THREE WEEK
SCUBA DIVING CAMP OF NCC CONCLUDED
The
three-week Scuba Diving Camp of NCC Camp concluded at New Delhi
today. A rigorous three week course commenced at Shyama Prasad
Mukherjee Swimming Pool, Talkatora Garden, New Delhi on Sep 10,
2003. 70 NCC boys and girls took part. After screening 24 cadets
were selected to undergo the course. Addressing on the concluding
session, Lieutenant BK Bopanna said the training given during
the camp encourage the cadets to work as a team. Gen Bopanna said
that the aim of the camp was to inculcate sense of commitment
adventure and espirit-de-corps among the participating youth.
He said the training during the camp will also built an interest
in the NCC cadets for the subsequent maritime competitions. He
also distributed the prizes to the winners of the competition
held during the camp.
During the camp
main focus of the training was on extensive swimming and floating
use of fins and skins and physical conditioning followed by professional
exposure to the diving. The training like life saving underwater,
underwater navigation and use of underwater equipment was also
given to the cadets.
