INDOC MODULE ENS Matt Landry Operations Officer USS JOSEPH P. KENNEDY, JR (DD 850) Welcome Aboard! This is your CRASH COURSE COMPASS :: http://compass.seacadets.org/ U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps This course will teach you… • What is the Naval Sea Cadet Corps? • Who are the people? • How do I get rank and advance? • How can I earn awards and ribbons? • What do I need to succeed at BOOT CAMP! • What is the Corps policies on drugs, cigarettes and alcohol? COMPASS :: http://compass.seacadets.org/ U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Enabling Objectives • State the mission of the U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps and the Navy League Cadet Corps • Learn the various ranks of the NSCC/NLCC • Learn the requirements/benefits of the program • Recognize the differences between officers, instructors and cadets in the NSCC/NLCC • Learn the different uniforms worn by cadets • Learn the Chain of Command of KENNEDY Div. COMPASS :: http://compass.seacadets.org/ U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Sea Cadet History • Sea Cadet organizations exist in most countries that have navies – England founded their program in 17th century – Canada, Korea, Australia, Japan also have programs • Founded in 1962 by Congress • Sponsored by the Navy League of the U. S. • Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia COMPASS :: http://compass.seacadets.org/ U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps People in the NSCC/NLCC • OFFICERS – All officers must be 21 years old – Military experience not necessary – Salute and show military courtesy to all officers • INSTRUCTORS – Same requirements as officers, but can choose not to be uniformed – Do NOT salute Instructors, but show proper courtesy •CADETS – Naval Sea Cadets: 13-18 years old – Navy League Cadets: 10-13 years old COMPASS :: http://compass.seacadets.org/ U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps NLCC Cadet Ranks/Insignia Seaman Apprentice Able Petty Petty Petty Cadet Cadet Cadet Officer 3rd Officer 2nd Officer 1st The highest ranking Navy League Cadet is the Ship’s Leading Petty Officer. COMPASS :: http://compass.seacadets.org/ U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps NSCC Cadet Ranks/Insignia Seaman Seaman Seaman Petty Petty Petty Recruit Apprentice Officer 3rd Officer 2nd Officer 1st The highest ranking Sea Cadet is the Chief Petty Officer. COMPASS :: http://compass.seacadets.org/ U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps NSCC: How do I advance/get rank? • Everyone starts as an E-1 (Seaman Recruit) – Go to boot camp (10-14 days) – Finish Basic Military Requirements (BMR) • For all higher ranks except Chief Petty Officer – Do the military correspondence course (NRTC) – Do one Advanced Training Evolution (AT) – Pass an exam (only for PO3, PO2, PO1) – Six month time-in-rank requirement (3 months for E-2) • Do your BMR before boot camp, and your six month clock starts EARLY. COMPASS :: http://compass.seacadets.org/ U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps What about ribbons/awards? • You will earn your 1 “year” ribbon after serving three months in the Corps • You can earn other ribbon awards as well – Recruiting friends – Making honor roll in school – Excelling in the path of advancement – Scoring well with a rifle/pistol (at a NSCC training) – Serving as a staff cadet (once you have enough rank) COMPASS :: http://compass.seacadets.org/ U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps JOSEPH P KENNEDY, JR 11 DIVISION :: INDOC MODULE You will only get out of the program what you put INTO the program! COMPASS :: http://compass.seacadets.org/ U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Cadet Uniforms • Utilities – Blue shirt/dark blue pants, belt – Boots – USS JPK Ballcap • Service Dress White/Blue – Jumper/bell-bottom trousers – Dress shoes – Worn with ribbons/medals • BDU’s (camoflauge) – Worn by Master-at-Arms COMPASS :: http://compass.seacadets.org/ U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Recognizing Uniforms • You need to salute officers when in uniform – so you must know how to recognize them •You must learn to know the difference between officers and chiefs. – The uniforms look similar, but are different! – Khaki (worn as work uniform year-round) – Service Dress Blue – Summer Whites COMPASS :: http://compass.seacadets.org/ U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Crest is for Anchor is for Officer / Instructors Midshipman NSCC Cap Insignia Cover comes in white or khaki Combination Cover Button Chin Strap Gold = Officer, WO, Midshipman Black = Instructor COMPASS :: http://compass.seacadets.org/ U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps NSCC Officer Ranks/Insignia MIDN WO ENS LTJG LT LCDR COMPASS :: http://compass.seacadets.org/ U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Garrison Cover (Male & Female) Officer, WO, and Miniature Sea Midshipman Rank Cadet Crest 1 1/2” 2” 2” COMPASS :: http://compass.seacadets.org/ U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Additional USN Ranks/Insignia CMDR CAPTAIN RADM LH RADM VADM ADM COMPASS :: http://compass.seacadets.org/ U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Military Courtesies • Military customs and courtesies are not optional, they are required knowledge and you must follow them at all times COMPASS :: http://compass.seacadets.org/ U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Military Courtesies • You salute officers of all services and NSCC – Only when you are covered – Officer does NOT have to be covered • You NEVER salute cadets, or enlisted members of the services – Chief Petty Officers wear uniforms that are similar, so you need to be CAREFUL when you look COMPASS :: http://compass.seacadets.org/ U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Addressing People • How do you address an officer/instructor? – “Yes (No), Sir/Ma’am” – “Aye, aye, Sir/Ma’am” • How do you address a senior cadet? – “Yes (No), Petty Officer!” • How do you address your shipmate? – Rank and Last name (Seaman Jones) – Last name (informally) – Hey you (very informal) COMPASS :: http://compass.seacadets.org/ U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Military Courtesies • Some officers don’t care if you show all the courtesies, but most DO and if you don’t practice, you’ll forget when you need to remember • When you cannot salute, look the officer in the eye and greet them “Good morning, Sir/Ma’am” • When you aren’t sure if you should salute, SALUTE. It’s always better to salute when you shouldn’t, then not salute when you should! COMPASS :: http://compass.seacadets.org/ U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps When should I salute? • When walking in a small group, EVERYONE salutes – When marching or standing in formation, however, the leader of the group salutes for the rest of you • When you are covered and in uniform • When boarding/departing a ship of the Navy/Coast Guard – Turn to the aft (back) of the ship, face the National Ensign, and salute sharply COMPASS :: http://compass.seacadets.org/ U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps What else do I need to learn? • Military Drill – Proper ways to march in formation – Teaches teamwork • Proper uniform wear & care – You must present a sharp military appearance. Most people do not know the difference between a Sea Cadet and a Navy sailor, so you must present yourself as best you can – Shave if necessary, keep your hair neat (2 inches of bulk is the maximum on top, hair cannot cover ears) – Iron or press your uniform properly! Don’t trust the dry cleaners to do it! COMPASS :: http://compass.seacadets.org/ U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Boot Camp • All Sea Cadets need to pass boot camp (Recruit Training) before they can go on Advanced Training (TWT) evolutions – League Cadets can go to boot camp (7 days) but it is not required for advancement • 10-14 days of hard work, but it’s well worth it • If you cannot make boot camp, you cannot advance in rank or go on Advanced Training. This is critical! COMPASS :: http://compass.seacadets.org/ U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Correspondence Courses • Basic Military Requirements (NAVEDTRA 14325) – Electronic CD-ROM format (available from unit) – Also available online (http://compass.seacadets.org/) – This book contains 15 assignments which must be completed to advance to E-2(T) – It is the longest book you will have to do, no other book has more than 5 assignments – BMR teaches you Navy customs and important concepts, so the sooner you get it done, the better off you will be COMPASS :: http://compass.seacadets.org/ U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps What can I expect at drills? • Classroom activities – Learn about military equipment, weapons, people – Military customs or leadership classes • Military Drills – Practice marching in formation • Plan your training evolutions – Work with the Training Officer to schedule your trainings and advancement progress • Administrative/Supply issues – Usually a little time to take care of paperwork COMPASS :: http://compass.seacadets.org/ U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps That’s a lot of stuff I have to do! • Not as much as you’d think! • You have shipmates here to help you and the officers will be here to guide you too • It’s FUN. That is, of course, why you’re here COMPASS :: http://compass.seacadets.org/ U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps NSCC Policy towards Drug Use • If you use it, or if you possess it, YOU ARE GONE. – Any use, whether you bring it to cadets, or not, is grounds for instant dismissal from the Corps • The NSCC has no place for drug users • There is no second chance • There is no process of appeal • There is no alternative COMPASS :: http://compass.seacadets.org/ U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Alcohol Policy • Officers and instructors (who are of legal age) may drink at Sea Cadet advanced trainings, but they may NOT have contact with cadets for six (6) hours after their consumption of alcohol • Cadets may not, in ANY circumstance, consume or possess alcoholic beverages – Same penalties with drugs apply to alcohol – INSTANT DISMISSIAL FROM THE CORPS! COMPASS :: http://compass.seacadets.org/ U.