Air Force Technical College, Bengaluru, conducts valedictory function for aeronautical engineering officers. The event marks the culmination of 74 weeks of training in Aeronautical Engineering, Military Leadership, Managerial Skills, and Ethos of an Air warrior.
The Chief Guest for the ceremony, Air Commodore Biji Philip, Commandant AFTC awarded trophies and medallions to the Officers who excelled in the Course. The Graduating Course comprises 18 Officers.
Indian army has opened the online registration for the NCC 50 special entry scheme from 16 June 2020 till 15 July 2021. Candidates with NCC C certificate can apply for the NCC 50 course which is going to commence at OTA Chennai in October 2021. Defence aspirants with NCC C Certificate can apply for the latest NCC C Certificate Special Entry to join Indian Army as an officer. NCC Special Entry is a short service commission entry for the NCC Cadets through which male and female NCC Cadets can join the Officers Training Academy Chennai. Indian army has published the NCC special entry 2021 for NCC 50 recruitment. Defence aspirants with NCC C certificate can apply for this entry. Applications are invited from unmarried male and unmarried female (including Wards of Battle Casualties of Army Personnel), for grant of Short Service Commission in the Indian Army.
NCC 50 Eligibility
IMPORTANT NOTE. Candidates must note that they can appear for ONLY one of the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview, either SSC (NT)-114 Course (Oct 2021) /SSC (NT) (Women)-28 Course (Oct 2021) as CDSE candidate OR NCC (Spl) Entry-50 Course (Oct 2021). Candidates are required to give an undertaking to this effect under the declaration part of the online application.
Educational Qualification and other Criteria
For NCC ‘C’ Certificate Holders
Note 1. For the Qualified Graduate Candidates of the Degree Course. Candidates who have passed the graduation degree course must produce the provisional/degree certificate by 1st Oct 2021 to the Directorate General of Recruiting, failing which their candidature will be cancelled.
Note 2. For the Candidates Studying in the Final Year of Degree Course.
The candidates studying in the final year of graduation, if not already in possession of provisional /degree certificate must submit the proof of their passing the graduation degree Exam by 1st Oct 2021 to the Directorate General of Recruiting, failing which their candidature will be cancelled. Those who are not able to produce the degree certificate/provisional degree certificate by the specified date will be inducted on Additional Bond Basis only on submission of proof of their passing graduation degree exam to the Directorate General of Recruiting by the above specified date.
Vacancies:
For Wards of Battle Casualties of Army Personnel (aa) Eligibility Criteria. The vacancies under wards of battle casualties are available to wards (unmarried sons and unmarried daughters including legally adopted) of Battle casualties specified as:- (aaa) Killed in action. (aab) Died of wound or injuries (Other than self-inflicted). (aac) Wounded or Injured (Other than self-inflicted). (aad) Missing. (ab) Educational Qualification. Degree of a recognized University or equivalent with aggregate of minimum 50% marks taking into account marks of all the years. (ac) NCC ‘C’ certificate NOT required for Wards of Battle Casualties. (ad) Details of Documents to be provided in the Application Form (aaa) The ‘Battle Casualty’ certificate No. issued by Manpower (Policy & Planning) Directorate (MP Dte) certifying that the parent has been killed/wounded/reported missing in action. (aab) A copy of MP Dte / Respective Regimental Records Part II Order No. notifying injuries and being classified as ‘Battle Casualty’. (aac) Relationship Certificate No. issued by MP 5 & 6 / Respective Regimental Records.
How to Apply : Applications will only be accepted online on website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. Click on ‘Officer Entry Appln/Login’ and then click ‘Registration’ (Registrations not required, if already registered on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in). Fill the online registration form after reading the instructions carefully. After getting registered, click on ‘Apply Online’ under Dashboard. A page ‘Officers Selection – ‘Eligibility’ will open. Then click ‘Apply’ shown against Short Service Commission NCC Special Entry Course. A page ‘Application Form’ will open. Read the instructions carefully and click ‘Continue’ to fill details as required under various segments. Personal information, Communication details, Education details and details of previous SSB. ‘Save & Continue’ each time before you go to the next segment. After filling details on the last segment, you will move to a page ‘Summary of your information’ wherein you can check and edit the entries already made. Only after ascertaining the correctness of all your details, click on ‘Submit Now’. Candidates must click on ‘Submit Now’ each time they open the application for editing any details. The candidates are required to take out two copies of their application having Roll Number, 30 minutes after final closure of online application on last day.
NCC 50 Selection Procedure
A statue of Colonel B. Santosh Babu, who was martyred in the bloody clash with the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in the Galwan Valley in eastern Lakadakh on June 15 last year, was unveiled in Telangana’s Suryapet town on Tuesday.
The 31st edition of the India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) between the Indian Navy and the Royal Thai Navy is being conducted from 09 – 11 June 2021. Indian Naval Ship (INS) Saryu, an indigenously built Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel and His Majesty’s Thailand Ship (HTMS) Krabi, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, along with Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft from both navies are participating in the CORPAT.
Towards reinforcing maritime links between the two countries and with an aim of keeping this vital part of the Indian Ocean safe and secure for international trade, the two navies have been undertakingCORPATbi-annually along their International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) since 2005. CORPAT builds up understanding and interoperability between navies and facilitates the institution of measures to prevent and suppress unlawful activities like Illegal Unreported Unregulated (IUU) fishing, drug trafficking, maritime terrorism, armed robbery, and piracy. It further helps enhance the operational synergy by exchange of information for the prevention of smuggling, illegal immigration and for conduct of SAR operations at sea.
As part of the Government of India’s vision of SAGAR (Security And Growth for All in the Region), the Indian Navy has been proactively engaging with the countries in the Indian Ocean Region towards enhancing regional maritime security. This has been through bilateral and multilateral exercises, Coordinated Patrols, Joint EEZ Surveillance, and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations. The Indian Navy and Royal Thai Navy have especially enjoyed a close and friendly relationship covering a wide spectrum of activities and interactions, which have strengthened over the years.
The 31st Indo-Thai CORPAT will contribute towards the Indian Navy’s efforts to consolidate inter-operability and forge strong bonds of friendship with the Royal Thai Navy.
The state-of-the-art helicopters i.e. Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-III are indigenously designed and manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Bengaluru has been inducted into the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
Dr Ajay Kumar in his address praised the perseverance of the ICG and HAL by inducting these helicopters in testing times and progressing our Prime Minister’s vision of ‘Make in India’. He also brought out the importance of having these advanced helicopters for ICG to operate them across the spectrum of Coast Guard operations. The ceremony was carried out in Bengaluru through digital means from New Delhi, keeping COVID-19 protocol at the fore and promoting ‘Digital India’ vision of the Government.
The ALH Mk-III marine version has been designed and developed with in-house customisation of 19 additional equipment by HAL to meet ICG requirements. The HAL will supply 16 ALH Mk-III to the ICG by mid next year. The helicopters are capable of undertaking embarked operations from ships which will enhance Coast Guard capabilities towards sea-air co-ordinated search, interdiction capabilities, coastal security, search and rescue operations, medical evacuation, humanitarian missions, pollution response missions, etc.
While appreciating ICG for the recently conducted successful operations of drugs & arms seizure and saving lives during cyclones Tauktae & YAAS, Defence Secretary said the capacity and capability augmentation of the service needs to be materialised in a time bound manner considering the onerous responsibilities bestowed on ICG by the Government.
On induction, the 16 ALH Mk-III will be positioned at four Coast Guard squadrons at Bhubaneshwar, Porbandar, Kochi and Chennai. The shared maritime boundaries with littoral states are highly susceptible to illegal activities and the regions are prone to frequent cyclones. These squadrons with embarked operations will ensure seamless surveillance and provide assistance to fishermen in distress at sea.
Director General Coast Guard Shri K Natarajan while acknowledging the efforts of Tatrakshaks for recent concurrent successful operations said that the ICG is as prepared as ever to discharge its duties and induction of ALH Mk-III will usher a new paradigm shift in our capability to undertake ship borne operations and enhance surveillance prowess with extended reach. He also brought out that these helicopters will be deployed in a coordinated matrix alongwith ships and aircraft to strengthen the service capabilities in Area of Responsibility and beyond.
Chairman and Managing Director of HAL Shri R Madhavan and other senior officials of Ministry of Defence were among those who attended the event.
To mark the successful completion of pre-commissioning training of Flight Cadets of various branches of Indian Air Force, a Combined Graduation Parade will be held at Air Force Academy (AFA) Dundigal, on June 19.
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, will be the chief guest and Reviewing Officer of the passing out parade. During the function, he will confer the President’s Commission to the graduating trainees and the ceremony will include presentation of Wings and Brevets to the Flight Cadets who would be successfully completing flying and navigation training respectively.
The Flight Cadet from Flying Branch standing first in the order of merit will be awarded the Chief of the Air Staff Sword of Honour for excelling in overall training and the awardee will have the privilege of commanding the parade besides receiving the President’s Plaque for being the Best Trainee. The Reviewing Officer will also present the President’s Plaque to those who stand first in the overall merit in Flying and Ground Duty Branches.
The event will also have an aerobatic display by the famous Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team, Sarang Helicopter Display Team, Pilatus PC-7 trainer and Para jumping by the Akash Ganga Team apart from immaculate fly past formations by Hawk, Kiran, Pilatus aircraft and Chetak helicopters, a press release said.
PTS (Paratroopers Training School) is a school in Agra, Uttar Pradesh for the training of paratroopers in the Indian Army. PTS was founded in Agra in 1948. Soldiers who complete their basic para jump training at this school are awarded a parawing.
PARA WINGS: There remains a single airborne brevet: an open parachute in white, with light blue wings extended from it, the whole on a gray-green drab background. (Some other variants have existed for ceremonial/mess uniforms, e.g., with gold wired wings on a maroon flannel, the same on a scarlet background for the PBG on their ceremonial tunics. This was formerly worn on the upper right sleeve but since 1975 appears above the right chest pocket and name tag.
Colonel Bikumalla Santosh Babu was born on 13 Feb 1983 in Suryapet, District – Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh). He completed his schooling from Sainik School, Korukonda and joined the National Defence Academy on 27 December 2000. He was commissioned from Indian Military Academy on 10 December 2004 into 16 BIHAR. During his illustrious career, he tenanted all important appointments. A thorough bred regimental &soldier Col Santosh Babu had been Ghatak Platoon Cdr, Anti Tank Platoon Cdr and Rifle Company Cdr during his regimental service in the unit. He was posted as Divisional Officer and Instructor class ‘B’ at the prestigious National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla and General Staff Officer Grade I of headquarters 35 Infantry Brigade. He did exceedingly well in all army courses. He also attended the prestigious defence service staff course and the senior command course before assuming the command of 16 BIHAR on 02 December 2019.
On 15 June 2020 as Commanding Officer Colonel Bikumalla Santosh Babu was deployed in Galwan Valley (Eastern Ladakh) in Operation Snow Leopard. He was tasked to establish an Observation Post in the face of the enemy. Undaunted by the violent and aggressive action by an overwhelming strength of enemy soldiers, he in the true spirit of service before self, continued to resist the enemy’s attempt to push back the Indian troops. Despite being grievously injured, he led from the front, in hand to hand combat till his last breath.
He is survived by his wife Smt Bikumalla Santoshi, daughter Miss Bikumalla Abhija and son Master Bikumalla Anirudh Teja. His father Mr Bikumalla Upender is a teacher and mother is a housewife. His family is presently residing at Hyderabad.
Indian Army Para-Sappers of Shatrujeet Brigade swung into action with alacrity and rushed to the site. Shiva, all of four yrs, fell into an 89 feet deep borewell at Agra today. Six hours of untiring efforts yielded result, when Shiva was pulled out, dusty and shaken, but absolutely safe. We laud the prompt effort of the Shatrujeet Brigade. An innocent life well saved.
Transformation of physical your appearance is not merely done by your fitness or endurance. It has more to do with how determined you are. We at STC SUBSIDIARY TRAINING CENTRE work hard to make our trainees think in this way. The result is evident in 10 weeks.
“Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.”
This Subsidiary Training Centre came into existence on 15th march 1968 at Shillong (Megahalaya) . Shri R. Chonthou, IPS, the then Commandant, 81 BN BSF raised this centre at Umpling Complex in Shillong. Shri S N Hazarika, AC was detailed to look after the STC till posting of a permanent incumbent. Shri R K Gurung, AC was the first officer posted to this Centre who joined on 1st July 1968. This STC was raised to –
(I) impart basic training to recruits of BSF units located in the then NEF/Assam.
(II) Impart pre-course training to BSF persons of the then NEF .
(III) Organise and run Frontier Level course and cadres.
