National security College (NSC)

Miscellaneous 

Documentation & Special Instructions

a.         Documentation.

(1)       All Pakistan Army Officers must possess- AB-439 duly completed as required vide PAO 280/56.

(2)       All Pakistan Armed Forces officers must be in possession of their service/national identity cards.

(3)       A University security card is also issued to all participants after their arrival at the University. This University card must be worn with uniform when entering the University premises.

b.         Particulars of Services.       Three copies of “Record of Service” Performa attached, as Annex C must be sent after completion to GSO-1 (Trg) NDU HQ, immediately on receipts of these instructions. A photograph must be attached to each form.

c.         On arrival participants are required to deposit the following documents with University: -

(1)       Passport (this will be returned after documentation).

(2)       Academic degree certificate of highest civil/military qualification.

d.         Participants are advised to bring their inoculation and vaccination record or if they have not been inoculated/vaccinated, to get the needful done immediately on arrival.

e.         Special Instructions for Allied Officers

(1)       Sponsors.      A Pakistani participant is detailed as sponsors with each allied participant. In addition, one faculty member sponsors a number of allied officers. Sponsor lists will be available on arrival at the University.

(2)       National Days.         Allied participants may hold receptions/dinners on their National Days in the Officers Mess subject to the terms and conditions of the University and the Mess Rules. Some of the important points are:-

(a)       The request must be routed through DS Coord at least 30 days prior to holding of such an event.

(b)       The list of guests from outside the University must accompany the request.  Invitations should be issued only after approval from the University authorities has been obtained.

(c)        The guests must abide by the University dress rules.

(d)       In addition to the actual expenditure for the event, Rs: 2000.00 will be the mess service charge for each event.

(e)       After obtaining necessary approval to hold such functions, necessary co-ordination may be done with regard to menu, seating and lighting arrangements etc. with the mess secretary.

(f)        Bills for such parties will be cleared along with mess bills of the month.

(3)       Discipline.    For matters of discipline there is no discrimination between Pakistani and Allied participants. Every individual is required to abide by all instructions contained in this book or passed on from time to time in University circulars/bulletins.

(4)       Inland Study Tours.     Hotel charges during these tours are different in the case of Pakistani participants, who are required to pay a maximum amount equivalent to their daily allowance.  Hotels however charge full rates from Allied participants as per their policy.  These rates vary from hotel to hotel depending on location and quality of services provided.

(5)       Duties.           Participants are not expected to be detailed directly on duties during the course by their embassies / high commissions.  Any exceptional requirement has to be initiated by the embassy / high commission through proper channel, i.e. Joint Services Headquarters, for their consideration and approval.  The University will take action / grant permission only on formal instructions received from the Joint Services Headquarters.  Participants are therefore advised not to approach the University directly on this subject.

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