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OVERVIEW OF TRAINING FACILITIES OVERVIEW OF TRAINING FACILITIES Overview 1. The purpose of this section is to provide trainees, from friendly foreign countries, with basic information on training establishments and the general facilities available in India. It also renders advice in respect of personal requirements and administrative aspects. 2. The aim and scope of training being imparted in various establishments are enumerated in the succeeding paragraphs. Indian Naval Academy Cadets of 3. The Naval Academy conducts ‘ab-initio’ training for Executive ( INA) Branch of (10+2) Entry and Naval Orientation training for Sub Lieutenants (Direct Entry) of all the branches, cadets of (10+2) Tech Entry and Graduate Entry Scheme. For the 10+2 Executive entry, the cadets should have qualified with Level 2 Physics, chemistry and Mathematics, as the main subjects. INS Venduruthy 4. The following schools are situated in this establishment for administrative purposes: (a) Signal School. (b) Anti Submarine Warfare School. ( c) Navigation and Direction School. (d) Diving School. (e) Seamanship School. (f) Naval Institute of Education and Training Technology (NIETT). (g) Centre for Leadership and Behavioral Studies (CLABS). (h) Maritime Warfare Centre (MWC). 69 OVERVIEW OF TRAINING FACILITIES 5. The following training is imparted to officers and sailors: (a) Officers. Professional training to officers of the Executive Branch on the Long ‘C’, ASW, ND & Diving (clearance Diving and Ships’ Diving) Specialisation Courses and Sub Lieutenant Tech Courses. (b) Sailors. Professional training to sailors on courses as detailed in Part III (Sailors’ courses). Centre for Leadership and 6. The Centre for Leadership & Behavioral Studies aims to Behavioral Studies (CLABS) provide the desired thrust and impetus towards the development of Leadership qualities amongst officers of the Indian Navy. The curriculum at this centre mainly covers leadership, motivation, individual behavior, group behavior, self empowerment, counseling, grievances, Naval Value System and TQL. Naval Institute of Educational and 7. Scientific Orientation and Language Training (only if TrainingTechnology (NIETT) specifically projected) are imparted to foreign trainees, prior to Sub Lieutenant Technical courses and Post Promotion courses for Special Duties Officers. Language training can be imparted to sailors as well. This Institute is a part of INS Venduruthy. INS Dronacharya 8. The following training is imparted to officers and sailors in this establishment: (a) Officers. Professional training to officers of the Executive Branch on the ‘Long Gunnery’ (Specialisation) Course and Sub Lieutenant Tech Courses. (b) Sailors. Professional training to sailors on courses as indicated in Part III (Sailors’ courses). 9. The establishment conducts training on Leadership and Management for all senior sailors. 70 OVERVIEW OF TRAINING FACILITIES INS Agrani 10. The Naval School of Logistics, Catering, Management, INS Hamla Administration and Computer Training is situated in this establishment. The following training is imparted to officers and sailors in this school: (a) Specialised Training in Logistics and Management to officers of all branches. (b) Training in Divisional duties and Management to officers of all branches. ( c) Professional training to sailors on induction into Logistics Cadre. (d) Professional training to sailors for higher rank qualifications. (e) Computer Training in Programming and Basic Systems Analysis and Design, to officers and sailors of all branches. INS Shivaji 11. This premier Marine Engineering training establishment for officers and sailors conducts training as follows: (a) Officers (I) Professional training in Basic Engineering to Cadets of 10+2 (Tech) Scheme and Officers of Engineering and Electrical Branches. (ii) Training in Marine Engineering Specialisation to officers of the Engineering Branch. (iii) Basic and specialist training in NBC Defence and Damage Control, including fire fighting. 71 OVERVIEW OF TRAINING FACILITIES (b) Engine Room Artificer Apprentices (i) Professional training to Engine Room Artificer Appren- tices on initial entry and for higher rank qualifications. (ii) Basic training in NBC Defence and Damage control, including fire fighting. (iii) Professional training is also given in Engine Room Artificers and sailors of the Engine Room Branch for romotion to Commissioned rank. ( c) Sailors (i) Professional training to sailors of the Engine Room Branch on initial entry and for higher rank qualifications. (ii) Basic training in NBC Defence and Damage Control including fire fighting. INS Valsura 12. Is the premier training establishment engaged in training Naval personnel in Electrical, Electronic and Weapon Technology / Equipment as follows: (a) Officers. (i) Training in Electrical Specialisation to officers of the Electrical Branch. (ii) Short Electrical courses to officers of other branches. (b) Electrical Artificer Apprentices. Professional training to the Electrical Artificer apprentices on initial entry and for higher rank qualifications. 72 OVERVIEW OF TRAINING FACILITIES (c) Sailors. Professional training to sailors of the Electrical Branch on initial entry and for higher rank qualifications. School for Medical Assistants 13. Professional training is given to sailors of the Medical Branch (SOMA) / Institute of Naval on initial entry and for higher rank qualifications, includin Medicine (INM) I promotion to Commissioned rank. Training in certain medical specialisations is also imparted to these sailors, in tandem with INHS Asvini. INS Chilka 14. In this establishment, ‘ab-initio’ training is imparted to sailors of all branches. National Institute of Hydrography 15. The National Institute of Hydrography is located within INS (NIH) Gomantak. The training on Hydrography is imparted to officers and sailors as follows: (a) Officers. Basic Long Hydrographic and Advanced Hydrographic Courses. (b) Sailors. Courses for Survey Recorder I, II and III Class. INS Kunjali 16. The establishment is responsible for conducting courses for Musicians. INS Garuda 17. The following schools are situated in the establishment for administrative purposes (a) School for Naval Airmen (SFNA). (b) Naval Institute of Aeronautical Technology (NIAT). (c) School for Naval Oceanology and Meteorology (SNOM). (d) Observer School. 73 OVERVIEW OF TRAINING FACILITIES 18. The following training is imparted to officers and sailors of Aviation Branch: (a) Officers. Professional training in Aviation branch to Mechanical/Aeronautical/Electrical Engineers and Executive Officers. (b) Sailors. Professional training to sailors on courses as detailed in Part III of this catalogue. Naval Shipwright School (NSS) 19. Professional training is imparted to shipwright Artificer Apprentices on initial entry and for advancement to higher ranks, including Commissioned ranks. Inter-Service Establishments 20. Training to Naval personnel, at various levels, is also imparted in the following inter-service establishments: (a) National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakvasla. (b) Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington. (c) National Defence College (NDC), New Delhi. National Defence Academy (NDA) 21. Joint training in the Academy is imparted to Army, Navy and Air Force Cadets. On completion of training in the Academy, Naval Cadets undergo sea training, followed by training in professional courses in various training establishments, depending upon the branch, as shown in Section V of this catalogue. Defence Services Staff College 22. Training is imparted in the College to officers of the rank of (DSSC) Lieutenant Commanders and above, so as to prepare them for future staff appointments. National Defence College (NDC) 23. T r aining is impart ed in the College to officers of the rank of Captain and above, to take up higher staff appointments. 74.