What Is So Special About NDA Ball ?

What Is So Special About NDA Ball ?
04-February 2021 2.00

1. NDA is one of the best tri-services academies in the world. The ball dance is integral part of military training academies and NDA is one amongst them. This event is most awaited before the scheduled Passing out Parade.

 

2. It officially starts when the Commandant and the first lady arrive, the dress code for ladies range from formal, western to ethinic wear and mess dress for cadets and officers.

3. The NDA Ball is hard earned for the cadets especially after successful completion of previous five terms and rigorous Camp Torna. The biggest motivation prior to Passing Out Parade is NDA Ball.

 

4. The highlight of the evening is the selection of Mr and Miss NDA. The evening of joy and nostalgia commences when the Commandant of the Academy rolls the Ball. It’s the huge disco ball and he is usually the first one to dance on the floor with his lady wife. It is followed by huge cheering and all the senior officer appointments join in followed by other officers and cadets.

 

5. The cadet’s rock and roll to the tune with their dance partners. The variety of food and soft drinks are also organized. It is a thrilling experience for the young ladies to have dinner with the chivalrous cadets who treat them no less than a queen during the ball night.

 

6. The best part of NDA Ball is that it is the success party celebration.  The whole event lasts for 3 hours or so but those are the memories for the cadets for life time.

 

7. The event is one of the popular most which is covered by media. All India advertisement for NDA Ball is given and the girls from different parts of country come to participate in the NDA Ball.  The NDA security takes over the responsibility to ensure that buses ply at earmarked places to pick and drop the girls safely. The Officers at NDA and security personnel are detailed to ensure the point to point security for girls in NDA.

 

8. The Officer In charge generally is the Battalion Commander and other officers are also detailed for administrative arrangements for the event. The entire event is planned and various entertainment programs are conducted. This comprises of various entertainment events like dancing/singing/instrument playing etc. variety competitions leading to finale of Mr and Ms NDA .

9. The finale is judged by distinguished guests at the event and the in culmination round the questions and answers are asked from the selected finalists, the girls and cadets.

 

10. One the peculiar aspect of this event is that only VI term cadets participate and rests are not allowed to be there as this is considered hard earned privilege given to the VI term cadets. Thus, training at NDA brings out a best officer and toughen the cadet and his mind set and changes a boy into a gentleman, ready to handle any situation.

 

11- The best part of NDA Ball is that, it is  the success party celebration . With the mess being decorated, singing and dancing troupe performing, tri services officers in spick and span uniforms, ladies in their beautiful gowns, energetic environment around and variety activities being conducted  but everything within proper military ethos.  The whole event lasts for 3 hours or so but those are the memories for the cadets for life time.

 

12- The event is one of the popular most which is covered by media. All India advertisement  for NDA Ball is given and the girls from different parts of country come to participate in the NDA Ball.  The NDA security takes over the responsibility to ensure that buses ply at earmarked places to pick and drop the girls safely. The Officers at NDA and security personnel are detailed to ensure the point to point security for girls in NDA.

 

13- The Officer In charge generally is the Battalion Commander and other squadron officers  are also detailed for administrative arrangements for the event. The entire event is planned and various entertainment programs are conducted. This comprises  of various entertainment events like  dancing/singing/instrument playing etc..variety competitions leading to finale of  Mr and Ms NDA .

 

 

14- The finale is judged by distinguished guests at the event and in  final last round the questions and answers are asked from the selected finalists, the girls and cadets.

 

15- Thus, training at NDA  brings out a best officer and toughen the cadet and his  mind set  and changes a boy into a gentleman, ready to handle any situation.

 

 

 

By,
Maj Nasreen Fatima
(Sqn Ldr Retd.) Ex. NDA Instructor, IO
Academic Head CEPL
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