NCC: It is always a good idea to stay informed about the organization for which you are interviewing. The same theory applies to the SSB interview. Aspirants for the SSB should be aware of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) and similar organizations for which they are attending SSB.
Defence aspirants attending SSB for NCC Special entry and other entries must maintain an understanding of the NCC’s basic framework as well as a significant level of knowledge of the National Cadet Corps’ weapons. It is always a good idea to stay informed about the organization for which you are interviewing. The same theory applies to the SSB interview.
Description of NCC Flag
The NCC flag is made of 3 colours that are Red, Blue, and light blue. Red describes the Indian Army, Blue describes the Navy and light blue describes the Indian Airforce. The Flag has 17 lotuses which represent the 17 directorates. The Flag has a gold crest in the middle with NCC written.
Ranks in NCC
Ranks in NCC are as follows (in increasing order)
Lance Corporal <Corporal< Sergeant < Under Officer<Senior Under officer
Some Specification of .22 bore rifle deluxe
- Length – 43 inches
- Caliber – .22 inches
- Muzzle velocity- 2700 ft./sec
- Rate of fire – Rapid – 10/15 rounds/min
- Normal – 5 rounds/min
Some Specifications of SLR Rifle
- Length – 45 inches
- Calibre – 7.62 mm   Â
- Muzzle velocity- 2700 ft./sec
- Rate of fire – Rapid – 60 rounds/min
- Normal – 20 rounds/min
Number of Positions while holding a rifle
- Standing
- Sitting
- Lying
- Kneeling
Things needed while cleaning a rifle
- Pull through
- Wire gauge
- Flannel
- Flannel oil
What is MPI?
The central point of the area covered by the group of rounds fixed with a consistent aim and held at the same aiming mark is called MPI
Parts of a rifle
- Barrel
- Butt
- Foresight Protector
- Carrying Protector
- Hand Guard
- Magazine
- Trigger Guard
- Body Cover
- Piston
- Gas Plug
- Sling Carrier
Types of Maps
- Historical
- Economical
- Relief
- Political
- Military
- Statistical map
Cardinal and Small Cardinal Points
- North
- South
- East
- West
Small Cardinal Points
- North-East
- South-East
- South-West
- North-west
Types of Section Formation
- Single Line
- File Formation
- Diamond Formation
- Arrowhead
- Spear Formation
- Extended line formation
Difference between Gun and Rifle
Rifle – A long barrel, typically used for firing at a stationary object, requires the support of shoulders
Gun – Termed as a Firearm, a short barrel, does not require the support of shoulders, used in artillery and combats. Examples are tanks, Guns, and Machine Guns.
Types of Salute given
- National Salute – given to POI, governors of various states.
- General Salute – Given to dignitaries of various ranks – Major Gen and above
- Salami Shashtra – All other dignitaries are only given Salami Shastra
What is a Barrel?
Straight shooting tube through which a contained expansion of High-pressure gas is used to propel a projectile out of the front end at a high velocity. The Hollow interior of the barrel is called the Bore.
Which ministry deals with NCC at the state/national level?
- State level – Ministry of Education
- National level – Ministry of Defence
Ambush
An ambush is a surprise attack from a concealed position upon an unsuspecting moving or temporarily halted enemy. The Best method to ambush is to confuse the enemy and attack him.
Types
- Opportunity Ambush- without detailed planning
- Deliberate ambush – laid on a pre-selected ground
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The calibre of the SLR is not in inches, it’s in mm. Kindly correct it.