 14 October 1996 NSCC ACTION LETTER 13-96
1. Purpose: To issue a change to petty officer advancement requirements as outlined in reference (a). 2. Background: The rate structure and terminology for cadet advancements from NSCC Seaman Recruit (E-1) to NSCC Chief Petty Officer (E-7) generally parallel that of the U.S. Navy. Cadets advance through the ranks as they satisfy stipulated advancement requirements. 3. Discussion: As the Naval Sea Cadet Corps charges in its pursuit of excellence, so must the internal priorities and requirements. Changes within the U.S. Navy advancement system also influence decisions within the NSCC since our system is similar in many respects. In this regard the Navy has discontinued the requirement for at E-3 examination and the NSCC will adapt the same policy. In the past advancement to the rate of NSCC CPO (E-7) has been honorary with no specific training or academic requirements. With renewed emphasis on leadership and excellence, and increased demands being placed on CPOs, the time has come to establish specific requirements for advancement to this rate. Other revisions have been made to NSCC cadet advancement requirements to allow for a more rapid promotion to E-3 than in the past, and, for E-4 and above, the new six-month time in rate will allow additional time for training and maturing in each rate, resulting in a stronger, more confident and effective petty officer. 4. Action: The revised NSCC advancement requirements as outlined in enclosure (1) became effective 1 October 1996. With increased demands being placed on NSCC CPOs, this rate must now he earned by completing the requirements specified in the advancement requirements. While E-3 examinations are no longer required, this does not relieve the commanding officer of the responsibility of ensuring that each candidate meets the minimum requirements. The commanding officer retains the prerogative of enacting local procedures to make himself/herself that each cadet is qualified in every respect for advancement. Some form of local examining board is encouraged, with the board making a recommendation to the unit commanding officer. 5. Cancellation: This Action Letter is effective 1 October 1996 and remains in effect until incorporated into the NSCC/NLCC Advancement and Training Manual.
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