28 February 2001

NSCC INFORMATION LETTER 3-01

1. This is the NSCC information letter announcing 2001 NSCC/NLCC summer training opportunities. It is promulgated IAW ref (a). Submit applications for summer training in accordance with the guidance provided in this letter.

• General Training Guidelines are at encl (1). Guidelines are arranged in sections by general topic or type training for your quick reference. This section includes procedures for submitting for 2001 summer training. Once again this summer, the NSCTNG 001 (cadet), NSCTNG 002 (officer) (Rev 2/00) goes to the COTC with a $50.00 deposit/quota reservation fee unless otherwise directed in encl (3). The COTC address where you send it has been included in the summer training schedule at encl (3). All hands must review this section in its' entirety, and pay particular attention to those sections relevant to their training.
  
  
• Coast Guard Training opportunities are at encl (2). Specific guidelines for arranging this training are as provided.
  
  
• The traditional NSCC/NLCC training schedule for 2001 is at encl (3).

• Federal Funding has been approved in support of NLCC/NSCC Summer Training in enclosures (2) and (3). Generally cadet cost will be only $50 for TWT or $25 for Orientation (and other one week) plus transportation to the training site. There is no cost to escorts except transportation to the training site. Funding is also approved for additional USCG training not contained in enclosure (2) and for local training of 4 nights or more, creditable towards TWT for which a NSC24C (or new form NSCTNG 003 or NSCTNG 004) is used. Forms to be used and general guidelines for applying for funding support are at encl (4). Reproduce forms locally, download from the NSCC WEB site, or call NHQ for additional copies.
  
  
• Cadets applying for multiple summer training opportunities must write across the top of their NSCTNG 001 the training codes of the other TWT's they are also requesting.

2. Training and funding support for training is in three general categories.

• First, published summer training as contained in enclosure (3) to this schedule. COTC's will use NSCTNG021 to get their funds and cadet costs are prepaid except for the deposit. No additional requirements for Unit CO's.
• Second, All Coast Guard training in enclosure (2) to this schedule and all other summer TWT training with the Coast Guard locally arranged and conducted using NSC 24C's. Prior approval is not needed and cadet costs are reimbursable after training in September. Unit CO's have to submit NSCTNG 022 at summer's end to get monies to reimburse cadets.
• Third, local summer training of 4 nights, 5 days continuous conducted using NSC 24C's (or the new NSCTNG003/NSCTNG004), for which prior approval has been obtained. Unit CO's must get prior approval from NHQ and cadet costs are re-imbursable. Unit CO's have to submit NSCTNG023 to get prior approval, and then submit it again after training in September to get monies to reimburse cadets.

3. Enclosure (3) provides dates and locations for NSCC Recruit Training, NLCC Orientation, and International Exchange programs, together with advanced training opportunities which have been scheduled to date. Shipboard training opportunities will be separately promulgated when they become available. As we receive additional information or additional opportunities, we will update enclosure (3) with changes and include additional guidelines as they might develop. Unit commanding officers are strongly encouraged to review references (a) and (b), and to comply with the instructions contained therein in preparation for summer training.

4. Every effort is being made to obtain confirmation for those training sites or details listed as "Pending" or "TBA" (to be announced) or simply left blank. As confirmation/availability is obtained, NHQ will distribute updates via changes to the field. DO NOT submit Training Authority Requests for TWT's listed as "Pending" or "TBA" or with details left blank. Wait until they are confirmed.

5. Unit CO's are reminded that following training, COTC's will be directed to submit NSC-26's back to unit CO's with a copy to Regional Directors. Your success in preparing cadets for summer training is being incorporated into future inspections. Your formula for success is to simply follow the instructions and guidelines as promulgated.

6. NON REFUNDABLE AIRLINE FARES. Unit CO's brief your cadets and parents on this. Please be reminded that non-refundable airline fares are just that! And that includes payment of penalties by NHQ. We strongly encourage everyone to consider carefully the purchase of non-refundable tickets. By far, most of the time, most of the summer training evolutions occur as scheduled in the summer training schedule. But please understand that they are dependent upon escort availability and host site accommodations. If escorts become unavailable due to emergency (and we can't find a replacement), or operational commitments suddenly preclude our being able to use host site facilities, training can be cancelled at the last minute. Changes to non-refundable airline tickets incur a penalty that averages about $75.00. NSCC national Headquarters cannot reimburse for these penalties, regardless of reason.

7. Please note; we are interested in expanding training opportunities for cadets. In enclosure (3) you will find some new and exciting evolutions. Sailing camps in San Diego and Pensacola, as well as additional opportunities to visit and train at the Merchant Marine Academies, or to train in the Navy's Rescue Swimmer program, are included. Anyone having a suggestion or plan for additional training for cadets is highly encouraged to contact NHQ, Capt Nyland. Criteria is that proposed training must support the goals and objectives of the NLCC/NSCC; goals and objectives as published in our annual report. Call NHQ Capt Nyland with your ideas.

8. This letter along with updates promulgated as changes to this letter will also be posted on the 1-MC and Sea Cadet Resources Web Page; http://resources.seacadets.org. Naval Reservists interested in providing support for NSCC Summer Training 2001 are authorized to submit requests for paid annual training orders IAW ref (c). This information letter is canceled effective 30 September 2000.

H.J. Nyland

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