Joining Instructions for Officer Cadets
Joining Instructions for Officer Cadets
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"In the service of the country and people, an officer cadet shall lead a life of
honour and integrity. He/She shall not lie, cheat or steal nor tolerate those
who do so."
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1. Appendices
(a) Appendix “P” General Location of the Academy
(b) Appendix “Q” Access to the Academy from TIA
(c) Appendix “A” Skeleton organization of the Academy
(d) Appendix “B” Sartanama to be filled by NOC only
(e) Appendix “C” Medical standards for international officer cadets
(f) Appendix “D” Bio-data to be filled by officer cadets
(g) Appendix “E” List of military clothing and equipment to be distributed by the
Academy (To be collected from Army Ordnance Depot)
(h) Appendix “F” List of personal items to be brought by O/Cdts
(i) Appendix “G” List of items to be distributed by the Academy
(j) Appendix “H” List of précis to be distributed by the Academy
(k) Appendix “I” Dress Code Regulations
(l) Annex “1” List of 14 items
Preliminary Note
2. The joining instruction is a set of regulations and procedures, which is compiled for both the
National and International Officers Cadets (O/Cdts) attending the Officer Cadet Course at the Nepali
Military Academy (NMA). In addition, it helps to serve as a guide to clarify various norms, procedures
and routines to be adopted by the O/Cdts and it would also be in the interest of all concerned to examine
these instructions prudently for clarity and convenience.
3. The training curriculum at the NMA is of thirty-six months (3 years) which is divided into four
consecutive terms, each with duration of 36 weeks for each term respectively. In case of Bachelor
Cadet Course the curriculum is of 12 (twelve) months. The course is designed to commission
competent and professional junior leaders capable of fulfilling their duties professionally with utmost
standard.
4. The course is designed to be demanding yet enjoyable. O/Cdts attending the course are highly
expected to develop their professionalism, academic and physical standards. All guidelines (Do's &
Don't) will be address at the first encounter to the Officer Cadets. O/Cdts are equally expected to be
sound in the knowledge about the history of Nepal and the Nepali Army.
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NMA AT A GLANCE
Location and Access
5. The NMA is situated at Kharipati, Bhaktapur District, one of the prominent districts in
the vicinity of Kathmandu Valley on the westerly foothills of Nagarkot. It is approximately 18
km east of Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal and situated on the outskirts of the historical
city of Bhaktapur, a city rich in cultural and religious heritage. The Academy lies at an altitude
of 1350 meters (4430 feet) above sea level. It is about half an hour drive from the Tribhuvan
International Airport (TIA) of Kathmandu.
6. The entire training center occupies an area of forty-five acres of open land with clusters
of buildings interspersed with ample greenery and peaceful environment. The general location
of the Academy is sketched on a map in Appendix 'P' and access to the Academy from TIA
is shown in Appendix 'Q'.
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Vision
12. To establish NMA as a premier training institution and centre of excellence at the national,
regional and international level.
ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS
Nomenclature and Status
15. O/Cdts attending the Commissioning Course from friendly foreign countries will be
collectively termed as International Officer Cadets (IOC) and the Nepali Officer Cadets as National
Officer Cadets (NOC). Everyone of the Commissioning Course is entitled to the status of Officer Cadet
(O/Cdts). The female officer cadets will be termed as Women National O/Cdts (WNOC) or Women
International O/Cdts (WIOC).
Documentation
16. O/Cdts are asked to produce all relevant details to verify their identity and status. They should
ensure that they are in possession of the following essential documents and to have them readily
available on arrival:
(a) NOCs.
(i) Blood group certificate.
(ii) Shartanama (To be filled out as Per Appendix "B" for NOC only).
(iii) All the original certificates & zeroxcopy of SLC & 10+2 level or equivalence.
(iv) Original Migration certificate is compulsory for 10+2 or equivalent if
registration No./card is not that of TU.
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(v) For Bachelor's Degree & undergoing registration card is compulsory. (Only TU
registration card is valid and whoever fail to provide the No./Card will not be able to
pursue Bachelor’s degree).
(vi) Covid-19 Vaccination Card.
(b) IOCs.
(i) Passport including a valid visa for the full period of the Commissioning Course.
(Official Passport is Recommended)
(ii) Medical Standards for International Officer Cadets (Namely, Blood Group &
Vaccination Certificates). See Appendix “C”.
(iii) Driver’s license (Optional).
(iv) Details of home country’s bank account number, SWIFT code (Optional).
(v) Bio-data (To be filled out as per Appendix “D”).
(vii) Movement Order.
(viii) Six copies of recent passport sized color photos without cap.
(ix) All Original Academic Certificates compulsory for Bachelor's Degree (Mark sheet,
Transcript & Character Certificate of Higher Secondary Level & Secondary Level, Migration
& equivalence is required)
(x) IOC without original migration certificate/equivalence will not be allowed to pursue
Bachelor’s degree.
(xi) Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate valid for international travel .
Issue of ID Card
17. O/Cdts will be issued a temporary identity (ID) card that will be valid only throughout
the duration of the course. The card must be returned to the authority on completion of the
course. Loss or damage of the card shall be promptly reported.
Allowances/Military Salary
18. The Government of Nepal (GoN) will grant monthly allowances to NOC. Granting of
allowances to IOC will be the responsibility of their respective countries or through their
residential/nonresidential Embassies/Consulates based in Kathmandu/other countries. The
financial arrangement to the IOC will be made available as per the 'Financial Terms and
Conditions' approved by the GoN.
Outing & Leave
19. The under listed days shall be observed as holidays for O/Cdts. Officer Cadets must
obtain an authorized leave certificate/out pass from the training sergeant major prior to
proceeding on leave/outing.
(a) Public holidays (including Saturdays).
(b) Government officially declared holidays.
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(c) Term Recess. Special trips/excursions/ adventure tours will be arranged for IOC during
term recesses that may last from seven to ten days at a stretch. The NOC will spend the tenure
with their families.
(d) No leave shall be granted to any O/Cdts during the initial eight weeks of training (Drill
Square Test Phase). Any O/Cdt who fails to pass through the Drill Square Test (DST)
conducted in the 8th week of training will not be granted leave until he/she passes.
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Accommodation
26. O/Cdts will be provided a room with cupboard, study table, chair, bed and essential
electrical utilities. IOCs will be provided with single rooms. Individual will be responsible for
their personal comfort items, towels and toiletries. Living with spouses or members of the
family is not permitted. Pets are prohibited during the course. Details of the inventory available
can be provided from the Quarter Master’s Branch on arrival.
Food and Beverages
27. O/Cdts will be provided three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Tea is served
in and around the accommodation premises in the mornings and afternoons.
SN Timings Meals/Beverages
1. 0530 and 1500 hrs Tea
2. 0730-0900 hrs Breakfast
3 1100-1200 hrs Lunch
4. 1900 - 2000 hrs Dinner
NB: The timings may change as per the season/training requirements.
Canteen Facilities
28. The Academy has dry canteen, that O/Cdts are allowed to visit after game parade. Items
can be purchased on credit with monthly payment. Canteen facilities are prohibited to officer
cadets before completion of the DST phase.
Stationeries
29. The Academy will provide minimum stationery items required for the course; however,
additional stationery items will have to be arranged by individual O/Cdts, which will be
available in the Academy Canteen.
Barber Shop
32. The Academy has a Barber Shop. Haircut standards are mentioned on the frame decorated on
the walls of the shop for reference.
Medical Services
34. The Medical Infirmary (MI) is within the Academy premises. A medical team with a doctor
and nursing assistants is available round the clock to cater for medical emergencies and render medical
assistance as and when required. Birendra Army Hospital at Chhauni, Kathmandu will also be referred
for further medical attention if required. Medical categories for O/Cdts are defined as under:
(a) Medicine and Duty (M&D). Under medication but will continue full-fledged training.
(b) Light Duty. Will attend classroom activities and be physically present in all parades.
(c) Referred to MH. Subject to category assigned by the Military Hospital.
(d) Line Sick. Rest, with the exception of military and academic classes.
(e) Admitted to MI. Will be admitted in the MI room and unable to attend the Academy
activities.
(f) Admitted to MH. Will be admitted in the Military Hospital and unable to attend the
Academy activities.
(g) Emergency Patient. Will be treated at the medical room or the MH as necessary.
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Duration of Training
37. The duration of the Officer Cadet Course is of 36 months (154 Weeks). The duration
of training is divided into four consecutive terms as under:
(a) 1st Term - 9 Months (36 Weeks, including eight-week DST Phase)
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(b) 2 Term - 9 Months (36 Weeks)
rd
(c) 3 Term - 9 Months (36 Weeks)
th
(d) 4 Term - 9 Months (36 Weeks and divided into two phases)
38. In case of Bachelor Cadet Course, the duration of training will be as mentioned in the
vacancy announcement.
Training Curriculum
39. The training curriculum primarily focuses on the following major aspects:
(a) P.T. (Physical Training)
(b) Drill
(c) MR (Map Reading)
(d) Leadership
(e) Extra-Curricular Activities (Hiking, Rafting, Cycling, Boxing, Swimming,
Sports, Horse Riding, Driving)
(f) WT (Weapon Training)
(g) FCBC (Field Craft/ Battle Craft)
(h) Tactics
(i) Outdoor Exercises
(j) Miscellaneous Subjects. Medical Package, Basic Knowledge on various Arms
and Services, Signal Package, Field Engineering Package, Intelligence & Security,
Service Writing, Nepali Military Justice System, LOAC, Field Engineering, Method
of Instruction, Group Research (GRP) and Individual Research Paper (IRP) on
national/international burning issues, Basic Computer Skills, Basic English Language
Package, Disaster Management, UN Package, Civil Military Relations, Lectures on
various national and international issues by the Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
(k) Bachelor’s Degree (BA) Programme. In addition to becoming a trained professional
Officer, an officer needs a blend of sound academic qualification. At the heart of NMA’s
academic curriculum is a four-year graduation course in Humanities and Social Sciences
in affiliation with the Tribhuwan University (TU), Kathmandu. The Academic
Department, headed by a Dean, includes civilian professors, all of them have years of
teaching experience and impressive academic credentials. All O/Cdts undertake the
program that will enable them to surmount the academic qualification beneficial for their
professionalism. The subjects covered in the Bachelor's Degree programme are:
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(i) English
(ii) Nepali (‘Alternative English’ for IOCs)
(iii) Sociology/Political Science (Optional)
(iv) Strategic Studies
(v) Elective Paper
Methodology
40. The medium of instruction at the Academy is English. The method of instructions is based on
the following:
(a) Precis/hand-outs/booklets.
(b) Tutorial Discussion (TD) and Class Room Discussion (CD) in the form of lecture by
SMEs.
(c) Walk through, Talk Through Methods.
(d) Map Exercises (Map Ex).
(e) Sand/Cloth/Dirt Model Discussions (SMD).
(f) Tactical Exercise without Troops (TEWT).
(g) Case Studies.
(h) Training Movies.
(i) Demonstrations.
(j) Briefings and Orders.
(k) Unit visits and Educational Tours.
(l) Firing Simulations and Live Firing
(m) Local and Outdoor Exercises.
(n) Commandant’s Integrated Tests.
(o) Battle Drills
(p) Staff Ride
(q) Panel Discussion
(r) Commanders' Symposium
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Evaluation System
41. Both NOC and IOC will be graded as per the Academy’s evaluation system during each
term which will be totalled at the end of the course that makes the final grading. The followings
are the guidelines under which the performance evaluation of O/Cdts on military and academic
subjects will be based upon:
(a) Theoretical Aspects (Written/Quiz Tests)
(b) Practical Aspects (Local, Outdoor Exercises and other relevant subjects such as
MR, FCBC, WT, Drill etc.)
(c) Appointment/ Assignments
(d) Instructor's Observations
(e) Physical Fitness
(f) Sports and Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA)
(g) Presentations (IRP, GRP, Country Presentation etc.)
(h) Firing etc.
Grading System
42. O/Cdts will be graded as per their performance in the respective terms.
Daily Routine
43. The daily routine for regular training days will be as follows:
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Note: Timings may be adjusted in accordance with the training priorities and seasons throughout the
year. In summer 1xPeriod=50 minutes and in winter 1 x Period=45 minutes
Dress Code
44. See Appendix ‘I’ for regulations on dress codes.
Games, Extra-Curricular Activities and Adventure Sports
45. The training faculty organizes an extensive range of extra-curricular activities, games and
adventure sports throughout the training cycle.
(a) Games and Sports Facilities:
(i) Football
(ii) Basketball
(iii) Volleyball
(iv) Cricket
(v) Lawn Tennis
(vi) Multi-Gym
(vii) Table Tennis
(viii) Swimming
(ix) Badminton
(b) Extra-Curricular and Adventure Training.
(i) Cycling
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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS/CRITERIA
51. O/Cdts will comply and observe the following instructions/criteria:
(a) Out of Bounds. The following areas shall be out of bounds for O/Cdts with the
exception of occasions that demand their presence:
(i) Commandant's Bungalow
(ii) Officers' Mess
(iii) JCO's Mess
(iv) OR's Mess and Accommodation
(v) GTO Obstacle Area
(vi) Quarter Guard
(vii) Office Premises
(viii) O/Cdt's Kitchen Area (except for Mess Secretaries)
(ix) Academy Signal Centre
(x) Swimming Pool
(xi) Canteen and Phone Booth until the completion of DST
(xii) Visits by O/Cdts to the accommodations of O/Cdts of the opposite sex.
(b) Penalties. O/Cdts who violate the rules and regulations of the Academy are subject
to one or more of the following penalties:
(i) Show Parades
(ii) Extra Parades
(iii) Extra Drill
(iv) Gated
(v) Restriction of Privileges (ROPs)
(c) Relegation and Expulsion. O/Cdts shall be subjected to relegation under the
following conditions:
(i) Sub-Standard Grades/Performance. Failure to comply with the minimum
physical/military/academic standards set down by the Academy in each term.
(ii) Medical Grounds. Continued absence on parade due to illness for more than
21 days in any single term or has missed a total of 60 days of training during the
whole course. Medically unfit cases are subject to expulsion.
(iii) Absent Without Leave (AWL). Any O/Cdt absent without leave for up to 30
days shall be subjected to relegation. AWL beyond 15 days will result in the
expulsion of the offender from the Commissioning Course.
(iv) Disciplinary Grounds. O/Cadets may be subject to penalties and warnings for
disobedience or violation of rules. If an O/Cdt repeatedly commits the same
blunder without any promising signs of improvement and correct attitude,
he/she can be subject to relegation.
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DO'S
52. O/Cdts shall always be obliged to abide the following points. O/Cdts should:
(a) Always present himself as an active O/Cdt.
(b) Be laborious and committed.
(c) Keep oneself physically and mentally fit all the times.
(d) Seek responsibility and be enthusiastic and active.
(e) Remain enthusiastic and attentive in the class.
(f) Be aware of security matters.
(g) Follow the chain of command to admit your problems and suggestions. In case
of emergency for outing, O/Cdts has to submit a detail personal application one week
prior to the training office.
(h) Be co-operative with the colleagues.
(i) Give necessary and full effort to complete the task given.
(j) Have positive attitude.
(k) Completely follow the rules & regulations of the Academy.
(l) Follow the laid down mess rules.
(m) Be well dressed and always keep yourself energetic.
(n) Pay due respect to professors, officers, JCOs and NCOs instructors always and
everywhere. E.g. Good Morning/Good Afternoon/Good Evening Sir, Ram Ram
Saab, Ram Ram Ustaj.
(o) Maintain O/Cdts like qualities and behaviour in every sphere. Keep good
relation with all the appointment holders.
(p) Be habitual in on going events and parade through the notice boards and be
prepared for the parades/classes.
(q) Make a habit of taking care of all the training aids e.g. lecture room, boards,
weapons, etc. used during the training.
DONT'S
53. All the O/Cdts shall never commit the following acts. They should not:
(a) Visit the DS except in parade times during the training.
(b) Mix-up with instructors and behave lightly.
(c) Miss the physical training and games parades without genuine reasons.
(d) Show garrulous and unwilling behaviour.
(e) Show bad manners in any activities.
(f) Misuse/mishandle training aids unnecessarily.
(g) Present yourself impolite and undisciplined way while performing any
activities.
(h) Show impolite and officer cadet unlike behaviours in the mess.
(i) Misbehave with mess staffs and waiters.
(j) Misuse club facilities.
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MISCELLANEOUS ASPECTS
55. It includes followings.
(a) Orientation and Familiarization Phase. This will be prior to the commencement of
course depending upon the arrival of IOC in the Academy. IOC will be briefed and
familiarized on the following fundamental aspects:
(i) Basics of soldiering.
(ii) Officer Cadet Course overview and methodology.
(iii) Nepali language, culture, history, basic courtesy and gestures.
(iv) Geography, weather and climate of Nepal.
(v) History of Nepali Army.
(vi) Joining instructions and syllabus overview.
(vii) Familiarization weekend visits/tours to historical/religious sites, tourist destinations,
etc.
(viii) Familiarization with the details on Academy premises.
(b) Use of Phones. Officer Cadets may use the facilities of NMA after the completion of
DST phase. In Fourth Term of the Training, they may be allowed to use the cell phones.
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(c) Contact Instructions. O/Cdts may contact the NMA exchange to talk with the
duty officer; however, direct calls to DS and, or other relevant authorities may be made
during emergencies.
(d) Library. The Academy has a library that O/Cdts can avail during allocated
hours.
(e) English Language Lab. O/Cdts may avail the computerized language learning
utility only during allocated hours under the supervision of the instructor.
(f) Signal Lab. The simulative training facility is used to enhance and apply the
correct radio-telephony procedures by O/Cdts in a given particular scenario.
(g) Mess Nights and Social Activities. Mess nights and social activities are
organized occasionally with the purpose to facilitate and promote social interaction, as
well as to mutually share our blend of diverse cultures. In addition, it also aims to
familiarize and teach O/Cdts with the correct norms and procedures of military mess
etiquettes. O/Cdts will be amply briefed on military mess etiquettes and social norms
prior to the conduct of such events.
(h) Commissioning Parade. This is a major
event/ceremony that marks the end of the Commissioning Course in the form of a grand
parade followed by lunch in which, O/Cdts are encouraged to invite an allocated
number of guests for the event.
(i) International Officer Cadet (IOC). For IOC cadet, a sponsor O/Cdts and
sponsor DS will be nominated who will be responsible to assists IOC’s whenever they
seek assistance. They will be responsible to ensure that pertinent issues of concern are
appropriately addressed and resolved in time.
(j) Sponsor DS and Officer Cadet. IOC will have at least one sponsor DS and
another sponsor NOC who will assist them in resolving personal, administrative and
training issues. In addition, IOC may also find them useful in acquainting them with
Nepali values, culture and traditions.
(k) Security of Instructional Materials. Passing of instructional materials to
unauthorized persons or making of unauthorized copies of instructional materials are
strictly prohibited. It is mandatory for the O/Cdts to return all issued materials at the
end of the course.
(l) Bulletin Board. All pertinent information that concern O/Cdts shall be
displayed on the bulletin board. O/Cdts are expected to keep themselves abreast with
the notices, news, programmes, etc. put on the boards.
(m) Souvenirs/Mementos/Gifts. Exchange of souvenirs and gifts is not a
mandatory practice; however, should it wish; IOC may extend such a gesture at their
own personal discretion, may it be on an individual or collective basis.
(n) Individual/Group Research Papers and Country Presentations. O/Cdts
will be assigned the Individual Research Papers (IRPs) and the Group Research Papers
(GRPs), which they will submit and present individually and in a group respectively.
In addition, the IOC will be asked to deliver short respective country presentations.
(o) Granting of Appointments. Based on the performance, O/Cdts will be
awarded various appointments, mainly at section/platoon levels beginning from
second term until the end of the fourth term. The primary aim of these appointments
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CONCLUSION
57. Right from its inception, the NMA has been playing an instrumental role to produce
competent, disciplined and dedicated professional officers and a gentleman/woman. The
initial brought up makes a difference in developing professional quality of officers. The early
days in the Academy are crucial to mold the young O/Cdts in right track. The systematic
training, knowledge and professionalism as well as experience expressed by committed
instructors in the Academy plays an important role.
58. The Academy wishes that all the attending National and International Officer Cadets
will complete their course successfully and benefit from the course and experience gained at
the NMA. The Academy family would be happy to extend support and provide information
on any kind of training or adminstrative matters.
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Appendix 'P'
(Ref Para 6)
Bhaktapur
India
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Appendix 'Q'
(Ref Para 6)
Nepali Military
Academy
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Appendix 'A'
(Ref Para 14)
NMA HQ
Trg Liaison
Branch Faculty of Sociology Faculty of Strategic
and Anthropology Studies
No. 3 Pl OCC 62
Tactic Wing
No. 1 Pl OCC 60 No.4 Pl OCC 63
Kerung
Company No. 2 Pl OCC 61
All other remaining companies except Jitgadhi will have same wings as per Nuwakot Coy.
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Appendix 'B'
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Appendix 'C'
(Ref Para 16-b ii)
1. The Commissioning Course at the NMA in Kharipati, Bhaktapur is physically and mentally
demanding that lasts for three years. International Officer Cadets should not arrive overweight,
without sufficient physical preparation, and so unfit or suffering from the results of previous injury or
illness. These conditions cause delays in training, commissioning, and thus extra expenditure.
2. National Officer Cadets are required to meet very strict medical criteria for cardiovascular
health, chronic diseases, upper and lower limbs, hearing, eyesight and mental ability and stability. A
medical board assesses suitability and removes doubtful applicants during the selection process.
International officer cadets will be medically examined on arrival, but national medical examination
should be conducted before departure for Nepal and should take note of the following points:
(a) Lower limb injuries especially those affecting the knees are rarely acceptable. It is most
unlikely that potential officer cadets with tears or repairs to the crucial ligaments will
ever be fit. Cartilage tears are troublesome, and any condition resulting in locking or
swelling of the knee will prevent acceptance. Pain from behind the kneecap results in
frequent and prolonged disability, which is not acceptable.
(b) Fractures will cause difficulties and usually one year should be allowed to pass before
officer cadets are fit to attend if the fracture is in a major bone of the leg; recovery time
being needed for other fractures. Recurrent dislocations of the shoulder should be
repaired surgically prior to attendance.
(c) Medical conditions requiring regular medications usually result in the officer cadet
being classed as unfit. Asthma is forbidden in all applicants. Any problems with the
bowels, kidneys or chest will usually be unacceptable, although advice should be sought
through prior to attending the course.
(d) Eyesight should be correctable to 6/6, 6/9 in the worse eye with glasses or contact lenses
if necessary. Color blindness is no bar.
(e) Short- term infections such as malaria should be fully treated before arrival and medical
documents are always useful in such cases.
(f) Hearing loss, often due to previous noise exposure is frequently unacceptable as
Academy training may cause further damage.
(g) Cardiovascular health, chest X-ray.
(h) Obesity. All candidates should be within a Body Mass Index (BMI) of less than 25. The
formula for working out your BMI is:
Your weight in Kg divided by double your height in meters.
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Appendix 'D'
(Ref Para 16-b iv )
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Appendix 'E'
(Ref Para 23-a)
MILITARY CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTED BY
THE ACADEMY
(From Army Ordnance Depot)
SN Description Unit Qty Remarks
1. Ankle (Half) Boots/ Office Boots Pcs 1
2. Woolen Socks Set 6
3. Sports Shoes Set 2
4. Aaiguillette Cord Pcs 1
5. Aaiguillette's Tips Pcs 2
6. Second Lieutenant Insignia Set 1
7. Leather Long Boots (Military) Pair 3
8. Black Leather Belt Pcs 1
9. Blankets (Olive Green) Pcs 2
10. Mosquito Net Pcs 1
11. Combat Dress Pair 3
12. Tunic Mtr 3.25
13. Mess Tin Box Set 1
14. Forage Cap Pcs 1
15. Forage Cap's Head Badge Pcs 1
16. Gorkha Hat (With Chin Strap) Pcs 1
17. Gorkha Hat's Head Badge Pcs 1
18. Gorkha Hat's Cloth Band Pcs 1
19. Camouflage Vest Pcs 2
20. Camouflage Jacket Pcs 1
21. Beret Cap (With head badge) Pcs 1
22. Groundsheet Pcs 1
23. Kit Bag Pcs 1
24. Sleeping Bag Pcs 1
25. Mat Pcs 1
26. Woolen Vest & Trouser Pcs 1
27. PT Vest Pcs 3
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Appendix 'F'
(Ref Para 23-b)
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Appendix 'G'
(Ref Para 23-c)
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Annex '1'
(Ref Appx 'F', Serial No 21)
LIST OF 14-ITEMS
SN Items Quantity Nos. Remarks
1. Towel Pcs 1
2. Mirror and Comb Pcs 1/1
3. Sewing kit (Needle, Thread, Button) Set 1
4. Woollen Socks Pair 1
5. Tooth Paste and Brush Pcs 1/1
6. Canvas Shoes Pair 1
7. Under Wear Pcs 1
8. PT Vest (White) Pcs 1
9. Camouflage Vest Pcs 1
10. Boot Lace Pair 1
11. Mess-tin Box Set 1
12. Shaving Kit Set 1
13. Note Book and Pencil Pcs 1/1
14. Soap with Soap Case Set 1
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Appendix 'H'
(Ref Para 23-d)
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Appendix 'I'
(Ref Para 43)
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NOTES
1. All the Concerned Officer Cadets of Officer Cadet Course are requested to print this Joining
Instructions and make their necessary arrangements in time.
2. Bring the Printed Joining Instructions Booklet along with you on the reporting day.
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