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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 sacrice.

THE CREST OF THE NATIONAL 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.

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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

Air Vice Marshal S P Wagle, VM

Deputy Commandant, NDA

Brigadier S K Rao, YSM

Brigadier Administration, NDA

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

© national defence academy

May 2016

CrAdlE oF lEAdErsHIP

N

AtIoNAl dEFENCE ACAdEMY

1949 - 2016

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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.

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CONTENTS

oUR GReat nation can adVance only if We aRe United. oUR aRmy, oUR naVy and oUR aiR foRce dRaW tHeiR men fRom all PaRtS of tHe coUntRy, and aRe a SymBol of oUR Unity and HomoGeneity. i W iSH all of US coUld imBiBe tHat SPiRit.

Jawaharlal Nehru

messages 08 foreword 10

Preface 12

Vision and mission 14

timeline 18 the evolution evolution of the Joint Services Wing 22 operation Badli 30

Why Khadakwasla 32

the first Steps the first Steps of a cadet 38

Gates to the nda 40

President"s drive, ashoka Pillar and

Salaria Square

42

Sudan Block 44

Battalions and Squadrons 46

Quarter master"s

fort 48 training of foreign cadets 50 life i nside a Squadron 52 the nda Bike 56 the Horn of Plenty 58 the Story of a Strange tradition 61 a cadet"s essentials a cadet"s essential 64 academy Prayer, academy

Honour code

66

Habibullah Hall 68

cadet"s Pledge 70

Hut of Remembrance 72

the training making of ocers and Gentlemen 76 academics 78 crucible of discipline 82

Physical training 86

Swimming 90

equitation training 92

Sports as a Way of life 94

i nter-Squadron cross country 98

Joint training 102

army training 106 naval training 114 air force training 124 clubs and Hobbies 130 the final Steps the final Steps 140 distinguished Guests 148 men at the Helm 152 deputy commandants 154 medals of Honour 156 nda Vision 2027 158

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the national defence academy is truly a unique institution and a source of great pride and inspiration for the entire nation. i t has rendered yeoman service to the armed forces by grooming future military leaders. i t has withstood the rigours of time as a centre of excellence for its training parameters and curriculum. the academy boasts of a saga of six and a half decades in the service of the nation. With its tri-Service ethos, it has translated the dreams of the founding fathers into reality. i ts meaningful existence and achievements in the past shatter the myth that joint structure is a utopian dream. i t has indeed proved to be the nursery of the jointness of approach. i ts effectual alumni have distinguished themselves through exemplary display of courage, valour and dedication to duty, both in war and peace. i am confident that the officer-trainees of recent times will carry forward the legacy and live up to the spirit of its motto, seva Paramo dharma i am happy to note that the latest edition of the coffee table book has come out in a new format, documenting various aspects of the academy"s multi-nuanced training. i urge everyone associated with the academy to attain even greater heights and leave behind fresh trails of professional glory. Jai Hind!the fifth edition of the national defence academy coffee table book reflects the priceless heritage, lush green surroundings, traditions and history of the academy. i t prominently portrays the enthusiastic spirit with which the cadets are trained and also depicts the history of the academy with a collection of rare photographs. the book will definitely motivate all and take them nostalgically through their unforgettable past at the iconic institution. i would like to commend Vice admiral G ashok Kumar, aVSm, VSm for compiling and producing this very comprehensive portrayal of the journey of an nda cadet. i t is a befitting tribute to this prestigious institution.quotesdbs_dbs26.pdfusesText_32

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