Answers to Frequently Asked Questions,
Some relevant, others not so relevant.
While not official policy of the NSCC, each answer is given based on know
reference.
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Is the 25th Anniversary Ribbon awarded to anyone
who is enrolled in a unit on or after 10 September 1987? If so, does it mean that anyone
who joins the unit can immediately be awarded this ribbon?
No. The 25th
Anniversary Ribbon is only awarded to those individuals that were
enrolled in the program on 10 September 1987. The 25th
Unit Commissioned Ribbon is awarded to any individual who has
one year of continuous enrollment in a unit that has over 25 years
of continuous certified operation. Certification is done by NHQ, award
is by the unit Commanding Officer.
Can I earn the Color Guard Ribbon more than once?
Yes. The Color
Guard Ribbon maybe awarded multiple times. All ribbons listed
before Paragraph 16 of Chapter 4, Section Four
of the NSCC/NLCC Awards Manual can be awarded multiple
times, all ribbons listed after are single awards only.
I received the INR/OPSAIL 2000 Ribbon
in the summer of 2000.
Am I entitled to wear the anchor appurtenance as well?
You are authorized to wear the Anchor Appurtenance if you met the shipboard
training criteria outlined in Chapter
4, Section XI of the NSCC/NLCC Awards
Manual. Accordingly, the appurtenance should be worn on the Year
Ribbon awarded NOT the INR/OPSAIL 2000
Ribbon.
Is there a Master-At-Arms Badge?
No. There were a variety of badges
that were distributed by the different COTCs over the last few years, but wearing of these badges is not authorized.
An MAA appurtenance is awarded
for the successful completion of NSCC MAA Training. Wearing and awarding
of the MAA Appurtenance is outlined in Chapter
4, Section XI.
I know of the the Gold and Silver
Wings, but are there any other devices that cadets can wear? I've been hearing about a
miniature SEAL Trident that cadet who complete SEAL training get, but I don't know for
sure, so if there are any other what are they, and what is the criteria for getting them?
The NSCC "SEAL Trident" that
is issued to Cadets that attend SEAL Training at Little Creek, VA
prior to 2002 is not an authorized NSCC Device and is not authorized
for wear on the NSCC Uniform. A new SEAL Trident Breast Insignia is
authorized for wear for Cadets who participated in SEAL Training at
Little Creek, Virginia or Okeechobee, Florida starting in 2003. Information
Letter 11-02 outlines the criteria, as well as the retroactive
awarding of the Device for years
2000, 2001, and 2002. NSCC personnel who attending SEAL Training prior to
1999 are only authorized to wear the
Trident Appurtenance.
With the release of the 2004 Awards Manual,
there are now two other devices, The Special
Warfare Combat Crewman Badge (SWCC) and Explosive
Ordnance Disposal Device (EOD). The NSCC Joint Special Operations Insignia was authorized for wear in 2006. Guidelines for all NSCC Breast Insignia can be found
in the NSCC Awards Manual, Chapter 5.
Are U.S. Commemorative Medals and
Ribbons, such as the Cold War Victory Commemorative Medal, authorized for
wear on the NSCC uniform?
No. Only authorized NSCC/NLCC ribbons
and medals authorized in NSCC Awards
Manual, Chapter FOUR for NSCC
Cadets, Officers, Instructors, and Midshipmen and Chapter
SEVEN for NLCC Cadets. The wear of authorized DOD, USCG, and Merchant
Marine ribbons and medals by NSCC Officers, Instructors, and Midshipmen
is covered in Chapter SIX. Commemorative
medals, such as the Cold War Medal have not been authorized for wear
by U.S. Military personnel. Click
here for a press release form the Department of Defense on the Cold
War Medal.
On which ribbon do you were the
recruiting "R" on? There seems to be some confusion in my
unit. some say it goes on the recruiting ribbon some say on year ribbon?
The NSCC/NLCC
Awards Manual, Chapter 4, Section X, Paragraph 3 States the following: "Appurtenances will be worn on the year ribbon for the year in
which the award was earned except as noted in description of appurtenance
awards."
The description of the "R"
Appurtenance is listed at Paragraph 5(n). It states " "R" :
Awarded to cadets for satisfactory completion of ten (10) or more days
of advanced training in a Navy or Coast Guard recruiting office or
station. See Note (1)."
For reference Note (1) reads: "Minimum of five (5) consecutive days of the ten (10) total days
required."
If an officer/midshipman/instructor
chooses to wear the highest year ribbon awarded only, and they have
earned the leadership torch in previous years, does the appurtenance
move to the new ribbon?
This item is not specifically addressed
in the Awards Manual Chapter 4, Section
X. The wearing of the torch appurtenance
by an adult volunteers signifies the completion of ALL Officer Professional
Development (OPD) courses, which in some cases, was over a period
of years. Moving this to the currently worn year ribbon signifies
that the Officer has completed the OPD requirements. Cadets wear all
year ribbon awards, so this is not a factor when wearing the torch
appurtenance signifying completion of POLA.
I am the MAA in my unit, I have been told I have to wear a collar device, and other say I cannot.
At Recruit Training the MAA wears a NAVY PO2 Collar Insignia, this is for Recruit Training Only. Master-At-Arms may wear an Arm Band, Brassard signifying their position. See NSCC Uniform Manual, Chapter Five, Section 5304.
The Unifomr Manual states:
"Brassards are cloth bands, marked with symbols, letters or words, indicating a type of temporary duty, to which the wearer is assigned. "
Cadets serving as MAAs may not wear the BDU uniform, unless the unit has been authorized to where this uniform as the uniform of the day. See NSCC/NLCC Uniform Regulations, Chapter 3, Paragraph 3501.2, Subparagraph "c".
The Uniform Manual states:
"c. Wearing of the special uniform is not authorized solely because of a billet a cadet is filling, training or working in."
I am looking for the form for the Daughters of the American Revolution Award, where can I locate it?
As far as I am aware there is not an actual form that is required and submitted to the DAR for award of the DAR(ROTC) Medal. In the past usually contacting the regent of the local DAR Chapter, and send them a copy of the NSCC award certificate. The DAR will generate an additional set of certificates and present the medal and ribbon as well.
A copy of the NSCC certificate is located here: http://resources.seacadets.org/forms/forms_misc/ribbon_cert_dar_nscc.doc
A list of DAR Regents can be found here: http://www.dar.org/natsociety/chapters.cfm
Our unit has secured computers, how do we get the
forms so we can fill them out if we do not have Internet access?
Go to the Forms Menu under Administration. Right click your mouse over the link of the
form you want, use the "Save As" or "Save Target As" command on the
displayed menu and save the file to a floppy or your hard disk. Acrobat Reader™ will not allow you to
save completed forms. You must have full version Adobe Acrobat™
or Acrobat Approval™, both are available at www.adobe.com.
As new forms are released they will also be available in Microsoft Word™ format.
Is it possible to have the forms on the site in MS
Word™ format?
Yes. All forms are currently available in
MS Word™ Format.
Why aren't all of the forms "fill in the
blank"?
The NSCC is continuously going through a forms re-design
process. As forms are redesigned or updated they will be "Fill In The Blank".
Also, with the release of Acrobat Reader 8.0, a new Typewriter function, forms can be "typed on" without the time consuming process of coding the form fields into the forms. This takes a significant burden off of the IDG, and provides additional flexibility to the person filling out the form. All forms will eventually offer the Typewriter functionality.
Would it be possible to publish all of the manuals
in PDF format?
Yes it is possible, as
manuals are rewritten and updated by NHQ they are posted and converted into PDF format as
well as being cross indexed in HTML. The next Manuals to be updated by NHQ are the
NSCC Regulations, Escort Officer's Guide, and Advancement and Training
Manual.
Where do I find the NSCC Support Instruction
(OPNAV/CNAVRES) referenced in the Annual Inspection Guide, Part III?
They are located at: Regulations
> Department of Defense Directives
> United States Navy
Please send me a list of addresses and deadlines
for all scholarships that are available to Sea Cadets.
NSCC Regulations,
Chapter 16 has a list of all NSCC Scholarships. An Action
Letter is distributed every year, in the Spring, has additional information on
NSCC Scholarships.
Why are there two address fields on
the Cadet Enrollment Form (NSCADM 007)?
The two fields on the NSCADM
007 are to differentiate the Cadets Mailing Address from there
Physical Address if they are different. This will be clarified more
in the next release of this document.
Is there any information that I can get on commissioning
ceremonies?
NSCC
Regulations, Chapter 17 has guidance on Ceremonies. Also, OPNAVINST 1710.7
has an outline of how an official Navy commissioning ceremony is performed.
My unit is purchasing new flags for
our color guard, what should we put on the top of the poles?
Traditionally you see Eagles atop the
staffs of color guard flags. Unfortunately this is incorrect. The eagles
are reserved for presidential colors only. A safe bet is use Halberds on
color guard flags and the Army Spear on your unit Guidon. Here is a web
page that explains all of the different flagstaff ornaments or
finials as they are called.
Before I can open each page with Acrobat™, it
opens Realplayer™ first then goes to Acrobat™.
Sounds like an installation problem with your personal
computer. Uninstall Acrobat Reader™, download the current version from Adobe and reinstall it,
This should solve your problem.
I tried to download an Acrobat PDF File and all I
got was a blank page.
The site has been optimized for use with Adobe Acrobat
Reader™ Version 5.05 and higher. See above for correcting the installation.
Where can I get Enlisted and Officer Service
Jackets?
Speak to the Personnel Support Detachment
in your local Naval Reserve Center or Naval Installation. The NAVPERS
1070/600 jacket is not a "required" item for service records
(NSCC Regulations, Chapter
1, Section F, Paragraph 1a). Some units use heavy duty manila
folders. You can purchase these at your local office supply store
and have the covers of the USN Jackets copied onto your folders. You
may want to contact your Regional Director of Headquarters Representative
they may have a sources for these items.
Enlisted and Officer Service Jackets are no longer used by the Navy so, are no longer commercially available. You may contact your local Navy command to see if they have them stashed away.
Can you send me some Sea Cadet stickers so I can
hand them out at my unit?
Yes and No. NHQ can, the IDG cannot. You
can request promotional materials from NHQ by completing the NSCSUP001
form and mailing or faxing it to NHQ at:
US NAVAL SEA CADET CORPS
2300 WILSON BOULEVARD, SUITE 200
ARLINGTON VA 22201-5424
Phone: (703) 243-6910
Fax: (703) 243-3985
NSCC promotional materials can also be ordered online for a small fee from the Sea Cadet Ship's Store.
Can you send me some of the Sea Cadet Posters?
See Above. Except the "What Do Sea Cadets Do" "Officer Recruiting", "What is Sea Cadets" and all of the media under the "Test Your Limits" Campaign
are only available online by downloading them from the Public
Affairs/Promotional Materials Page.
Could you please provide me with the needed address
to mail a requisition form for material needed to?
See Above
Can parents order promotional material
from the requisition form (NSCSUP 001)
that is online?
No, promotional materials are distributed based on numbers
of Cadets enrolled. They can only be ordered by an authorized unit representative.
I have noticed that a lot of the
training resources are no longer listed on the Resources Page.
This is correct. In March 2004, the NSCC
Internet Development Group introduced COMPASS.
This Web site is the one stop location for all things relating to training in
the Naval Sea Cadet Corps. Manuals, Courses, Lesson Plans, etc.
Where can I purchase a Stokes Stretcher for our
unit?
Most stores that handle climbing or search and rescue
equipment will either have one available or the option of ordering one. Junkin Safety, Inc. is the primary
manufacturer of stretchers for the U.S. Navy. Contact a local distributor for purchase price
and availability.
Lifesaving Systems Corporation also offers Stokes Stretchers and Heaving Lines.
The Boot Camp that our division usually goes to
occurs once a year, in August, this is almost a year away, this is too long for me to
wait. Does your unit have a boot camp between December and August?
Recruit Trainings are not run by specific units or
divisions. The are arranged to support geographic areas. Unfortunately, Recruit Training is
held in the Summer (June-August), There may be a Recruit Training site earlier in the
year, but it may be all the way across the country. You are encouraged to attend the
Recruit Training site in your area, because a billet has been specifically set aside for
you. If you travel to another recruit training site, you will be taking a billet intended
for a Cadet in that area who may either have to travel somewhere else (compounding the
problem) or not being able to attend at all. Sometimes, based on holiday schedules,
Recruit Trainings are held between Christmas and New Year's Day. Recruit Training is a very important step in a Cadet's career development and a full 14
days cycle is the most beneficial. Keep an eye out for the Summer
or Winter Training Schedule to
find out when the Recruit Training will be scheduled.
Where can I get a CD with the BMR on it?
Currently CNET does not offer the BMR on CD. You can download
each of the files in the text and question book as well as any other course you may be
interested in on the Correspondence
Course Page on COMPASS. They have made a wide selection available in Adobe Acrobat™ format. You unit should also provide you with a copy of all of the required coursework upon enrollment.
As an LPO, I need training aids for drill. I often
come to the Resources Site to get them. Can you provide links to the training
manuals for Cadets?
Here are links to the Advancement
and Training Manual and the Lessons Plans.
COMPASS the
NSCC Training Portal has a variety of resources available to unit Training
Officers. Bookmark them in your browser for easy access.
I am a Sea Cadet. I was wondering if
there is a link or site I can go into to find out basic physical
requirements for the yearly Recruit Training.
There are a variety of resources on the
site which outline the requirements. The best one though is the NSCC Physical Readiness Manual and the Cadet
Exercise Chart (NSCADM 020), they outline all standards for all
age groups. There is also a listing of valuable physical fitness information
located on the Physical Fitness Page.
I noticed in the Regulations that there is a
section on being a Chaplain. But in the Uniform Manual there is nothing on placement of the
cross on the uniforms, is there a special regulation regarding the placement of the
Chaplain Collar Device?
The wearing of the Chaplain collar insignia
is not authorized. NSCC Regulations regarding Chaplains (Chapter
5, Section 4, Paragraph 0548.2)
"0549.2 Chaplain: The chaplain is a special assistant
to the commanding officer and is concerned with the moral guidance and the general welfare
of all hands."
The NSCC Chaplain is more of a counselor as opposed to a
religious mentor.
Navy Uniform Regulations state that the
Chaplain Device
is worn on the left collar point. This is direct conflict with NSCC Uniform Regulations (Chapter
4, Section 4105), specifically states that the NSCC Device will be worn on the left collar
point and the rank insignia on the right collar point (See Figures 4-1-6 and 4-1-7). There are no "Staff" Officers in the NSCC therefore, the wearing of the
Chaplain Staff
Collar Device is not authorized.
I received a new set of dungarees from
my Supply Officer. They seem different than the ones I already have. Can I
interchange the shirts and trousers of these uniforms?
No. The new uniform you received is referred
to as Utilities, it is the current uniform being issued by the U.S.
Navy. The older, dungaree uniform was phased out of naval service in
2000. NSCC Cadets are still authorized to wear the old style uniform,
until supplies are exhausted. Mixing the uniform items would be no
different than wearing your dress white trousers with your dress blue
jumper. Also as a note, stenciling is no longer authorized on dungarees
or utility uniforms over the pockets, use embroidered name strips, for a
more professional look. Name strips can be purchased from Spur
Name Tapes at a reasonable price. Be sure to specify old style
dungaree or new style utility when ordering.
The Dungaree and Utility uniforms while still in service in some units will eventually phased out in favor of the Navy Working Uniform.
I am an Officer in the NSCC and just
purchased coveralls, I am aware that the name stripes are supposed to be
gold lettering, and I am supposed to wear a khaki belt. Which flashes should
I wear?
Wear the NSCC
Cadet Flash matches the uniform better (both Blue and Gold), with Khaki Belt and Gold Lettered Name Strips.
I am the MAA of my unit, am I authorized to wear CUUs for this position?
No. Cadets are only authorized to wear the CUU uniform while attached to NSCC Battalions or working in an approved field activity or advanced training where the uniform is required.
The Navy is changing from the Utilities to the Blue Digital Cammies and from the Summer Whites and Winter Blues to the new Khaki shirt and black trousers. Can I start wearing these uniforms?
Yes and no. As of 31 July 2008, The Navy has authorized the wearing of the Naval Service Uniform (NSU) for all personnel. This uniform consists of a Khaki shirt and Black trousers with a Black garrison cap. It will eventually replace the Summer White Uniform and Winter Blue Uniform for Navy personnel in grades E-1 through E-6. The target date for completion of this is July 2010. While not currently authorized is is anticipated that this unifomr will eventually be incorporated into the NSCC sea bag and will replace Summer White and Winter Blue Uniform worn by NSCC Cadets in grades E-1 to E-6. Currently there is no plan to make this uniform an option for NLCC Cadets.
The blue digital camouflage uniform or Naval Working Uniform (NWU) phased into service by the Navy in late 2009. It replaced the Utility Uniform. The NSCC has incorporate this uniform to replace, working/wash khakis and utilities. It will also replace coveralls in most instances. This uniform is authorized for all NSCC and NLCC personnel. Also, it does not replace the Camouflage Utility Uniform, which will remain in service for Seabee Battalions.
As with all Navy uniform changes, the NSCC usually follows suit as uniforms become available though surplus means, and the National Uniform Depot is stocked up. The NSCC/NLCC Uniform Regulations provides additional guidance for the incorporation and wear of these uniforms.
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