RVC Centre and College Concludes NCC Pre-Commission Course, Commissions CTOs as Lieutenant (ANO)
The Remount Veterinary Corps (RVC) Centre and College completed the NCC Pre-Commission Course for Care Taker Officers (CTOs) of the Remount and Veterinary Squadrons of the National Cadet Corps on September 16, 2026, and formally pipped the trainees as Lieutenant (ANO).
The completion of the course marks the officers’ transition into their new responsibilities as Associate NCC Officers, placing them in charge of training, mentoring and guiding NCC cadets under their respective squadrons. The pre-commission programme was intended to prepare them for that role by giving them the leadership foundation needed to help shape cadets into disciplined, confident and responsible young citizens.
While the source does not list the individual training modules, it describes the programme as rigorous and structured, with the successful culmination reflecting the preparation undertaken by the CTOs before assuming their appointments. The ceremony on September 16 formally ended their preparatory phase and signalled the start of their operational responsibilities within the NCC framework.
As Lieutenant (ANO), the newly commissioned officers will now be expected to influence the conduct and outlook of cadets through training and mentorship. Their duties go beyond routine instruction and extend to building leadership, discipline, confidence and a sense of responsible citizenship among the young cadets they will supervise.
The NCC is a youth development organisation focused on instilling discipline, leadership, teamwork, self-confidence and a spirit of service among young people. In that structure, Associate NCC Officers and other instructors play a central role in turning those goals into practical experience for cadets.
By completing the pre-commission course at the RVC Centre and College, the officers have been equipped to take on that role in their respective units. Their conduct and leadership will now help shape the cadets under their care, with an emphasis on helping young people develop confidence, responsibility and a commitment to contributing positively to society.
The RVC Centre and College’s role in conducting the course also highlights the contribution of specialised Army institutions to NCC training requirements. Through this programme, the institution supported the preparation of officers who will now serve in youth development and mentorship roles linked to the NCC.
The commissioning of the CTOs as Lieutenant (ANO) therefore represents the beginning of a new phase in their service, one that will centre on guiding NCC cadets in their development as young citizens. With their training complete, the officers are now set to apply what they have learned in their respective appointments, contributing to the broader aim of nation building through youth development.
