Recruit Guide Your First Four Months in the U.S

Recruit Guide Your First Four Months in the U.S

Phoenix Division / T.S. Battleship Arizona U.S. Naval Sea Cadets Recruit Guide Your first four months in the U.S. Naval Cadet Corps Updated: August 15, 2018 1 This page left intentionally blank 2 Contents Your Recruit Binder ...................................................................................................................................... 6 When do I need my binder? ......................................................................................................................... 6 What will the first four months of Navy Cadet Corps look like? ................................................................ 9 What do I need for my first meeting? .......................................................................................................... 9 Where do I find references if I have questions? ........................................................................................ 10 What is my rank? ........................................................................................................................................ 11 What are the advancement requirements? .............................................................................................. 11 What are the physical fitness standards? .................................................................................................. 13 Getting started with the NLCC Syllabus ..................................................................................................... 14 Getting started with the NSCC Syllabus ..................................................................................................... 14 How do I turn in my course work? ............................................................................................................. 15 How often do I need to turn in my course work? ..................................................................................... 15 What should I try learning first? ................................................................................................................ 16 Getting started with your uniforms. .......................................................................................................... 17 How do I take care of my uniforms? .......................................................................................................... 19 How do I put the insignia on my uniform? ................................................................................................ 20 How do I alter my uniform to fit? .............................................................................................................. 22 How do I shine my shoes? .......................................................................................................................... 22 How short does my hair need to be? ......................................................................................................... 22 Can I wear earrings or other jewelry? ....................................................................................................... 24 How do I earn ribbons? .............................................................................................................................. 24 Can I wear my JROTC awards on my uniform? .......................................................................................... 24 What is my chain of command? ................................................................................................................. 26 How do I communicate with my chain of command? ............................................................................... 27 What is my Cadet chain of command? ...................................................................................................... 27 What is the attendance policy? ................................................................................................................. 27 What is the plan of the month (POD)? ...................................................................................................... 28 What are the conduct standards? .............................................................................................................. 29 CORE VALUES: ............................................................................................................................................. 31 QUARTERDECK PROCEDURES .................................................................................................................... 32 SEA CADET OATH ........................................................................................................................................ 32 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ............................................................................................................................. 33 3 SAILORS CREED ........................................................................................................................................... 33 "THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER" ............................................................................................................... 33 ANCHORS AWEIGH! .................................................................................................................................... 34 BASIC MILITARY ETIQUETTE ....................................................................................................................... 35 BASIC NAVAL TERMINOLOGY .................................................................................................................... 36 Phonetic Alphabet ...................................................................................................................................... 37 MILITARY TIME ........................................................................................................................................... 37 NSCC/ NLCC officer rank and cadet rate insignia ...................................................................................... 38 BASIC NAVAL HISTORY ............................................................................................................................... 39 EXPECTATIONS ........................................................................................................................................... 41 PERSONAL ACTIVITY LOG ........................................................................................................................... 42 4 Welcome Aboard! "Let’s turn to and do great things together! " As you begin your service with our unit, Phoenix Division / T.S. Battleship Arizona, we'd like to take the time to share with you some of the most basic information to help you navigate around our unit and to interact with your shipmates. Being a new recruit, there are responsibilities and expectations you must meet in order to advance and succeed in the program. If you take time to study and learn the material presented to you, it will open up doors to other opportunities for you in the future. Choosing to become a Sea Cadet with Phoenix Division / T.S. Battleship Arizona is one of the most important steps you’ve taken to better prepare yourself for the future. Be proud of your service and strive to excel, becoming a fine example to your shipmates and to your family supporting you along the way! 5 Your Recruit Binder Binder requirements: • One inch “view” binder • Must have the standard cover inserts on the front and back (next two pages) • Your first and last name must be printed on the front cover • The core values page is the back cover • Must contain notebook paper or a notetaking pad. • Must contain a printed copy of this guide. Binder options • Colors: Blue or White • You may use dividers • The covers maybe printed in black‐and‐white or color When do I need my binder? You should consider this binder a part of your uniform. Unless you are told otherwise by an officer or senior cadet, you should have this binder with you at all times. If you have been issued a Bluejacket’s Manual, keep it with your binder. When you are not required to carry it, you should keep it in a safe and secure place. Binders and personal property left unsecured is considered “gear adrift” and is subject to confiscation by senior personnel. On a ship, gear adrift is a safety hazard because crewmembers can be injured by unsecured items if the ship takes an unexpected roll. 6 _____________________________________________________________________________________ CADET NAME DIVISION OFFICER PHONE ___________________________________ EMAIL ____________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ LPO PHONE ___________________________________ EMAIL ____________________________________ SQUAD ASSIGNMENT _____________________________________________________________________________________ SQUAD LEADER PHONE ___________________________________ EMAIL ____________________________________ 7 8 What will the first four months of Navy Cadet Corps look like? You will be learning the basics of being a cadet, which is guided by your syllabus. There are two different programs. The younger cadets (10‐13) will follow the Navy League Training Syllabus, the older cadets (14‐18) will train using the Sea Cadet correspondence courses. Senior Navy League Cadets, Sea Cadets and officers will instruct you in formal and informal classes during the first four drills, with the goal of helping you complete and understand the basic knowledge required of a Naval Cadet. You

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