As part of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC) a shooting competition was organized where the cadets from 11 districts competed.
The camp was conducted by 25 Naga Bn NCC and on the culmination day, weapon training module will be conducted. In the shooting competition, sergeant Chubamayang of Fazl Ali College, Mokokchung won the top position as the best shooter in the Senior Division Category of 0.22” Rifle Shooting Competition. He scored an astonishing 2cm grouping and the runner-up lance corporal Gaijenbung of St Xavier College, Jalukie scored a 3cm grouping.
The cadets were undergoing training on firing, handling, and maintenance of small arms, especially the 0.22” calibre Sporting Rifles since the camp began on January 5.
Musketry training, Squad Post training and dry practices were conducted before the cadets were exposed to firing live ammunition.
The shooting event was held over a period of two days in the CRPF Small Arms Range, Mokokchung under the aegis of 25 Naga Bn NCC, Mokokchung.
Camp Commandant and Commanding Officer of 25 Naga Bn NCC, Col CST Swamy said shooting was the most important part of NCC training and the best shooters will be provided an opportunity to represent the State of Nagaland in National Level NCC Shooting Competitions.
He said that Nagas were natural hunters and that the inborn shooting skills can be effectively honed by NCC training where the cadets have very high potential to excel in National and International level shooting competitions.
He also expressed gratitude to Assistant Commandant Anal Togain, OC, CRPF Coy, DEF Camp, Mokokchung for making the shooting range available for the event.
Friday, June 27, 2025