KHADAKWASLA
JOINING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
CADETS OF 150 NDA COURSE
, NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY
THE CRADLE OF MILITARY LEADERSHIP
HONOUR CODE
“I BELIEVE THAT A CADET MUST BE LOYAL,
TRUTHFUL, TRUSTWORTHY, HONEST AND
FORTHRIGHT UNDER ALL CIRCUMSTANCES.
I WILL NOT LIE, CHEAT OR STEAL, NOR WILL
I MISLEAD OR DECEIVE ANYONE. I
UNDERTAKE TO FAITHFULLY LIVE UP TO
THIS CODE AND TO CONTINUOUSLY
ENCOURAGE MY COMRADES TO DO SO.”
, VICE ADMIRAL AJAY KOCHAR, AVSM,NM, COMMANDANT
COMMANDANT’S DIRECTIVE TO THE CADETS
All Cadets undergoing training at National Defence Academy (NDA) will follow the
following directives in letter and spirit:-
(a) Honour Code. The Honour Code of the Academy will be observed by all Cadets
in true letter and spirit.
(b) Integrity. Harder right over easier wrong is the way of life at NDA. Every
Cadet is responsible for his/her own actions and he/she will be held accountable for the
same. In all your training activities, you will encounter the choice between the right and
wrong. The right thing to do isn’t always the easiest thing to do, but it is always better to
do the right thing. A Cadet is expected to have the Honour and Courage to adopt a
way of life which is morally and ethically right regardless of the consequences.
(c) Leadership. Learn to follow and learn to Lead. You all have joined NDA to
become leaders in the Armed Forces. During your training, you will receive the benefits
of hundreds of years of proven combat leadership principles. You have to first become
a “Team player” by helping course mates, squadron mates and team mates. Always
learn to follow lawful orders and then learn when, how and why orders are given. When
leadership opportunities come your way, take them without hesitation. At NDA,
mistakes are learning experiences and these experiences will help you become a
Leader of Character.
(d) Excellence. Every Cadet will have opportunities to demonstrate `excellence in
all we do’. Every Cadet will choose an area of excellence of his/her choice at the
Academy. He/She will work hard in this field and be an asset to the Nation and Armed
Forces after passing out of NDA. Remember - Excellence is achievable.
“GENTLEMEN AND WARRIORS”
, MAJ GEN SANJEEV DOGRA
DEPUTY COMMANDANT AND CHIEF INSTRUCTOR
1. On behalf of Commandant, National Defence Academy, I congratulate you for
boarding an important pedestal in your life. NDA is a tri-services institute of world
repute and has been forging young boys and now girls into dynamic military leaders
who are physically fit, mentally strong and intellectually enabled.
2. The academy is a “Cradle of Military Leadership” which aims to make you a scholar
warrior who is self-confident, self-disciplined, intellectually enabled, physically fit and
articulate for which the academy is structured into various training teams and
academics branch which will ensure the above five qualities are instilled in you on
completion of your training at this premier institute.
3. The academy will expect you to be forthcoming towards learning all the aspects
taught and imbibe the academy honour code in letter and spirit which will also be the
bedrock for your future life in uniform.
4. I am sanguine that you will excel in all aspects of training imparted at NDA. I wish
you all the very best for your journey here.
“Jai Hind”
JOINING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
CADETS OF 150 NDA COURSE
, NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY
THE CRADLE OF MILITARY LEADERSHIP
HONOUR CODE
“I BELIEVE THAT A CADET MUST BE LOYAL,
TRUTHFUL, TRUSTWORTHY, HONEST AND
FORTHRIGHT UNDER ALL CIRCUMSTANCES.
I WILL NOT LIE, CHEAT OR STEAL, NOR WILL
I MISLEAD OR DECEIVE ANYONE. I
UNDERTAKE TO FAITHFULLY LIVE UP TO
THIS CODE AND TO CONTINUOUSLY
ENCOURAGE MY COMRADES TO DO SO.”
, VICE ADMIRAL AJAY KOCHAR, AVSM,NM, COMMANDANT
COMMANDANT’S DIRECTIVE TO THE CADETS
All Cadets undergoing training at National Defence Academy (NDA) will follow the
following directives in letter and spirit:-
(a) Honour Code. The Honour Code of the Academy will be observed by all Cadets
in true letter and spirit.
(b) Integrity. Harder right over easier wrong is the way of life at NDA. Every
Cadet is responsible for his/her own actions and he/she will be held accountable for the
same. In all your training activities, you will encounter the choice between the right and
wrong. The right thing to do isn’t always the easiest thing to do, but it is always better to
do the right thing. A Cadet is expected to have the Honour and Courage to adopt a
way of life which is morally and ethically right regardless of the consequences.
(c) Leadership. Learn to follow and learn to Lead. You all have joined NDA to
become leaders in the Armed Forces. During your training, you will receive the benefits
of hundreds of years of proven combat leadership principles. You have to first become
a “Team player” by helping course mates, squadron mates and team mates. Always
learn to follow lawful orders and then learn when, how and why orders are given. When
leadership opportunities come your way, take them without hesitation. At NDA,
mistakes are learning experiences and these experiences will help you become a
Leader of Character.
(d) Excellence. Every Cadet will have opportunities to demonstrate `excellence in
all we do’. Every Cadet will choose an area of excellence of his/her choice at the
Academy. He/She will work hard in this field and be an asset to the Nation and Armed
Forces after passing out of NDA. Remember - Excellence is achievable.
“GENTLEMEN AND WARRIORS”
, MAJ GEN SANJEEV DOGRA
DEPUTY COMMANDANT AND CHIEF INSTRUCTOR
1. On behalf of Commandant, National Defence Academy, I congratulate you for
boarding an important pedestal in your life. NDA is a tri-services institute of world
repute and has been forging young boys and now girls into dynamic military leaders
who are physically fit, mentally strong and intellectually enabled.
2. The academy is a “Cradle of Military Leadership” which aims to make you a scholar
warrior who is self-confident, self-disciplined, intellectually enabled, physically fit and
articulate for which the academy is structured into various training teams and
academics branch which will ensure the above five qualities are instilled in you on
completion of your training at this premier institute.
3. The academy will expect you to be forthcoming towards learning all the aspects
taught and imbibe the academy honour code in letter and spirit which will also be the
bedrock for your future life in uniform.
4. I am sanguine that you will excel in all aspects of training imparted at NDA. I wish
you all the very best for your journey here.
“Jai Hind”
