GPS-Free Navigation: Cadets Trained to Identify Directions, Reach Destinations
NCC cadets attending the annual training camp of 3 Telangana Battalion underwent a special session on GPS-free navigation in Hyderabad. Commanding Officer Colonel S.K. Raju conducted a lecture-cum-demonstration on map-based navigation techniques.
Published Date - 14 October 2026, 06:57 PM
Hyderabad: As part of the annual training camp being organised by 3 Telangana Battalion, a special session cum demonstration was organised on GPS-free navigation of an unknown place by Commanding Officer Colonel SK Raju.
Col. Raju delivered a lecture-cum-demonstration and explained how to reach a particular location or destination in areas where GPS facilities are unavailable. The session provided cadets with a practical understanding of navigation without relying on GPS technology.
The cadets were given a demonstration of the process of translating map information into real-world navigation and vice versa. They were also taught how to identify their current position and determine the correct direction to reach their destination in places where GPS connectivity is unavailable.
The programme was attended by Directors Anantha Reddy, Sudharshan Reddy, Mahendra Babu; Principal of Zee High School, Major Silar, Captain Gangadhar, Subedar Major Vijay Singh, Subedar Gajendra Singh, Zee High School NCC Officer Naresh, Army personnel and NCC cadets.