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 list after are single awards only. Although it
is allowed, Cadets that perform more than 10 Color Guards, just gain
experience and prevent others from achieving the award.
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 X 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 Appurtenance?
Yes. There were a variety of badges
that were distributed by the different COTCs over the last few years.
An MAA appurtenance is also awarded
for the successful completion of NSCC MAA Training. Wearing and awarding
of the MAA Appurtenance is outlined in Chapter
4, Section X, the NSCC MAA Badge
is outlined in Chapter 5, Section
II of the NSCC/NLCC Awards Manual.
I know of the MAA badge, and 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. Cadets 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). Guidelines for both 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 USNSCC 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 5m. 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 the NSCC MAA Badge if they have attended NSCC MAA School. Otherwise a suitable alternative such as an Arm Band or other item should be worn. See NSCC Awards Manual Chapter Five, Section II, Item "e".
The regulation states:
"e. Cadets who are not graduates of a NSCC nationally approved MAA course may not wear the MAA badge. In this regard, units shall identify their cadets assigned master at arms duties with some other identifying marking such as arm bands, etc."
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"?
Currently the NSCC is going through a forms re-design
process. Making the existing forms fill in the blank is a time consuming process and
cannot be justified at this time due to the ongoing release of the new forms. All of the new forms will be "Fill In The Blank"
Would it be possible to publish all of the manuals
in PDF format?
Yes it is possible, No it is not currently available. 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 Guideon. 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. 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 Service Jackets can also be ordered
online from ServMart.
The cost is $24.50 plus $4.95 S&H. Order must be with Credit Card and
ordered under Unit Name, NSCC.
Officer Service Jackets are no longer used by the Navy so, are no longer commercially available.
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
ARLINGTON VA 22201-3308
Phone: (703) 243-6910
Fax: (703) 243-3985
We hope to have online ordering available in the near
future.
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.
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 and 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.
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 Cadet
Exercise Chart (NSCADM 020), It outlines 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 1, Paragraphs 4110, Subparagraph (d)), specifically states that the NSCC Device will be worn on the left collar
point and the rank insignia on the right collar point (See Figure
9). 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.
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?
The newest version of the NSCC
Uniform Manual does not specifically state which shoulder flash to
wear, in fact is reference both the Officer AND Cadet Flash. While the NSCC
Officer Dress Blue Flash will work, the NSCC
Cadet Flash matches the uniform better (both Blue and Gold), While
the Khaki Officer Flash
matches the Belt, it looks silly on the Blue Coveralls. Use your best judgment.
I am the MAA of my unit, am I authorized to wear BDUs for this position?
No. Cadets are only authorized to wear the BDU uniform while attached to NSCC Battalions or working in an approved field activity or advanced training where the uniform is required. Refer to NSCC Uniform Regulations, Chapter 3, Section Five, Paragraph 3501.2, Item "c".
"c. Wearing of the special uniform is not authorized solely because of a billet a cadet is filling, training or working in."
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