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life inside a Squadron<br />

The ground floor of each squadron building<br />

consists of an elegantly furnished anteroom,<br />

billiards room, table tennis facility, a library and a<br />

built-in aquarium. Cabins for the cadets measure<br />

approximately 110 sq feet and are fully furnished<br />

with Venetian blinds, French windows, banister,<br />

writing tables with bookcases and cupboardscum-chest<br />

of drawers.<br />

A cadet abides by ten commandments that were<br />

framed by Vice Admiral M P Awati, the then<br />

Commandant.<br />

THE CADET’S COMMANDMENTS<br />

Keeping the nation’s honour and interest first.<br />

Upholding the traditions of the three Services and<br />

keeping the Trishul always bright and strong.<br />

Upholding the Academy’s reputation through one’s<br />

conduct,bearing and manner.<br />

Expressing loyalty to each other.<br />

Following the harder right than the easier wrong.<br />

Obeying all orders at once.<br />

Making punctuality second nature.<br />

Working without supervision.<br />

Keeping oneself physically fit, mentally alert and<br />

morally upright.<br />

Learning to conduct oneself as a gentleman.<br />

Academy<br />

Disgust<br />

Cabin<br />

cupboard<br />

Number of<br />

bathrooms in<br />

a squadron<br />

academy TRIVIA<br />

9 144 52½ 23½<br />

Number of<br />

tiles in a cabin<br />

Front Rolls:<br />

Length<br />

of corridors<br />

Front Rolls:<br />

Length of flanks<br />

Alpha-27<br />

Cabin with cross<br />

tiles<br />

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