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USI CONTACT PROGRAMME–3

USI CONTACT PROGRAMME–3 2026 FEEDBACK REPORT

Introduction

1.         The USI Contact Programme–3 was conducted from 13 to 18 July 2026 and feedback was received from 46 officers.

2.         Feedback from 46 participants indicates that the programme was well received and highly relevant for DSSC/DSTSC examination preparation. Of the 38 officers who responded, ninety-five percent suggested that they would recommend the programme to future aspirants, while 85% reported that it met or exceeded their expectations. Thirty officers (73%) rated the programme Very Good or Excellent, 22% rated it Good and none rated it Poor.

3.         Participants particularly appreciated faculty guidance, answer-writing practice, Military History and Current Affairs. The principal areas identified for improvement were Science & Military Technology (SMT), Tactical Appreciation 'B', and closer alignment of SMT with the prescribed ARTRAC precis.

Participant Overview

Metric	Value	Share
Total Respondents	46	—
Would Recommend Programme	36 of 38	95%
Met/Exceeded Expectations	33 of 39	85%
Overall Very Good/Excellent	30 of 41	73%

4.         All respondents attended the Contact Programme, 83% attended only the Contact Programme while 17% attended both Contact and Correspondence streams. No participant relied solely on correspondence, reaffirming that the classroom format remains the preferred mode of preparation.

Overall Programme Ratings

Rating	Respondents	Share
Excellent	11	27%
Very Good	19	46%
Good	9	22%
Fair	2	5%
Poor	0	--

 

5.         Overall, 73% of the respondents placed the programme in the two highest rating categories with none rating it as poor.

Strengths and Areas for Improvement

6.         Average ratings across the 32 evaluation parameters ranged from 2.75 to 4.5 on a five-point scale.

Question No.	Description	Avg Rating
1	Relevance to DSSC/DSTSC prep	4.13
2	Overall quality of academic content	3.87
3	Coverage of exam syllabus	3.67
4	Organisation & administration	3.85
5	Study material & precis availability	3.82
6	Quality of mock tests/practice papers	3.91
7	Utility of answer-writing guidance	4.17
8	Faculty guidance sessions	4.17
9	Quality of model answers	3.87
10	Clarity of explanations/presentations	4.02
11	Usefulness of feedback/correction	4.04
12	Understanding of examiner expectations	4.09
13	Tac A	4.09
14	Tac B	3.65
15	Adm & Mil Law	4.2
16	SMT	2.75
17	Military History	4.5
18	Current Affairs	4.41
21	Study notes & precis quality	4
22	Utility of practice questions	3.8
23	Evaluation remarks quality	4.2
24	Timeliness of material/support	3.8
25	Responsiveness to queries	3.8
26	Improved subject knowledge	3.98
27	Improved answer-writing	4.31
28	Improved exam technique	4.27
29	Improved time-management	4.17
30	Identified strengths/weaknesses	4.34
31	Increased confidence	4.24
32	Enhanced overall preparedness	4.24

 

7.         Highest-rated components included Military History (4.50), Current Affairs (4.41), Administration & Military Law (4.20), answer-writing guidance (4.17), faculty guidance sessions (4.17), understanding examiner expectations (4.09), and Tac A (4.09).

8.         Science & Military Technology received the lowest rating (2.75) and Tactical Appreciation 'B' (3.65) was also identified as needing improvement.

9.         Feedback on Correspndence Course Material – question number 21 to 25 – was provided by five of the seven participants to whom these parameters were applicable. Those who responded rated the quality of evaluation remarks most highly (4.2), while all other parameters were also rated favourably.

Key Feedback

10.       Strengths

(a)        Answer-writing practice and personalised feedback were consistently identified as the programme's greatest strengths.

(b)       Individual faculty interaction and personalised feedback on practice answers were highly appreciated.

(b)       Participants valued Military History and Current Affairs for their relevance and examination orientation.

11.       Areas for Improvement

(a)        Science and Military Technology. Participants recommended realigning the SMT paper with the prescribed ARTRAC precis.

(b)       Tac B. Improving Tac B maps and appreciation training.

(c)       Mock Examinations. Hold examinations strictly to the actual exam schedule, environment and timings with realistic exam-hall conditions.

Logistics and Format Feedback

Parameter	Predominant Feedback
Preferred duration	6-7 days.
Batch size	50-60 officers.
Printed Precis	Preferred.
Online modules	Supported if CP shortened.
Notice period	2–3 months

 

 

Conclusion

12.       The feedback received from participants indicates that Contact Programme–3 2026 successfully achieved its primary objective of enhancing officers' preparedness for the DSSC/DSTSC examination. The programme was particularly valued for its structured academic content, experienced faculty, examination-oriented approach and emphasis on answer-writing practice. High levels of participant satisfaction across most evaluation parameters, together with improvements in examination confidence, answer-writing ability and overall preparedness, demonstrate that the programme continues to serve as an effective platform for focused professional military education and examination preparation.

13.       The feedback also identifies specific areas where further refinements can enhance the programme's effectiveness. In particular, Science and Military Technology should be more closely aligned with the prescribed ARTRAC precis, while Tactical Appreciation 'B' would benefit from improved instructional resources and greater emphasis during the course. Building upon its established strengths while addressing these focused recommendations will enable future editions of the Contact Programme to further improve learning outcomes.