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1 NUNWAN, PAHALGAM, JAMMU & KASHMIR PAHALGAM SANASAR BHADERWAH SHEY (LADAKH) AFTE R ACTION REPORT ON ADVANCE MOUNTAINEER ING COURSE SR. NO. 33 AND EXPEDITION TO MOUNT. GOLAP KANGRI (20,235 ft) LEH (LADAKH)

2 Tel FAX: Mob: , JAWAHAR INSTITUTE OF MOUNTAINEERING & WINTER SPORTS, NUNWAN, PAHALGAM JAMMU-KASHMIR JIM/75/TGC/ / Oct 2012 Dte of AF Adventure Air Headquarters (WB) RCPO Building, Safdarjung Road New Delhi AFTER ACTION 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 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 Encl: As stated Copy to: (Virinder Singh) Colonel Principal (JIM & WS) 1. Shri Nawang Rigzin Jora, Hon,ble Tourism Minister, Govt of J&K, Civil Secretariat, Srinagar J&K Joint Secretary (G/Air), D (HMI), R.No. 225, South Block Ministry of Defence, New Delhi Shri. Atal Dulloo, IAS, Commissioner/ Secretary Tourism, Govt. of J&K, Civil Secretariat Srinagar J&K Commandant, Rajputana Rifles, Regimental Training Centre, New Delhi Commanding Officer, 12 Raj Rif C/O 56 APO 6. DFA, Defence Finance, Room No. 11-B, South Block, New Delhi Institute Library.

3 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: VENUE: REPORT ON: COURSE SERIAL NO: AMC- 33 JAWAHAR INSTITUTE OF MOUNTAINEERING & WINTER SPORTS (JIM & WS) PAHALGAM SONAMARG/LEH ADVANCE MOUNTAINEERING COURSE AND EXPEDITION TO MT. GOLAP KANGRI (20,235 ft) 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 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.

4 2 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. AIM GROUP PHOTOGRAPH WITH COL VIRINDER SINGH, PRINCIPAL, JIM & WS 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.

5 OBJECTIVES 3 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

6 4 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 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

7 F:\GEN PHOTO\DSC_0953.JPG 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 2 POINT PRACTICE AT GLACIER

8 6 (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

9 7 (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

10 (f) ENDURANCE RUN 8 Team practiced running for long distance with backpack load of 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

11 9 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

12 CONDUCT OF EXPEDITION (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 COL VIRINDER SINGH, PRINCIPAL, JIM & WS GROUP PHOTOGRAPH AIR FORCE PERSONNEL 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 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)

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

14 12 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. 2 ND 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 The movement plan for the conduct of Expedition is attached as Appendix D.

15 13 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

16 14 ESTABLISHING BASE CAMP PREPARING FOR SUMMIT ATTEMPT MOVE TO SUMMIT SUMMITEER ATOP MT. GOLAP KANGRI (20,235 FT)

17 ACCOMMODATION 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). FOOD TRAINING CAMP SONAMARG CAMP AT LEH 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

18 16 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 BRIEFING THE INSTRUCTORS EXPERT FIRST AID BEING GIVEN TO 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

19 17 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.

20 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

21 19 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 Encl: As stated (Virinder Singh) Colonel Principal (JIM & WS) Copy to: 1. Shri Nawang Rigzin Jora, Hon,ble Tourism Minister, Govt of J&K, Civil Secretariat, Srinagar J&K Joint Secretary (G/Air), D (HMI), R.No. 225, South Block Ministry of Defence, New Delhi Shri. Atal Dulloo, IAS, Commissioner/ Secretary Tourism, Govt. of J&K, Civil Secretariat Srinagar J&K Commandant, Rajputana Rifles, Regimental Training Centre, New Delhi Commanding Officer, 12 Raj Rif C/O 56 APO 6. DFA, Defence Finance, Room No. 11-B, South Block, New Delhi Institute Library.

22 Appendix A LIST OF AIR FORCE PERSONNEL AMC-33 Sr. No. Rank/Name Unit Gender Grading Awarded Remarks 1 Sgt. Subhash Chander No.1(KER) Air Sqn NCC,Pettah, M A Recommended Sharma Trivandrum for MOI 2 Cpl. Deepak Chhetry Dept. Of Ophthalmology, Command Hospital AF, Agram Post, Bangalre, Karnataka Cpl. Pawan Kumar 2301 Flt. C/O 18 Wing C/O 56 APO 4 Cpl. Brahm Kumar 610 Garud Flight, C/O-43 Wing C/O 56 APO, AFS Sulur Cpl. Rakesh Kumar 612 Garud Flight, GRTC Chandigar C/O 28 Wing AFS Hindon 6 Cpl. Binu Bharatan Tech HQ, 4 Wing AF C/O 56 APO 7 Lac. Santanu Sarkar Eltro Flt Radar(P) Section, 50 Sqn, C/O 56 APO, Lac. Satnam Singh Sec-CCC, Hq CAC (U) AFS, Bamrauli, Allahabad, UP Lac. MD. Alam Khan 16F / IA Alka Vihar Bamrauli Allahabad UP M A M A M A M A M A M A M A M A

23 LIST OF ARMY PERSONNEL(12 RAJ RIF) 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 M A Dhayal 3 Rfn. Rohit Kumar M A Singh 4 Rfn. Prashant Singh M A 5 Rfn. Parvinder M A 6 Rfn. Naresh Kumar M A 7 Rfn. Khilendra M A 8 Rfn. Dama Ram Saran M A 9 Rfn. Ravi Kumar M A 10 Rfn. Yogendra Singh Chauhan M A LIST OF PRIVATE STUDENTS AMC -33

24 S.No Name Address GENDER Grading Awarded Remarks 1 Mohd. Altaf Bhat R/O Kaladrang, Teh/Distt. Kulgam P/O Yaripora(Demdullah) Jeelani Ahmad Kutay 3 Shabir Ahmad Kuchay 4 Farooq Ahmad Bhat 5 Ratan Singh Chouhan R/O Kaladrang, Teh/Distt. Kulgam P/O Yaripora(Demdullah) M A Recommended for MOI M A R/O Pinglana Pulwama M B Again AMC Avalibagh, Hygam Teh/ Sopore Distt/ Baramullah Chouhano Ka Kantharia PO/ Ghosunda Teh/Distt Chittor Garh Raj. 6 Manoj Pandey Kamal Niwas, Teet Bazar, Garuk Bageshwar, UK Sonu Kumar H.No. 122, BTM Road, Labour Colony, Bniwani Vikram Kumar Nagoro Ka Bas, Bilara, Distt/Sodhpur Rajasthan. 9 Pandit Sujit Kumar 147-A Indira Hous.50CI Factory Road, Kabnur, Tchalkaranji Maharastra Shreeram V Iyengar A-8, 602, Phase-I, Happy Valley, Near Tiku-Jini-Wadi, Chitalsar Manpada Road, Thane (W) 11 Indranil Kumar 12A, Kartick Bose Lane Kolkata , West Bengal 12 Spandan Kumar Malik Vill.& PO/ Panisheola, PS/ Haripal Distt/ Hooghly, West Bengal 13 Ishang Bandral H.No. 8, Ward No. 5,Subash Nagar Behind SBI Udhampur Ashwini Kumar Singh Vill/ Dallupur PO/Basani Distt.Varanasi (UP) M A Recommended for MOI M A M A M B Again AMC M A Recommended for MOI M A M A M A M B Again AMC M A Recommended for MOI M A 15 Thinless Tamchos Vill. Kaya Leh, Ladakh M A 16 Aqib Ahmad Rawalpora Alamdar Colony Lane- A Srinagar 17 Junaid Beigh Adalat Masjid Hawal Madin Sahib Chowk Srinagar J & K M B Again AMC M A Recommended for MOI 18 Ved Prakash Vill Dilli Near Nallapuli Sec-7 M B Again AMC Extn. Channi Himmat Jammu Deepika Beniwal VPO Khabra Kalan F A Recommended for MOI 20 Tsering Spalzom Domkhar Bisana(Bisana-Pa) BPO Knalsi, Leh Yasmeena Akhter R/O Triran Teh. Tangmarg Distt Baramullah J & K F A F A 22 Shaziya Hassan R/O Uranhall Anantnag F A

25 23 Vikas Rana VPO Sudkain Khurd Teh. Narwana Distt. Jind Haryana Capt. P K Singh 27, Ayodhya Dham Colony Shiv Pur Varanasi. 25 Preetam Menon Narayaneeyam, Viyyur, Thrissur Kerala India F A M A M Summiter TRAINING PROGRAMME Appendix B

26 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 hrs hrs hrs hrs 3 D hrs hrs hrs hrs 4 D hrs hrs hrs hrs hrs 5 D hrs hrs hrs hrs hrs 6 D hrs hrs hrs hrs 7 D hrs hrs hrs Accln. March(5 Km) Documentation, Medical Checkup Games PT Knot Hitch & Coiling of Rope Bouldering & Types of Hold Games PT Opening Address Climbing and Rappelling Mountain terminology. Games PT Prep of Bases Climbing &Types of Rappelling Cold Injuries & Health Hazard Games PT. Pitch Climbing High Altitude Illness Games Endurance Route Selection & Rope Fixing Preparation for Expedition Games hrs 8 D hrs Move for Expedition to Golap Kangri Leh (AT Kargil) Accln. Misc Game Prec LDP Lec Game Prec Lec LDP Lec. Game Prec LDP Lec Game Prec Lec Game Prec LDP Prep Game Instructors Clerk. Doctor Instructors. Principal Insttructors Doctor Doctor Instructor RCA Camp - do- RCA Camp RCA Camp RCA Camp RCA Camp - do- RCA Camp -do RCA Camp RCA Camp Move Incharge On way 9 D hrs Kargil To Leh Move 10 D hrs hrs hrs 11 D hrs hrs hrs hrs Accln. March(5 Km) Pumping method, Artificial Climbing Games Endurance Rope ascending techniques Avalanche Games Accln. LDP Game Prec Lec Game Instructors RCA RCA Camp 12 D hrs Trek to Saboo Temple at Leh Trek Temple 13 D hrs hrs hrs hrs 14 D hrs hrs hrs Endurance Cliff Rescue Glacier Game Endurance River Crossing with Auto Lock system Game Prec LDP Lec Game Prec LDP Game RCA Camp RCA Camp 15 D hrs High Altitude trek to Shey Gumpa Trek Gumpa 16 D hrs Flag off Ceremony Miscl Incharge Camp 17 D hrs Rock Craft test Test Instructors RCA 18 D hrs Preparation for Move to Golap Kangri Miscl Camp

27 Glacier 19 D hrs Move to Road Head of Golap Kangri Move Incharge Stok Village 20 D hrs Move to Base Camp Move Incharge Base Camp 21 D hrs Route open & Rope Fixing for Mount Golap Kangri Trek Leader Golap Kangri 22 D hrs Ist Summit Golap Kangri Summit 23 D hrs 2 nd Summit Golap Kangri and Return to Camp Leh 24 D hrs hrs Adam Work Flag In & Graduation Ceremony Miscl Instructor Principal Camp 25 D hrs Preparation for move to Institute Prep On way 1400hrs Move from Leh Move Incharge 26 D hrs Move from Kargil for Pahalgam Move Pahalgam 27 D hrs Departure 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 hrs Tea and Snacks hrs. Lunch Break/own time hrs. Roll call 1900hrs. Dinner hrs. Light of 2130hrs. (Virinder Singh) Colonel Principal (JIM & WS)

28 Appendix C LIST OF SUMMITERS S.No Name Address Remarks 1 Sgt. Subhash Chander Sharma No.1(KER) Air Sqn NCC,Pettah, Trivandrum Cpl. Deepak Chhetry Dept. Of Ophthalmology, Command Hospital AF, Agram Post, Bangalre, Karnataka Cpl. Pawan Kumar 2301 Flt. C/O 18 Wing C/O 56 APO 4 Cpl. Brahm Kumar 610 Garud Flight, C/O-43 Wing C/O 56 APO, AFS Sulur Cpl. Rakesh Kumar 612 Garud Flight, GRTC Chandigar C/O 28 Wing AFS Hindon 6 Cpl. Binu Bharatan Tech HQ, 4 Wing AF C/O 56 APO 7 Lac. Santanu Sarkar Eltro Flt Radar(P) Section, 50 Sqn, C/O 56 APO, Lac. Satnam Singh Sec-CCC, Hq CAC (U) AFS, Bamrauli, Allahabad, UP Lac. MD. Alam Khan 16F / IA Alka Vihar Bamrauli Allahabad UP L/Nk. Vikash Kumar 12 Raj Rif C/O 56 APO Summiters 11 L/Nk. Virendra Kumar Dhayal 12 Rfn. Rohit Kumar Singh 13 Rfn. Prashant Singh 14 Rfn. Parvinder 15 Rfn. Naresh Kumar 16 Rfn. Khilendra 17 Rfn. Dama Ram Saran 18 Rfn. Ravi Kumar 19 Rfn. Yogendra Singh Chauhan 20 Mohd. Altaf Bhat R/O Kaladrang, Teh/Distt. Kulgam P/O Yaripora(Demdullah) Jeelani Ahmad Kutay R/O Kaladrang, Teh/Distt. Kulgam P/O Yaripora(Demdullah) Shabir Ahmad Kuchay R/O Pinglana Pulwama Member

29 23 Farooq Ahmad Bhat Avalibagh, Hygam Teh/ Sopore Distt/ Baramullah 24 Ratan Singh Chouhan Chouhano Ka Kantharia PO/ Ghosunda Teh/Distt Chittor Garh Raj. 25 Manoj Pandey Kamal Niwas, Teet Bazar, Garuk Bageshwar, UK Sonu Kumar H.No. 122, BTM Road, Labour Colony, Bniwani Vikram Kumar Nagoro Ka Bas, Bilara, Distt/Sodhpur Rajasthan. 28 Pandit Sujit Kumar 147-A Indira Hous.50CI Factory Road, Kabnur, Tchalkaranji Maharastra Shreeram V Iyengar A-8, 602, Phase-I, Happy Valley, Near Tiku-Jini-Wadi, Chitalsar Manpada Road, Thane (W) 30 Indranil Kumar 12A, Kartick Bose Lane Kolkata , West Bengal 31 Spandan Kumar Malik Vill.& PO/ Panisheola, PS/ Haripal Distt/ Hooghly, West Bengal 32 Ishang Bandral H.No. 8, Ward No. 5,Subash Nagar Behind SBI Udhampur Ashwini Kumar Singh Vill/ Dallupur PO/Basani Distt.Varanasi (UP) Thinless Tamchos Vill. Kaya Leh, Ladakh Aqib Ahmad Rawalpora Alamdar Colony Lane-A Srinagar 36 Junaid Beigh Adalat Masjid Hawal Madin Sahib Chowk Srinagar J & K 37 Ved Prakash Vill Dilli Near Nallapuli Sec-7 Extn. Channi Himmat Jammu Deepika Beniwal VPO Khabra Kalan 39 Tsering Spalzom Domkhar Bisana(Bisana-Pa) BPO Knalsi, Leh Yasmeena Akhter R/O Triran Teh. Tangmarg Distt Baramullah J & K 41 Shaziya Hassan R/O Uranhall Anantnag Summiters 42 Vikas Rana VPO Sudkain Khurd Teh. Narwana Distt. Jind Haryana Capt. P K Singh 27, Ayodhya Dham Colony Shiv Pur Varanasi. 44 Preetam Menon Narayaneeyam, Viyyur, Thrissur Kerala India

30 NOMINAL ROLL JIM & WS, INSTRUCTORS 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 3 Mr. Mahfooz Ilahi Hajam 4 Mr. Gulzar Ahmad Ganie 5 Miss Tsering Palmo R/O Kujar Teh/Distt. Kulgam R/O Shamsipora Anantnag Tar Hipti Leh Ladakh (Technical Advisor) Summiter (Leader 2nd Summit) Summiter 6 Miss Tsering Ladol Leh, Ladakh 7 Miss Mahajbeen Akhter 8 Mr. Firdous Ahmad Shah 9 Mr. Javaid Ahmad Sheikh 10 Mr Manzoor Ahmad Khurwani Chichalora, Magam R/O wallar Hama Pahalgam Anatnag R/O Sallar Pahalgam R/O Noor Bunjwah Kashtiwar Appendix D

31 MOVEMENT PLAN S.No Date Event 1 07 Sept 2012 Move from Sonamarg and stay at Kargil 2 08 Sept 2012 Move to Leh Sept 2012 Stay at Choglamsar Leh 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 Sept nd Summit and Move back to road head Sept 2012 Fag inn & Graduation Ceremony Sept 2012 Move back to Pahalgam