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22 February 1999

NSCC INFORMATION LETTER 4-99

1. During the summer of 1999 there will be many opportunities for qualified Sea Cadets to participate in various foreign exchange programs. The following is a list of the exchange programs for 1999. Exchange opportunities with Bermuda, United Kingdom aboard HMS Bristol, Korea, and Hong Kong have already been promulgated by NHQ letter. Details regarding these exchange opportunities are again included in this letter. Summary information is as provided below. Detailed information is as contained in the enclosures. Submit applications based on information in this letter. Use training codes from NSCC Information Letter 5-99, NSCC/NLCC Summer Training Schedule or BE CRYSTAL CLEAR IN WHAT YOU APPLY FOR.

LOCATION

ARV/DEP
DATES

AGE

CADET
M/F

ESCORT
OFF

QUALIFICATIONS

Bermuda

31 Mar -
14 Apr

16 or
Older

5 M/F

1(M/F)

- E3 or above
- Awarded Cadet Citation
- Not Have Gone Before
United Kingdom
(LCDR Farrow SEO)

12-27 Jun

Same as
Above

20 M/5F

3M/2F

Same as Above
U.S. International
(D.C. and Norfolk, VA)

11-24 Jul

Same as
Above

5 M/F

1M/1F

Same as Above
United Kingdom
(aboard HMS Bristol)

15-27 Jul

Same as
Above

4 M/F

1 (M/F)

Same as Above
The Netherlands

15 Jul -
1 Aug

Same as
Above

4 M/F

1(M/F)

Same as Above
Canada West
(to Quadra)

18 Jul
1 Aug

Same as
Above

25 M/F

1M/1F

Same as Above
Canada West
(in Seattle)

18 Jul
1 Aug

Same as
Above

5 M/F

1M/1F

Same as Above
Japan
(NSCC)

25 Jul
10 Aug

Same as
Above

5 M/F

1M/1F

Same as Above
Canada East
(to Acadia)

25 Jul
7 Aug

Same as
Above

25 M/F

1M/1F

Same as Above
Canada East
(in Norfolk)

25 Jul
7 Aug

Same as
Above

5 M/F

1M/1F

Same as Above
Korea

26 Jul
4 Aug

Same as
Above

5 M/F

1(M/F)

Same as Above
Hong Kong

15-23 Aug

Same as
Above

4 M/F

2(M/F)

Same as Above
Belgium

*

Same as
Above



Same as Above
Japan
(Navy Memorial)

**





* Dates and details pending

** Dates and details will be announced when determined in update changes to the summer training schedule, or by separate correspondence to units. This exchange is in planning and is expected to by much like last years, originating in D.C. with all expenses paid by the Navy Memorial foundation.

2. Application procedures are as per the enclosures. Where applications are greater than the number of allowed quotas, selections will be made by NHQ in concert with COTC recommendations and desires. Cadets desiring to apply for more than one program must state their first and second choices. Generally, only one program per cadet will be entertained. Cadets should not purchase airline tickets until notified of selection by NHQ.

3. For all cadets selected or approved for Foreign Exchange program participation, additional guidance and/or information will be provided either by NHQ or the COTC/ Senior Escort Officer for the evolution.

4. No Sea Cadet exchange will take place unless escort requirements are met. Amplifying information will as provided by COTC/Senior Escort Officers, or as published in updates to the summer training schedule (including further identification of COTC/Senior Escort Officers as appropriate).


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H.J. Nyland

Distribution:
NSCC Unit Commanding Officers
NSCC Regional/Associate Directors
NSCC Headquarters Representatives