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TRAINING AT OTA: MY EXPERIENCE OF PRCN COURSE
Lt. Dr. Karunapati Tripathi
Associate NCC Officer, NCCAT
Assistant Professor
Department of Applied Sciences

OTA (Officers Training Academy) Kamptee, Nagpur is achieved the rank of
a premier military training Institute of the Indian Army. It Lieutenant and become
was an opportunity that came to me for lifetime learning. successful, responsible
Joining such training is a matter of great pride and is a chance officers ready to train the
for many to live a life of an army personal. It is a typical countries young
army training that includes a detailed training program to be generation. The
followed by all the Cadet Officers. The day begins very early experience at OTA
at 3:30 a.m. and the lights are to be switched off by 10:00 instilled discipline, time
p.m.. We start our day with physical training/drill classes management and respect
every alternate day followed by breakfast. After breakfast for uniform and
theory class starts at 8:30 a.m. to 1:10 p.m. and then we have seniority which created
lunch between 1:30 p.m. to 230 p.m. After a break of one a sense of duty, passion,
hour we resume are training till 6:00 p.m. Dinner timings nationalism and
are 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. patriotism in me that will benefit the society in general and
There are many theory and physical training examination my cadets in particular.
during the course such as mid-term theory examination and The highlights of training are as follows:
end term theory examination, map reading test, camp craft Transformation from civilian to military life,
test, training program test, physical performance test and drill Challenging physical training, Effective leadership and team
test. There are five competitive events as volleyball building exercises, Exposure to various weapons and firing
basketball, firing competition, flag area competition and drill drills, Camaraderie and lifelong friendship. The challenges I
competition. Our company won for out of 5 events and Shivaji faced during the course:
Company immersed as the champion company.
Initial adjustment to strict discipline and routine, Physical
Last 45 days of training was about preparing ourselves exhaustion and mental stress, Balancing individuality with
for passing out parade (POP) which is the most prestigious team work, Managing home sickness. The lesson lessons I
part of training as we get to walk on "ANTIMPAG". learnt:
Finally on 9th October 2024, 492 Cadet Officers from Discipline and time management, Leadership and
all the parts of India walked through the "ANTIMPAG" teamwork, Resilience and adaptability, Healthy and active
life style, Self-confidence and self-reliance.
Attending PRCN course at NCC OTA Kamptee was a
life changing experience. It taught me to push beyond limits,
lead with confidence and value team work. I will cherish the
memories and lessons forever and pursue earnest attempts
to inculcate the same in the cadet of the unit under my
command at MAIT. I hold deep gratitude towards my
colleagues Dean Director and entire management for
supporting me personally and professionally so that I could
concentrate freely in achieving this feet of becoming
Lieutenant Dr. Karunapati Tripathi.
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