 29 November 1999
NSCC ACTION LETTER 12-99
| From: |
Executive Director, U.S. Naval Sea Cadet
Corps (NSCC) |
| To: |
Distribution
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| Subj: |
1999 REGIONAL DIRECTORS CONFERENCE CHANGES
IN POLICY AND/OR ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
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| Ref: |
(a) NSCC
Regulations Manual
(b) 1999 National Regional Directors Conference, 23 & 24 October 1999
(c) NSCC Action Letter 14-98 |
1. IAW ref (a), ref (b) was convened at Naval Amphibious Base,
Coronado, Ca. Meeting minutes have been separately distributed to all Regional Directors
and Headquarters Representatives. Action items in this letter are in addition to those resulting
from the 1998 Regional Directors conference, previously promulgated in ref (c). All ref
(c) action items remain in effect. This year's action items having immediate, or in near
future, impact on NSCC/NLCC policy and/or administrative procedure are addressed in this
letter and are as follow in sub-paragraphs a through g immediately below. All action items
are being incorporated into updates of NSCC directives as appropriate. Paragraph 2
addresses other action and information items being undertaken which may impact units in
the future. Unit CO's have no immediate action to take with regard to paragraph 2 items.
They are provided for information and advance planning only.
- AUTHORIZATION FOR SELECTIVE WEAR OF COVERALLS. Policies
as currently promulgated in Uniform Regulations for
wear of dungarees remain unchanged. However, effectively immediately coveralls are
authorized for those units where the normal host military activity is in the practice of
wearing coveralls. This change simply allows NSCC units to put themselves in the same
working uniform as their host activity. Cadets/host bear all costs incurred and coveralls
must have the Sea Cadet flash for easy
identification. Additionally, ifs unit opts to use coveralls, all unit members will be in
coveralls. If 100% uniformity cannot be maintained, dungarees will be worn. Coveralls will
be worn on base only, and all guidelines for coverall wear as promulgated by host commands
will be strictly adhered to. Updates to Uniform
Regulations will reflect this policy change.
- NLCC CADETS IN UNITS HAVING 5 OR FEWER NLCC CADETS TO BE
INSPECTED. Current inspection guide policy states that in units having 5 or fewer
NLCC cadets, these NLCC cadets are not subject to inspection. Effectively immediately,
NLCC cadets in units having 5 or fewer NLCC cadets, will stand personnel inspection right
alongside their NSCC cadet shipmates. Additionally, their personnel records will also be
reviewed, along with all other records. While the policy of no grading of NLCC cadets or
records for 5 or fewer will continue, inspectors are required to comment on NLCC cadets in
the inspection report for the NSCC unit.
- PARTIAL CREDIT FOR FLAGSHIP TOWARDS 2 WEEK
TWT PROMOTION REOUIREMENT ALLOWED. Effective immediately
NSCC cadets are authorized partial credit for flagship competition,
to count towards the promotion requirement of 2 week TWT. The following
caveats apply: credit will be allowed only if not as a regularly
scheduled drill, cadets must be under NSC-24C
orders, and cadets to receive credit must be RTC graduates. The
updated Advancement and Training Manual (ATM)
will reflect this change.
- ADMINISTRATIVE REOUIREMENTS FOR FLAGSHIP CHANGED;
CADETS MUST BE UNDER NSC-24C ORDERS AND CARRY PERSONNEL RECORDS.
Effective immediately all cadets participating in Flagships or Operational
Readiness Inspections (ORI's) must be under unit generated NSC-24C
orders and all cadets must carry with them (or their unit carry
as a unit) their complete personnel records. The updated Advancement
and Training Manual will reflect this change.
- ANNUAL TRAINING IN NSCC SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND FRATERNIZATION
POLICY REQUIRED. NSCC NHQ will include in the next update to the Advancement and Training Manual, policy statements
regarding sexual harassment and fraternization. Effective upon receipt of the updated ATM,
this training will be required annually in accordance with the guidance provided in the Advancement and Training Manual.
- NLCC TS CHARTERING POLICY STATEMENT CHANGED TO REQUIRE
CHARTERING WHEN COMPANIES REACH 15 CADETS. Effectively immediately, NLCC companies
are to be chartered as Training Ships upon reaching a membership of 15. Current
Regulations verbage stating "may" will be changed to state "must" with
Regional Director's endorsement. Any exception must be waived, all waivers via Regional
Directors to NHQ.
- CADET RTC/TWT "CALL HOME AFTER REPORTING" POLICY
ESTABLISHED. Effective immediately, for cadets not escorted by parents, COTC's are
responsible for ensuring each cadet calls home not later than the end of their first day,
the day of arrival, to advise parents of their safe arrival. For cadets hand delivered by
parents, cadets are considered checked in and OK when parents are satisfied and depart.
The updated Advancement and Training Manual will
reflect this change.
2. The following items do not require any immediate Unit CO action.
They are provided for information and incorporation into planning for CY 2000 and beyond.
- OPD 101, 201 AND 301 BEING REVIEWED AND UPDATED.
Completion is expected in this next calendar year. OPD 101 will be offered in 2 versions:
101A is the current full version that will retain most of its' current flavor, and 101B is
a condensed version appropriate for ex-military and others regarded as already very
familiar with current 101 course content. OPD 201 will have content updated and rearranged
into a part 1 for administration and a part 2 for training. Parts 1 and 2 can be given the
same weekend, or because of the new modularization, can be given as separate parts at
different times. Part 1 and 2 segmentation will also facilitate 1 day refresher training.
Part 1 and 2 are both required for OPD 201 credit. OPD 301 will remain essentially
unchanged. This action continues from the 1998 Regional Directors conference, with
completion expected mid CY 2000.
- SECURITY AND BACKGROUND CHECK POLICY FOR ADULTS NEARING
COMPLETION. This action continues from the 1998 Regional Directors conference,
with completion expected mid CY 2000. An action letter will be promulgated prescribing the
process to be used to formally screen all NSCC adults via security and background checks
prior to program affiliation.
- REWRITTEN INSPECTION GUIDE TO BE PROMULGATED 1ST QTR CY 2000.
This rewritten inspection guide will be promulgated early in calendar year 2000 and will
be the guide used for inspections starting CY 2001. The rewrite is based entirely upon
recommendations from the field and while not any easier, is expected to be more clearly
written and more streamlined for easier administration. This action continues from the
1998 Regional Directors conference.
- ADP/IRM EFFORTS CONTINUE FOR IMPROVED COMMUNICATIONS AND
REDUCED PAPERWORK. As time continues The Sea
Cadet Resources Web Page will increasingly be used to post program information. Summer
and Foreign Exchange training schedules, along with all updates will first appear at this
website along with other notes about training. A forms warehouse in CD format is being
developed by Region 15. When available, guidelines for obtaining this resource will be
posted on the resources web page.
- MAA APPURTENANCE DEVICE TO BE DEVELOPED. Future changes
to the awards manual will include an appurtenance device for graduates of one of the MAA
TWT schools advertised in the summer training schedule. This is a CY 2000 action item from
the 1999 Regional Directors conference.
- RENEWED EMPHASIS ON BENEFITS OF USING THE CHAIN OF COMMAND TO
CONTINUE. Wording in the Regulations Manual
will be changed to more adamantly clarify and encourage use of the chain of command.
- A PETTY OFFICER CREED WILL BE INCORPORATED INTO REGULATIONS.
This is a CY 2000 action item with the creed to be included in a future update of the Regulations Manual.
- STANDARD LENGTH FOR RECRUIT TRAINING TO BE NOT LESS THAN 12
DAYS. An alternate of 9 days where circumstance precludes a full 2 weeks will be
reviewed with NSCC sponsor, Navy
Recruiting Command. Year round school schedules that preclude a full 2 week option in
California will be reviewed, with intent to provide 2 week recruit training opportunities.
- ADDITIONAL "CADET TRAINING SUPPORT" REOUIREMENTS FOR
OFFICER PROMOTION BEING CONSIDERED BY COMMITTEE; TO REPORT DURING REGIONAL DIRECTORS
MEETING 2001. NHQ is appointing a committee as a result of the 1999 Regional
Director's conference to review increasing officer promotion requirements by adding or
increasing cadet training support requirements. There is no near term action or impact
through CY 2000.
- ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE RECOGNITION TO BE EXTENDED TO NLCC.
Non transferable to the NSCC, a separate ribbon or award will be developed and
incorporated into the Awards Manual.
- NSC-23A TO BE CHANGED. The public affairs information
release form is being modified to include provisions for video/internet news releases.
This will be a new inspection requirement.
3. This action letter is cancelled upon incorporation of changes
into relevant manuals.
M. D. FORD
Distribution:
National Chairman/National President
NSCC Headquarters Representatives
Regional/Associate Regional Directors
NSCC/NLCC Commanding Officers |
