NUNWAN, PAHALGAM, &

PAHALGAM SANASAR

BHADERWAH SHEY (LADAKH)

COURSE REPORT BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE SR NO. -109 FROM 04 AUG 2014 TO 29 AUG 2014

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JAWAHAR INSTITUTE OF MOUNTAINEERING & WINTER SPORTS, NUNWAN, PAHALGAM JAMMU-KASHMIR-192126

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Dte of AF Adventure Air Headquarters (WB) RCPO Building, Safdarjung Road New Delhi -110003

COURSE REPORT BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE SR.NO. 109 FOR INDIAN AIR FORCE & PRIVATE STUDENTS

Sir, 1. A copy of General Course Report of Basic Mountaineering Course serial No. 109 conducted by this Institute for the Indian Air Force personnel sponsored by Dte of Air Force Adventure and private students from different parts of w.e.f 04 Aug 2014 to 29 Aug 2014 is enclosed herewith for your information and necessary action please.

2. Kindly ack.

Yours Sincerely

(Virinder Singh) Colonel Principal (JIM & WS) Encl: As stated

Copy to:

1. Joint Secretary (G/Air), D (HMI), R.No. 225 F, South Block, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi-11

2. Commissioner/ Secretary Tourism, Govt. of J&K, Civil Secretariat –J&K

3. DFA, Defence Finance, Room No. 11-B, South Block, New Delhi-11

4. Institute Library.

GENERAL COURSE REPORT BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE SR NO.-109 04 AUG 2014 TO 29 AUG 2014

INSTITUTE: JAWAHAR INSTITUTE OF MOUNTAINEERING & WINTER SPORTS (JIM & WS) PAHALGAM

VENUE: PAHALGAM /

REPORT ON: BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE

COURSE SERIAL NO: BMC- 109

DURATION OF COURSE: 04 AUG 2014 to 29 AUG 2014 (26 Days)

GENERAL

1. Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports (JIM & WS) is one of the premier national mountaineering institutes of the country and is a joint venture between Ministry of Defence, Government of India and Department of Tourism Govt. of J&K. With its Headquarter located at Nunwan, Pahalgam,it has sub centers at (Doda), Sanasar (near Patnitop), Shey (Leh) and one adhoc sub centre at for skiing courses. Over last 31 years, the Institute has excelled in different adventure activities like Mountaineering, Skiing, Paragliding, Search & Rescue courses, water rafting, short term special adventure courses and Mountain & Tourist Guide courses.

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

2. The Institute is administered through an Executive Council, the members of which are drawn from the state as well as Center. At present Jt. Secretary (G/Air) of the Ministry of Defence and the Commissioner / Secretary Tourism are looking after the affairs of the Institute. The Hon’ble Defence Minister and the Hon’ble Chief Minister of the J&K state are the President and Vice President of the Institute respectively. Nominated members from Ministry of Defence are: President Hon’ble Defence Minister

Vice President Hon’ble Chief Minister –J&K state

Govt. of India Govt. of J&K Nominated Members

- Defence Secretary -Gen TB Nanda - JS (G/Air) Secy. / JIM - Chief Secretary -S Narinder Singh - Secretary MYAS (Nominee) - Commissioner Secy. Tourism -Maj Gen CS Naugyal (Retd) - AFA –MOD - FACAO Tourism - Mohd Ashraf, DG Tourism (Retd) - Principal

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INTRODUCTION

3. 15 Indian Air Force personnel sponsored by Directorate of Air Force Adventure, New Delhi and 64 private students from different states of India reported to JIM & WS, training camp Sonamarg on 03 Aug 2014 to attend Basic Mountaineering Course serial No. 109 w.e.f 04 Aug 2014 to 29 Aug 2014. The Scheduled training of these 79 students commenced on the next day morning. All the students completed the training successfully with desired levels of standard. Nominal roll of Students is enclosed as Appendix “A”.

GROUP PHOTOGRAPH WITH CAPT P K SINGH, MEDICAL OFFICER, JIM & WS

AIM

4. To impart theoretical and practical training on all aspects of activities in Mountainous Area & High Altitude including rock and ice craft to students.

5. To train the students to survive in mountains / survival camps and to take part in high altitude trekking, expeditions and rescue missions in mountainous terrain of India & abroad.

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STANDARDS TO BE ACHIEVED

6. The competence levels expected from students upon completion of the course are as follows:- (a) Students should be able to effectively utilize technical skills during high altitude trekking and expeditions in all kinds of mountain ranges in India.

(b) Students should be able to effectively form part of a team as an active member and lead climber during rescue missions in high altitude area.

OBJECTIVES

7. (a) Carryout rescue missions in any eventuality in mountains, at accidental sites and during natural calamities and carryout Expeditions in all kinds of ranges in India and abroad

(b) Impart training on technical aspects of mountaineering. (c) Hone mountaineering skills of individuals. (d) Create environment awareness amongst the students. (e) Promote adventure activities in the state.

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OPENING ADDRESS

8. Opening address was given on the first day by Capt P K Singh, Medical Officer JIM & WS at training Camp, Sonamarg. Students were introduced to well known history of the esteemed national institute. They were explained about expectations from students, administration of the Institute and safety and security to be observed around Camp. Students were told the duration of course, test and grading system as well as the phases of the course going to be conducted in training area of the Institute.

OPENING ADDRESS BY CAPT P K SINGH, MEDICAL OFFICER, JIM & WS

CONDUCT OF TRAINING

9. The students were trained in Acclimatization walk, Introduction to mountaineering equipment, Rope knots, Rock climbing, Rappelling, Treks to different picturesque and historical places around the area, Tent pitching, Tyrolean traverse, River crossing, Rescue from river and accidental site, Rope fixing & base making, avalanche rescue, Navigation in mountains and Glaciated terrains.

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10. Training for the course started with rock craft for initial 15 days. This was followed by ice craft at Thajiwas Glacier. A copy of training programme is enclosed as Appendix “B”.

11. Details of aspects covered during the training are enunciated in subsequent paras.

ACCLIMATIZATION

12. Since the location of the training Camp Sonamarg was at approx 9000 ft, initial period was utilized to achieve Physical fitness and mental robustness. Acclimatization marches of 1.5 to 3 kms around the place were conducted during first 2 days which was accompanied by mountain physical training. Students were made to run for long distances (7-8kms) at one stretch to increase their endurance after the six days of acclimatization. At the end of this schedule students achieved the desired standards of

fitness required to survive in hilly terrain.

ACCLIMATIZATION WALK PHYSICAL EXERICSE

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TECHNICAL TRAINING

13. Keeping in consideration of the geographical area of J&K state, training was provided in basic skills of rock craft, administration in mountain terrain & introduction and use of mountaineering equipment in rescue missions/ operations at accidental sites and during natural calamities in mountainous terrain and Expeditions. At the culmination of this training, students could identify and narrate the uses of mountaineering equipment and their skillful application in mountainous area. Details of rock craft and other adventure activities conducted are as follows.

(a) ROCK CRAFT

15 periods were allotted to impart instructions in basic skills of mountaineering including pitch climbing, fixed rope climbing, Jummaring, free climbing and rappelling. The students were exposed to various types of rock surfaces around Sonamarg.

ROCK CLIMBING RAPPELLING

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(b) ICE CRAFT

10 days were allotted to impart instructions & practical training in basic skills of ice craft including base making, crevasse rescue, avalanche rescue, rope fixing, navigation in mountains and Glaciated terrains. The students were taken to Thajiwas glacier situated

at Sonamarg for this part of the course.

ICE CRAFT TRAINING

(c) RIVER CROSSING & TYROLEAN TRAVERSE

Students were provided fundamental knowledge in the form of lecture cum demonstration on methods of negotiating fast flowing streams and nallas in mountainous areas and casualty evacuation followed by practicing it in groups.

RIVER CROSSING BY WADING IN TYROLEAN TRAVERSE

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(d ) HIGH ALTITUDE TREK

Students were trained in trekking around Sonamarg. They got familiarized with the equipment needed while going on long treks. They were taken to experience and complete long treks with 18 kg load to various places around the area like Table Top, Baltal and Happy valley. The students were taken to the height of approximately 13,500

ft during this phase of training.

TREK TO TABLE TOP TREK TO HAPPY VALLEY

(e) TENT PITCHING

Students were demonstrated the methods of tent pitching and use of survival camps in the jungles and mountainous terrain while on missions in adverse natural / manmade calamities.

TENT PITCHING-LECTURE & DEMO TENT PITCHING- PRACTICE

9 (f) LECTURES /PRESENTATIONS

The following aspects of adventure activities and related subjects were covered in great details in the form of lecture cum Power point presentations and movies concerning mountaineering as mentioned below:

(1) Introduction to mountaineering & Ice Equipment. (2) Mountain Terminology. (3) Hazards in Mountain and Snow bound area. (4) Do’s and Don’ts of mountaineering. (5) Load carrying and Marching in Mountains (6) Avalanche & Avalanche Rescue (7) First Aid & CPR. (8) High altitude illness / cold injuries and its preventive measures. (9) Introduction to Glacier

INSTRUCTORS DELIVERING LECTURES

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(g) ENDURANCE RUN

Team practiced running for long distances with backpack load of 18 kgs which helped them to attain the desired standard of physical endurance required during rescue operations. Students showed marked improvement in endurance and they excelled in the final endurance run of 8.5 kms taken by the institute. Mr Murad Ali a private student from Jhajhar Kotli, Jammu–J&K in male students and Miss Reemo Jan a private girl student from Aishmuqam , –J&K in female secured the best in endurance award of the course.

ENDURANCE RUN (h) GAMES Students were made to take interest to participate in games like volley ball, badminton, cricket. Through discussions with the instructors they also got familiarized with adventure sports like skiing, paragliding and water rafting. Students showed keen desire to undergo training at the institute for the adventure sports in near future. Movies on adventure sports like skiing & parajumping were run in the auditorium for the students.

ADMINISTRATION

14. One dedicated officer in charge of the institute with well experienced and trained instructors and other kitchen staff were provided by the institute who accompanied and looked after the students round the clock.

11 ACCOMMODATION

15. The accommodation facility was made in the well furnished extendable tents at Sonamarg.

SONAMARG, TRAINING CAMP FOOD

16. The students were provided with hygienic and palatable food during the training period with additional energy supplements like fruits, dry fruits, chocolates and juices . A copy of daily menu is attached as Appendix “C” EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING

17. Keeping in view the harsh conditions and cold and rainy weather during the course, the students were provided with quality equipment and clothing gear for training purpose.

EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING ISSUED BY THE INSTITUTE

12 MEDICAL COVER

18. Dedicated medical officer and Nursing Assistant of the institute provided medical support to the participants throughout the course duration. Different first aid kits were prepared for trek, rock area and travelling. The students were educated about the mountain hazards, illnesses of the mountainous and high altitude area with its treatment modalities. Different techniques of casualty evacuation in relation to rescue from accidental sites and difficult mountain terrain were demonstrated to and practiced by the students.

CAPT P K SINGH, MEDICAL OFFICER, DELIVERING LECTURE ON FIRST AID & CPR ASSESSMENT

19. The students were assessed of their performance in the course in the form of tests on both Rock craft & Ice craft (written, oral & practical) taken by the instructors of the institute. The students excelled in the test taken by securing good marks and grading. Mr Harshit Patel a private student secured the best student award while Mr Murad Ali secured the best in technique award of the course.

WRITTEN TEST OIC, TRAINING CAMP PRESENTING BEST IN TECHNIQUE AWARD TO MURAD ALI

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20. A copy of marks sheet is enclosed as Appendix “C”.

GRADUATION CEREMONY

21. The students presented a colourful cultural programme after completion of scheduled training. Beautiful events like singing, dancing & mimicry were presented by the participants. OIC, Training Camp, Sonamarg, JIM & WS praised the students for their excellent performance. The event was followed by the distribution of the course batches & prizes to all the participants.

OIC, JIM & WS, TRAINING CAMP, SONAMARG DISTRIBUTING COURSE BADGES & PRIZES

OBSERVATION

22. (a) The students showed marked interest in learning and adopting the skills of Mountaineering. (b) The students learned, practiced and adopted the Expedition techniques taught to them during the course. (c) The students improved a lot in their physical as well as mental capabilities.

(d) The students excelled in the final test taken by the institute to access their performance. (e) The students showed keen interest in training in adventure sports at JIM & WS.

14 RECOMMENDATIONS

23. (a) It is recommended that more personnel may be sent to JIM & WS for Basic, Advance Mountaineering course and Method of instructions courses as well as other adventure courses like Paragliding, White water rafting & Skiing.

(b) Indian Air Force and JIM & WS should form a strong bond to successfully conquer higher peaks in India and abroad in the coming future to pursue the good cause of promoting adventure in Indian youth.

FEEDBACK

24. The Photocopies of some of the feedbacks received from the students are enclosed as Appendix “D”, reflecting the goal achieved as per the opinion of students.

CONCLUSION

25. During basic mountaineering course, training was imparted to make the participants confident of living in mountainous terrain and to be technically proficient as trained mountaineers. They were also exposed to High Altitude Area giving them a life time experience. Special efforts were delivered to practice forming mountain rescue teams in natural calamities / disasters. The performance of the participants validates the fact that desired standards of exposure and training in mountain techniques were achieved. Yours Sincerely

(Virinder Singh) Colonel Principal (JIM & WS) Encl: As stated

Copy to:

1. Joint Secretary (G/Air), D (HMI), R.No. 225 F, South Block, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi-11

2. Commissioner/ Secretary Tourism, Govt. of J&K, Civil Secretariat Srinagar –J&K

3. DFA, Defence Finance, Room No. 11-B, South Block, New Delhi-11

4. Institute Library.

Appendix “A”

LIST OF AIR FORCE PERSONNEL

BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE- 109, W.E.F 04 AUG TO 29 AUG 2014

S. No. Name Unit Grading Remarks No. obtained 1 923825-H LAC Abhishek Gurung MT Section, 3 BRD, AFS, Chandigarh- “A” 160003 2 929158-S LAC D P Goswami HS SWAC (U), AFS, Gandhinagar, “A” Gujarat -382009 3 948803-T LAC M K Miwurpam AFCAO, Subroto Park AFS, New Delhi- “A” 110010 4 936751-R CPL S S Valli 2207 Sqn AF C/o 56 APO “A” 5 936422K CPL Ajay Singh Bisht AFLC (BEL) C/o AFS Jalahalli, “A” Bangalore 6 909072-S CPL MD Mohsin Reza Ali Sports Section, Command Hospital, AF, “A” Bangalaore 7 907081-N CPL Fareed Ahmad OPS Section, 258 SU AFS, Sec-27, “A” Gandhinagar, Gujarat 8 783863 N CPL Chirag Joshi MTR & S Section, 258 SU C/O 56 APO “A” 9 944047-S LAC Kunal Anand Exchange, AFS, Sohna Road, Gurgaon, “A” Haryana 10 920292-L CPL Sourabh Kumar Fire Section, AFS, Sohna Road, “A” Gurgaon, Haryana 11 935707-K CPL R K Sinha 254 SU, AFS, Naliya C/o 56 APO “A” 12 936615-K CPL D P Singh 5 FBSU, AF, AFS, Utarlai, Barmer, “A” Rajesthan 13 921348-A CPL S S Gurjar 501 SU, AFS, Barnala (Punjab) “A” 14 941360-S CPL Rajendra Singh 11 AU C/O 501 SU AFS, Barnala “A” Poswal 15 935868-G CPL Ashok Kumar C COORD O, HQ SAC, IAF, AFS, “A” Akkulam, Trivandrum, Kerela

LIST OF PRIVATE STUDENTS

BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE- 109, W.E.F 04 AUG TO 29 AUG 2014

S. No. Name Address Grading Remarks obtained 1 Bhavesh B Dalal Vimal Society, Banganga Road, Walkeshwar, “A” Mumbai 2 Chanderaveer Singh Natwar Nagar, Dholi Pyau Mathura, (UP) “A” 3 Lakhan Kumar Natwar Nagar Dholi Pyua, Mathura (UP) “A” 4 Ritanjan Das Palm View Apartments, N S C Bose Road, “A” Kolkata 5 Rathod Kartikkumar Shishak Society, Bharatnagar Road, “A” Bhavnagar, Gujarat 6 Reshma Yashwant Rout Ushatkal Socirty Road , Jagtap residency, “A” Old Sangvi, Pune 7 Pallavi Ashokrao Wadskar Telco Colony, Jambulwadi Road, Datta “A” Nagar, Ambegaon, Pune 8 Yogita Hiraman Jadhav Dharmarajnagar, Walhekarwadi Road, “A” Gurudwara, Chinchwade, Pune 9 Monali Ramesh Kedari Talegaon (D), Maval, Pune “A” 10 Yamini Arvind Mande Anand Nagar, Pandit Deen Dayal Road, “A” Dombivili West (Mah) 11 Huzefa Ali Abbas Merchant Housing Society, Dwarka, Naasik “A” 12 Prashant Shautaram Bhoir Phase 2, Taloja, Raigad (Mah) “A” 13 Binu Michael Perumana (H), Ullanad, Pala, Kerala “B” 14 Ishtiaq Hussain Pollie, , Doda-J&K “A” 15 D Ganesh Senthil Nagar, Kolathur, Chennai “A” 16 Kaustubh Kulkarni Rajas Society, Katraj, Pune “A” 17 Pooja Thakur Meghana, Patrakarnagar, Senapati Bapat Rd. “A” Pune 18 Sourajit Das Chhatinda, Kolaghat, Purba, Mednipur, WB “A” 19 Murad Ali Sagoon, Saruinsar, Jhajhar, Kotli, Jammu “A” BEST IN ENDURANCE & BEST IN TECHNIQUE 20 Soma Saha Baishnabghata Patuli Township, Kolkata “A” 21 Ranadip Mondal Kapista, Bankura, WB “A” 22 Harshit Patel Dhamdachi, Valsad, Gujarat “A” BEST STUDENT 23 Manoj Kumar Nabha Gate, Dakodian Street Patiala, Punjab “A” 24 Naveen Kumar Murad Nagar, Ghaziabad (UP) “A” 25 Sandeep Sharma Murad Nagar, Ghaziabad (UP) “A” 26 Santosh Kumar Gupta Murad Nagar, Ghaziabad (UP) “A” 27 Akshaykumar R Akshay Niwas, Dhanvantari Nagar, Umrer “A” Kadhikhaye Road, Nagpur 28 Hemant Kumar Mahalaxmi Garden, Gurgaon (Haryana) “A” 29 Rinki Nayak Asansal -3, Burdwan (Gujrat) “A” 30 Deopatta G Deshmukh Tulsivihar CHS, Gokulnagari, Khadakpadda, “A” Kalyan (W), Thane (Mah) 31 Suhail Rehman Numaish Purwa, Hardoi (UP) “A” 32 Swarup Chatterjee Lokenath Pally, Burdwan “A” 33 Amey Sanjay Nikam Creative Towers, Lal Chowki, Kalyan (W) “A” 34 Rishivar Mukherjee Sumukha Greenville, Bilekahalli, Bangalore “A” 35 M Sivaram Valavantha Amman Kovel St, Udayaarpatti, “A” Tirunelueli, TN 36 Abhijit A Tagade Lohari Sawagna, Narkhed, Nagpur (MH) “A” 37 Jiger Rajendra Mandvia Raj Sarkar, Dahisar (W), Mumbai “A” 38 Jitender Rawat Vijay Enclave, New Delhi “A” 39 Santosh Kumar Bishnoi Bhojakar, Phalodi, Jodhpur, Raj “A” 40 Devender Kumar Rambag Colony, Shinde Ki Chhawani, “A” Lashkar, Gwalior (MP) Kulshrestha 41 Hitesh Nihalani Kiran Path, Mansarovar, Jaipur (Raj) “A” 42 Akhani Aakar Bipin Maruti Raw House, Subhash Chowk, “A” Memnagar, Ahmadaboad 43 Amir Maulasahab Nadaf Somwar Peth, Satara (Mah) “A” 44 Asshay Ravindra Surve Gandhinagar, Bandra (E), Mumbai “A” 45 Vishal E Kshirsagar Shankar Enclave, Rai Residancy, Kalyan (E) “A” 46 Lakhendra Thakre Hari Om Society, Dattwadi, Nagpur-23 (Mah) “A” 47 Bhanu Pratap Shastri Nagar, Jammu “A” 48 Akashdip C Taywade Indira Nagar, Jatatrodi No.1, Ajni Nagpur “A” 49 Arpit Agarwal Bai Ka Bagh, Allahabad “A” 50 Adinath Rajendra Kale Mahendranagar, Karmala, Solapur, Mah “A” 51 Tejas Mahesh Badve Chiplunkarwade, Shedelane, Shukrawarpeth, “A” Pune 52 Antan Angustine Koonamparavil (H), Avoly, Vazhakulam, “A” Muvattupuzha, Kerala 53 Akshay Kumar Dubey Samer Nagar, Kabyanpura, Mansarovar, “A” Jaipur 54 Sunil Kumar Kothi Upper, Barsar, Hamirpur (HP) “A” 55 Dharmendra Kumar Garhtakanet, Shrimadhopur, Sikar (Raj) “A” Rolaniya 56 Rajesh Kumar Garhtakanet, Shrimadhopur, Sikar (Raj) “A” 57 Kishan Kumar Jai Garhtakanet, Shrimadhopur, Sikar (Raj) “A” 58 Khursheed Ahmad Wani Kullan Kangan, , J&K “A” 59 Sarjan Ahmad Wani Aru, Pahalgam-J&K “A” 60 Moon Slathia Serchan, Batkote, Pahalgam-J&K “A” 61 Anil Slathia Gurha Slathia, Mandhi Bagh, Samba –J&K “A” 62 Misin Gulzar Zargar Gurha Slathia, Mandhi Bagh, Samba –J&K “A” 63 Saima Jan Chatroo, Budroo, Pahalgam-J&K “A” 64 Reemo Jan Hassan Noor, Aishmuqam, Anantnag-J&K “A” BEST IN ENDURANCE GIRLS

Appendix “B”

TRAINING PROGRAMME

BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE (SONAMARG)

S No Date/Day Time Subject Type Resp Place

1 D-Day 1600-onwards Arrival, Reception, Issue of eqpt. Misc In-charge, Institute Documentation & Medical Checkup -do- ASK, Clk, MO.

2 Day-1 0700-0800hrs Accln. March(5 Km) Accln. Instructors Sonamarg 0900-0945hrs Intro to Mtn. Eqpt Lec -do- Institute 1005-1050hrs Knots, Hitches & Coiling of Rope LDP -do- -do- 1100-1145hrs -do- Prac -do- -do- 1155-1240hrs Bouldering & types of holds LDP -do- -do- 1530-1630 hrs Around to Sonamarg Misc -do- Sonamarg 1700-1830hrs Games Game -do- Institute

3 Day-2 0700-0800hrs PT PT Instructors RCA 0900-0945hrs Prep to Base, Anchor & Belaying LDP -do- -do- 1005-1050hrs -do- LDP -do- -do- 1100-1145hrs -do- Lec -do- -do- 1155-1240hrs -do- -do- -do 1530-1630 hrs Mountain Terminology Lec -do- Institute 1700-1745hrs Games Game -do- -do- 1800-1900hrs Opening Address Misc -do- -do-

4 Day-3 0800-1600hrs Trek to Baltal Trek Instructors Baltal 1730-1900hrs First Aid & CPR Lec MO Institute

5 Day-4 0700-0800hrs PT PT Instructors RCA 0900-0945hrs Principles of climbing & Rappelling LDP -do- -do- 1005-1050hrs -do- Prac -do- -do- 1100-1145hrs Climbing & Rappelling LDP -do- -do- 1155-1240hrs -do- Prac -do- -do- 1530-1630 hrs Do’s & Don’ts in Mountains Lec -do- Institute 1700-1830hrs Games Game -do- -do 6 Day-5 0800-1600hrs Trek to Table Top Trek Instructors Table Top 1700-1745hrs Games Games -do- Institute

7 Day-6 0700-0800hrs PT PT Instructors RCA 0900-0945hrs Climbing & Rappelling Prac -do- -do- 1005-1050hrs -do- -do- -do- -do- 1100-1145hrs -do- -do- -do- -do- 1155-1240hrs -do- -do- -do- -do- 1530-1630 hrs Load picking & marching in Mtns Lec -do- Institute 1700-1830hrs Games Game -do- -do- 8 Day-7 0800-1700hrs Trek to Happy Valley Trek Instructor Happy valley

9 Day-8 0700-0800hrs PT PT Instructors RCA 0900-0945hrs Pitch Climbing Prac -do- -do- 1005-1050hrs -do- -do- -do- -do- 1100-1145hrs -do- -do- -do- -do- 1155-1240hrs -do- -do- -do- -do- 1530-1630 hrs Hazards in Mtns & Snow Bound Lec -do- Institute 1700-1830hrs Area Game -do- -do- Games 10 Day-9 0700-0800hrs PT PT Instructors RCA 0900-0945hrs Pitch Climbing Prec -do- -do- 1005-1050hrs -do- -do- -do- -do- 1100-1145hrs -do- -do- -do- -do- 1155-1240hrs -do- -do- -do- -do- 1530-1630 hrs Period for Adm work Misc -do- Institute 1700-1830hrs Games Game -do- -do- 11 Day-10 0700-0800hrs Endurance. Prec Instructors RCA 0900-0945hrs Stream Crossing LDP -do- -do- 1005-1050hrs -do- Prac -do- -do- 1100-1145hrs -do- -do- -do- -do- 1155-1240hrs -do- -do- -do- -do- 1530-1630 hrs Tent pitching & camping. Lec -do- Institute 1700-1830hrs Games Game -do- -do- 1. Day-11 0700-0800hrs Endurance. Prec Instructors RCA 0900-0945hrs Zip wire & casualty evacuation LDP -do- -do- 1005-1050hrs -do- Prac -do- -do- 1100-1145hrs -do- -do- -do- -do- 1155-1240hrs -do- -do- -do- -do- 1530-1630 hrs Cold Injuries Lec MO Institute 1700-1830hrs Games Game Instructors -do- 12 Day-12 0700-0800hrs Endurance Prec Instructors RCA 0900-0945hrs Route Selection & Rope Fixing LDP -do- -do- 1005-1050hrs -do- Prac -do- -do- 1100-1145hrs -do- -do- -do- -do- 1155-1240hrs -do- -do- -do- -do- 1530-1630 hrs 1700-1830hrs Games Game -do- Institute 13 Day-13 0700-0800hrs Endurance Prec Instructors RCA 0900-0945hrs Route Selection & Rope Fixing -do- -do- -do- 1005-1050hrs -do- -do- -do- -do- 1100-1145hrs -do- -do- -do- -do- 1155-1240hrs -do- -do- -do- -do- 1530-1630 hrs Avalanche Lec -do- Institute 1700-1830hrs Games Game -do- -do- 14 Day-14 0700-0800hrs Endurance Prac Instructors RCA 0900-0945hrs Jumaring & Rappelling LDP -do- -do- 1005-1050hrs -do- Prac -do- -do- 1100-1145hrs -do- -do- -do- -do- 1155-1240hrs -do- -do- -do- -do- 1530-1630 hrs Glaciers Lec -do- Institute 1700-1830hrs Games Game -do- -do-

15 Day-15 0700-0800hrs Endurance Prac Instructors RCA 0900-0945hrs Climbing & Prep of Bse LDP -do- -do- 1005-1050hrs -do- Prac -do- -do- 1100-1145hrs -do- -do- -do- -do- 1155-1240hrs -do- -do- -do- -do- 1530-1630 hrs Shelters Lec -do- Institute 1700-1830hrs Games Game -do- -do-

16 Day-16 0700-0800hrs Endurance Test Test Instructors RCA 0900-0945hrs Rock craft test -do- -do- -do- 1005-1050hrs -do- -do- -do- -do- 1100-1145hrs -do- -do- -do- -do- 1155-1240hrs -do- -do- -do- -do- 1500-1800hrs Prep to Move Glacier Misc -do- Institute

17 Day-17 0900-0945hrs Accln Walk to Glacier Accl. Instructors ICA 1005-1050hrs Intro. To ice eqpt & march with LDP -do- -do- crampon 1100-1145hrs 10pt,2pt Climbing , fall &Self Arrest -do- -do- -do- 1155-1240hrs -do- Prac -do- -do- 1530-1710hrs Avalanche Rescue Prac LDP -do- Camp

18 Day-18 0900-0945hrs Accln Walk to Glacier Accl. Instructors ICA 1005-1050hrs 2 pt, 3 pt, 10 pt Climbing LDP -do- -do- 1100-1145hrs -do- Prac -do- -do- 1155-1240hrs -do- -do- -do- -do- 1530-1710hrs Ladder Launching LDP -do- Camp

19 Day-19 0900-0945hrs 2pt, 3pt, 4pt climbing Prac Instructors ICA 1005-1050hrs -do- LDP -do- -do- 1100-1145hrs -do- Prac -do- -do- 1155-1240hrs -do- -do- -do- -do- 1530-1710hrs Base Making Practice LDP -do- Camp 20 Day-20 0900-0945hrs 4pt, Rope fixing climbing LDP Instructors ICA 1005-1050hrs -do- Prac -do- -do- 1100-1145hrs Crevasse crossing & Rescue Drill LDP -do- -do- 1155-1240hrs -do- Prac -do- -do- 1530-1710hrs -do- -do- -do- Camp

21 Day-21 0900-1300 hrs High Altitude Trekking through Move Instructors ICA Glacier March

22 Day-22 0900-0945hrs Ice craft test Test Instructors ICA 1005-1050hrs -do- -do- -do- -do- 1100-1145hrs -do- -do- -do- -do- 1155-1240hrs -do- -do- -do- -do- 1530-1700hrs Survival Lec -do- Camp

23 Day-23 0800-1600hrs Survival Camp Prec Instructor Institute

24 Day-24 0800-1600hrs Deposit of clothing Misc ASK Institute

25 Day-25 0900-1000hrs Written Test Test Instructors Institute 1900-2000hrs Graduation Ceremony/closing Misc Principal/MO -do- address 26 Day-26 0800hrs Departure Misc Incharge Institute

-Sd- (Virinder Singh) Colonel Principal (JIM & WS)

Note: - Programme changes subject to local weather conditions.

Legends: LDP-Lecture Demo Practice MO-Medical Officer ASK –Assistant Store Keeper RCA-Rock Craft Area ICA-Ice Craft Area Bed tea will be served at 0630hrs Break-Fast 0800-0845hrs Tea and Snacks 0945-1005hrs Lunch Break/own time 1545-1600hrs Roll call 1900hrs Dinner 2000-2100hrs Light of 2130hrs