Training Camps Conclude at Indian Naval Academy

Training Camps Conclude at Indian Naval Academy

225 cadets of IV and VII term participated in camps ‘Samudramanthan’ and ‘Varuna’ respectively, conducted from 11 to 14 September 2019 at Indian Naval Academy (INA). The camps aimed at developing esprit-de-corps, camaraderie and leadership qualities whilst testing physical endurance and mental strength of the cadets. The activities included route march, endurance runs, small arms firing, construction of rafts and punting, obstacle course, Whaler boat pulling along with other seamanship evolutions. The cadets also participated in quadrathlon comprising 25 kms run in full battle gear, 1,000m swim, obstacle course and weapon firing. The four day camp culminated with a camp fire. Eagle Squadron won the Camp Banner for Camp ‘Samudramanthan’ and Braveheart Squadron for camp ‘Varuna’ for Autumn Term 2019. Commandant, INA presented Camp Banners to the winning squadrons.