Mangaluru: JUO Sanjay Glenal Quadras and JUO Thanvitha of St Aloysius College (Autonomous) NCC Army wing got selected to the Prestigious Rashtriya Thal Sainik Camp (TSC) which was held at Delhi and other places in India from 27 August 2018 to 28 September 2018.
Cdt Sanjay is the only boy representing Dakshina Kannada out of the 24 boys selected from all over the Karnataka state. They were selected after a rigorous training in six different camps of 2 months duration held at various locations. Participation in Thal Sainik Camp help the cadets to join the defense forces under direct entry scheme. Also, the participation in TSC enables the cadets to use the status Under Officer – Golden Rank.
The cadets were ably guided by Col. Manoj V. U. – Commanding Officer, Lt. Col. Grecian Sequeira – Administrative Officer, both of 18 Karnataka Battalion NCC, Mangalore. At the college level the cadets were encouraged by Principal Rev. Dr Praveen Martis SJ and Lt. Shakin Raj – Associate NCC Officer of Army Wing.
The college Army wing has 104 cadets on roll, and they are trained for NCC B and C certificate exams by giving training during weekend parades. Cadets qualifying and excelling in these exams apply under NCC quota when they pursue Higher Studies or Jobs related to Defense.
Reported by: Lt. Shakin Raj