INS SHIVAJI CONDCTS CAMP JOSHILA – 2018

NPNEWS24 NETWORK – As part of outdoor training, Camp ‘Joshila’-18 was conducted from 24 to 27 Oct 18 by INS Shivaji for trainee sailors of the Merged Artificer Apprentice Course (MAAC) XXVIII and Direct Entry Diploma Holder (DEDH) Course. The aim of the camp was to develop stamina, inculcate a sense of discipline, determination and ‘esprit-de-corps’ among the trainees.

The camp site was near Ambegaon Village, Lonavla. A total of 180 trainees participated in the Camp. 16 officers from Marine Engineering Specialisation Course as Assistant Divisional Officers, 12 sailors from CHERA ‘Q’ course, as Assistant Divisional Chiefs and two sailors from the Training Team participated in the four day Camp. The Camp Commandant was Lt Cdr Rahul Khantwal. Major events conducted during the camp included an Approach Route March from INS Shivaji to the Camp site, Night Navigation Exercise, Route March to Tung Fort, Night Route March to Korigarh Fort, Mini Josh Run, Josh Run, Tent Pitching and games such as Tug of War and Volleyball.

The Camp culminated with a final josh run back to INS Shivaji from the camp site. HEMGAD Division emerged as the Champions of Camp Joshila-18 while  RAIGAD Division was adjudged Runners-up. Manish Kumar LOG I from MAAC 28 Course was adjudged as the ‘Best Camp Trainee’ and Sachin Rana YTK from DEDH (60.327) Course was adjudged as the ‘Most Spirited Trainee’ of Camp Joshila -18.