CATC Shivamogga Experience - Megha PM

NCC camp is one of the most memorable and beautiful experiences I had in my NCC journey. Our 10 days camp was held from 25/11/2021  to 05/12/2021 at Shankaraghatta,Shimoga. There were nearly 10 SDs and 15 SWs from our college. Overall there were about 450 cadets. All the cadets were divided into five groups/company - Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, delta and echo and in each company there was the senior leader who had a lot of responsibility to look after each team.

The day of the camp used to start at 5:30 a.m. where all the cadets had to assemble in the ground and then with the guidance of sabs we needed to do some physical exercise, jogging and marching practice.

At 7:15 a.m.the much awaited breakfast was served, the vegetarian and non-vegetarian both  foods were  provided.The food quality was very good in the camp.  Then again we needed to assemble at 8 a.m. after finishing our breakfast and we had a time gap of just 10 minutes to change from track dress to NCC uniform.

From 8:30 to 1:00, we had practical classes where we learnt drill, weapon training,firing and so on. And at 10:30a.m. we also had a tea break.We also had theory classes where the sabs taught us many things related to NCC and things that are important to our NCC certificate exams.

From 1:00 to 2:30 we had the lunch break and this is the time where we got some free time to do our work like washing clothes etc. And again the classes used to begin at 2:30p.m till 6:00, and then again from 6:00 to 8:00 we were given the time to practice for the cultural events.

At 8:00p.m. we were given our dinner but since the hostels of SDs were nearly 2 to 3 km from the mess, the SDs were given food at the beginning followed by SWs. So we used to reach our rooms at 9:30 or 10 p.m. We did not even have time to call our parents and talk with them, and had no time to wash uniforms ,clothes. But we need to make time and do all the work.

At the end of the day we all assembled on the ground,danced, sang songs, some cried,some laughed because it was the last day and end of the camp.

Time sense was the main thing I learnt from NCC camp. I also learnt discipline ,teamwork and so many other things.Besides I got many friends from the camp.

And these would be a memorable days in my life

Cdt. Megha PM