The first experience is always a memorable one. Fifteen of us NCC cadets of Holy Child Auxilium Vasant Vihar got an opportunity to attend the CATC camp1-10 December 2017at Safdarjung.

At our arrival, at the venue by 4 p.m. on 1^st December, Wing Commander Sameer Mehra briefed us of the rules to be maintained during the Camp. We were excited on hearing him that we were going to handle the Pride of a Soldier – A Rifle.On the following day we were taken to the Range Firing Ground and given the instruction on the functioning of the rifle with a live ammunition and then we were given a rifle each to fire at given targets. It was a learning experience. The next following couple of days were spent (i) taking part in a variety of interesting competitions like Poster Making, Debate on the topic ‘Freedom of Expression’ (ii) attending medical Lecture (iii) learning about Fire Extinguishers and road safety measures (iv) visiting the Air Force Museum and such type of interesting experiences. All of us enjoyed the well-organized Walkathon at Chitranjan Park and felt proud when Mrs. Preet Kaur our NCC representative flagged off the event.

We had to face a few inconveniences but we are happy that we could adjust and come out of our comfort zone. This amazing camp experience will remain imprinted in our hearts for ever. We are grateful to H.C A for having given us this beautiful opportunity.

Moniska Litt

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