Cradle of Leadership This Rich Shade of Maroon Was Adopted As the National Defence Academy Colour in 1956
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CRADLE OF LEADERSHIP This rich shade of maroon was adopted as the National Defence Academy colour in 1956. It is a synthesis of Olive Green of the Army, Prussian Blue of the Navy, Sky Blue of the Air Force, and Red, the colour of valour and sacrifice. THE CREST of THE Nationa L DEFENCE ACADEMY Designed to foster the spirit of camaraderie among the Services, the insignia is composed of symbols that represent the Army, the Navy and the Air Force. The cross swords stand for the Army’s martial valour, the anchor denotes the stability of the Navy and the Himalayan eagle symbolises the Air Force’s aspiration to touch the skies with glory. The four Asiatic lions standing back to back, adopted from the national emblem and mounted on the Himalayan eagle, depicts pride in serving the motherland while the scroll at the base endorses the ideal of Seva Paramo Dharma or Service before Self. First chosen in 1948, the design of the insignia evolved between 1949 and 1956. © national defence academy May 2016 Executive Publisher Maneck E Davar Compiling Editor Commander Aman Singh Siwach Editorial Monideepa Choudhuri Design Parvez Shaikh Vaishali Kapadia Jhaveri Rohit Nayak Ninad Jadhav Photography Dhiman Chatterjee Baldev Singh, LA(PH) Acknowledgements: For their guidance and advice: Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar, PVSM, AVSM Commandant, NDA NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY Air Vice Marshal S P Wagle, VM Deputy Commandant, NDA CRADLE OF LEADERSHIP Brigadier S K Rao, YSM Brigadier Administration, NDA 1949 - 2016 Prof (Dr) O P Shukla Principal, NDA Captain Devanshu Rastogi Director Training, NDA For their able support: Commander K Nirmal Lieutenant Colonel B D Lenka Major Himani Luthra Captain Kartikeya Manral Captain Bibek Pradhan Mr Anand (Anand Photo Studio) All training teams and Adjutant’s section NDA Archives Section Printed and Designed by No part of this book may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the copyright holder. 2 NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY CONTENTS Messages 08 Foreword 10 A Cadet’s Essentials The Final Steps Preface 12 A Cadet’s Essential 64 The Final Steps 140 Vision and Mission 14 Academy Prayer, Academy Distinguished Guests 148 Timeline 18 Honour Code 66 The Training Men at the Helm 152 OUR great natIon can advance only IF WE ARE UNITED. Habibullah Hall 68 Deputy Commandants 154 The First Steps Making of Officers and Gentlemen 76 OUR ARMY, OUR navy AND OUR AIR Force Cadet’s Pledge 70 Medals of Honour 156 draw THEIR MEN From ALL parts OF THE coUNTRY, The First Steps of a Cadet 38 Academics 78 Hut of Remembrance 72 AND ARE A symbol OF OUR UNIty AND homogeneIty. Gates to the NDA 40 Crucible of Discipline 82 NDA Vision 2027 158 I WISH ALL OF US coULD IMBIbe that SPIRIT. President’s Drive, Ashoka Pillar and Physical Training 86 Salaria Square 42 Swimming 90 Jawaharlal Nehru Sudan Block 44 Equitation Training 92 Battalions and Squadrons 46 Sports as a Way of Life 94 Quarter Master’s Fort 48 Inter-Squadron Cross Country 98 Training of Foreign Cadets 50 Joint Training 102 The Evolution Life Inside a Squadron 52 Army Training 106 Evolution of the Joint Services Wing 22 The NDA Bike 56 Naval Training 114 Operation Badli 30 The Horn of Plenty 58 Air Force Training 124 Why Khadakwasla 32 The Story of a Strange Tradition 61 Clubs and Hobbies 130 4 NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY CRADLE OF LEADERSHIP 5 6 NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY CRADLE OF LEADERSHIP 7 messages Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha Admiral R K Dhowan General Dalbir Singh Air Marshal Ajit S Bhonsle PVSM, AVSM, VM, ADC PVSM, AVSM, YSM, ADC PVSM, UysM, AVSM, VSM, ADC AVSM, VSM Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee Chief of the Naval Staff Chief of the Army Staff Chief of Integrated Defense Staff to and Chief of the Air Staff the Chairman COSC CH FF IEF STA OF THE ARMY The National Defence Academy has been the fountainhead for Ever since its inception 66 years ago, the National Defence Academy The National Defence Academy is truly a unique institution and a The fifth edition of the National Defence Academy coffee table book imparting quality training to prospective officers of the Armed Forces has been standing tall as the premier foundational and joint institution of source of great pride and inspiration for the entire nation. It has rendered reflects the priceless heritage, lush green surroundings, traditions and since its humble beginning at Clement Town, Dehra Dun in 1949. Over the Armed Forces of India. It is, indeed, among the best in the world. yeoman service to the Armed Forces by grooming future military leaders. history of the Academy. It prominently portrays the enthusiastic spirit with the years, successive Commandants and Directing Staff have lent their In developing the next generation of leaders of the Armed Forces to It has withstood the rigours of time as a centre of excellence for its training which the cadets are trained and also depicts the history of the Academy astute vision and foresight to enable the Academy to achieve and keep up face myriad challenges and dynamics in ensuring the defence of India parameters and curriculum. with a collection of rare photographs. its rightful place as a centre of excellence in military training. and the security of her citizens, the NDA has lived up to the vision of The Academy boasts of a saga of six and a half decades in the service of The book will definitely motivate all and take them nostalgically The training imparted at NDA fosters an admirable sense of honour, its founding fathers and the incessant efforts of its Service and civilian the nation. With its tri-Service ethos, it has translated the dreams of the through their unforgettable past at the iconic institution. ethos and jointmanship which continues to resonate throughout the career instructors across all ranks. It is their collective dedication that has given founding fathers into reality. Its meaningful existence and achievements I would like to commend Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar, AVSM, of an Officer. I am happy to note that NDA has been transforming by the NDA its unique ethos and maintained its high standards. The bonds in the past shatter the myth that joint structure is a utopian dream. It VSM for compiling and producing this very comprehensive portrayal of modernising and upgrading its training facilities to meet futuristic goals in of friendship formed here blossom into invaluable assets in the years ahead has indeed proved to be the nursery of the jointness of approach. Its the journey of an NDA cadet. It is a befitting tribute to this prestigious today’s competitive environment. I am sure that the knowledge and skill of and serve to strengthen the fabric of our Armed Forces and our relations effectual alumni have distinguished themselves through exemplary display institution. our human resource will be a major asset vis-à-vis emergent issues. with armed forces of friendly countries. of courage, valour and dedication to duty, both in war and peace. I am Jai Hind! I would like to compliment the Commandant and the editorial team I am happy to note that the NDA has, with changing times, kept its confident that the officer-trainees of recent times will carry forward the for publishing the new coffee table book which encapsulates the genesis, training updated for both academic and leadership needs of the future. legacy and live up to the spirit of its motto, Seva Paramo Dharma. growth, training, infrastructure and future projections of the NDA in I am sanguine that it will remain the cradle of our military leadership, I am happy to note that the latest edition of the coffee table book has the most alluring manner. I wish the NDA fraternity the very best for all continuing to inculcate within its cadets the tenets of jointmanship, come out in a new format, documenting various aspects of the Academy’s future endeavours. camaraderie and the spirit of Seva Paramo Dharma. multi-nuanced training. I urge everyone associated with the Academy Jai Hind! I am sure that this pictorial essay will contribute by providing a to attain even greater heights and leave behind fresh trails of professional repertoire of the rich and vibrant history of the institution. I wish the glory. National Defence Academy all success in its future endeavours. Jai Hind! Jai Hind! Ajit S Bhonsle Arup Raha R K Dhowan Dalbir Singh Air Marshal Air Chief Marshal Admiral General Offg Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Chairman COSC & CAS Chief of the Naval Staff Chief of the Army Staff to Chairman COSC 8 NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY CRADLE OF LEADERSHIP 9 FOREWORD I am indeed fortunate to be penning down an overview of this seminal book on an iconic institution like the National thus brought supreme glory and fame to their alma mater. The ever-increasing number COMMANdaNT Defence Aacademy and thereby making my little mark on the history of this pride of India. Over the years, the NDA has of names inscribed on the walls of the famed Hut of Remembrance is a reminder of the VICE AdmIRAL G Ashok KUMAR evolved as an icon of national strength and character. It attracts hundreds of eager, talented young men from various parts willingness of these gallant young men to make supreme sacrifice when the occasion AVSM, VSM of the country. Drawn by the sparkle of uniforms and the exploits of real life heroes, the greenhorns are groomed here in demands. Their skills, however, are not limited to their professional field alone.