CADET’S HAND BOOK (AIR FORCE)
SPECIALISED SUBJECT
, Preface
1. National Cadet Corps (NCC), came into existence, on 15 July 1948 under an Act of Parliament.
Over the years, NCC has spread its activities and values, across the length and breadth of the country; in
schools and colleges, in almost all the districts of India. It has attracted millions of young boys and girls, to
the very ethos espoused by its motto, “unity and discipline” and molded them into disciplined and
responsible citizens of the country. NCC has attained an enviable brand value for itself, in the Young India’s
mind space.
2. National Cadet Corps (NCC), aims at character building and leadership, in all walks of life and
promotes the spirit of patriotism and National Integration amongst the youth of the country. Towards this
end, it runs a multifaceted training; varied in content, style and processes, with added emphasis on practical
training, outdoor training and training as a community.
3. With the dawn of Third Millennia, there have been rapid strides in technology, information, social
and economic fields, bringing in a paradigm shift in learning field too; NCC being no exception. A need was
felt to change with times. NCC has introduced its New Training Philosophy, catering to all the new changes
and developments, taking place in the Indian Society. It has streamlined and completely overhauled its
training philosophy, objectives, syllabus, methodology etc, thus making it in sync with times. Subjects like
National Integration, Personality Development and Life Skills, Social Service and Community Development
activities etc, have been given prominent thrust.
4. The new syllabus, has been crystallised after obtaining a detailed feedback, from all the
Directorates and the same having been brainstormed at HQ DG NCC. The syllabus has been implemented
with effect from 01 May 2019.
5. For the ease of Trainees, a summary has been given at the end of each chapter. The syllabus has
been revised, to make it cadet friendly, by removing the commonalities in subjects, of the school/college
syllabus and making it more relevant. It is hoped, that this will facilitate, better assimilation and increased
interest among the cadets.
6. The book has been the outcome, of sincere devotion and relentless effort of the Study Team
ordered by HQ DG NCC. Our sincere gratitude and compliments to them. Any suggestions are welcome
for its improvement in the future editions
7. Contents of this hard work, must form the basis of Institutional Training, with explicit commitment.
(Rajeev Chopra)
Lieutenant General
Director General
National Cadet Corps
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Acknowledgement
ADVISORY PANEL
Lieutenant General Rajeev Chopra, AVSM, DG NCC
Major General Sanjay Gupta, VSM, ADG (B) HQ DG NCC
STUDY TEAM
Brigadier SP Sinha, Group Commander, Ghaziabad (UP)
Colonel GS Dhillon , SM UP Dte
Colonel Rahul Srivastava, SM TN&P Dte
Captain (IN ) RK Saini, PHHP&C Dte
Group Captain Neeraj Amba, UP Dte
Lieutenant Colonel Narain Dass, UP Dte
Major R S Shekhawat, OTA, Kamptee
CONSULTATIVE SUPPORT TEAM
Brigadier Ajay Kumar Mahajan, Brig Trg, HQ, DG NCC
Colonel Manish Sinha, Trg Dte, HQ DG NCC
Col Vijay Kumar Trg Dte, HQ DG NCC
SECRETARIAL SUPPORT
Mr Jai Prakash, Senior Assistant
Mr Manoj Bisht, Senior Assistant
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SD / SW (AIR) SPECIALISED SUBJECTS
BLOCK SYLLABUS
Periods
S.No Subject
First Second Third Total
Year Year Year Periods
1 General Service Knowledge 03 06 03 12
2 Air Campaigns - 03 09 12
3 Principles of Flight 03 03 - 06
4 Airmanship 04 03 - 07
5 Navigation 03 03 - 06
6 Aero Engines 03 03 01 07
7 Basic Flight Instruments 03 - - 03
8 Aero Modelling 09 06 09 24
Total 31 31 28 90
SPECIALISED SUBJECT
, Preface
1. National Cadet Corps (NCC), came into existence, on 15 July 1948 under an Act of Parliament.
Over the years, NCC has spread its activities and values, across the length and breadth of the country; in
schools and colleges, in almost all the districts of India. It has attracted millions of young boys and girls, to
the very ethos espoused by its motto, “unity and discipline” and molded them into disciplined and
responsible citizens of the country. NCC has attained an enviable brand value for itself, in the Young India’s
mind space.
2. National Cadet Corps (NCC), aims at character building and leadership, in all walks of life and
promotes the spirit of patriotism and National Integration amongst the youth of the country. Towards this
end, it runs a multifaceted training; varied in content, style and processes, with added emphasis on practical
training, outdoor training and training as a community.
3. With the dawn of Third Millennia, there have been rapid strides in technology, information, social
and economic fields, bringing in a paradigm shift in learning field too; NCC being no exception. A need was
felt to change with times. NCC has introduced its New Training Philosophy, catering to all the new changes
and developments, taking place in the Indian Society. It has streamlined and completely overhauled its
training philosophy, objectives, syllabus, methodology etc, thus making it in sync with times. Subjects like
National Integration, Personality Development and Life Skills, Social Service and Community Development
activities etc, have been given prominent thrust.
4. The new syllabus, has been crystallised after obtaining a detailed feedback, from all the
Directorates and the same having been brainstormed at HQ DG NCC. The syllabus has been implemented
with effect from 01 May 2019.
5. For the ease of Trainees, a summary has been given at the end of each chapter. The syllabus has
been revised, to make it cadet friendly, by removing the commonalities in subjects, of the school/college
syllabus and making it more relevant. It is hoped, that this will facilitate, better assimilation and increased
interest among the cadets.
6. The book has been the outcome, of sincere devotion and relentless effort of the Study Team
ordered by HQ DG NCC. Our sincere gratitude and compliments to them. Any suggestions are welcome
for its improvement in the future editions
7. Contents of this hard work, must form the basis of Institutional Training, with explicit commitment.
(Rajeev Chopra)
Lieutenant General
Director General
National Cadet Corps
, 1
Acknowledgement
ADVISORY PANEL
Lieutenant General Rajeev Chopra, AVSM, DG NCC
Major General Sanjay Gupta, VSM, ADG (B) HQ DG NCC
STUDY TEAM
Brigadier SP Sinha, Group Commander, Ghaziabad (UP)
Colonel GS Dhillon , SM UP Dte
Colonel Rahul Srivastava, SM TN&P Dte
Captain (IN ) RK Saini, PHHP&C Dte
Group Captain Neeraj Amba, UP Dte
Lieutenant Colonel Narain Dass, UP Dte
Major R S Shekhawat, OTA, Kamptee
CONSULTATIVE SUPPORT TEAM
Brigadier Ajay Kumar Mahajan, Brig Trg, HQ, DG NCC
Colonel Manish Sinha, Trg Dte, HQ DG NCC
Col Vijay Kumar Trg Dte, HQ DG NCC
SECRETARIAL SUPPORT
Mr Jai Prakash, Senior Assistant
Mr Manoj Bisht, Senior Assistant
, 1
SD / SW (AIR) SPECIALISED SUBJECTS
BLOCK SYLLABUS
Periods
S.No Subject
First Second Third Total
Year Year Year Periods
1 General Service Knowledge 03 06 03 12
2 Air Campaigns - 03 09 12
3 Principles of Flight 03 03 - 06
4 Airmanship 04 03 - 07
5 Navigation 03 03 - 06
6 Aero Engines 03 03 01 07
7 Basic Flight Instruments 03 - - 03
8 Aero Modelling 09 06 09 24
Total 31 31 28 90
