In the National Cadet Corps (NCC) of India, the Naval Wing is one of the three wings (along with the Army and Air Wings) that provides training and exposure to cadets in naval and maritime-related activities. 

Key Aspects of the NCC Naval Wing:
1. Objective: 
   - To introduce cadets to the basics of the Indian Navy, maritime operations, and naval discipline.  
   - To develop leadership, teamwork, and a sense of adventure among cadets.

2. Training & Activities:
   - Naval Orientation: Introduction to naval terms, ranks, and customs.  
   - Seamanship: Knot-tying, semaphore (flag signaling), boat pulling, and sailing.  
   - Navigation: Basics of map reading, compass use, and celestial navigation.  
   - Ship Visits & Sea Training: Opportunities to visit naval ships and participate in sea sorties.  
   - Watermanship: Swimming, lifesaving drills, and water safety.  
   - Weapon Training: Familiarization with naval small arms (like .22 rifles).  

3. Camps & Competitions:
   - Annual Naval Camps (e.g., RDC Camp, NIC Camp)  
   - Boat Rowing Regattas and sailing competitions.  
   - Naval Wing-specific training at naval bases like INS Chilka (Odisha).

4. Uniform & Insignia:
   - Naval cadets wear a white uniform (similar to the Indian Navy).  
   - They have NCC Naval Wing badges (like the anchor emblem) on their uniforms.  

5. Career Opportunities:
   - Direct entry benefits in the Indian Navy (through NCC Special Entry Scheme).  
   - Preference in joining the Merchant Navy and other maritime careers.  

Who Can Join?
- Open to school (Junior Division) and college (Senior Division) students enrolled in NCC units with a Naval Wing. 
- Both boys and girls can join (Girls Naval Wing was introduced later).  

Benefits:
- Enhances discipline, leadership, and maritime skills.  
- Exposure to naval life and potential career pathways.  
- Opportunities for international youth exchanges (like the Youth Exchange Programme with foreign navies).