National Cadet Corps (NCC) shooting practice week got underway on October 27 at Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Range in Mokokchung. A press release by 25 Naga Bn NCC stated that 60 NCC cadets from schools and colleges in Mokokchung town were given the opportunity to practice their rifle shooting skills with the 0.22” sporting rifles.
25 Naga Bn NCC said the event was being organized as part of the ‘Weapons Training’ curriculum in which theory and dry practices are taught in the Institutions under the guidance of the Associate NCC Officers (ANOs) and the Permanent Instructor Staff (PI Staff) of 25 Naga Bn NCC.
The actual shooting with live ammunition (practicals) was periodically organized in the shooting range with experts guiding the cadets about the nuances of shooting, informed 25 Naga Bn NCC.
The battalion said both boys and girls have showed immense interest in learning the unique skill.
Speaking on the training being provided to the NCC cadets, commanding officer of 25 Naga Bn NCC, Col CST Swamy said that, all round development by way of instilling discipline, co-habitation in camps, physical fitness, public speaking skills and cultural activities are being imparted to the cadets to make them successful and patriotic citizens of the country.
The arrangements for the shooting practice are made by a team from 25 Naga Bn NCC headed by Lt Col Siddharth Upadhyay and First Officer Temjen. The firing range is made available by 173 Bn CRPF and Technical and Medical Support are being extended by 12 Assam Rifles.