NUNWAN, PAHALGAM, JAMMU & KASHMIR

PAHALGAM

SANASAR

BHADERWAH SHEY (LADAKH)

R ACTION REPORT ON

AFTE ING COURSE SR. NO. 33ADVANCE MOUNTAINEER KANGRI (20,235 ft) LEH (LADAKH)AND EXPEDITION TO MOUNT. GOLAP

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ADVANCE MOUNTAINEERING COURSE SR. NO. 33 & EXPEDITION TO MOUNT. GOLAP KANGRI (20,235 FT), FOR INDIAN AIR FORCE (IAF), 12 RAJ RIF & PRIVATE STUDENTS

FROM 01 SEPT 2011 TO 26 SEPT 2011 Sir, 1. A copy of after action report on Advance Mountaineering Course serial No. 33

and Expedition to Mt. Golap Kangri (20,235 ft) conducted by this Institute for Indian Air

Force, sponsored by Directorate of Air Force Adventure wing, New Delhi, Army

personnel sponsored by 12 Raj Rif & Rajputana Rifles Regimental Training Centre, New

Delhi and private students from different states of India w.e.f 01 Sept 2012 to 26 Sept

2012 at Sonamarg & Leh 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. Shri Nawang Rigzin Jora, Hon,ble Tourism Minister, Govt of J&K, Civil Secretariat, Srinagar –J&K -190009 2 Joint Secretary (G/Air), D (HMI), R.No. 225, South Block Ministry of Defence, New Delhi-11 3. Shri. Atal Dulloo, IAS, Commissioner/ Secretary Tourism, Govt. of J&K, Civil Secretariat Srinagar –J&K-190009 4. Commandant, Rajputana Rifles, Regimental Training Centre, New Delhi -11 5. Commanding Officer, 12 Raj Rif C/O 56 APO 6. DFA, Defence Finance, Room No. 11-B, South Block, New Delhi-11 7. Institute Library.

COURSE REPORT

ADVANCE MOUNTAINEERING COURSE SR. NO. 33 & EXPEDITION TO MOUNT. GOLAP KANGRI (20,235 FT), FOR INDIAN AIR FORCE (IAF), 12 RAJ RIF & PRIVATE STUDENTS

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

VENUE: SONAMARG/LEH

REPORT ON: ADVANCE MOUNTAINEERING COURSE AND EXPEDITION TO MT. GOLAP KANGRI (20,235 ft)

COURSE SERIAL NO: AMC- 33 DURATION OF COURSE: 01 SEPT 2012 to 26 SEPT 2012 (26 Days) GENERAL

1. Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports (JIM & WS) is a joint

venture between Ministry of Defence, Government of India and Department of Tourism

Govt. of J&K. Headquarter of the Institute is located at Nunwan, Pahalgam and sub

centers at Bhaderwah (Doda), Sanasar (near Patnitop), Shey (Leh) and one adhoc sub

centre at Gulmarg for skiing courses. Over the last 29 years, the Institute has excelled

in different adventure activities like Mountaineering, Skiing, Paragliding, Rescue, water

rafting, short term adhoc adventure courses and Mountain & Tourist Guide courses.

INTRODUCTION

2. 09 Indian Air Force Personnel, 10 Army personnel and 25 private students from

different parts of the country reported to JIM & WS, training camp, Sonamarg on 31

Aug,2012 by evening. The Air force personnel had done their basic mountaineering

course from JIM&WS in the previous year in the month of September.

01 officer and 10 OR’s of 12 RAJ RIF had come to this institute in august,2012

for their basic mountaineering course. All of them attained ‘ABOVE AVERAGE ‘grading.

The skills and expertise shown by them in various aspects of both ice craft and rock

craft was praiseworthy. In this regard, the mention of their commanding officer is

necessary who took active interest in their training and was daily briefed about their

whereabouts. In the advance course too, the army & Air Force personnel showed active

interest and all of them volunteered in the leading team. They ensured each and every

member of the team reach the summit thus exemplifying their contribution in the

success of this expedition.

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Scheduled training of these 44 students started w.e.f 01 Sep 12 morning. All of

them completed the training with desired levels of standard. Nominal roll of students

with grading is enclosed as Appendix “A”.

GROUP PHOTOGRAPH WITH

COL VIRINDER SINGH, PRINCIPAL, JIM & WS AIM 3. (a) To impart theoretical and practical training on all aspects of Mountainous terrain

and High Altitude including advance techniques of rock and ice craft to students.

(b) To train the students to survive in mountains / survival camps and to take part in

expeditions in mountainous terrain of India & abroad.

(c) To plan, execute and climb a 20,000 ft & above peak to experience the

difficulties faced during an Expedition.

STANDARDS TO BE ACHIEVED 4. 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 expeditions in

all kinds of ranges in India and abroad.

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

and lead climber during missions and Expeditions in high altitude area.

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OBJECTIVES 5. (a) Carryout rescue mission 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 advance training on technical aspects of mountaineering.

(c) Hone mountaineering skills of students.

(d) Create environment awareness amongst the youth.

(e) Promote adventure activities in the state.

OPENING ADDRESS 6. Opening address was given on the first day by Capt P K Singh, Medical Officer,

JIM & WS, Students were introduced to well known history of the esteemed institute JIM

& WS. They were explained about expectations from them, administration of the

Institute and safety and security to be observed around the camp. Students were told

the duration of the course, test and grading system as well as the phases of course

going to be conducted in training area of the Institute.

OPENING ADDRESS BY

CAPT P K SINGH, MEDICAL OFFICER, JIM & WS

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CONDUCT OF TRAINING 7. The students were trained in Acclimatization walk, Endurance run, Introduction to

mountaineering equipments, Rope knots, rock climbing, Rappelling, Treks to different

picturesque and historical places around the area, Tent pitching, Tyrolean traverse,

River crossing, Ice craft , Crevasse rescue, casualty evacuation, Rope fixing, base

making and taking part in Expedition to 6000 mtrs peak.

8. Training for the students started with advance techniques of rock craft & ice craft

for initial one week at Sonamarg followed by move to Leh (Ladakh) where one more

week of rock craft training was provided. This was followed by move to Golap Kangri, on

the culmination of which the team Summitted Mt. Golap Kangri (20,235 ft) as a routine

part of Advance Mountaineering Course to climb a peak. A copy of training programme

is enclosed as Appendix “B”. PHYSICAL EXERCISE 9. The location of the training camp, Sonamarg being at approx 10,000 ft and the

location of Leh 11500 ft, initial period was utilized for acquiring physical fitness and

mental robustness. Acclimatization marches of 1.5 to 3 kms around the places 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. At the end of this schedule, students achieved the desired standards of

fitness required to survive in hilly terrain.

ACCLIMITIZATION WALK

MORNING MOUNTAIN PT

5 TECHNICAL TRAINING 10. Training was provided in advance skills of rock craft administration in mountain

terrain & introduction and use of mountaineering equipment. At the culmination of this

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

its skillful application in mountainous area. Details of rock craft and other adventure

activities conducted are as follows:

(a) ROCK CRAFT 48 periods were allotted to impart instructions in advance skills of mountaineering

including pitch climbing, fixed rope climbing and rappelling. The students were exposed

to various types of rock surfaces around Sonamarg and at Shey (Leh).

RAPPELLING

ROCK CLIMBING

(b) ICE CRAFT 60 periods were allotted to impart instructions in advance skills of ice craft including

base making, Cramponing, crevasse crossing and rescue, rope fixing ice wall climbing,

in Glaciated terrains. The students were taken to Thajiwas glacier (15500ft) situated

near by training camp at Sonamarg for this part of the course.

4 POINT CLIMB ON ICE WALL

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2 POINT PRACTICE AT GLACIER

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

demonstration on methods of negotiating fast flowing rivers and nallas in mountainous

areas and Tyrolean traverse followed by practicing it in groups.

RIVER CROSSING

TYROLEAN TRAVERSE

(d) HIGH ALTITUDE TREK Students were trained in tough high altitude trekking. They got familiarized with the

equipment needed while going on high altitude treks. They carried backpack of 23 kgs

each containing all the necessary equipment and clothing gear required to setup

survival camp in high altitude area.

TREK TO STOK VILLAGE

TREK TO SHEY GUMPA

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(e) LECTURE / 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:

(i) Mountain Terminology

(ii) Casualty evacuation

(iii) Load packing and carrying in mountains and snow bound area

(iv) Mountain Hazards

(v) Mountain Survival

(vi) Map Reading

(vii) Use of Compass

(viii) Use of GPS

(ix) Planning and conduct of an Expedition

(x) High altitude illnesses and cold injuries

(xI) Avalanche rescue

CAPT P K SINGH, MEDICAL OFFICER AND INSTRUCTORS DELIVERING LECTURES

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Team practiced running for long distance with backpack load of 10 -12 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 Rfn Yogendra Singh of 12 Raj Rif secured the first position in boys and Tsering Spalzom a private student from Leh, Ladakh Secured the first position in Girls.

READY FOR ENDURANCE RUN RFN YOGENDRA SINGH

COL VIRINDER SINGH, PRINCIPAL, JIM & WS AND OTHER DIGNITARIES DISTRIBUTING BEST IN ENDURANCE AWARDS OF THE COURSE

EXPEDITION PLANNING

11. Couple of lectures were delivered to the students by Col Virinder Singh, Principal

JIM & WS and experienced senior Instructors on the aspect of planning an expedition.

They learned formation of support team & climbing team, selection criteria of members

taking in account the physical capabilities, endurance, spirit of team work, high morale

and positive attitude. Students also learned to cater for equipments and administrative

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requirements while proceeding on an expedition. Their capability to plan an expedition

was assessed by giving them the responsibility to plan an expedition to Mt Golap Kangri

(6000 mtrs). They completed the task given within given timeframe with excellent

planning and administrative strategy.

EXPEDITION PLANNING BY

COL VIRINDER SINGH, PRINCIPAL, JIM & WS

FLAGGING OFF OF EXPEDITION TO MT. GOLAP KANGRI (20,235 FT)

12. The advance Mountaineering Course & Expedition to Mt. Golap Kangri (20,235

ft) were flagged off by the Hon,ble Vice President of India, Shri Mohd Hamid Ansari and

his Excellency the Governor of J&K,Mr.NN Vohra.He blessed the participants for their

successful accomplishment of the task. Hon’ble Vice president of India, Shri Mohd

Hamid Ansari, praised the participants and JIM & WS staff for their extra ordinary efforts

to conduct the said courses at Leh even without having permanent resources at the

place,

FLAGGING OFF EXPEDITION TO MT. GOLAP KANGRI (20,235 FT) BY

HON,BLE VICE PRESIDENT OF INDIA, SHRI MOHD HAMID ANSARI & HIS EXCELLENCY

GOVERNOR OF J&K, MR. N N VOHRA

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CONDUCT OF EXPEDITION 13. (a) Expedition was flagged off on 15 Sept 2012 by Shri Mohd Hamid Ansari, Hon,ble Vice President of India in presence of His Excellency, Governor of J&K, Shri N N Vohra.

(b) After having trained at Shey (Leh) in rock craft for next two days, the team moved to Stok Village on 17 Sept 2012 for further mandatory training and acclimatization.

BASE CAMP GROUP PHOTOGRAPH ARMY PERSONNEL WITH GROUP PHOTOGRAPH AIR FORCE PERSONNEL COL VIRINDER SINGH, PRINCIPAL, JIM & WS WITH COL VIRINDER SINGH, PRINCIPAL, JIM & WS

14. Team reached Base Camp of Golap kangri (16350 ft) on 19 Sept 2012 after 5-6

hrs of approach march from the road head Stok village. Stocking of Base Camp was

completed with the help of team members. The team carried out acclimatization for next

03 days in the form of treks to glacier and nearby picturesque places. Two groups

composed of experienced climbers recced the Northern and southern glaciers of the

peak and submitted the report on 20 Sept 2012. The lead team consisting of

experienced and well trained climbers started from Base Camp on 21 Sep 12 at 0600

hours for attempting for summit.

GOLAP KANGRI BASE CAMP (16350 FT)

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ROPE FIXING 15. On 20 Sept 12, the trained climbers of the first team started opening route for

the summit. At around 0645 hours rope fixing party started fixing rope from base of the

peak and took around three and a half hours to fix rope till the summit.

SUMMIT

ROPE FIXING BY TRAINED CLIMBERS

FIRST SUMMIT 16. On 21 Sep 2012, the first team of 26 members along with lead party left the

base camp at 0700 hours the complete team summited at 1400 hours. High velocity

winds blowing at 140 kmph and false ridges one after the another also could not deter

the team from summiting the peak and this was for the first time that all the members of

the team scaled the peak. After offering prayer to the God on the summit, photographs

were taken. The team started descending down at around 1430 hours and reached

Base Camp at 1700 hours.

1ST TEAM SUMMITEERS ATOP MT. GOLAP KANGRI (20,235 FT) ON 21 SEP 2012

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SECOND SUMMIT

17. On 22 Sep 2012 the second team of 28 members along with lead party left the

base camp at 0400 hours the complete team summited at 1130 hours.. After offering

prayer to the God on the summit, photographs were taken. The team started

descending down at around 1200 hours and reached Base Camp at 1500 hours. The

same team returned to road head on the same day at 2000 hours. The list of

summiteers is attached as Appendix “C”.

2ND TEAM SUMMITEERS ATOP MT. GOLAP KANGRI( 20,235 FT) ON 22 SEP 2012

DE-INDUCTION 18. After successful Summit and holding flag In ceremony on 23 Sep 2012 the teams

moved back to Pahalgam on 24 Sep 2012 and reported on 25 Sept 2012. The

movement plan for the conduct of Expedition is attached as Appendix” D”.

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SNEAK PEAKS

FLAG OFF EXPEDITION TO MOUNT GOLAP KANGRI IN LEH-LADAKH BY

HON’BLE VICE PRESIDENT OF INDIA, SHRI MOHD HAMID ANSARI

ESTABLISHING CAMP AT CHOGLAMSAR, LEH

MOVE TO BASE CAMP WITH LOAD

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ESTABLISHING BASE CAMP

PREPARING FOR SUMMIT ATTEMPT

MOVE TO SUMMIT

SUMMITEER ATOP MT. GOLAP KANGRI (20,235 FT)

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ACCOMMODATION 19. The accommodation facility at Pahalgam was made in Institute Hostel building

and during Ice craft training and Expedition in Tents at Leh . The accommodation facility

provided was sufficient to comfortably survive in the cold climate of Pahalgam and Leh

(Ladakh).

TRAINING CAMP SONAMARG

CAMP AT LEH

FOOD 20. The students were provided with hygienic and palatable food during the training

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

etc.

EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING

21. Keeping in view the harsh training conditions during the course, the students

were provided with quality equipments and clothing gear for training purpose and

Expedition.

EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING PROVIDED BY JIM & WS

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MEDICAL COVER 22. Dedicated medical officer Capt. P K Singh and nursing assistant of the institute

provided medical support to the participants through out the course duration. The

medical officer even went with the first summit team and also summited the peak.

Different first aid kits were prepared for trek, rock area and travelling, the students were

educated about the mountain hazards, illnesses of the mountains.

CAPT.PK SINGH, MEDICAL OFFICER

EXPERT FIRST AID BEING GIVEN TO BRIEFING THE INSTRUCTORS ONE OF THE TRAINEES ASSESSMENT

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

Rock craft and Ice craft (written, Practical & oral) taken by the Instructors of the institute.

The students excelled in the test taken by securing good marks and grading. Mr Thinless Tamchos a private student from Leh, Ladakh Secured the best student

Award of the course, while LNK Virinder Singh of 12 RAJ RIF secured best in

Technique Award of the course. They were also assessed with their performance as an

active member of expedition to Mt. Golap Kangri (20,235). The marks sheet is attached

as Appendix “E”.

BEST IN TECHNIQUE AWARD BEST STUDENT AWARD

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OBSERVATIONS 24. (a) The students showed marked interest in learning and adopting the skills of

Mountaineering & expedition planning.

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

performance.

(d) The students showed keen interest in to be trained in adventure sports at JIM &

WS.

(e) The students took keen interest in planning and executing the expedition to Mt.

Golap Kangri (20,235 ft) successfully summiting the peak.

RECOMMENDATIONS 25. (a) It is recommended that more courses be sent to JIM & WS for Basic,

Advance Mountaineering course and Method of instructions courses as well as

other adventure courses like Paragliding, White water rafting & Skiing.

(b) The Air Force, Army 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.

(c) It is proposed that IAF warriors and Army personnel may be sent to JIM & WS for

more Expedition in the coming future.

FEEDBACK 26. The Photocopies of some of the feedbacks received from the students are

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

18 GRADUATION CEREMONY AND FLAG INN 27. The team of advance Mountaineering Course was received at Shey (Leh) by Col

Virinder Singh, Principal, JIM & WS after the successful attempt during Expedition to Mt.

Golap Kangri (20,235 ft). He flagged in the Expedition by welcoming and felicitating all

the successful participants and summiteers. Shri Shaneel Rana, Chief Audit Officer,

was invited as Chief Guest and Mrs Tajamul Ara, District Coordinator, Nehru Yuva

Kendra Sangathan, Leh as Guest of honor for the ceremony who praised the students

for their excellent performance. The team was distributed with complimentary prizes and

souvenirs for their excellent performance during expedition to Mt. Golap Kangri (20,235

ft) .The students presented a colourful cultural programme after completion of

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

the participants. Col Virinder Singh, Principal, JIM & WS also praised the students for

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

batches, prizes and momentoes to all the participants by the Dignitaries.

COL VIRINDER SINGH, PRINCIPAL, JIM & WS

AT FLAG INN CEREMONY

COL VIRINDER SINGH, PRINCIPAL, JIM & WS

DISTRIBUTING, BADGES, PRIZES , MOMENTOES & CERTIFICATES

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CONCLUSION 28. During advance mountaineering course training was imparted to make the

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

trained mountaineers. Special efforts were delivered to practice forming teams in

expedition planning. In their debut performance the advance course team comprising

of 09 Indian Air Force personnel, 10 Army personnel and 25 private students

successfully summitted Mt. Golap Kangri (20,235 ft) in Ladakh Himalaya. The

performance of the participants validates the fact that desired standards of exposure

and training in advance mountain techniques were achieved. Yours sincerely

(Virinder Singh) Colonel Principal (JIM & WS)

Encl: As stated Copy to:

1. Shri Nawang Rigzin Jora, Hon,ble Tourism Minister, Govt of J&K, Civil Secretariat, Srinagar –J&K -190009

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

3. Shri. Atal Dulloo, IAS, Commissioner/ Secretary Tourism, Govt. of J&K, Civil Secretariat Srinagar –J&K-190009

4. Commandant, Rajputana Rifles, Regimental Training Centre, New Delhi -11

5. Commanding Officer, 12 Raj Rif C/O 56 APO

6. DFA, Defence Finance, Room No. 11-B, South Block, New Delhi-11 7. Institute Library.

Appendix “ A”

LIST OF AIR FORCE PERSONNEL AMC-33

Sr. No.

Rank/Name Unit

Gender

Grading Awarded

Remarks

1 Sgt. Subhash Chander Sharma

No.1(KER) Air Sqn NCC ,Pettah, Trivandrum-695024

M “A” Recommended for MOI

2 Cpl. Deepak Chhetry Dept. Of Ophthalmology, Command Hospital AF, Agram Post, Bangalre, Karnataka-560007

M “A” -do-

3 Cpl. Pawan Kumar 2301 Flt. C/O 18 Wing C/O 56 APO

M “A” -do-

4 Cpl. Brahm Kumar 610 Garud Flight, C/O-43 Wing C/O 56 APO, AFS Sulur- 641401

M “A” -do-

5 Cpl. Rakesh Kumar 612 Garud Flight, GRTC Chandigar C/O 28 Wing AFS Hindon

M “A” -do-

6 Cpl. Binu Bharatan Tech HQ, 4 Wing AF C/O 56 APO

M “A” -do-

7 Lac. Santanu Sarkar Eltro Flt Radar(P) Section, 50 Sqn, C/O 56 APO, 936050

M “A” -do-

8 Lac. Satnam Singh Sec-CCC, Hq CAC (U) AFS, Bamrauli, Allahabad, UP-211012

M “A” -do-

9 Lac. MD. Alam Khan 16F / IA Alka Vihar Bamrauli Allahabad UP 211012

M “A” -do-

LIST OF ARMY PERSONNEL(12 RAJ RIF) AMC-33

LIST OF PRIVATE STUDENTS AMC -33

Sr. No.

Rank/Name Unit

Gender

Grading Awarded

Remarks

1 L/Nk. Vikash Kumar 12 Raj Rif C/O 56 APO M “A” Recommended for MOI

2 L/Nk. Virendra Kumar Dhayal

-do- M “A” -do-

3 Rfn. Rohit Kumar Singh

-do- M “A” -do-

4 Rfn. Prashant Singh -do- M “A” -do-

5 Rfn. Parvinder -do- M “A” -do-

6 Rfn. Naresh Kumar -do- M “A” -do-

7 Rfn. Khilendra -do- M “A” -do-

8 Rfn. Dama Ram Saran -do- M “A” -do-

9 Rfn. Ravi Kumar -do- M “A” -do-

10 Rfn. Yogendra Singh Chauhan

-do- M “A” -do-

S.No Name Address GENDER

Grading Awarded

Remarks

1 Mohd. Altaf Bhat R/O Kaladrang, Teh/Distt. Kulgam P/O Yaripora(Demdullah) 192232

M “A” Recommended for MOI

2 Jeelani Ahmad Kutay

R/O Kaladrang, Teh/Distt. Kulgam P/O Yaripora(Demdullah) 192232

M “A” -do-

3 Shabir Ahmad Kuchay

R/O Pinglana Pulwama M “B” Again AMC

4 Farooq Ahmad Bhat

Avalibagh , Hygam Teh/ Sopore Distt/ Baramullah

M “A” Recommended for MOI

5 Ratan Singh Chouhan

Chouhano Ka Kantharia PO/ Ghosunda Teh/Distt Chittor Garh Raj.

M “A” -do-

6 Manoj Pandey Kamal Niwas, Teet Bazar, Garuk Bageshwar, UK 263641

M “A” -do-

7 Sonu Kumar H.No. 122, BTM Road, Labour Colony, Bniwani 127021

M “B” Again AMC

8 Vikram Kumar Nagoro Ka Bas, Bilara, Distt/Sodhpur Rajasthan.

M “A” Recommended for MOI

9 Pandit Sujit Kumar 147-A Indira Hous.50CI Factory Road, Kabnur, Tchalkaranji Maharastra-416129

M “A” -do-

10 Shreeram V Iyengar

A-8, 602, Phase-I, Happy Valley, Near Tiku-Jini-Wadi, Chitalsar Manpada Road, Thane (W)

M “A” -do-

11 Indranil Kumar 12A, Kartick Bose Lane Kolkata-700006, West Bengal

M “A” -do-

12 Spandan Kumar Malik

Vill.& PO/ Panisheola, PS/ Haripal Distt/ Hooghly, 712405 West Bengal

M “B” Again AMC

13 Ishang Bandral H.No. 8, Ward No. 5,Subash Nagar Behind SBI Udhampur -182101

M “A” Recommended for MOI

14 Ashwini Kumar Singh

Vill/ Dallupur PO/Basani Distt.Varanasi (UP) 221204

M “A” -do-

15 Thinless Tamchos Vill. Kaya Leh, Ladakh-194101 M “A” -do-

16 Aqib Ahmad Rawalpora Alamdar Colony Lane-A Srinagar

M “B” Again AMC

17 Junaid Beigh Adalat Masjid Hawal Madin Sahib Chowk Srinagar J & K

M “A” Recommended for MOI

18 Ved Prakash Vill Dilli Near Nallapuli Sec-7 Extn. Channi Himmat Jammu-180015

M “B” Again AMC

19 Deepika Beniwal VPO Khabra Kalan F “A” Recommended for MOI

20 Tsering Spalzom Domkhar Bisana(Bisana-Pa) BPO Knalsi, Leh 194101

F “A” -do-

21 Yasmeena Akhter R/O Triran Teh. Tangmarg Distt Baramullah J & K

F “A” -do-

22 Shaziya Hassan R/O Uranhall Anantnag F “A” -do-

23 Vikas Rana VPO Sudkain Khurd Teh. Narwana Distt. Jind Haryana 126116

F “A” -do-

24 Capt. P K Singh 27, Ayodhya Dham Colony Shiv Pur Varanasi.

M “A” -do-

25 Preetam Menon Narayaneeyam, Viyyur, Thrissur-680010 Kerala India

M Summiter

Appendix “B”

TRAINING PROGRAMME

ADVANCE MOUNTAINEERING COURSE -33

S/No Date/Day Time Subject Type Resp Place

1

D-Day

1600-onwards Arrival, Reception, Issue of eqpt. Misc In-charge. Camp

2 D-1 0700-0800hrs 0900-1100hrs 1105-1300hrs 1700-1800hrs

Accln. March(5 Km) Documentation, Medical Checkup Games

Accln. Misc -do- Game

Instructors Clerk. Doctor -do-

RCA Camp -do- -do-

3 D-2 0700-0800hrs 0900-1300hrs 1500-1600hrs 1700-1900hrs

PT Knot Hitch & Coiling of Rope Bouldering & Types of Hold Games

Prec LDP Lec Game

Instructors -do-. -do- -do-

RCA Camp RCA Camp

4 D-3 0700-0800hrs 0900-1030hrs 1050-1300hrs 1600-1700hrs 1730-1900hrs

PT Opening Address Climbing and Rappelling Mountain terminology. Games

Prec Lec LDP Lec. Game

-do- Principal Insttructors -do- -do-

RCA Camp RCA Camp -do-

5 D-4 0700-0800hrs 0900-1000hrs 1020-1300hrs 1600-1700hrs 1730-1900hrs

PT Prep of Bases Climbing &Types of Rappelling Cold Injuries & Health Hazard Games

Prec LDP -do- Lec Game

-do- -do- -do- Doctor -do-

RCA -do- -do- Camp -do

6 D-5 0700-0800hrs 0900-1300hrs 1600-1700hrs 1700-1900hrs

PT. Pitch Climbing High Altitude Illness Games

Prec -do-Lec Game

-do- -do- Doctor Instructor

RCA -do- Camp -do-

7 D-6 0700-0800hrs 0900-1300hrs 1500-1600hrs 1700-1900hrs

Endurance Route Selection & Rope Fixing Preparation for Expedition Games

Prec LDP Prep Game

-do- -do- -do- -do-

RCA -do- Camp -do-

8 D-7 0530hrs Move for Expedition to Golap Kangri Leh (AT Kargil)

Move Incharge On way

9 D-8 0530hrs Kargil To Leh Move -do- -do-

10 D-9 0700-0800hrs 0900-1300hrs 1700-1800hrs

Accln. March(5 Km) Pumping method, Artificial Climbing Games

Accln. LDP Game

Instructors -do- -do-

RCA -do- -do-

11 D-10 0700-0800hrs 0900-1300hrs 1600-1700hrs 1700-1900hrs

Endurance Rope ascending techniques Avalanche Games

Prec -do-Lec Game

-do- -do- -do- -do-

RCA -do- Camp -do-

12 D-11 0700-1300hrs Trek to Saboo Temple at Leh Trek -do- Temple

13 D-12 0700-0800hrs 0900-1300hrs 1600-1700hrs 1700-1900hrs

Endurance Cliff Rescue Glacier Game

Prec LDP Lec Game

-do- -do- -do- -do-

RCA -do- Camp -do-

14 D-13 0700-0800hrs 0900-1300hrs 1700-1900hrs

Endurance River Crossing with Auto Lock system Game

Prec LDP Game

-do- -do- -do-

RCA -do- Camp

15 D-14 0700-1300hrs High Altitude trek to Shey Gumpa Trek -do- Gumpa

16 D-15 0800-1300hrs Flag off Ceremony Miscl Incharge Camp

17 D-16 0730-1300hrs Rock Craft test Test Instructors RCA

18 D-17 0800-1300hrs Preparation for Move to Golap Kangri Miscl -do- Camp

Glacier 19 D-18 0800-1300hrs Move to Road Head of Golap Kangri Move Incharge Stok

Village 20 D-19 0700-1700hrs Move to Base Camp Move Incharge Base

Camp 21 D-20 0700-1600hrs Route open & Rope Fixing for Mount

Golap Kangri Trek Leader Golap

Kangri 22 D-21 0600-1300hrs Ist Summit Golap Kangri Summit -do- -do- 23 D-22 0300-1900hrs 2nd Summit Golap Kangri and

Return to Camp Leh -do- -do- -do-

24 D-23 0800-1300hrs 1800-200hrs

Adam Work Flag –In & Graduation Ceremony

Miscl -do-

Instructor Principal

Camp -do-

25 D-24 0800-1300hrs 1400hrs

Preparation for move to Institute Move from Leh

Prep Move

-do- Incharge

On way

26 D-25 0600hrs Move from Kargil for Pahalgam Move -do- Pahalgam

27 D-26 0800hrs Departure

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Note: - Programme changes subject to local weather conditions. Legends: LDP-Lecture Demo Practice. RCA-Rock Craft Area. ICA-Ice Craft Area. Bed tea will be served at 0630hrs. Break-Fast 0800-0900hrs Tea and Snacks 1000-1020hrs. Lunch Break/own time 1230-1300hrs. Roll call 1900hrs. Dinner 1830-1930hrs. Light of 2130hrs. (Virinder Singh) Colonel Principal (JIM & WS)

Appendix “C”

LIST OF SUMMITERS

S.No Name Address Remarks

1 Sgt. Subhash Chander Sharma No.1(KER) Air Sqn NCC ,Pettah, Trivandrum-695024

Summiters

2 Cpl. Deepak Chhetry Dept. Of Ophthalmology, Command Hospital AF, Agram Post, Bangalre, Karnataka-560007

-do-

3 Cpl. Pawan Kumar 2301 Flt. C/O 18 Wing C/O 56 APO -do-

4 Cpl. Brahm Kumar 610 Garud Flight, C/O-43 Wing C/O 56 APO, AFS Sulur- 641401

-do-

5 Cpl. Rakesh Kumar 612 Garud Flight, GRTC Chandigar C/O 28 Wing AFS Hindon

-do-

6 Cpl. Binu Bharatan Tech HQ, 4 Wing AF C/O 56 APO -do-

7 Lac. Santanu Sarkar Eltro Flt Radar(P) Section, 50 Sqn, C/O 56 APO, 936050

-do-

8 Lac. Satnam Singh Sec-CCC, Hq CAC (U) AFS, Bamrauli, Allahabad, UP-211012

-do-

9 Lac. MD. Alam Khan 16F / IA Alka Vihar Bamrauli Allahabad UP 211012

-do-

10 L/Nk. Vikash Kumar 12 Raj Rif C/O 56 APO -do-

11 L/Nk. Virendra Kumar Dhayal -do- -do-

12 Rfn. Rohit Kumar Singh -do- -do-

13 Rfn. Prashant Singh -do- -do-

14 Rfn. Parvinder -do- -do-

15 Rfn. Naresh Kumar -do- -do-

16 Rfn. Khilendra -do- -do-

17 Rfn. Dama Ram Saran -do- -do-

18 Rfn. Ravi Kumar -do- -do-

19 Rfn. Yogendra Singh Chauhan -do- -do-

20 Mohd. Altaf Bhat R/O Kaladrang, Teh/Distt. Kulgam P/O Yaripora(Demdullah) 192232

-do-

21 Jeelani Ahmad Kutay R/O Kaladrang, Teh/Distt. Kulgam P/O Yaripora(Demdullah) 192232

-do-

22 Shabir Ahmad Kuchay R/O Pinglana Pulwama Member

23 Farooq Ahmad Bhat Avalibagh , Hygam Teh/ Sopore Distt/ Baramullah

Summiters

24 Ratan Singh Chouhan Chouhano Ka Kantharia PO/ Ghosunda Teh/Distt Chittor Garh Raj.

-do-

25 Manoj Pandey Kamal Niwas, Teet Bazar, Garuk Bageshwar, UK 263641

-do-

26 Sonu Kumar H.No. 122, BTM Road, Labour Colony, Bniwani 127021

-do-

27 Vikram Kumar Nagoro Ka Bas, Bilara, Distt/Sodhpur Rajasthan.

-do-

28 Pandit Sujit Kumar 147-A Indira Hous.50CI Factory Road, Kabnur, Tchalkaranji Maharastra-416129

-do-

29 Shreeram V Iyengar A-8, 602, Phase-I, Happy Valley, Near Tiku-Jini-Wadi, Chitalsar Manpada Road, Thane (W)

-do-

30 Indranil Kumar 12A, Kartick Bose Lane Kolkata-700006, West Bengal

-do-

31 Spandan Kumar Malik Vill.& PO/ Panisheola, PS/ Haripal Distt/ Hooghly, 712405 West Bengal

-do-

32 Ishang Bandral H.No. 8, Ward No. 5,Subash Nagar Behind SBI Udhampur -182101

-do-

33 Ashwini Kumar Singh Vill/ Dallupur PO/Basani Distt.Varanasi (UP) 221204

-do-

34 Thinless Tamchos Vill. Kaya Leh, Ladakh-194101 -do-

35 Aqib Ahmad Rawalpora Alamdar Colony Lane-A Srinagar

-do-

36 Junaid Beigh Adalat Masjid Hawal Madin Sahib Chowk Srinagar J & K

-do-

37 Ved Prakash Vill Dilli Near Nallapuli Sec-7 Extn. Channi Himmat Jammu-180015

-do-

38 Deepika Beniwal VPO Khabra Kalan -do-

39 Tsering Spalzom Domkhar Bisana(Bisana-Pa) BPO Knalsi, Leh 194101

-do-

40 Yasmeena Akhter R/O Triran Teh. Tangmarg Distt Baramullah J & K

-do-

41 Shaziya Hassan R/O Uranhall Anantnag -do-

42 Vikas Rana VPO Sudkain Khurd Teh. Narwana Distt. Jind Haryana 126116

-do-

43 Capt. P K Singh 27, Ayodhya Dham Colony Shiv Pur Varanasi.

-do-

44 Preetam Menon Narayaneeyam, Viyyur, Thrissur-680010 Kerala India

-do-

NOMINAL ROLL JIM & WS, INSTRUCTORS

Appendix “D”

S.No Name Address Remarks

1 Hav Jitendra Singh

Vill. Bhensroli P/O Galetha Distt Morena MP

Summiter

(Leader Ist Summit)

2 SI, Namgyal R/O Leh Summiter

(Technical Advisor) 3 Mr. Mahfooz Ilahi

Hajam

R/O Kujar Teh/Distt. Kulgam

Summiter

(Leader 2nd Summit)

4 Mr. Gulzar Ahmad

Ganie

R/O Shamsipora Anantnag

Summiter

5 Miss Tsering

Palmo

Tar Hipti Leh Ladakh -do-

6 Miss Tsering Ladol Leh, Ladakh -do-

7 Miss Mahajbeen

Akhter

Chichalora, Magam -do-

8 Mr. Firdous Ahmad

Shah

R/O wallar Hama Pahalgam Anatnag

-do-

9 Mr. Javaid Ahmad

Sheikh

R/O Sallar Pahalgam -do-

10 Mr Manzoor

Ahmad Khurwani

R/O Noor Bunjwah Kashtiwar

-do-

MOVEMENT PLAN

S.No Date Event

1 07 Sept 2012 Move from Sonamarg and stay at Kargil

2 08 Sept 2012 Move to Leh

3 09 -12 Sept 2012 Stay at Choglamsar Leh

4 12 -17 Sept 2012 Stay at Shey Leh (Rock craft training)

5 15 Sept 2012 Flag Off

6 18 Sept 2012 Prep for move to Base Camp

7 19 Sept 2012 Move to Golap Glacier (Ice craft training), establish

base camp,

8 20 Sept 2012 Route open and Rope Fixing,

Recce and submission the report

9 21 Sept 2012 Ist Summit

10 22 Sept 2012 2nd Summit and Move back to road head

11 23 Sept 2012 Fag inn & Graduation Ceremony

12 24-25 Sept 2012 Move back to Pahalgam