HOW TO PREPARE FOR NSCC TRAINNING Go to http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/usnscc-1mc/info and join the USNSCC 1MC group at Yahoo.com membership in this group will ensure that you receive all updates and announcements about advanced training in the most timely fashion possible. The USNSCC-1MC provides up-to-date information/announcements immediately disseminated from USNSCC National Headquarters and other resources through receipt of Action Letters, Information Letters, Memorandums, and flash correspondences regarding the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps Go to the Homeport page http://homeport.seacadets.org/dashboard.action Click on the picture that says: 20XX NSCC/NLCC Summer Training Schedule and the page below will open; BEFORE doing anything, read the NSCC INFORMATION LETTER xx-xx located on the main advanced training schedules page CAREFULLY. THEN
Click on SEARCH FOR A TRAINING If you are looking for a type of training like recruit training type RT in the training code block, this will bring up a listing of ALL recruit training evolutions in all States. You can also narrow down your search by typing the training if you don t know the code; you can search by State, start dates and any category listed and then click on VIEW RECORDS
Lets take a closer look at a training; below you see the schedule for Recruit Training at Fort Devens, MA Training Code Location Note the elements above that you need to know to prepare the training request. Once you have selected the traininig you wish to attend; read the information for the training carefully. Above you will note that as well as the training code, location, cost and dates of training you will see the name, phone number and email address of the officer in charge of the training (COTC). Below that in the REMARKS paragraph are specific instructions you must comply with. You may be directed to a website where you will find additional forms or instructions; this paragraph will tell you if you need certain waivers, copy of current ID card, etc. In some cases you will be told that unit CO s are to contact the COTC NOT the cadet; in such case YOU must notify your CO that he/she must contact the COTC. If not otherwise instructed, you must send the COTC an email and request a slot. Include the return email with you submitted package for training.
The example above directs you to the training website. When you go to that website you will see additional information for you and your parents FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND READ ALL INFORMATION LETTERS (FOR CADETS AND FOR PARENTS) This site provides directions and other informaiton you need to know [NOTE that not all trainings have a website like this] On this site you may see a requirement for a WAIVER or facility access list and directs you to send those completed forms along with your request for training and deposit. If there are such instructions and you fail to comply, you may lose the slot through either a failure to follow instructions or through the extra time it takes for process required forms. REMEMBER FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED!
On the main summer training schedules page you will find the basic forms you will need to complete and submit to your unit to request training. From this page you will need: Training Authority (Request) - Cadet (NSCTNG 001) NSCC/NLCC TRAINING CHECK OFF LIST (NSCTNG 013) Training Authority (LOCAL) (NSCTNG 003) Cadets requesting training shall download these and any other form required by the specific training Complete them on your computer (for clarity and uniformity) Print TWO copies of the NSCTNG 001 and ONE each of NSCTNG 003 and NSCTNG 013 Have parent sign and initial where indicated on ALL FORMS Make sure you type your CO s name, phone number and email at the bottom of the NSCTNG 001 and NSCTNG 013 (look on the POM for this information) SUBMITTING YOUR TRAINING REQUEST: Inspect your training request and check-off list to ensure that every block is completed Make a copy of you current NSCC ID card (make sure the expiration date extends well past the end date of the training you are attending) Purchase a money order for the amount of the training (purchase from post office or 7-11) Prepare an envelope with the name and address of the COTC (see the TRAINING SCHEDULE FOR THIS INFORMATION) Place a stamp on the envelope Submit all above to your training officer or CO
1 2 3 4 YOUR ADDRESS YOUR ADDRESS YOUR ADDRESS LCDR JOHN SMITH 1234 5 TH STREET ANYTOWN, VA 123456 5 6 USNSCC ID 1. You will provide your unit with the request for training 2. Check-off list 3. Training Authorization (Local) Now that 4. Stamped, you have completed addressed (to your COTC) application envelope you w/stamp will need to work on completing the prerequesites John Doe for training 5. Money (SEE BELOW) order for Submit cost of your training application first then work on other requirements DO NOT WAIT 6. Copy of Current NSCC ID Card TO SUBMIT FORMS. 7. ANYTHING ELSE REQUIRED BY THE COTC DO NOT MAIL ANYTHING TO THE TRAINING SITE. Take all of your required training materials to your unit. The unit will tell you when to send all forward to your desired training POC.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: You will either receive a welcome letter from the training COTC or you will be directed to a website where you will be given further instructions to include a SEA BAG LIST. This list will contain a list of clothing and equipment you are required to bring to training; it also identifies prohibited items. You are responsible for having the clothing and equipment on this list. You must bring all of the equipment on the sea bag list to drill where it will be insepcted and the inspecting officer will initial the check-off list. If you are not prepared you will not be permitted to continue. You must go to the Homeport > from the main page locate the Cadet Advancement click on it. Click on the + sign next to Correspondence Courses Click on Basic Military Requirements (BMR) You must compete the following chapters BEFORE going to training in order to be properly prepared to be successful at Recruit Training : o Chapter 1 (ASSIGNMENT 1), sections on Hazing, Sexual Harassment, and Fraternization and o Chapters 5 (ASSIGNMENT 3), 6 (ASSIGNMENT 4), 9 (ASSIGNMENT 6), and 10 (ASSIGNMENT 6) prior to reporting to recruit training. Each of the above Chapters is followed up with completing the exam or ASSIGNMENT. Read the Chapter then take the open book exam. Other training provided before attending Recruit Training will include: 1. Standards of Conduct. 2. Chain of Command. 3. Professionalism. 4. Officer Rank Recognition. 5. Enlisted Rank Recognition. 6. Heritage, Military Honors and Courtesies. 7. Core Values, Code of Conduct. 8. Core Values, Decision Making. 9. Core Values, Leadership 10. Heritage, Navy History. 11. Heritage, Ships. 12. Watchstanding. RT Candidates must successfully complete a physical fitness exam (see NSCTNG 020 NSCC/NLCC CADET EXERCISE CHART) for details on physical fitness requirements, which can be located on the Homeport under Administration > Forms and Templates > Training Forms > NSCTNG 020