Training & SSB Preparation
- Physical Training
- Squad Drill
- Map Reading
- Adventure Training
- Cross Country Run
- Public Speaking & Personality Development
- Interview Process
- Group Tasks
- Psychology Test
defence experts
Maj Gen N John George (Retd)
Commandant & President SSB Centre South, Bangalore (2018-2020)
Commissioned in the Indian Army through NDA (1981) Maj Gen George retired as Commandant & President of the Services Selection Centre South, Bangalore where his role was to monitor the functioning of three Services Selection Boards (two of the Army and one of Navy).
During his 38 years of service, he served in various important positions such as
- Maj Gen, General Staff Operations, HQ Central Comd.
- GOC Mountain Division (North East India)
- Defence Attache, Embassy of India, Moscow
- Instructor at Army War College, MHOW
- Brigade Commander, Mountain Brigade (North East)
- Adjutant, Indian Military Academy (Dehradun)
With leadership, training, administrative and diplomatic skills Maj Gen George provides valuable inputs to AFPI cadets in developing their personality, and leadership qualities and for SSB training.
Brig Sunil Vaze, VSM (Retd)
Director, Faculty of Studies (2017-2019)
Brig Sunil Vaze, VSM was commissioned into 2 MARATHA LI ( KALI PANCHWIN) in December 1982 after graduating from NDA, Khadakwasala and IMA, Deharadun.
- Counter Insurgency and Counter Terrorism operations in Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura and four times in Jammu & Kashmir
- Part of first contingent to be inducted to Sri Lanka in Operation Pawan in July 1987 and experienced combat with the LTTE for almost two years
- Deputed on United Nations Peace Keeping Mission in Sierra Leone as Chief Operations Officer where he was instrumental in planning the successful operation against RUF rebels, and was awarded the Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card for this assignment
- Trainer at the Infantry School (three times)
- Undergone the Defence Services Staff College Course at Wellington and Higher Command Course at Army War College, Mhow
- Commanded 18 MARATHA LI in Counter Terrorism operations in Poonch-Rajauri sector
- Awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal in January 2012
- Posted at HQ Intergrated Defence Staff , New Delhi coordinating Tri Services operations
Presently appointed as Commandant, Armed Forces Preparatory Institue, Kolhapur with effect from 01st August, 2022.
Lt Cdr Rohit Bhumkar
GTO, 33 SSB Bhopal (2019-2021)
Senior Technical Officer at INS Vikramaditya (2015-2019)
Manager at Naval Aircraft Yard Goa (2014-2015)
‘Services Selection Board’ interview preparation happens over 2 years during the cadets’ stay at AFPI.
SSB interview preparation is all about developing personal traits and qualities which can be achieved only by long-term involvement and participation by the student. AFPI's daily routine takes care of that.
FACULTY
In line with the AFPI's objective of preparing NDA-ready students, extensive Military training is an integral part of the curriculum. Right from fostering Military standard discipline, turnout, respect and obedience to rules and seniors, the cadets are taught a wide variety of Military subjects like War Craft, Field Craft, Map reading, Ground tasks, Group tasks, Leadership skills, Survival skills, Military drill, Military history etc. The Military faculty consists of Ex-Servicemen and Officers who have served the forces with distinction and are very highly regarded in terms of nurturing potential cadets and turning them into lifelong soldiers.
