NUNWAN, PAHALGAM, JAMMU & KASHMIR

PAHALGAM SANASAR

BHADERWAH SHEY (LADAKH)

COURSE REPORT

BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE SR NO. -116

FROM 01 SEPT 2015 TO 26 SEPT 2015

Tel FAX: 01936-243129 Mob: 9419045194, 9906967820

JAWAHAR INSTITUTE OF MOUNTAINEERING & WINTER SPORTS, NUNWAN, PAHALGAM JAMMU-KASHMIR-192126

JIM/75/TGC/2013-14/ Oct 2015

Dte of AF Adventure Air Headquarters (WB) RCPO Building, Safdarjung Road New Delhi -110003

COURSE REPORT

BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE SR.NO. 116 FOR

INDIAN AIR FORCE & PRIVATE STUDENTS

Sir,

1. A copy of General Course Report of Basic Mountaineering Course serial No. 116

conducted by this Institute for the Indian Air Force personnel sponsored by Dte of Air

Force Adventure, New Delhi and private students from different parts of India w.e.f 01

Sept 2015 to 26 Sept 2015 is enclosed herewith for your information and necessary

action please.

2. Kindly ack. Yours Sincerely (Virinder Singh) Colonel Principal (JIM & WS) Encl: As stated Copy to:

1. Joint Secretary (G/Air), D (HMI), R.No. 225 F, South Block, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi-11 2. Commissioner/ Secretary Tourism, Govt. of J&K, Civil Secretariat Srinagar –J&K

3. Institute Library.

GENERAL COURSE REPORT

BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE SR NO.-116 01 SEPT 2015 TO 26 SEPT 2015

INSTITUTE: JAWAHAR INSTITUTE OF MOUNTAINEERING & WINTER SPORTS (JIM & WS) PAHALGAM

VENUE: SONAMARG

REPORT ON: BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE

COURSE SERIAL NO: BMC- 116

DURATION OF COURSE: 01SEPT 2015 to 26 SEPT 2015 (26 Days)

GENERAL

1. Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports (JIM & WS) is one of the

premier national mountaineering institutes of the country and is a joint venture between

Ministry of Defence, Government of India and Department of Tourism Govt. of J&K.

With its Headquarter located at Nunwan, Pahalgam,it has sub centers at Bhaderwah

(Doda), Sanasar (near Patnitop), Shey (Leh) and one adhoc sub centre at Aru for skiing

courses. Over last 32 years, the Institute has excelled in different adventure activities

like Mountaineering, Skiing, Paragliding, Search & Rescue courses, water rafting, short

term special adventure courses and Mountain & Tourist Guide courses.

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL 2. The Institute is administered through an Executive Council, the members of

which are drawn from the state as well as Center. At present Jt. Secretary (G/Air) of the

Ministry of Defence and the Commissioner / Secretary Tourism are looking after the

affairs of the Institute. The Hon’ble Defence Minister and the Hon’ble Chief Minister of

the J&K state are the President and Vice President of the Institute respectively.

Nominated members from Ministry of Defence are:

President Hon’ble Defence Minister

Vice President Hon’ble Chief Minister –J&K state

Govt. of India Govt. of J&K Nominated Members

- Defence Secretary -Gen TB Nanda - JS (G/Air) Secy. / JIM - Chief Secretary -S Narinder Singh - Secretary MYAS (Nominee) - Commissioner Secy. Tourism -Maj Gen CS Naugyal (Retd) - AFA –MOD - FACAO Tourism - Mohd Ashraf, DG Tourism (Retd)

- Principal

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INTRODUCTION

3. 19 Indian Air Force personnel sponsored by Directorate of Air Force Adventure,

New Delhi and 68 private students from different states of India reported to JIM & WS,

training camp Sonamarg on 31 Aug 2015 to attend Basic Mountaineering Course serial

No. 116 w.e.f 01 Sept 2015 to 26 Sept 2015. The Scheduled training of these 87

students commenced on the next day morning. Three private students were reverted

back on personal reasons. Rest all the students completed the training successfully with

desired levels of standard. Nominal roll of Students is enclosed as Appendix “A”.

GROUP PHOTOGRAPH, BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE SERIAL NO.116

AIM

4. To impart theoretical and practical training on all aspects of activities in

Mountainous Area & High Altitude including rock and ice craft to students.

5. To train the students to survive in mountains / survival camps and to take part in

high altitude trekking, expeditions and rescue missions in mountainous terrain of India &

abroad.

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STANDARDS TO BE ACHIEVED 6. The competence levels expected from students upon completion of the course

are as follows:-

(a) Students should be able to effectively utilize technical skills during high altitude

trekking and expeditions in all kinds of mountain ranges in India.

(b) Students should be able to effectively form part of a team as an active member

and lead climber during rescue missions in high altitude area.

OBJECTIVES 7. (a) Carryout rescue missions in any eventuality in mountains, at accidental sites and

during natural calamities and carryout Expeditions in all kinds of ranges in India and

abroad.

(b) Impart training on technical aspects of mountaineering.

(c) Hone mountaineering skills of individuals.

(d) Create environment awareness amongst the students.

(e) Promote adventure activities in the state.

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OPENING ADDRESS

8. Opening address was given on the first day by Capt P K Singh, Medical Officer

JIM & WS at training Camp, Sonamarg. Students were introduced to well known history

of the esteemed national institute. They were explained about expectations from

students, administration of the Institute and safety and security to be observed around

Camp. Students were told the duration of course, test and grading system as well as the

phases of the course going to be conducted in training area of the Institute.

OPENING ADDRESS BY CAPT P K SINGH, MEDICAL OFFICER, JIM & WS

CONDUCT OF TRAINING

9. The students were trained in Acclimatization walk, Introduction to mountaineering

equipment, Rope knots, Rock climbing, Rappelling, Treks to different picturesque and

historical places around the area, Tent pitching, Tyrolean traverse, River crossing,

Rescue from river and accidental site, Rope fixing & base making, avalanche rescue,

Navigation in mountains and Glaciated terrains.

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10. Training for the course started with rock craft for initial 15 days. This was

followed by ice craft at Thajiwas Glacier. A copy of training programme is enclosed as

Appendix “B”.

11. Details of aspects covered during the training are enunciated in subsequent paras.

ACCLIMATIZATION 12. Since the location of the training Camp Sonamarg was at approx 9000 ft, initial

period was utilized to achieve Physical fitness and mental robustness. Acclimatization

marches of 1.5 to 3 kms around the place were conducted during first 2 days which was

accompanied by mountain physical training. Students were made to run for long

distances (7-8kms) at one stretch to increase their endurance after the six days of

acclimatization. At the end of this schedule students achieved the desired standards of

fitness required to survive in hilly terrain.

ACCLIMATIZATION WALK PHYSICAL EXERICSE

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TECHNICAL TRAINING

13. Keeping in consideration of the geographical area of J&K state, training was

provided in basic skills of rock craft, administration in mountain terrain & introduction

and use of mountaineering equipment in rescue missions/ operations at accidental sites

and during natural calamities in mountainous terrain and Expeditions. At the culmination

of this training, students could identify and narrate the uses of mountaineering

equipment and their skillful application in mountainous area. Details of rock craft and

other adventure activities conducted are as follows.

(a) ROCK CRAFT 15 periods were allotted to impart instructions in basic skills of mountaineering

including pitch climbing, fixed rope climbing, Jummaring, free climbing and rappelling.

The students were exposed to various types of rock surfaces around Sonamarg.

ROCK CLIMBING RAPPELLING

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(b) ICE CRAFT 10 days were allotted to impart instructions & practical training in basic skills of ice craft

including base making, crevasse rescue, avalanche rescue, rope fixing, navigation in

mountains and Glaciated terrains. The students were taken to Thajiwas glacier situated

at Sonamarg for this part of the course.

ICE CRAFT TRAINING

(c) RIVER CROSSING & CASUALTY EVACUATION Students were provided fundamental knowledge in the form of lecture cum

demonstration on methods of negotiating fast flowing streams and nallas in

mountainous areas and casualty evacuation followed by practicing it in groups.

RIVER CROSSING BY WADING IN CASUALTY EVACUATION

8 (d) HIGH ALTITUDE TREK

Students were trained in trekking around Sonamarg. They got familiarized with the

equipment needed while going on long treks. They were taken to experience and

complete long treks with 18 kg load to various places around the area like Table Top,

Baltal and Happy valley. The students were taken to the height of approximately 13,500

ft during this phase of training.

TREK TO TABLE TOP TREK TO HAPPY VALLEY

(e) TENT PITCHING Students were demonstrated the methods of tent pitching and use of survival camps in

the jungles and mountainous terrain while on missions in adverse natural / manmade

calamities.

TENT PITCHING-LECTURE & DEMO TENT PITCHING- PRACTICE

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(f) LECTURES /PRESENTATIONS

The following aspects of adventure activities and related subjects were covered in

great details in the form of lecture cum Power point presentations and movies

concerning mountaineering as mentioned below:

(1) Introduction to mountaineering & Ice Equipment.

(2) Mountain Terminology.

(3) Hazards in Mountain and Snow bound area.

(4) Do’s and Don’ts of mountaineering.

(5) Load carrying and Marching in Mountains

(6) Avalanche & Avalanche Rescue

(7) First Aid & CPR.

(8) High altitude illness / cold injuries and its preventive measures.

(9) Introduction to Glacier

INSTRUCTORS DELIVERING LECTURES

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(g) ENDURANCE RUN

Team practiced running for long distances with backpack load of 18 kgs which helped

them to attain the desired standard of physical endurance required during rescue

operations. Students showed marked improvement in endurance and they excelled in

the final endurance run of 8.5 kms taken by the institute. Mr. Devendra Singh Rawal a

private student from Pithoragarh (UK) in male students and Miss Vidya Sampat

Gawade a private girl student from Pune, Maharashtra in female secured the best in

endurance award of the course.

SHRI PINKI SINGH, CAMP INCHARGE PRESENTING THE BEST IN ENDURANCE AWARDS

(h) GAMES

Students were made to take interest to participate in games like volley ball, badminton,

cricket. Through discussions with the instructors they also got familiarized with

adventure sports like skiing, paragliding and water rafting. Students showed keen desire

to undergo training at the institute for the adventure sports in near future. Movies on

adventure sports like skiing & para jumping were run in the auditorium for the students.

ADMINISTRATION

14. One dedicated officer in charge of the institute with well experienced and trained

instructors and other kitchen staff were provided by the institute who accompanied and

looked after the students round the clock.

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ACCOMMODATION 15. The accommodation facility was made in the well furnished extendable tents at

Sonamarg.

SONAMARG, TRAINING CAMP

FOOD

16. The students were provided with hygienic and palatable food during the training

period with additional energy supplements like fruits, dry fruits, chocolates and juices .

EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING

17. Keeping in view the harsh conditions and cold and rainy weather during the

course, the students were provided with quality equipment and clothing gear for training

purpose.

EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING ISSUED BY THE INSTITUTE

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MEDICAL COVER

18. Dedicated medical officer and Nursing Assistant of the institute provided medical

support to the participants throughout the course duration. Different first aid kits were

prepared for trek, rock area and travelling. The students were educated about the

mountain hazards, illnesses of the mountainous and high altitude area with its treatment

modalities. Different techniques of casualty evacuation in relation to rescue from

accidental sites and difficult mountain terrain were demonstrated to and practiced by the

students.

ASSESSMENT

19. The students were assessed of their performance in the course in the form of

tests on both Rock craft & Ice craft (written, oral & practical) taken by the instructors of

the institute. The students excelled in the test taken by securing good marks and

grading. Mudasir Nazir a private student from Anantnag-J&K secured the best student

award while Ughade Lahu Kondiba a private student form Pune, Maharashtra

secured the best in technique award of the course.

BEST STUDENT AWARD BEST TECHNIQUE AWARD

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20. A copy of marks sheet is enclosed as Appendix “C”. GRADUATION CEREMONY

21. The students presented a colourful cultural programme after completion of

scheduled training. Beautiful events like singing, dancing & mimicry were presented by

the participants. Shri Pinki Singh, Camp In-charge, JIM & WS, Sonamarg praised the

students for their excellent performance. The event was followed by the distribution of

the course batches & prizes to all the participants.

GRADUATION CEREMONY

OBSERVATION 22. (a) The students showed marked interest in learning and adopting the skills of

Mountaineering.

(b) The students learned, practiced and adopted the Expedition techniques taught to

them during the course.

(c) The students improved a lot in their physical as well as mental capabilities. (d) The students excelled in the final test taken by the institute to access their

performance.

(e) The students showed keen interest in training in adventure sports at JIM & WS.

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RECOMMENDATIONS

23. (a) It is recommended that more personnel may be sent to JIM & WS for Basic,

Advance Mountaineering course and Method of instructions courses as well as other

adventure courses Skiing and Search & Rescue Courses.

(b) Indian Air Force and JIM & WS should form a strong bond to successfully conquer

higher peaks in India and abroad in the coming future to pursue the good cause of

promoting adventure in Indian youth.

FEEDBACK 24. The Photocopies of some of the feedbacks received from the students are

enclosed as Appendix “D”, reflecting the goal achieved as per the opinion of students.

CONCLUSION

25. During basic mountaineering course, training was imparted to make the

participants confident of living in mountainous terrain and to be technically proficient as

trained mountaineers. They were also exposed to High Altitude Area giving them a life

time experience. Special efforts were delivered to practice forming mountain rescue

teams in natural calamities / disasters. The performance of the participants validates

the fact that desired standards of exposure and training in mountain techniques were

achieved.

Yours Sincerely

(Virinder Singh) Colonel Principal (JIM & WS) Encl: As stated

Copy to:

1. Joint Secretary (G/Air), D (HMI), R.No. 225 F, South Block, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi-11

2. Commissioner/ Secretary Tourism, Govt. of J&K, Civil Secretariat Srinagar –J&K

3. Institute Library.

Appendix “A”

LIST OF AIR FORCE PERSONNEL

BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE- 116, W.E.F 01 SEPT TO 26 SEPT 2015

S. No. Name Unit Grading obtained

Remarks

1 Flt Lt. Venkatesh Prabhu S 22 Wg, AF, “A”

2 Flt Lt. Priyam Varshney 2211 Sqn AF “A”

3 Flt Lt. Sajal Shyam Singh 2210 Sqn AF “A”

4 Flt Lt. Pradeep Kumar 258 SU, AF “A”

5 Flt Lt Amit Sethi 5 FBSU, AF “A”

6 Flt Lt. Arun Singh Chhonkar 851 SU, AF “A”

7 LAC Jinin Raj R 312 TRU, AF “A”

8 LAC Pankaj Kumar 20 Sqn, AF C/0 56 APO “A”

9 LAC Mahesh Zapadiya AF CAO, Air Hq “A”

10 Sgt Prema Ram Dudi AF CAO, Air Hq “A”

11 LAC Shinto Jose AF CAO, Air Hq “A”

12 LAC Baki Niranjan 443 MOF,AF “A”

13 CPL Neeraj Kumar 7 AFH, AF “A”

14 CPL Pradeep Ranjan Das 1 BRD, Kanpur “A”

15 LAC K S Sujith AF CAO, Air Hq “A”

16 CPL Jagpal Bhuker 142 SSS Flt “A”

17 CPL Chandra Yudhister 11 AU AFBarnala “A”

18 JWO Shravan Kumar PTS, Agra “A”

19 CPL Abdul Rahman 501 SU, Barnal “A”

LIST OF PRIVATE STUDENTS

BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE- 116, W.E.F 01 SEPT TO 26 SEPT 2015

S. No. Name Address Grading

obtained Remarks

1 R Dilip Raj

No.38, Periyar Nagar, 7th Street, IAF,

Muthapudupet, Avadi, Chennai

“A”

2 Sali Ashish Vasudevbhai

193, Shyam Villa Residency, Opp Rukshmani Park, Dindoli Kharwasa Rd. , Udhna, Surat -394210

“-” Reverted back

3 Shaswant Kumar

H No. 4931, S T No.113, Block –B Sant Nagar, Burari Delhi-84

“A”

4 Parveen Suresh Hasolkar

Jagdale Wadi, Stn Tukaram Rd , Kopri Colony, Thane (Mah)

“A”

5 Shobhali Thapa

Ekta Enclave, Shyampur, Thakurpur Road, Dehradun (UK)

“A”

6 Ankit Chiman Salva

Tejas C H S, MTNL Marg, Agar Bazar, Dadar (W) Mumbai-400028

“A”

7 Piyush Sharma

Vill: Samadpur , Post: Sadarpuur. Moradabad (UP)

“A”

8 Vikas Kumar

Vill: Sandlipur, Post: Agwanpur, Moradabad (UP)

“A”

9 Tapas Ari

239, Khan Mohammad Road Basundhara Park, Kolkata

“A”

10 Santu Das

Sarkarhat Lane , Sarsuna, Kolkata “A”

11 Vinay Shivakumar

Societe General GSC, 11 block, Pritech Tech Park, Bangalore

“A”

12 Dharmatheja Bhat N Udayagiri House, Balila, Sullia, Karnataka “A”

13 Partha Chowdhury Shyampur Colony , Durgapur, Burdwan (WB) “A”

14 Sandeep Jha Ranigunj Ashoke Pally, Tewari Para, Burdwan

(WB)

“A”

15 Sameer Ramesh Divekar

Vastushree Emerald, Shivtirth Nagar, Kothrud Pune

“A”

16 Sompal Singh

4/17, Gali No.1, Shankar Garden, Bahadurgarh Jhajjar (HR)

“A”

17 Subodh Mukund

Vaishampayan , Chanaky Co-op Hous Soc Chinchwad, Pune

“A”

18 Mahesh Dhananjay Ghanwat

Vadale, Phaltan, Satara, Mah

“A”

19 Debiprasad Deo 1167, Khandagiribari, Khandagiri, Bhubaneshwar “-” Reverted back

20 Barun Modak

Subarnapur, Haringhata, Nadia (WB)

“A”

21 Mahipal Singh

Ramalwara, Osian, Jodhpur (Raj)

“A”

22 Nishant Singh

A-104, Bren Unity, Chinappanahalli, Bangalore “A”

23 Harshad Vasant Bane

R C Marg, Chembur, Mumbai

“A”

24 Naresh Bhimrao Pawar

18, Line No-7/Q, Shivajinagar Govandi Mumbai

“A”

25 Laltu Mallick

15 Raja Subodh, Mullick Square, Kolkata

“A”

26 Pushpender Singh

1121/02 Basant Bagh, Near KV No.1 Bathinda Cantt

“A”

27 Abhijeet Dilip Panse

Ashti, Wardha, Maharashtra

“-” Reverted back

28 Indrajit Hazra

1/1 Fakir Deylane, Kolkata (WB)

“A”

29 Abhishek Choudhary

5/1/D Jogendranath Ghoshal Road , North 24 Parhana (WB)

“A”

30 Govind Singh Sirola

Siroli, Kanalichhina , Pithoragarh

“A”

31 Akshya Kumar

H No.48-49, B-11, Ashok Vihar Phase-3 Ext , Gurgaon

“A”

32 Amruta Karambelkar

220, Lohit Hostel , Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi

“A”

33 Saumya Jitesh Gor

Rina Park B-1/11, Tithal Road, Valsad

“A”

34 Rahul Das

5/24 No. Madhusudan Sarani, North Ghoshpara Bankpukur Dhar , Howrah (WB)

“B”

35 Biswajit Das

New boys Hostel, R No.42, North Bengal Medical College, Darjeeling (WB)

“A”

36 Selke Sai Pavan 5-45 Ramnagar Adilabad, Telengana “A”

37 Prashant Kumar Mishra

Dikauli Kalan, Arai Umari, Jarwal, Kaiserganj Bahraich (UP)

“A”

38 Mahavir Sinh Police Commissioner Office, DCB Branch, Race Course Ring Road, Rajkot

“A”

39 Krushna Sinh Police Commissioner Office, DCB Branch, Race Course Ring Road, Rajkot

“A”

40 Shailesh Suryamohan Bhonsale

Flat No. 502, Sharde Enclave , Tartbai Park, Kolhapur (Mah)

“A”

41 Abhinav Pandey

C/o D S Pandey , Charuchandpuri, Davdpur Gorakhpur (UP)

“A”

42 Vaibhav Dixit

Mcpopil-I, Nasa -110, Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala, Kannur, Kerala

“A”

43 Pushker Kinshuk Saint Shahi Colony, Kahalgaon, Bhagalpur, Bihar “A”

44 Pawan Matta

4-M Fruit Garden, N I T 5 Faridabad, Haryana “A”

45 Sumeet Sharma

45, Green Avenue, Opposite Rose Garden Bathinda, Punjab

“A”

46 Kritarth Agarwal Flat 4A/5, Salin Happy Home Apartments Periyar Street, Saligramam, Chennai

“A”

47 Danish Nafees Khan ES01, 4 Kalidas Road, IIRS Campus, Dehradun “A”

48 Sabir Khan Saispura, Near of Cheera Baba, Shivpuri (MP) “A”

49 Sameer Khan Saispura, Near of Cheera Baba, Shivpuri (MP) “A”

50 Vani Maradi 310, Saranya Springs, Munnekolala, Bangalore “A”

51 Rana Sing C-168, Bidhanpally, Kalyani, Nadia (WB) “A”

52 Bhagwan Chawale A-21, Jijai Nagari, Borate Farm, Pune “A”

53 Vinay Somshekhar Gowda Raj Park Society, Phase -2, Keshavnagar, Chinchwad, Pune

“A”

54 Akshay Vikas Mohite Hasina Manjil, Gaikwad Nagar, Oighi, Pune “A”

55 Arvind Rai Hq 35 BN, CRPF, C/o 56 APO “A”

56 Tushar Rakshit

Railway Colony, Krishan Ganj, New Delhi

“B”

57 Zuber Khan Railway Colony, Krishan Ganj, New Delhi “B”

58 Abhijit Kishore Q No. 322/CD, R E Colony, Gomoh, Dhanbad, Jharkhand

“A”

59 Tapas Kumar Deb 31/2, Jawpur Road, Dumdum, Kolkata “A”

60 Patel Rimpal 14, Gopalbag Society, Ghatlodia, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

“A”

61 Shahidul Islam Arawani, Bijbehara-J&K “A”

62 Mudasir Nazir Moman, Bijbehara-J&K “A” BRST STUDENT

63 Vidya Sampat Gawade 73 Police Colony, Aadarshanagar, Dighi, Pune “A” BEST IN ENDURANCE

(Girls)

64 Pashankar Sujit Baban Shivnagari, Adersh nagar, Dighu, Pune “A”

65 Ughade Lahu Kondiba Khanapur, Havelt, Pune “A” BEST IN TECHNIQUE

66 Hrishikesh Ashok Patil 4/57, Kamada HSG Soc, Chinchwadgaon, Pune “A”

67 Devendra Singh Rawal Igyardevi, Surmuna, Pithoragarh (UK) “A” BEST IN ENDURANCE

(boys)

68 Shahnawaz 114 Karool, Kishtwar-J&K “A”

Appendix “B”

TRAINING PROGRAMME

BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE (SONAMARG)

S No Date/Day Time Subject Type Resp Place

1 D-Day 1600-onwards Arrival, Reception, Issue of eqpt.

Documentation & Medical Checkup

Misc

-do-

In-charge,

ASK, Clk, MO.

Institute

2 Day-1 0700-0800hrs

0900-0945hrs

1005-1050hrs

1100-1145hrs

1155-1240hrs

1530-1630 hrs

1700-1830hrs

Accln. March(5 Km)

Intro to Mtn. Eqpt

Knots, Hitches & Coiling of Rope

-do-

Bouldering & types of holds

Around to Sonamarg

Games

Accln.

Lec

LDP

Prac

LDP

Misc

Game

Instructors

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

Sonamarg

Institute

-do-

-do-

-do-

Sonamarg

Institute

3 Day-2 0700-0800hrs

0900-0945hrs

1005-1050hrs

1100-1145hrs

1155-1240hrs

1530-1630 hrs

1700-1745hrs

1800-1900hrs

PT

Prep to Base, Anchor & Belaying

-do-

-do-

-do-

Mountain Terminology

Games

Opening Address

PT

LDP

LDP

Lec

Lec

Game

Misc

Instructors

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

RCA

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do

Institute

-do-

-do-

4 Day-3 0800-1600hrs

1730-1900hrs

Trek to Baltal

First Aid & CPR

Trek

Lec

Instructors

MO

Baltal

Institute

5 Day-4 0700-0800hrs

0900-0945hrs

1005-1050hrs

1100-1145hrs

1155-1240hrs

1530-1630 hrs

1700-1830hrs

PT

Principles of climbing & Rappelling

-do-

Climbing & Rappelling

-do-

Do’s & Don’ts in Mountains

Games

PT

LDP

Prac

LDP

Prac

Lec

Game

Instructors

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

RCA

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

Institute

-do

6 Day-5 0800-1600hrs

1700-1745hrs

Trek to Table Top

Games

Trek

Games

Instructors

-do-

Table Top

Institute

7 Day-6 0700-0800hrs

0900-0945hrs

1005-1050hrs

1100-1145hrs

1155-1240hrs

1530-1630 hrs

1700-1830hrs

PT

Climbing & Rappelling

-do-

-do-

-do-

Load picking & marching in Mtns

Games

PT

Prac

-do-

-do-

-do-

Lec

Game

Instructors

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

RCA

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

Institute

-do-

8 Day-7 0800-1700hrs Trek to Happy Valley Trek Instructor Happy valley

9 Day-8 0700-0800hrs

0900-0945hrs

1005-1050hrs

1100-1145hrs

1155-1240hrs

1530-1630 hrs

1700-1830hrs

PT

Pitch Climbing

-do-

-do-

-do-

Hazards in Mtns & Snow Bound

Area

Games

PT

Prac

-do-

-do-

-do-

Lec

Game

Instructors

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

RCA

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

Institute

-do-

10 Day-9 0700-0800hrs

0900-0945hrs

1005-1050hrs

1100-1145hrs

1155-1240hrs

1530-1630 hrs

1700-1830hrs

PT

Pitch Climbing

-do-

-do-

-do-

Period for Adm work

Games

PT

Prec

-do-

-do-

-do-

Misc

Game

Instructors

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

RCA

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

Institute

-do-

11 Day-10 0700-0800hrs

0900-0945hrs

1005-1050hrs

1100-1145hrs

1155-1240hrs

1530-1630 hrs

1700-1830hrs

Endurance.

Stream Crossing

-do-

-do-

-do-

Tent pitching & camping.

Games

Prec

LDP

Prac

-do-

-do-

Lec

Game

Instructors

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

RCA

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

Institute

-do-

1. Day-11 0700-0800hrs

0900-0945hrs

1005-1050hrs

1100-1145hrs

1155-1240hrs

1530-1630 hrs

1700-1830hrs

Endurance.

Zip wire & casualty evacuation

-do-

-do-

-do-

Cold Injuries

Games

Prec

LDP

Prac

-do-

-do-

Lec

Game

Instructors

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

MO

Instructors

RCA

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

Institute

-do-

12 Day-12 0700-0800hrs

0900-0945hrs

1005-1050hrs

1100-1145hrs

1155-1240hrs

1530-1630 hrs

1700-1830hrs

Endurance

Route Selection & Rope Fixing

-do-

-do-

-do-

Games

Prec

LDP

Prac

-do-

-do-

Game

Instructors

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

RCA

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

Institute

13 Day-13 0700-0800hrs

0900-0945hrs

1005-1050hrs

1100-1145hrs

1155-1240hrs

1530-1630 hrs

1700-1830hrs

Endurance

Route Selection & Rope Fixing

-do-

-do-

-do-

Avalanche

Games

Prec

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

Lec

Game

Instructors

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

RCA

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

Institute

-do-

14 Day-14 0700-0800hrs

0900-0945hrs

1005-1050hrs

1100-1145hrs

1155-1240hrs

1530-1630 hrs

1700-1830hrs

Endurance

Jumaring & Rappelling

-do-

-do-

-do-

Glaciers

Games

Prac

LDP

Prac

-do-

-do-

Lec

Game

Instructors

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

RCA

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

Institute

-do-

15 Day-15 0700-0800hrs

0900-0945hrs

1005-1050hrs

1100-1145hrs

1155-1240hrs

1530-1630 hrs

1700-1830hrs

Endurance

Climbing & Prep of Bse

-do-

-do-

-do-

Shelters

Games

Prac

LDP

Prac

-do-

-do-

Lec

Game

Instructors

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

RCA

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

Institute

-do-

16 Day-16 0700-0800hrs

0900-0945hrs

1005-1050hrs

1100-1145hrs

1155-1240hrs

1500-1800hrs

Endurance Test

Rock craft test

-do-

-do-

-do-

Prep to Move Glacier

Test

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

Misc

Instructors

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

RCA

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

Institute

17 Day-17 0900-0945hrs

1005-1050hrs

1100-1145hrs

1155-1240hrs

1530-1710hrs

Accln Walk to Glacier

Intro. To ice eqpt & march with

crampon

10pt,2pt Climbing , fall &Self Arrest

-do-

Avalanche Rescue Prac

Accl.

LDP

-do-

Prac

LDP

Instructors

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

ICA

-do-

-do-

-do-

Camp

18 Day-18 0900-0945hrs

1005-1050hrs

1100-1145hrs

1155-1240hrs

1530-1710hrs

Accln Walk to Glacier

2 pt, 3 pt, 10 pt Climbing

-do-

-do-

Ladder Launching

Accl.

LDP

Prac

-do-

LDP

Instructors

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

ICA

-do-

-do-

-do-

Camp

19 Day-19 0900-0945hrs

1005-1050hrs

1100-1145hrs

1155-1240hrs

1530-1710hrs

2pt, 3pt, 4pt climbing

-do-

-do-

-do-

Base Making Practice

Prac

LDP

Prac

-do-

LDP

Instructors

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

ICA

-do-

-do-

-do-

Camp

20 Day-20 0900-0945hrs

1005-1050hrs

1100-1145hrs

1155-1240hrs

1530-1710hrs

4pt, Rope fixing climbing

-do-

Crevasse crossing & Rescue Drill

-do-

-do-

LDP

Prac

LDP

Prac

-do-

Instructors

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

ICA

-do-

-do-

-do-

Camp

21 Day-21 0900-1300 hrs High Altitude Trekking through

Glacier March

Move Instructors ICA

22 Day-22 0900-0945hrs

1005-1050hrs

1100-1145hrs

1155-1240hrs

1530-1700hrs

Ice craft test

-do-

-do-

-do-

Survival

Test

-do-

-do-

-do-

Lec

Instructors

-do-

-do-

-do-

-do-

ICA

-do-

-do-

-do-

Camp

23 Day-23 0800-1600hrs Survival Camp Prec Instructor Institute

24 Day-24 0800-1600hrs Deposit of clothing Misc ASK Institute

25 Day-25 0900-1000hrs

1900-2000hrs

Written Test

Graduation Ceremony/closing

address

Test

Misc

Instructors

Principal/MO

Institute

-do-

26 Day-26 0800hrs Departure Misc Incharge Institute

-Sd-

(Virinder Singh) Colonel Principal (JIM & WS) Note: - Programme changes subject to local weather conditions.

Legends: LDP-Lecture Demo Practice

MO-Medical Officer

ASK –Assistant Store Keeper

RCA-Rock Craft Area

ICA-Ice Craft Area

Bed tea will be served at 0630hrs

Break-Fast 0800-0845hrs

Tea and Snacks 0945-1005hrs

Lunch Break/own time 1545-1600hrs

Roll call 1900hrs

Dinner 2000-2100hrs

Light of 2130hrs