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COURSE REPORT BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE SERIAL NO. 114 FROM 01 JUL 2015 TO 26 JUL 2015

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

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Directorate General NCC West block IV, R K Puram New Delhi -110066

COURSE REPORT BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE SR.NO. 114 FOR NATIONAL CADET CORPS & PRIVATE STUDENTS

Sir,

1. A copy of General Course Report of Basic Mountaineering Course serial No. 114 conducted by this Institute for National Cadet Corps sponsored by Directorate General NCC, New Delhi and private students w.e.f 01 Jul 2015 to 26 Jul 2015, 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 Srinagar –J&K- 190009

3. Institute Library.

GENERAL COURSE REPORT BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE SR NO.-114 01 JUL 2015 TO 26 JUL 2015

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

VENUE: PAHALGAM / SONAMARG

REPORT ON: BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE

COURSE SERIAL NO: BMC- 114

DURATION OF COURSE: 01 JUL 2015 to 26 JUL 2015 (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 Bhaderwah (Doda), Sanasar (near Patnitop), Shey (Leh) and one adhoc sub centre at Aru for skiing courses. Over last 32 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

INTRODUCTION

3. Total No. of 96 students in which 43 Students reported to JIM & WS, Headquarter Pahalgam and 53 students reported to JIM & WS, Training Camp, Sonamarg. It was decided that the Basic Mountaineering Course serial No. 114 will be divided into two parts, one part at Pahalgam and another at Sonamarg during initial 15 days of Rock Craft. 09 National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets sponsored by Directorate General NCC, New Delhi also reported to JIM & WS, Pahalgam on 30 Jun 2015 to attend the Course and were later shifted to JIM & WS, Training Camp, Sonamarg on 15 Jul 2015 for Glacier training. 01 private student was reverted back on personal reasons. The Scheduled training of these students commenced from 01 July 2015 at Pahalgam & Sonamarg. All the students completed the training successfully with desired levels of standard. Nominal roll of Students is enclosed as Appendix “A”.

GROUP PHOTOGRAPH BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE SERIAL NO. 114

AIM

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

(b) 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.

STANDARDS TO BE ACHIEVED

5. 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 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

6. (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.

(d) Create environment awareness among the students.

(e) Promote adventure activities in the state.

OPENING ADDRESS

8. Opening address was given on the first day by Col Virinder Singh, Principal, JIM & WS, at Pahalgam while Capt P K Singh, Medical Officer, JIM & WS welcomed the students at Training Camp Sonamarg . The students were introduced to well known history of the esteemed 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 COL VIRINDER SINGH, PRINCIPAL, 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.

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. The location of the training Camp Sonamarg being at approx 9000 ft and Headquarter Pahalgam being at Approx 7000 ft, initial period was utilized to achieve Physical fitness and mental robustness. Acclimatization marches of 1.5 to 3 kms around the places were conducted during first 2 days which was accompanied by mountain physical training. Students were made to run for long distance (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

TECHNICAL TRAINING

13. Keeping in consideration 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 Pahalgam & Sonamarg.

ROCK CLIMBING RAPPELLING

(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

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 CASUALTY EVACUATION

(d) HIGH ALTITUDE TREK

Students were trained in trekking around Sonamarg and Pahalgam. 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, Tulyan lake , Betaab valley and Happy valley. The students were taken

to the height of approximately 13,500 ft during this phase of training.

TREK TO TULYAN LAKE TREK TO TABLE TOP

(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

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

(g) ENDURANCE RUN

Team practiced running for long distance 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. Keeping in view the number of male students in the course it was decided that two Best in Endurance awards will be given. Cdt Chemat Gyatso of 1 J&K (Indep) Coy NCC C/O 56 APO & Cdt Donbok Marbaniang of 2 Megh Bn NCC Shillong in boys and Angelica Chauhan a private girl student from Dehradun in girls secured the best in endurance awards of the course.

BEST IN ENDURANCE AWARDS

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 Institute Huts at Pahalgam and in tents at Sonamarg with good lodging and dining facilities .

INSTITUTE HUTS AT PAHALGAM 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 and chocolates, juices etc. 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

MEDICAL COVER

18. Dedicated medical officer and Nursing Assistant of the institute provided medical support to the participants through out 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. Ms Angelica Chauhan ,a private girl students from Dehradun secured the best student award of the course while Mehul Purohit ,a private student from Surat, Gujrat secured the best in technique award of the course.

WRITTEN TEST PRACTICAL TEST

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. Capt P K Singh, Medical Officer, 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.

CAPT P K SINGH, MEDICAL OFFICER, JIM & WS PRAISING THE STUDENTS AND 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 NCC Cadets 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) Directorate General NCC 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- 190009

3. Institute Library.

APPENDIX “A”

LIST OF STUDENTS NCC

BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE – 114 W.E.F 01 JUL TO 26 JUL 2015

S. Name Unit/Address Grading Remarks

No.

1 SUO Kajol Sharma 1 J&K (Girls) BN NCC, Srinagar “A”

2 CDT Pooja 15 Haryana BN NCC, Jind “B”

3 CPL Pyniarjingmut Marpa 2 Megh BN NCC, Shillong “A”

4 L/CPL Donbok Marbaniang 2 Megh BN NCC, Shillong “A” Best In Endurance award (1) 5 CDT Chemat Gyatso 1 J&K (Indep) Coy NCC “A” Best In Endurance award (2) 6 CUO M Sriram Prassad 4 (TN) BN NCC, Coimbatore “A”

7 CDT Ankit Singh 1 Delhi Air Sqn NCC(Gig) “A”

8 CDT Aniket Raju Ahire 1 Mah Armed Sqn NCC, Mumbai “A”

9 CDT Aditya Kumar 49 UP BN NCC, Deoria “A”

LIST OF PRIVATE STUDENTS

BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE - 114 W.E.F 01 JUL TO 26 JUL 2015

S. Name Address Grading Remarks No. 1 Kuldeepsinh Jhala 301, Sky Avenue, Bodakdev “A” Ahmadabad 2 Vinay Srivastava 1758, Type –II, DMW Colony , Patiala “A”

3 Mehul Narendra Bhai Thakur B-55, G I D C Colony, Pandesara, Surat, “A”

4 Jigneshkumar Vinodchandra Patel A-32 Mahavir Row House, Opp C K Park, “A” Adaian, Surat 5 Mrs Dhruma Chetankumar 36, Mathura Nagri Row House Palanpur, “A” Surat 6 Hemant Kritkumar Patel 0143, Luhar Street, Opp Vegetable Market, “A” Bhestangam, Surat 7 Bhoomit Pankaj Shah A-15, Mahamaya Apt, Tambernakar, “A” Mulund (West) 8 Harshal Kamlesh Vora Vora Building, Damle Road, Ramdaspeth, “A” Akola 9 Vedant Vijay Gandhi 230, Shaktinagar, G H B, Bharuch, Gujarat “A”

10 Sudhanshu Singh Vats C-14, Dayal Residency, Chinhat, Lucknow “A”

11 Abhishek Kishore B R Ambedkar National Institute of “A” Technology, Jalandhar -144011 12 Atul Loyal Koutianwali, Mandi Adampur, Hissar, “A” Haryana 13 Sachin 496, Krishna Nagar, Hisar, Haryana “A” 14 Aditi Loharu Road, M C Colony, Charkhi Dadri, “A” Bhiwani 15 Jyoti Rajpura, Jind, Haryana “A” 16 Jaspreet Kaur Dhandhur P No. 100, Sirsa Road, Hisar “A” 17 Neha Damla, Yamunanagar, “A” 18 Khuswant Singh 74, Hostel No.4, CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana “A” 19 Sandeep Bedwal Vakil Colony Ward No.02, Siwani Mandi, “A” Haryana 20 Vikas Meel Dhani Bhakran, Jhumpa, Siwani, Bhiwani, “A” Haryana 21 Amal Nagar H No. 3C/24, NH-3, Faridabad, “A” 22 Rishab Malik H No.325/19, New Pancham Nagar, Old D “A” C Road, Sonipat 23 Vikash Bilawal, Ch Dadri, Bhiwani, Hryana “A” 24 Rohit Kundu 295, Near New Chopal, Butana Kundu, “A” Gohana, Sonepat 25 Mamta Rani Gali No.2, Ward No.5, Balsamand, Hissar “A” 26 Deepak Ballab Gashi Rohtak “A” 27 Poonam Shankar Garden, Linepar, Bahadurgarh, “A” Jhajjar 28 Charudati Dattatray, R No.21, Triveni Hostel, CCSHAU, Hisar “A”

29 Vikaram H No.779, Rishaw, Bapoli, Panipat, “A” Haryana 30 Makarand Krishna Dhamale Flat No.9, Deliya Apt. Shobha Nagar “A” Talengaon Dabhade, Pune. 31 Abhijeet Miland Dhanedhar Dr B R Ambedkar Govt Hostel “A” Shivaji Nagar,m Pune -05 (Mah) 32 Vishal Biswas Uttar College Para “A” Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur (WB) 33 Shivani Thapa 110/12, The cantt Nahan “A” Sirmaur (H P) 34 Sumeet Dashath Tamuthkar Kashitj, Lane No.3, Sainagri Chandan “A” Nagar, Pune 35 Dhanashree Pendse 1/B Ganesh, Pooja Park , Paud Road, “A” Kothrud Depot , Pune (Mah) 36 Koustav Hazra Engine Section, Hawk DSS , Air Force “A” Station, Bidar , Karnataka 37 Sunny Vats 314, Kayastan, Rampur Maniharan, “A” Saharanpur (UP) 38 Lohith C B Creative Suraj Apts, 5th Cross , CPV Block, “A” R T Nagar, Bangalore 39 Mehul Tagabhai Purohit 301, Satnam Saheb App, Hariom Nagar BEST IN “A” TECHNIQUE AWARD Soc, Katargam Road, Surat 40 Pandya Kishan Jigneshbhai A-1/16, Nobel Nagar, Naroda Ahmedabad “A”

41 Chavda Maulik Mukeshbhai 29, Pravag Park Society, Vastralgam, “A” Ahmedabad 42 Kachhadiya Vivek Bharatbhai Near Juna Bus Station, Mota Dadhu, “A” Gondal, Rajkot, Gujrat 43 Chauhan Himani Narendra 17-B, Harimukund PARK Society, “A” Jivrajpark, Ahmedabad 44 Sanghariyat Salma Mahemudbhai B-49, Makkanagar Society, Vejalpur, “A” Ahmedabad 45 Ganpa Umesh Ambalal B-38, Ishwar Krupa Society, Arbudanagar, “A” Odhav, Ahmedabad 46 Ujjwal Vanvari WZ-639 A, Second Floor, Street No.2 “A” Srinagar, Rani Bagh, Delhi 47 Dr Amit Shivaji Mane Primary Health Centre Sayale, “A” Sangmeshwar, Ratnagiri (Mah) 48 Sangram Ramchaandra Tupe Prabhukunj Niwas, Islampur Road, “A” MalbhagWalwa, Sangli (Mah) 49 Angelica Chauhan The Doon School, Chakrata Road, “A” BEST ENDURANCE & Dehradun (UK) BEST STUDENT AWARD 50 Sumit Kumar 645, Reserve Bank of India, Sector 30A, “A” Chandigarh 51 Lukesh Singh Basal, Una, HP “A” 52 Vishal Chauhan Barwas, Kamrau, Paonta Sahib, Sirmour, “A” HP 53 Ankit Yadav 107, /B, Sec-26, New Police Line, “A” Chandigarh 54 Nitish Kumar Chahal 534 Sector -26, New Police Line, “A” Chandigarh 55 Harpal Singh Ward No.1, Mohalla Prem Nagar, Una, H P “B”

56 Ravi Ranjan Doctors Colony, Navin Cinema Road, “A” Pokhara Mohalla, Hajipur, Vaishalai 57 Nikhil Yadav 1335/5, Phase-XI, S A S Nagar, Mohali “A” 58 Sarvesh Goyal 1059, Sector –II, Panchkula “A” 59 Ritvik Mahajan 1065, Sector-10, P K L “A” 60 Sunny Sharma 2515/A, Sector-39/C, Chandigarh “A” 61 Raghuraj Singh Guleria H No. 810 B-17, Sutehri Road, Hoshiarpur “B” 62 Kunal Mittal H No.1043, Sec-18/C, Chandigarh “A” 63 Ajay Singh Rana H No. 1788 Sector, 15, Panchkula “A” 64 Jugansh Goyal 146, Sector-17, Panchkula “A”

65 Dushyant Godara 50-1 Bank Colony, Near Town Park “A”

66 Mohit Kumar Kungar, Bawani Khera, Bhiwani, Haryana “A” 67 Rajat Bamal 23, Old Police Line Colony, Hissar “A” 68 Monojit Das Shahid Bhagat Singh Hostel ,Room No. 32 “A” AEPunjab University Campus, Patiala, 69 Shruti Mittal 108, Hostel 10, IIT Bombay , Powai, “A” Mumbai 70 Sayantani Datta Ladies Hostel, Savitribai Phule Pune Univ “A” Ganeshkhind, Pune 71 Tanya Kothari 93/1 Tarapore Enclave, NEW Cantt, “A” Patiala, Punjab 72 Maitreyee Vilas Avachat 55/Tridal, Shivaji Park, Dadar, Mumbai “A” 73 Deepti Pant Sri Niketan, Kohli Colony, Chotti Mukhani, “A” Haldwani, Nainital, UK 74 Shivani Sharma 368/4, South Camp, Air Force Stn “A” Bamrauli, Allahabad 75 Aqib Dar 06, Kabir Lane, Al Amir Apt, Raj Bagh, “-” Reverted back Srinagar-J7K 76 D Anita Rao Hq ODAG, 15TH floor, F Wing, Maker “A” Towers, Cuffe Parade, Wlabh, Mumbai 77 Neelima Pudota H No. 12-2,823/A/14, Sreeniketan Apts, “A” Flat No.405, Santosh Nagar Colony, Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad 78 Chirag Yogesh Bhai Chavda Godhavav Pati, Girnar Road, Junagadh, “A” Gujrat. 79 Enosh Sinha Stephen Thomas home for boys, E-19 Raj “A” Niwas Marg, Civil Lines, Delhi 80 Khursheed Ahmad Laripora, Pahalgam –J&K “A” 81 Aadil Ahmad Bhat Shamsipora, Anantnag-J&K “A” 82 Goldy B Block, Himgiri Enclave, Burari Delhi. “A”

83 Parmar Manan Umeshkumar B-21, Mahiratna Row House, Adajan, “A” Surat 84 Patel Arpit Maheshbhai 3021 Prapti Park Apt, Adajan, Surat “A” 85 Sachin Ganpat More Naik Chawl, Ganesh Nagar, Bopodi, Pune “A” 86 Krupa Lalitbhai Mehta Amikrupa Housingh Complex, Besides “A” Sweet Home Society, Ambawadi 87 Patel Hetali K Khadki Dungri, Mora Faliya, Udwada, “A” Valsad

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. Pahalgam

2 Day-1 0700-0800hrs Accln. March(5 Km) Accln. Instructors Pahalgam 0900-0945hrs Intro to Mtn. Eqpt Lec -do- Institute 1005-1050hrs Knots, Hitches & Coiling of Rope LDP -do- -do- 1100-1225hrs -do- Prac -do- -do- 1230-1330hrs Opening address Misc Principal -do- 1530-1630 hrs Around to Pahalgam Misc -do- Pahalgam 1700-1830hrs Games Game -do- Institute

3 Day-2 0700-1800hrs Move to Sonamarg and Move - - establishment of Camp

4 Day-3 0800-1600hrs Acclimatization Accl Instructors Sonamarg 1730-1900hrs First Aid & CPR Lec MO Institute

5 Day-4 0700-0800hrs PT/ acclimatization PT Instructors Sonamarg 0900-0945hrs Principles of climbing & Rappelling LDP -do- RCA 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 Area 1700-1830hrs Games Game -do- -do-

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-

12 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-

13 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

14 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- 15 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- 16 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-

17 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

18 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 19 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 20 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

21 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

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

23 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

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

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

26 Day-25 0900-1000hrs Written Test Test Instructors Institute 1900-2000hrs Graduation Ceremony/closing Misc Principal/MO -do- address 27 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