INDIAN NAVAL ACADEMY EZHIMALA 1.       Naval Academy Ezhimala(NAVAC) is located at in the Kannur (Cannanore) District of Kerala, which forms a part of its North Malabar Region. Nestled between the imposing Mount Dilli, serene  Kavvayi  backwaters  and majestic  Arabian Sea, NAVAC provides an idyllic setting for training with its picturesque and tranquil   environment.  This is the  premier training establishment of the Indian Navy  and  will  conduct  the  basic  training for  all  officers being inducted into the Indian Navy under various schemes.  INS Zamorin  is  the base depot ship  for  administrative  and  logistic  support  for NAVAC. 2.       NAVAC has  been  specifically  formulated to  mould you into a morally upright, physically robust, mentally alert and technologically aware professional, dedicated to  excellence.  The  implementation  of the curriculum is oriented to ensure  a  clean  break  from  the  traditional strait jacketed mentality and infuse in  you  a  sense  of    innovativeness, creativity, resourcefulness and a passion for excellence. The staff is committed to impart the highest quality of training, and to mould trainees into officers and gentlemen/ladies 3.       Location.    Naval Academy, Ezhimala is situated approximately 35 km North of Kannur (Cannanore) and 135 km South of Mangalore, on the West Coast of peninsular India.4.       Accessibility.   NAVAC is  well  connected  by  rail  and  road. The  nearest railway station is at Payyanur, a town located 12 km away from the Naval base. Payyanur is situated along NH 17 between Mangalore and Kannur. The broad gauge railway line links Payyanur to Mumbai and other major cities in Western,  Central  and  Northern  India  via the Konkan Railway. The broad gauge rail network also links Payyanur to Chennai and other major cities in Eastern India (via Chennai) and Southern India (via Palakkad). The nearest airport is  located at  Mangalore, about 150 km from INS Zamorin. There is regular private bus service between INS Zamorin, Payyanur and Kannur.5.       Travelling.  The nearest railway station from INS Zamorin is Payyanur. Trainees arriving from various

destinations should disembark only at Payyanur Station. Payyanur station can be reached as follows:- 

(a)      Rail.   All trains  on  the Konkan  Railway   route  exceptRajdhani  Express  (plying   between    Delhi - Thiruvananthapuram), Sampark Kranti  Express  (plying between Chandigarh – Thiruvananthapuram), Jodhpur Express (plying between Jodhpur – Thiruvananthapuram) and Jaipur Maru Sagar Express (plying between Jaipur – Ernakulam) halt at Payyanur.

 (b)      Road.                   NH 17 connects Payyanur with Kannur and Mangalore. There  are  regular  State Government and Private bus services connecting Payyanur to Kannur and Mangalore. The candidates arriving by bus are to disembark at Payyanur bus stand (located within Payyanur town, about 04 km from Railway station).

 (c)      Air.    Payyanur does  not  have  an  airport. The  nearest  airport is  located  at  Mangalore,  150 km  from Payyanur. Indian Airlines and Jet Airways operate services to & from Mangalore. The other airport is at Kozhikode (Calicut), 145 km from Payyanur. Both, Mangalore and Kozhikode, are well connected to Payyanur by road and rail.

  

USEFUL ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS 6.       Postal Particulars.         The Naval Academy has a full-fledged post office. The postal and telegraphic address during your stay at the Academy will be as follows:- 

(a)      Postal Address.     Cadet                                      Naval AcademyEzhimala, PO Ramanthali,Kannur, Kerala 670308

 (b)      Telegraphic

Address.     Cadet                                      

          Care Training CaptainNaval AcademyPO Ramanthalli, KannurKerala 670308

 (c)      Official Address. All official letters must be addressed to The Commandant, Naval Academy on the following address:-

 The Commandant(for Training Captain)Naval Academy, EzhimalaPO Ramanthalli, KannurKerala 670308

 7.       Official E-Mail Address.          

(a)      zamorin-navy@nic.in. 

(b)      inszamorin@yahoo.com. 

(c)      trgcaptain.navac@gmail.com   8.       Important Telephone Numbers.      

Ser No

Designation Telephone Fax

1. Training Commander 04985-2237009446505820 -

2. Officer of the Day (OOD)

04985-23025004985-23037004985-23089504985-230922

04985-223855

3. Training Officer(Duty Training Officer)

04985-22370004985-22396404985-22397004985-2239719446507980

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 Note: -         On reporting, trainees will be accommodated in one of the Squadrons at the Naval Academy. Each Squadron can  consist  of  upto  four  divisions  with  approximately  40  trainees  in  each division.  The  squadron  is headed  by  a Squadron Commander who is of the rank of Commander/ Lieutenant Commander and assisted by Divisional Officers of the rank of Lieutenant. Each Division comprises a mix of trainees from various courses and is controlled and monitored, by the Divisional Officer assisted by Trainee Appointments in the Squadron/Division.  The divisional system thus provides for close monitoring, guidance and counselling of trainees in all their activities. The squadrons form the living areas for trainees, whilst the classroom instructions and outdoor training are conducted in separately designated training areas. 9.       Initial Training.            The period of initial training is 20 weeks for Sub Lieutenants of Education, Logistics, Engineering, Electrical, Submarine (Technical), Air Traffic Control, Naval Architecture and Law branches/cadres. Branch specific training is subsequently imparted at other naval establishments.    

1.         Introduction. INS Chilka is a premier basic training establishment for sailor of the Indian Navy and serves to impart ab-initio training to recruits by a demanding and comprehensive training regimen as can be expected in a Boot camp. The duration of the course run at INS Chilka is nine weeks for Artificer Apprentices/ DEDH, fifteen weeks for NMERs(MR- Matric Recruits/NMR – Non Matric Recruits) and twenty four weeks for SSR (SSR- Senior Secondary Recruits Entry) and the frequency of the course is twice a year. On an average, 3000 raw recruits are transformed into ‘Sea Warriors’ each year.

  2.         Present Day Requirements. The Indian Navy is making rapid headways in the international arena. The recent trend of navies of standing in the world seeking opportunities for multilateral exercises with the Indian Navy is an accolade of its inclusion of state of art technology and improve the quality of the men that man our growth and the ever increasing threat of asymmetric warfare calls for a naval sailor to become transformed into a tough and capable Sea Warrior.3.         Sea Warrior. The term ‘Sea Warrior’ has been coined at INS Chilka to impart a martial connotation in defining the men who will serve onboard ships of the Indian Navy. Accordingly, besides naval orientation and physical training, mental condition is also inviolable part of the training package. This approach of training mind, body and spirit is quintessential to yield sailors who are professionally competent, physically fit, rodust and rugged in temperament and have the drive and aggressiveness to tackle challenges posed in a military life.Chilka’s Role4.         Mission Statement. The mission statement of the establishment is “Naval orientation and training of recruits to enable accomplishment of their immediate task with self-assurance”.5.         Training Objective. The training objectives for this establishment were laid down by HQENC the goals that have been derived from the objectives are:-(a)          Acquaint with the basic orientation so as to break the trainees into the Naval way of life.(b)          Prioritised training to template the ‘Minds & Hearts’ of the raw recruits to Good Order and Naval Discipline, and to live by the Navy’s Core Valves. Inculcate habits of the Honesty, Integrity, Sincerity and Commitment.(c)          Develop a trainee into a sailor with excellent military bearing. Transform the trainees to become true naval ambassadors by their exemplary conduct.(d)          Particular emphasis to English language proficiency and swimming qualification.(e)          Instill a sense of spirit-de-corps, camaraderie and team spirit by participation in troop games and to have confidence in themselves.6.         Service Subjects. In a short period of nine to twenty four weeks, a AA/ DEDH/ SSR/ MR/ NMR) is exposed to the following service subjects:-(a)          Naval Orientation.  As the name suggests, the subject covers importance and Role of the Navy, Basic Command structure of the Navy, Organisation of a ship/base, Naval Code of Conduct and Discipline, Naval Divisional system, Rank structures of officers and

sailors, Pay and allowances of sailors, Branches of the Navy, Types and Class of ships, Wearing of Uniforms, and commonly used naval terms just to list a few. There are 135 periods allocated towards this subject.(b)          Seamanship.The subject covers in 81 periods, Anchors and Cables, Anchor work, Types of ropes and usage, Maintenance of ropes, fenders and usage, Bends and hitches, Boat work, introduction to special evolutions such as UNREP, Towing and Jackstay.(c)        Gunnery.       The training in this filed covers Parade training which includes basic drill and rifle drill, introduction to weapon training in 5.56 INSAS, LMG, 9mm carbine, 2”Mortar, .22 rifle and HE 36 Hand Grenade. Land Fighting, sensitization to Asymmetric Warfare and LIMO are some newly introduced packages.(d)          NBCD.A trainee undergo 22 sessions of fire fighting and damage control equipment with six sessions of practical training on a NBCD Hard and Damage Control Simulator in order to assist the trainee to acquire requisite skills in the subjects.(e)          Ships Husbandry. The importance of hull maintence, introduction to ships husbandry, basic methods of hull preservation and maintenation are some of the topic covered in this package of 23 sessions.(f)        Security.       Importance of Security in the present scenario, Principles of security and basic remedial measure, Custody of identity card and punishments for its loss and Basic knowledge of Roving and Static sentries.(g)       Naval Value System.          Naval Valve System, Customs and Traditions of the Navy, Ceremonials at Sea, Honour Code, social etiquettes, dress and personal appearance, interpersonal relation are some of the topics covered herein. Lectures by Senior Officer, Informal interactions are also resorted to in order to equip a trainee with the moral values and social skills befitting a man in uniform.(j)         Other capsules conducted include Lookout duties, Survival at Sea, First Aid and Safety.7.         Academics.  The syllabus of a trainee at INS Chilka covers all basic skills that a trainee would require during his tenure at sea. On the academic front, the trainee is imparted instructions in English, Physics, Maths, General Science in the case of SSRs and English, Hindi, Maths and general Knowledge in the case of MR/ NMRs. The endeavour is to bring all trainees coming from diverse educational backgrounds onto the same plane prior undergoing professional training at various schools and establishments. Artificer Apprentices and DEDH are not imparted academic instructions due to the short duration of their course.8.         Outdoor Training.  The outdoor training schedule is demanding and multifarious. It is intended to develop physical fitness, mental toughness, team work and resilience and a spirit of adventure. The various outdoor activities that trainees participate in are as following:-

(a)  Swimming.   Being a Key Result Area the importance of learning swimming in the Navy cannot be over-emphasised since naval personnel undergo swimming test as part of PET and as a mandatory requirement for promotions. Every effort is made to ensure that all trainees pass out from this establishment, as a qualified swimmer. An Olympic sized swimming pool is available for this purpose. On an average only five to six percent of the recruits are swimmers during the time of

their induction. The trainee are put through a well planned swimming coaching resulting in more than 98 percent of trainees qualifying swimming before passing out from this unit. To consolidate proficiency in swimming, continuation swimming is also provided to all qualified swimmers.(b)  Parade and Drill.     Parade training is a major focus area of the training curriculum at Chilka. To introduce and train the recruits in parade training in such a short time needs a concentrated effort. The trainee is thought basic drill and rifle drill as part of the parade training.(c)  Physical Training.  A training programme “GRAPES” (Graduated Advancement of Physical Efficiency Standard) has been implemented to enable the trainee to reach stipulated physical efficiency standard in a graduated manner over of 20-24 weeks. The physical fitness test of trainees has been upgraded to match the naval PET.(d)  Small Arms Firing.  Firing of .22 and 5.56 INSAS are part of weapon training. The trinees are also introduced to LMG, 9mm carbine, 2” Mortar, .22 rifle and HE 36 hand grenade. All trainees are trainees to strip and assemble 5.56 INSAS. A inter divisional musketry is also conducted every term.(e)  Games and Sports.            In order to inculcate the right sportsman and competitive spirit, the trainees are introduced to troup games. The various championships conducted every batch are hockey, basket ball, handball and football. Two teams are fielded by all divisions and every recruit is given an opportunity to represent his respective division in the above mentioned championship.(f)   Cross Country.       Three cross countries are held during the team. The distance run is gradually increased from 4.5 to 7 km over the cross country runs.(g)  Sailing And Boat Pulling  As part of adventure activity, a whaler sailing expedition from INS Chilka to the Chilka lake mouth and back covering a distance of approximately 80 kms is undertaken once every team. Besides this every Saturday covering a distance of 40 kms.  The recruits are also encouraged to handle duties of helmsmen on Whalers as well as on Enterprise Class boats. The recruits are trained to handle a pulling whaler and a pulling regatta is conducted towards the end of the team which is a keenly contested event.(h)  Lake Swimming/Jaltarang           A  Jaltarang is held every batch wherein 75% strength of trainees participates. Lake swimming from Kalijai Island to Boat pool at INS Chilka covering a distance of 3 km is another swimming event in which selected trainees participate.(i)    Camps.          An outdoor camp ‘JAGRAT’ is organized for all trainees at permanent campsite located outside the base. The camp is held in phases, each phase being of two days with 160 trainees attending the camp in a single phase. The camp is aimed at developing outdoor survival skills, esprit-de-corps, stamina, endurance and to inculate qualities of leadership. Emphasis is laid on security of personnel, information, material and equipment. The recruits are trained in Field craft, Land Fighting and Field organistion of platoon and Section.(j)    Obstacle Course.   A challenging obstacles course with obstacles of a

nautical nature such as boat boom, gangway is used for improving the agility and strength of a trainee.(k)  Unarmed Combat.  Unarmed combat serves to hone the martial spirit and instill self defence. All trainees undergo training in unarmed combat in order to learn self defence techniques.(l)    Route Marches.                  A route march from INS Chilka to Narayani temple, a prominent land mark in the area covering a distance of 16 kms, is conducted every Sunday.(m)                 Educational Visits.            As part of training curriculum, one educational visit to Bhubaneswar is organized for all trainees in batches. The Trainees visit a museum, a planetarium, and an historic heritage site. 

9.    Extra Curricular Activates.           For development of a well rounded personality, a trainee participates in the following:-

 

(a)  English/Hindi Debate.       To improve the overall personality of the recruit’s one English and Hindi debate is conducted. Current social topics are debated. Apart from this snap talks are organized and all trainees get a chance to put up their views.(b)  Quiz.   Two quiz competition are conducted in each term.(c)  Dramatics.    To bring out creative talent, an inter division-dramatics completion is conducted every batch. In addition trainees put forth an entertainment evening as part of the passing out parade functions.

10.          Organisation.        The Trainees are organized into eight divisions for the ease of administration and to bring out a competitive spirit amongst them. Each Division comprises 150 trainees and is headed by Divisional commander of the rank of Lt/Lt Cdr .One MCPO and four to five CPO assist the Division Commander in administering the functions of the division. The divisions are named after the heroes from Indian Mythology and history. Ninth division will be inducted in Dec 2006.11.        Training Instructions.      The establishment has a total area of 1546 acres of land and has an outer perimeter of 11 kms. To support the training activities, the        following infrastructure exists in the establishment:-           

(a)      Accommodation.    Trainees are accommodated in five Blocks (Multistoreyed) with a capacity of 300 each. Three blocks are shared by two divisions each and the balance blocks house one division each. A sixth block with a capacity of 200 men is under construction and is expected to be available for occupation by Dec 2006.(b)      Dining Halls.            The establishment has three dining hall with a capacity of 1200 for the trainees. A 53” Philips TV is positioned at each dining hall. A well equipped and modernized galley with forced ventilation and exhaust system is attached to the dining halls.(c)      Class Rooms.          43 classes are available for imparting class room instruction. SSRs of each division are divided into 4 or 5 classes with an average of

approximately 30 trainees per class. Apart from these two language laboratories, two computer literacy centers, NBCD model room, Seamanship model room and a Physics & General Science laboratory are also available. Seven class room and 3 science labs are under construction, EDC Dec 2006.(d)      Play Fields.  The various championship conducted every batch are hockey, basket ball, volleyball, handball and foot ball. To conduct these events, INS Chilka is equipped with three foot ball ground, eight volley ball grounds, seven basket ball courts and three hockey grounds. A five year plan to convert the above mentioned fields into synthetic surfaced play fields has been approved and work is expected to commence shortly.(e)      Waterman ship Training Centre.            WTC, Chilka is equipped with 23 DK Whalers, 21 Enterprise class boats and 2 Kayaks. The recruits are encouraged to learn functions of helmsmen in whaler and enterprise class sailing. WTC Chilka conducts pulling regatta and EP class sailing regatta every batch.(f)       Gymnasium.            A modern indoor gymnasium along with weight training equipment is available for use by trainees.(g)      Computer Literacy Centre.          Two computer literacy centres equipped with 40 computers serve to train the recruits in computers. The establishment aims at computer literacy for all trainees irrespective of their branch.(h)      Library.          The ships library is equipped with 28,000 books for easy reference by the Ships Company as well as trainees. Bar coding of all the books was recently completed. The library is open to all trainees and books are issued to individual trainees.(i)        Language Lab.        There are two state of art language labs which are extensively used to ensure basic English speaking and comprehension skills among the trainees prior passing out.(j)        Physics & General Science Lab.            A well equipped physics laboratory serves to instruct trainees by conduct of experiments structured towards understanding certain ship borne equipment such as radar and sonar.(k)      Seamanship Practical Area.        This is used to give practical training in usage of various seamanship fittings and seamanship evolutions on board ships.(l)        DC and FF Hard.     The damage control and fire fighting hard consists of two major fire pits, three minor pits, smoke chamber and damage control simulator. The hard is used to give firsthand experience on fire fighting and damage control.(m)     An indoor ,22 and outdoor Firing Range.       A well designed miniature .22 range and a 300 metres classification range serve the purpose of providing live firing practice to trainees.(n)      DRONA simulator.  An eight lane Small arms simulator is extensively used to improve the marksmanship of trainees.(o)      Olympic Size Swimming Pool.      A 50 mtrs swimming pool with a diving end is available to convert a trainee into a good swimmer.(p)      Audio Visual Room.           An audio visual room, Triveni, with a seating capacity of 200 serves as a hall for screening motivation movies and lectures.(q)      Auditorium.  An aesthetically designed auditorium, Apsara, is the venue for

screening of movies and conduct of extracurricular activities like quiz debates and dramatics.(r)       A Permanent Campsite.    A permanent campsite with hard standing for tent pitching is located a few kilometers away from the base for conduct of CampJAGRAT.

12.       Factsheet.Some salient facts and figures that would highlight establishment’s commitment to training raw recruits are as follows:-

(a)          Swimming.   The establishment has a single swimming pool that is easily the most used pool in the Navy. On a daily basis close to 500 trainees are trained in swimming. At the time of induction almost. The establishment has the proud achievement of consistently attaining a 95 to 99 percent pass percentage in swimming over the last few years.(b)          English.         Only 30-35 percent of trainees who join Chilka have undergone prior education fo some sort in English. Through dedicated instructions and use of a state of the art English language laboratory, the establishment ensures Basic English speaking and comprehension skills prior to the trainees passing out parade.(c)          Out Door Training. All trainees at Chilka undergo rigorous physical training in the form of physical fitness tests, cross country , sports, camps, swimming, boat pulling, route-marches and josh runs, much alike those that can be expected at any ‘Boot Camp’. The physical fitness levels are assessed regularly and a programme for advancement of physical efficiency has been instituted with the batch 02/2006. The physical fitness tests have been upgraded to match the Naval PET with the 02/2006 batch.(d)          Computer Literacy.            Despite computers not being a formal part of the syllabus prescribed for trainees at INS Chilka, all 3000 trainees acquire basic computer skills through a capsule course of 32 sessions.(e)          Quality Control.       In order to ensure that the overall quality of the trainee is maintained at the levels required by the service, almost 3-4% trainees are discharged as unsuitable for service. An equal number also leave the service voluntarily due to inability to cope with the training regimen. 

Conclusion 13.       INS Chilka has the unique distinction of being the only basic training establishment of its kind amongst the three services. Unlike the Navy, the Indian Air force and Army do not have a single common abinitio training establishment on the lines of INS Chilka. The training at INS Chilka has been evolved over the years as a legacy of the British Navy and has been continuously restructured thereafter, to meet the challenges of a technologically advanced modern navy. Towards this, the concept of training mind, body and soul to obtain a Sea Warrior with the right attitude has been adopted.14.       Therefore INS Chilka makes a humble beginning in the shaping of a Sea Warrior poised to undertake a long journey in his service career. However, the young Sea Warrior needs to be nurtured at every stage from basic training till completion of professional training after which he is ready to undertake any challenges posed to

him. Whilst this establishment will continue to review its training curriculum and methodology to meet the needs of the Indian Navy, nurturing of the young Sea Warrior by continual training by ships, professional training establishments and schools will be the need of the day.

 

Officers

 

Ways of becoming an Officer in the Indian Navy

In today world there are so many possibilities for you to choose from. high visibility, rapid growth jobs in banking, computers, corporate management, civil services etc. While examining your options, have you considered the Indian Navy? The Indian Navy will give you all the training you need and help you make the most of what you have your talents, your skills, your spirit and your aspirations. Are you in search of a challenge young and bright, just out of school or university, have wide personal interests and hobbies,  prepared to work hard and expect far more from your career than a remunerative pay packet ? You need a challenge – a job that grows with you and provides variety and excitement. That is what precisely the Navy offers you. The Navy offers an extraordinary range of exciting career opportunities together with the chance to travel widely, meet new people and to enjoy the warmth & camaraderie that is so special to this service. 

Come and join the Navy! Give your ambitions a chance! SELECTION AND ENTRY  

    Officer’s recruitment is advertised through the Employment News and all important National and Regional news papers/dailies. Selection for all Permanent Commission entries, except 10 + 2 (Tech) Cadet entry and NCC Special entry (Graduate) is through a written examination conducted by the UPSC, followed by an interview by the Service Selection Board (SSB). There is no written examination for the Short Service Commission entries. These applications are short listed as per the criteria laid down by the Naval Headquarters, Directorate of Manpower Planning & Recruitment. Selection is through merit alone. SSC officers may opt for Permanent Commission depending on merit, and vacancy.   WOMEN ENTRY.         The women are granted Short Service Commission (SSC) in Naval Architect, Law, Logistics, ATC & Education Branches.  The government are also given approval for Permanent Commission (PC) in Education, Law and Naval architect branch on completion of SSC tenure depending upon merit. 

EDUCATIONAL & OTHER QUALIFICATIONS   It is mandatory that all Degrees and Educational Qualifications are from Educational

Institutions recognised.by the competent authority in the field. Degrees/mark sheets must be original or attested by appropriate authorities, as asked for in the advertisement. No compromise/relaxation will be made on this issue.  All candidates desirous of joining the Indian Navy must be physically/mentally fit as per laid down standards. Proficiency in sports, swimming and extra-curricular activities is desirable. For further details, contact, The Directorate of Manpower Planning & Recruitment, Naval Headquarters, Sena Bhawan, New Delhi-110011, Tele:23010151,TeleFax : 011- 23011282, 23010097.

BROAD CLASSIFICATION OF BRANCHES   Executive Branch

As an officer of the Executive Branch one can exercise command of ships, submarines and aircraft. Executive officers can specialise in any of the following:-(a)      Gunnery & Missiles (b)      Navigation and Direction (c)      Anti-Submarine Warfare (d)      Communications 

(e)      Aviation (f)       Submarine (g)      Hydrography (h)     Diving. The other cadres that form part of the Executive Branch are – Law, Air Traffic Control, Naval Armament Inspection and Logistics. Engineering Branch  

Modern ships, submarines and aircraft are fitted with advanced technology machinery and propulsion systems. As an Engineer Officer you will be responsible for keeping all these Hi-tech systems serviceable. Opportunities exist to work in gigantic naval dockyards and indigenous production units.  In no other career is an engineer exposed to such a wide spectrum of opportunities and to keep abreast of modern developments. An Engineer Officer’s career is interspersed with technical courses upto post graduation level in India/abroad.  

You can also join in the Naval Architecture Cadre of the Engineering Branch. The Indian navy today employs the largest pool of trained Naval Architects in India. A Naval architect is involved in design, construction, quality control, repair and new construction work of naval vessels. With the Navy going for more and more sophisticated warship production within the country, the Corps of Naval Architects offers excellent opportunities to keep abreast of the advancement in ship building technology and implement your innovative ideas.Electrical Branch  

A warship is a mini floating city with an integral power generation and distribution system. In addition, complex missile systems, underwater weapons, radars and radio communication equipment form major part of a warship’s equipment. A majority of these are either computer-based or computer aided and incorporate the latest trends in electronics engineering. For a ship to be able to fight effectively, all this equipment must be kept working at peak efficiency. Electrical Officers have this responsibility and other challenging tasks. To sharpen the skills navy offers excellent opportunities for post-graduate courses in India/abroad to the deserving candidates.Note:           Officers of the Engineering and Electrical Branches can also volunteer for the Aviation/ Submarine Arm. Education branch  

Any service will be as good as the training its officers and men receive. As an Education Officer you will play a major role in the training of naval officers/Sailors. Education Officers are responsible for scientific and methodical instructions, including theoretical aspects of technical subjects of all branches of the navy and also for general education. An Education Officer can specialise in almost all specialisations of the Executive Branch. In addition some officers also get specialisation in Oceanography & Meteorology. 

    

VARIOUS CAREER OPTIONS AND WHAT EACH MEANS   Executive Officer  

As an Executive Officer you will be both working and fighting the ship. It means you will be a vital part of the complex system that manages the ship and also uses the ship as an instrument of tactical warfare. You will learn to have a good understanding of your ship’s capabilities and limitations

and be able to turn them to your advantage. It is for this reason that an Executive Officer alone can aspire for the command of a naval ship. 

The Executive officers are trained in specialisations like anti-submarine warfare, navigation, communications, gunnery, logistics, diving and hydrography. One could also opt for the air or submarine arm. Within the branch your promotional chances are not affected by your choice of specialisation. For instance, the Commanding Officer of a destroyer could have been a pilot and that of a guided missile frigate a submarine specialist. Our specialist schools in Kochi constantly update your knowledge & sharpen your skills for greater responsibilities. Aviation Officer  

For those with a aspiration to fly in the skies, the navy needs Pilots and Observers who act as airborne tactical coordinators of marine warfare. While most   Navy pilots fly ship borne helicopters and shore based maritime reconnaissance aircraft, some elite pilots also fly the fighter VSTOL Sea Harrier. Naval aircraft locate and attack enemy surface ships and submarines and take part in amphibious warfare, search and rescue, casualty evacuation etc. For this, specialised training is imparted at various places on shore and afloat units. Submarine Officer  

If you enjoy the challenge of new frontiers, meet the medical standards and have an exceptional record, this is the specialisation for you. These new hi-tech war machines have awesome firepower, state-of-the art weapon control systems, computer controlled machinery and a high standard of habitability. In peace time one major responsibility of the submarines is to train for war as effectively as possible in the knowledge that will contribute to its prevention. If you successfully complete the rigorous training, which is conducted at Visakhapatnam, you will be the proud possessor of the ‘Dolphin Badge’ and a member of a very elite arm of the Navy.Hydrographic Officer  

Executive officers can specialise in hydrography.  The officer are is responsible for collecting information required for making the nautical charts used by the Indian Navy and other Navies around the world.Naval Armament Inspection Officer  

These specialist officers inspect the armaments supplied to the Navy by various agencies. While they ensure the quality, safety and reliability of naval armament and stores, they are also responsible for in-house research & development leading to indigenisation. Provost Officer

A separate cadre of Provost Officers exists to deal with policing, regulatory, and security and Vigilance needs of the Navy.  The officers from executive branch can specialise in this cadre.Law Officer  

A separate cadre of Law Officers also exists to deal with the legal needs of the navy. There are Permanent as well as Short Service Commissioned officers in these Cadres. Logistics Officer  

A modern warship is not only a complex fighting unit, but also a mini township and community of several hundred people. These personnel have to be fed, clothed and paid, whatever may be the ship’s role. A modern warship has also to be constantly supplied with fuel, water and spares for the vast array of sophisticated equipment and machinery. At sea or on shore the Logistics Officer has a vital part to play in the technical and human aspects of the ship’s organisation. It is a job that requires exceptional managerial skills and the ability to work under pressure.