MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

National Cadet Corps

1 KARNATAKA AIR SQUADRON

(Karnataka and Goa Directorate)

 

AIM OF NCC

The ‘Aims’ of the NCC laid out in 1988 have stood the test of time and continue to meet
the requirements expected of it in the current socio–economic scenario of the country.

Air Cmde LK Jain
Deputy Directorate General


The NCC aims at developing character, comradeship, discipline, a secular outlook, the
spirit of adventure and ideals of selfless service amongst young citizens. Further, it
aims at creating a pool of organized, trained and motivated youth with leadership qualities
in all walks of life, who will serve the Nation regardless of which career they choose.
Needless to say, the NCC also provides an environment conducive to motivating
young Indians to join the armed forces.

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Wing Commader C Jaideep
Commading Officer
1 Karnataka Air Squadron

PLEDGE

Karnataka And Goa Directorate

WE THE CADETS OF THE NATIONAL CADET CORPS,
DO SOLOEMNLY PLEDGE THAT WE SHALL ALWAYS UPHOLD THE UNITY OF INDIA.
WE RESOLVE TO BE DISCIPLINED AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZEN OF OUR NATION.
WE SHALL UNDERTAKE POSITIVE COMMUNITY SERVICE IN THE SPIRIT OF SELFLESSNESS
AND CONCERN FOR OUR FELLOW BEINGS.

 

SQUADRON HISTORY

This Air Sqn was raised on 01 Jun 1954 as 9 Mysore Air Squadron NCC, under command of Sqn Ldr S N Murthy Vr C. This was the only flying unit for Bangalore University which provided ample opportunities for the young students to take up parasailing and other specialised activities. Later, this Air Sqn was named as 1 (Karnataka) Air Squadron NCC in 1973 and is operating today at Jakkur Airfield.
This Squadron acquired Ardhra gliders in 1984. Chicknox Microlight aircraft was added to the squadron's fleet in 1997. The X-Air Microlight came in 1998 and Zen-Air Microlite was inducted in 2001. Today, the squadron has four Zen Air Microlights. The unit is one of the most well equipped in India.

For many Air Force Officers and Airlines Pilots, this Squadron has been a launch pad for their career. In 1965, the Squadron had only six junior divisions, a far cry from today's 19, representing schools in Bangalore and adjoining areas. Today, the Squadron has 1,700 cadets in the Junior Division/Wing from 19 schools and 250 Cadets in the Senior Division / Wing from 04 different colleges in Bengaluru.

Microlight flying, Aero modeIling, including Remote-controlled flying and Parasailing are the some of
the Squadron's key air activities. The Unit also provides training in .22 Rifle shooting and Skeet-shooting. In addition, the cadets of the Squadron participate in trekking, mountaineering and social service activities.
1 Karnataka Air Squadron NCC has always been a premier Air Sqn NCC of our country. Many times, the Squadron has bagged several awards in flying, remote control flying, control line flying and static modelling in the National level competitions.