National Cadet Corps (Naval Wing)

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CARETAKER OFFICER

Mr. Justin J. Thomas
Assistant Professor in English
MOB: +91 95676 85023
Email: justin.edtva@gmail.com

Introduction

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) is the world’s largest uniformed youth organization, training high school and college students in leadership, discipline, social service and national awareness. Functioning as the youth wing of the Indian Armed Forces with the motto “Unity and Discipline,” the NCC offers voluntary military training for cadets choosing the Army, Navy, or Air Force wings. Though not obligated to join the military after NCC, cadets gain valuable life skills and potentially get preference during armed force selections.

Established in 1965, NCC Naval Wing Subunit (Senior Division) of St. Aloysius College Edathua operates under 5 Kerala Naval Unit NCC Changanacherry (NCC Kottayam Group, Kerala & Lakshadweep Directorate). With a sanctioned cadet strength of 50, the subunit focuses on social service and community development activities along with its military training regimen. We were chosen as the Best Subunit under 5 Kerala Naval Unit NCC Changanacherry during the training year 2022-2023.

The subunit is functioning under the supervision of the Associate NCC Officer (ANO). Under the ANO, a Cadet Captain (CC), three Petty Officer Cadets (POC) and six Leading Cadets (LC) lead the cadets in training and activities. On select Saturdays in the year, cadets receive training from Indian Navy personnel (on deputation) in Service Subject, Drill, Boat Pulling, Rigging, Firing, Semaphore, Tent Pitching, Ship Modelling etc. as scheduled by 5 Kerala Naval Unit NCC Changanacherry.

Objectives

To instill qualities like discipline, teamwork, altruism and a secular outlook, shaping cadets into responsible and contributing members of society.
To provide a suitable environment to motivate the youth so that they may take up a career in the armed forces.
To impart basic naval knowledge and skills through practical drills, theoretical lessons and provide exposure to sailing, navigation, communication, and other naval skills.
To build self-confidence and a sense of adventure in the cadets, preparing them for challenges and leadership roles.

Advantages of Joining the NCC

Exceptional cadets receive the opportunity to march at Kartavya Path, New Delhi on Republic Day.
Under the Youth Exchange Programme (YEP), cadets get opportunities to visit other countries.
NCC ‘B’ & ‘C’ certificate holders get preference in the Indian Armed Forces, Police Services, Para-Military Forces, Fire Forces, Border Security Force, Territorial Army, Industrial Security Forces, and all uniform services.
NCC ‘C’ Certificate holders are prioritized for recruitment as Civilian Gliding Instructors, Girl Cadet Instructors, NCC Whole Time Lady Officers, and Aero/Ship Modelling Instructors.
Kerala PSC awards weightage marks to NCC cadets for recruitment into uniform services.
NCC camps across India provide cadets with opportunities to visit new places.
Selected 32 cadets with 50% marks in graduation, along with a B grade in the NCC ‘C’ certificate exam, get direct entry to the SSB interview.
NCC cadets receive grace marks in university exams for participation in NCC Camps, completing B/C certificates, and maintaining at least 75% attendance in institutional training.

Major Activities

Cleaning Drives: Cadets clean public areas such as roads, bus depots, beaches, rivers, monuments etc. periodically to promote cleanliness and hygiene.
Exhibitions: Cadets organise chart/photo exhibitions on special days to create awareness among fellow students.
Awareness Rallies: Cadets embark on awareness rallies on special occasions to educate the public on relevant issues.
Tree Plantation Drive: Cadets plant trees inside the campus and at home periodically to raise environmental awareness and to safeguard nature.
Seminars: Eminent resource persons from different disciplines and across the state take seminars for the cadets to turn them into informed citizens.
Nirav: Cadets distribute lunch for the residents of Seva Nivas Old Age Home Pacha Chekkidikkadu on the first Monday of every month since August 2023.
Food and Clothes Distribution: Cadets distribute food packets and clothes periodically to the destitute in and around Edathua.
Making and Distribution of Paper Bags and Paper Pens: Cadets occasionally make and distribute paper bags and paper pens among the people of Edathua village to promote sustainable means of living.
Poster Distribution: Cadets often distribute educational posters and pamphlets among students and the people of Edathua village as part of their mission to spread progressive thinking.
Competitions: Cadets conduct intercollegiate as well as interdepartmental competitions (such as swimming competitions, poetry writing competitions, drawing/painting competitions etc.) every year to promote the skills and talents of the students.
Blood Donation Camps: Cadets organise blood donation camps every year inside the campus to provide opportunity for the students and teachers to donate blood.
Mime Performances: Cadets often stage mime performances in front of the campus and in Edathua town to spread messages of equality and to emphasise the dangers of drugs and alcohol.
Ship Visit: Every year, cadets visit the Indian Navy Base at Kochi to go aboard a ship and receive first-hand experience of the life of sailors at sea and aboard the ship.

Former ANOs

Rank & Name	Designation & Department	Period of Service as ANO
Lt. George Joseph	Associate Professor in English	1965 – 1997
Lt. Cdr. Varghese Antony	Associate Professor in Chemistry	1997 – 2013
S. Lt. Paul Jacob	Assistant Professor in English	2013 – 2023