OTA. Candidates have to undergo approximately 49 weeks pre-commission training at OTA, Chennai. On completion of training, they are inducted as Short Service Commissioned Officers.(f) Short Service Commission (Judge Advocate General Entry): Law graduates with minimum 55% aggregate marks in LLB age between 21 to 27 years can apply for Judge Advocate General Branch. Eligible candidates are called for direct SSB interview and medical test. Successful candidates are required to undergo approximately 49 weeks pre-commission training at OTA Chennai. On completion of training, they are inducted as Short Service Commissioned Officers.(g) Short Service Commission Women (SSCW): Eligible women candidates are selected in the Army as Short Service Commission Officers. Commission is granted in Non Technical Graduate, Technical and Post Graduate/ Specialist for a period of ten years, extendable by additional four years purely on voluntary basis. The duration of training is 49 weeks at Officers Training Academy, Chennai. For Short Service Commission Women (Technical) Entry passed or final year/semester students of B.E/B.Tech in notified streams are eligible to apply. Shortlisted candidates appear for SSB interview and Medical Test, thereafter. The applicants for Non-Technical Graduate stream, however, are required to apply through UPSC and after written examination, would come up for SSB interview. A total of 20% allotted seats from Non Technical stream have been reserved for NCC ‘C’ certificate holder women candidates with minimum ‘B’ grade and 50% aggregate marks in graduation examination. For Judge Advocate General’s Branch, applications are invited from Law Graduates with minimum 55% marks. Widows of Defence Personnel who meet the laid down eligibility criteria are granted four years age relaxation and 5% seats of each course (2.5% each in Tech and Non-Tech) are reserved for them. Short Service Commission Women (Tech), NCC entry and Judge Advocate General Branch are exempted from written examinations.(h) Service Entries: For Junior Commissioned Officer & Other Ranks have the following options to get commissioned as officers through Service Selection Board:(i) Army Cadet College (ACC) Entry: Eligible Other Ranks (ORs) in age group of 20-27 years and minimum two years of service, having 10+2 pass qualifications can apply for Regular Commission through this entry. After qualifying in written examination conducted by the Military Training Directorate, the aspirants are screened by SSB and the Medical Board. Successful candidates are trained at Army Cadet College Wing, Dehradun, for three years at the end of which they get a graduation degree. This is followed by one year pre commission training at IMA, Dehradun.(ii) Special Commissioned Officers (SCO) Scheme: Under this entry JCOs/NCOs/ ORs in the age group of 30-35 years, with a Senior School Certificate Pass (Class 10+2 pattern) qualification, are eligible for Permanent commission after screening by SSB and Medical Board. They have to undergo pre-commission training of one year duration at IMA, Dehradun. The rules for substantive promotion and acting promotion are the same as for regular officers. These officers are employed in units as sub unit Commanders/ Quarter Master and on various Extra Regimental Employment appointments up to the rank of Major. They retire at the age of 57 years after serving for period of about 20-25 years as officers. The scheme not only improves the career prospects of the existing PBOR but also helps in making up the deficiency of the support cadre officers in the Army.

(iii) Permanent Commission (Special List) (PC SL): Under this entry, JCOs/ NCOs/ORs up to 42 years of age, with atleast 10 years of service and a Senior Schools Certificate Pass (Class 10+2 pattern) qualification are eligible for commission after screening by SSB and Medical Board. Theyare granted PC(SL)
after successful completion of four weeks orientation training at the IMA.10.4 Automation of processes for Officers entries: Online processes which were earlier limited to submission of online application have since been upgraded. Candidates can now see the course notifications, submit application (less UPSC and Service entries), select SSB dates (including UPSC entries), view merit lists, receive joining letters, forward queries/feedback and receive responses as well as updates at every stage of the selection process, in an online mode.Recruitment of Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) & Other Ranks (ORs): Recruitment in the Army is done through eleven Zonal Recruiting Offices, two Gorkha Recruiting Depots, one Independent Recruiting Office and 59 Army Recruiting Offices in addition to 48 Regimental Centres which carry out recruitment through rallies in their respective areas of jurisdictionRecruitment of Junior Commissioned Officer & Other Ranks is carried out through Online Application System for soldier General Duty, Soldier Tradesman, Soldier Technical, Soldier Clerk/Store Keeper Trade and Soldier Nursing Assistant, Havildar Education, Havildar Auto Cartographer and Religious Teacher JCO (RT JCO), JCO Catering categories. The current recruitment for Junior Commissioned Officers and Other Ranks comprises screening of aspiring candidates at rally site in the 1.6 km run followed by document checking, Physical Fitness Tests (PFT), Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Medical Examination. This is followed by a written examination for those candidates who have qualified in all tests. Finally, a merit list is prepared and candidates in merit are dispatched to respective Regimental/ Training Centres for training. Efforts are made to ensure each district of the country is covered at least once in a recruiting year.Revised Recruitment Rallies System: Indian Army is one of the biggest recruiters in the country which recruits almost 60,000 youths into the Army each year. Previously, recruitment was being carried out through an ‘Open Rally System’ wherein candidates could walk in for recruitment without applying for a rally. The ‘Revised Recruitment System’ has been introduced wherein a candidate is required to register online with the overall aim of reducing masses which turn up for recruitment by a regulated call up system. Thus connected administrative and discipline issues that arise due to large crowd have been negated. The revised Recruitment Rally System is being implemented in the following phases:(a) Phase-I: Replacement of open rally system with call up system: Implementation of OnLine Registration for Recruitment of Junior Commissioned Officers/Other Ranks into the Indian Army was carried out w.e.f. July 18, 2015 and has been a major success, which has revolutionized the complete recruiting process. This initiative has streamlined our recruitment system and is also giving a boost to Government ‘Digital India’ programme where candidates from remote areas/rural areas are using internet to apply for this popular career option.(b) Phase-II: Pilot project for online examination prior to physical and medical tests: Pilot project for online examination has recently been approved by the Ministry of Defence and Recruiting Directorate is in the process of implementation of the Pilot Project. This will be the major achievements once implemented. Initially the Pilot Project is being implemented in three zones as under and subsequently will cover Pan India:(i) HQ Recruiting Zone, Ambala(ii) HQ Recruiting Zone, Chennai(iii) HQ Recruiting Zone, JaipurRecruitment Rallies: A total of 50026 candidates have been recruited for the Recruiting year 2017-18. For the Recruiting year 2018-19, 97 rallies were conducted.INDIAN NAVY (IN)Indian Navy (IN) carries out recruitment of personnel to effectively man ships, submarines, aircraft and shore establishments to the optimum levels. Recruitment in the Navy is carried out on all India basis. The number of uniformed personnel recruited/ inducted depends on the number of eligible applicants (men and women) who are able to qualify in the written test, Services Selection Board (SSB) interview, medical examination and their relative position in the merit list. No distinction is made on the basis of gender/religion/ caste/creed, either during recruitment or at any point of time thereafter.Method of Recruitment: The recruitment system of the Navy is well streamlined, transparent, expeditious and candidate friendly. There are two modes of induction in the IN, viz. UPSC Entry and NonUPSC Entry:(a) UPSC Entry: The UPSC holds an examination, twice a year, for entry into the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Indian Naval Academy (INA) as Permanent Commission (PC) entries. Candidates are eligible to compete on completion of the 10+2 (PCM) Examination or while in the 12th standard. Thereafter, candidates who qualify the written exam are sent to the Services Selection Boards located at Bengaluru and Bhopal. Results of qualified candidates are forwarded to UPSC for making the final merit. Medically fit candidates, who are in the merit, are appointed by ADG(Rtg)/ IHQ of MoD (Navy), as applicable to the entry, for appointment to NDA/Naval Academy. On completion of the NDA/INA training, the Naval Cadets are sent to training ships at Kochi for Naval sea training. For the Graduate Special Entry Scheme (GSES), the UPSC holds the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE), twice a year. Graduates with B Tech degree are eligible to appear in the examination depending on the score obtained by qualified candidates in written exam, they are detailed for SSBs at Bengaluru and Bhopal. Results of qualified candidates are forwarded to UPSC for making the final merit. Medically fit candidates who are in the merit are selected by IHQ of MoD (Navy) for appointment in CDSE Entry.(b) Non-UPSC Entry: The non UPSC entries cater to both Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC). In this case, applications are invited and short-listed at IHQ of MoD (Navy) based on percentage in the qualifying exam. The short listed candidates are then sent for SSB interviews. Thereafter, a merit list, comprising qualified candidates is prepared as per the availability of vacancies.(c) 10+2 (Cadet Entry Scheme): The Scheme is a Permanent Commission entry for commission in the Executive, Engineering and Electrical branches of the Indian Navy. Under the scheme, candidates with 10+2 (PCM) qualifications, after selection through the Services Selection Board, are sent to the Indian Naval Academy for the BTech Course. On successful completion of the course they are granted Permanent Commission in the Executive, Electrical and Engineering branches of the Navy.(d) University Entry Scheme (UES): The UES was relaunched w.e.f. August 5 course as a Short Service Commission Scheme. Seventh and Eighth semester Engineering students are eligible to apply for induction into the Executive and Technical Branches of the Navy. The scheme also caters for the induction of Permanent Commission Executive officers w.e.f. 2014. Naval selection teams from IHQ of MoD (Navy) and Command Headquarters visit AICTE approved engineering colleges, across the country, to shortlist the candidates. The shortlisted candidates, based on All India Merit, are called for interview at the Services Selection Board. The successful candidates, thereafter, are put through the medical tests. Final selection is based on all India merit on the basis of marks obtained in the SSB interviews and availability of vacancies.(e) Recruitment through NCC: BE/B Tech graduates possessing Naval Wing NCC ‘C’ certificate, are given opportunity in the Navy for induction as regular commissioned officers. These graduates are exempted from appearing in the written exam conducted by the UPSC and are selected through the SSB interview only. They join the Indian Naval Academy for Naval Orientation Course(NOC) along with the CDSE cadets.Women Officers: Women are being inducted into the Navy, as Short Service Commission (SSC) officers in the Executive (Observer, Pilot in Maritime Reconnaissance stream, Naval Armament Inspectorate Cadre, Air Traffic Controllers, Law and Logistics), Education Branch and the Naval Architecture of the Engineering Branch. In 2019, approval has been accorded for induction of women Short Service Commission (SSC) officers in Musician and Sports Specialization.Permanent Commission to SSC Officers: The Government has introduced grant of Permanent Commission prospectively to the Short Service Commission officers, for both men and women, of the Executive Branch (Law and Naval Armament Inspectorate Cadre), Education Branch, Engineering Branch (Naval Architecture).Opportunity for Widows of Deceased Service Personnel: The widows of deceased service personnel who die in harness are granted extension of age relaxation up to 35 years of age for officers’ entry schemes.Recruitment of Sailors

Method of Recruitment: Recruitment into the Navy is carried out on all India basis on State-Wise merit of the ‘eligible recruitable male population’, as per the number of vacancies available. The number of personnel recruited from a particular State depends on the number of eligible applicants who are able to qualify in the written examination, physical fitness test and medical examination and their relative position in the merit. There is no quota of vacancies based on caste/creed or religion. Advertisements in all leading National & Regional newspapers and Employment News are published inviting applications from the eligible volunteers. Publicity material is also despatched to a large number of schools/ colleges and all Zila Sainik Boards.Types of Entries: The various entries, for recruitment of sailors, are as follows: (a) Artificer Apprentices (AA) – 10+2 (PCM): 10+2/ equivalent examination with 60% or more marks in aggregate with Maths & Physics and at least one of these subjects viz. Chemistry / Biology/ Computer Science. (b) Senior Secondary Recruits (SSR) – 10+2 (PCM): Qualified in 10+2/ equivalent examination with Math & Physics and at least one of these subjects viz. Chemistry / Biology / Computer Science.(c) Matric Entry Recruits (MR): Matric Entry Recruits (MR) for recruitment of Chefs, Stewards, Musicians and Sanitary Hygienists Matriculation.(d) Direct Entry (Outstanding Sportsmen).NCC Certificate Holders: The naval NCC ‘C’ certificate holders will be called to appear for written examination irrespective of qualifying cut off percentage for AA/SSR entry. The NCC candidates are to be given additional marks for various NCC certificates and participation in Republic Day camp/contingent which are added to the marks obtained in the written examination for preparation of merit list as given inPublicity for RecruitmentMeasures have been taken to make the youth of our country more aware of the opportunities in the Navy, both for officers including women and sailors. The means of publicity adopted to attract better talent are as follows:

(a) Press Advertisements: Advertisements are released through the Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity (DAVP) in the Employment News/ Rozgar Samachar and in newspapers in different languages for various entries viz, National Defence Academy, Combined Defence Services Examination, 10+2 B Tech Cadet Scheme, Short Service Commission (Technical and Non-Technical), University Entry Scheme,
Law Graduates, NAI Officers, etc.

(b) Advertisements in Journals/Magazines: These are normally brought out in the journals/ magazines of educational institutions.

(c) Hoardings: Hoardings are planned to be erected at DAVP approved sites to attract youth of the country towards joining the Navy.

(e) Printed Publicity: Information folders, leaflets, brochures, data cards, posters and lowups, prepared through DAVP and private professional agencies are widely distributed.

(f) Exhibition and Fairs: Each year, at the Defence Pavilion, at the India International Trade Fair, New Delhi, a stall is established where information regarding recruitment in all the three Armed Forces is provided to visitors. This is also done in other organized fairs, which are career oriented and meant for students.

(f) Distribution of Publicity Material: Every year
printed publicity material giving information about Navy and various entries for recruitment into the Navy is distributed to about 8000 schools all over the country.

(g) Re-development of Naval Recruitment Website: The redeveloped recruitment website (www.joinindiannavy.gov.in) launched in December 2016 has facilitated implementation of recruitment management system and applications for all officer and sailors entries through online applications only. Key Initiatives

Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET): Indian Navy has successfully conducted computer-based recruitment examination namely Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET) for one of the three sailor entries into the Navy viz Artificer Apprentice. The first such examination was conducted successfully on February 25, 2018. A total of 51603 candidates had appeared for the examination. This was also the largest examination ever conducted in a single day by the Indian Navy. The second cycle of INET was conducted in early August 2018 for three days and 1,22,825 candidates appeared for the examination. This was spread across 165 centres in 59 different cities. The same has now been extended to all sailors’ entries. The test was successfully conducted from February 23 to 28, 2019. Efforts are in hand to extend the scope for conduct of INET for nonUPSC Graduate Officer entries.

MoU with CSC: As a part of Digital India initiative, GoI has set up Common Services Centres (CSC) in all Panchayats across the country. The CSCs across the country are providing high quality and cost effective video, voice and data services. These also offer web enabled e-governance services, including submission of application forms, in the rural areas. Indian Navy has concluded an MoU with CSC, through which the Navy has extended its recruitment to reach all corners of the country through CSCs. Applicants can take the assistanceof any CSC to fill up and submit their online applications against payment of a nominal service fee. This facility is very beneficial for applicants in rural areas as also those without access to computers or internet.Training
Ab-Initio Training for Officers: The Indian Naval Academy (INA) located at Ezhimala, approximately 280 kilometres North of Kochi, in Kerala, was inaugurated by the then Prime Minister of India on January 8, 2009. Spread over 2452 acres of coastal upland, INA has world class facilities in terms of infrastructure for both academic pursuits and outdoor activities, including state-of-theart laboratories, workshops, swimming pool and play fields. The Academy has modern residential facilities, an excellent Mess and five well laid-out squadrons, each with its own comprehensive facilities. The administrative support to INA is provided by the Base depot ship, INS Zamorin, which was commissioned in April 5. Built at a cost of over 721.88 crore, the Academy is designed to accommodate and train approximately 750 cadets. The capacity of INA is being enhanced to 1200 cadets in Phase II, which is likely to be completed by 2020.

Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC): The first B Tech Course commenced at INA on June 22, 2009. This was a significant step in the evolution of the Navy to meet the technical challenges of the 21st Century. The induction of cadets to the Academy is through UPSC examinations as well as directly by IHQ MoD(Navy)/ DMPR based on the 10+2 merit of candidates. B Tech curriculum has been drawn up by the Navy, in conjunction with Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The Academic Curriculum is accredited by AICTE. In addition to technical training, the Academy provides its cadets with a healthy mix of humanities and Naval History. This is in keeping with the Navy’s goal of providing officers with high-end technical expertise without sacrificing the proven advantage of liberal education. The curriculum not only provides adequate academic grounding foraward of a B Tech degree but also caters to the overall transition of an Officer Cadet to a fine Service Officer who is always ready to defend his country.

B Tech Streams: B Tech training is conducted in Applied Electronics and Communication (AEC) for ‘X’ officers, Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) for ‘L’ officers and Mechanical Engineering (ME) for ‘E’ and ‘NA’ officers. Accordingly, B Tech (AEC), B Tech (ECE) and B Tech (ME) degrees are awarded by JNU on completion of the B Tech course. On completion of a common curriculum in the first three semesters, cadets are separated into different streams for the remaining five semesters. In order to facilitate integration of cadets passing out of NDA, B Tech course for Naval cadets has been started at NDA from July 2016. The Naval cadets at NDA shall join INA after completing six semesters of B Tech (AEC) at NDA. The last two semesters for B Tech for these cadets shall be conducted at INA.

Other Courses: In addition to the flagship INAC course, the INA conducts Naval Orientation Course (NOC), NOC (Ext) and Short Naval Orientation Course (SNOC) which includes trainees from IN & ICG including women officers. Commencing December 2015 officer cadets from friendly countries are also being trained at INA. Glimpses of Training Activities at INA

Delegation Visits to INA: Various delegations from FFCs have visited INA over the year. During the visit, the delegations interacted with staff and trainees and were acquainted with the infrastructure, academic facilities and training processes at INA. The aim of the visit was to reinforce the bridges of friendship between the navies and exchange best practices. Foreign Training

The Indian Navy, in consonance with the government’s policy of engaging friendly nations, has been in the forefront of building ‘Bridges of Friendship’ with friendly navies. Training is one of the most important facets of this engagement. Indian naval personnel are regularly deputed to avail training courses abroad. The training interactions and availing of courses abroad have been a regular feature by the IN especially with countries like Bangladesh, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, USA, UK, Japan, Germany, Australia, France and other FFCs.

The training courses abroad give an opportunity to the IN personnel to interact with other naval professionals from across the world who also attend these courses. In addition, participation in courses in advanced countries also enables IN personnel to imbibe established best practices of these navies and expose our personnel to niche technologies/ latest procedures with advanced navies. On the other hand, participation in courses in IOR countries enables fostering of better relations between personnel and gives an insight into the thought process and operating philosophy of their Armed Forces and also increases Navy’s understanding of the country.

Training of Foreign Naval Personnel in India: The Indian Navy has been providing training to foreign personnel for more than four decades, during which it has trained more than 15,000 foreign personnel from over 41 Friendly Foreign Countries. The Navy aims to share and deliver the finest training in order to build capacity and everlasting relationships with Friendly Foreign Countries (FFCs). At any given time, there are between 500-600 international trainees in IN training establishments.Realising this necessity, the Ministry of External Affairs provides assistance for training of naval personnel from a large number of countries under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Scheme I and II. Under this scheme, the airfare, tuition, boarding and lodging are fully funded by the Government of India(except in the case of ITEC II Scheme wherein the parent country bears the cost of airfare). Further, financial aid in the form of subsistence allowance is also provided to meet the living expenses for the entire duration of the course. In cases where ITEC funding is unavailable, training is availed under the Self Financing Scheme (SFS) wherein the entire cost of training is borne by the trainees’ own government.

Training is planned on a yearly basis from July 1 to June 30 of the next year and promulgated in the form of an Annual Training Programme in order to synchronise the organisational process. In most cases, international students are accommodated with IN trainees. Indian Navy also facilitates in case any trainee wishes to stay under his own arrangements.

The courses are structured for effective and efficient utilisation of training infrastructure and resources. The last few years have witnessed a steady increase in IN’s commitment to build capacity through training cooperation. ‘Training Diplomacy’, thus, has become the corner stone of our foreign cooperation initiatives.Deputation of Indian Navy Mobile Training Teams (MTT): To address the growing training load of international training, one of the important measure being undertaken is the conduct of customised training courses overseas to meet country-specific requirements. The customised training courses are undertaken by specially constituted Mobile Training Teams. So far, IN has deputed MTTs to Sri Lanka, Oman, Myanmar, Kenya, Vietnam, Mauritius, Bangladesh and Nigeria. Requests from certain other FFCs are under consideration. This endeavour will not only reduce the burden on our own training infrastructure but also effectively increase our training footprint across the world. The courses conducted abroad in 2018 are highlighted below:

(a) Diving Refresher Course: Personnel from Diving School were deputed for training to Mauritius and Maldives from April 25 to May 15, 2018 and October 9 to November 3, 2018 respectively.

(b) Training of MNDF and Mauritian Special Forces: Training of MNDF and Mauritian Special Forces was carried out by MTT.

(c) Short Term Training Team (STTT) – Oman: A STTT comprising one officer and three sailors from Signal School was deputed to Oman from July 23 to September 14, 2018 for training Omani personnel in Communication and Electronic Warfare. Another STTT comprising one officer and two sailors from Valsura undertook classes on Radar Theory for three weeks and a third STTT of two sailors undertook classes on aerial photography for two weeks.

(d) Mobile Training Team – Myanmar: A Mobile Training Team, comprising seven officers and two sailors, was deputed to Myanmar for three months. Training was imparted on shipyard management, logistics, Engineering subjects and English language. In all, about 60 officers and sailors were trained. IN Mobile Training Team

Submarine Training for International Students: INS Satavahana is carrying out ab initio submarine training for a large number of friendly navies of the region. Short familiarisation courses for Indonesia, Myanmar, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka and full fledged basic submarine course for South Africa and Vietnam have been undertaken. Training – National Cadet Corps (NCC)

Initiatives in Coastal States: IHQ MoD (N) has directed Commands to liaise with NCC authorities and encourage conduct of NCC camps onboard while alongside in harbour or embark NCC cadets for short duration sea sorties on IN ships. In addition to the above, IHQ MoD(N) had also requested Commands to conduct periodic interactions with Regional NCC HQs to deliberate on NCC training related issues.

NCC Attachments with IN: Training for the Naval NCC has been a priority area for the IN, and the conduct of camps is being facilitated on regular basis, which include sailing onboard ships, thereby giving valuable exposure to the cadets on life at Sea. There are sea attachments and training camps conducted at various Commands of the Indian Navy each year. These camps are for a duration of twelve days each, with one day of sailing onboard warships. There is a participation of approximately 240 360 NCC cadets in these camps. Further, as a culmination of the professional training of Naval NCC cadets, a ‘Nau Sainik’ camp is scheduled each year, wherein approximately 590 cadets participate. This camp also includes sailing onboard warships at sea. All India Nau Sainik Camp Instructions for NCC Cadets 10.35 MoU with IITs/ Universities and Colleges: Various MoUs have been signed with IITs and other educational institutes of repute for various professional courses to enhance training standards of naval personnel.

Skill Certification Courses: Skill Certification courses are being undertaken by Hamla, Valsura, Shivaji, Dronacharya, Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW) School, Navigation and Direction (ND) School & Signal School under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna and retiringsailors are being provided certificates by National Skill Development Council. Other schools of IN have also been added for Skill Certification Courses namely School for Naval Airmen (SFNA), Naval Provost and Regulating School (NPRS) and School of Naval Oceanology and Metrology (SNOM).

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