28 February 2002

NSCC INFORMATION LETTER 4-02

1. This is the NSCC information letter announcing 2002 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 2002 summer training. Once again this summer, the NSCTNG 001 (cadet), 002 (officer) (Rev2/00) 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 2002 is at encl (3). As additions, deletions, changes occur they will be immediately posted to the NSCC web site, and subsequently incorporated into change updates to this letter.
  
  
• 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 and from the training site.

There is no cost to escorts except transportation to and from 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 NSCTNG 003 or 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 TWTs 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 NSCTNG 021 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 NSCTNG003/004's. Prior approval is not needed and cadet costs are reimbursable after training. Unit CO's have to submit a NSCTNG 022 at summer's end (with copy of orders and receipts) to get monies to reimburse cadets.
  
  
• Third, local summer training of 4 nights, 5 days continuous conducted using NSCTNG003/004, for which prior approval has been obtained. Unit CO's must get prior approval from NHQ and cadet costs are reimbursable. Unit CO's have to submit NSCTNG023 to get prior approval, and then submit it again after training 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", "TBA" (to be announced), "TBD" (to be determined) 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 TWTs listed as "Pending" or "TBA" or with details left blank. Wait until they are confirmed. Updates will be posted first on the website.

5. Unit CO's are reminded that following training, COTC's will be directed to submit NSCTNG 012'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 AND TRAINING CANCELLATIONS. 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, host site accommodations, and host training site security measures in effect at the time of training. Any training can be cancelled anytime! 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 continuing to expand training opportunities for cadets. 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, were added last year and some appear again this year. 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. For everyone and for all training, please find at encl (5) the national list of DEA agents who are available to give drug prevention lectures and presentations to your cadets. There is no fee, and these agents are trained, ready and responsible for these presentations. Call them.

9. Some special notes/reminders:

• Be wary of allowing cadets to travel commercially unaccompanied or unescorted. We had instances last summer where commercial air travel arrangements were made for a cadet/cadets without consideration to the fact that the airline chosen would not allow under aged children to travel unescorted by an adult!!!! If parents or units arrange for unaccompanied commercial travel for cadets be sure to ask if the carrier will honor your arrangement.
• For Local Training and other training not in this schedule. Sept 11, 2001 is not that far behind us. Most bases where we do our training remain very sensitive to visitors, and very focused on their particular base security measures. Where we have regained access it is through good working relationships, trust, and in many cases site unique arrangements between our hosts and their NSCC unit and their officers. Everyone must honor and respect these arrangements, and the way you do it is through advance coordination with the cognizant Regional Director. Para 1 (e) of NSCC Action Letter 6-00 dtd 14 December 2000 refers and it is more important now than ever. Don't go steaming full speed ahead in uncharted waters! If you want to train at a site that is not your normal site, check with the local NSCC personnel (the Regional Director for that area) first. And if he or she advises that it is not wise to go, don't go! This applies to locally arranged training, and any other training not listed in this summer training schedule.

10. 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; resources.seacadets.org. Naval Reservists interested in providing support for NSCC Summer Training 2002 are authorized to submit requests for paid annual training orders IAW ref (c). This information letter is canceled effective 1 February 2003.

H.J. Nyland

Distribution:
Executive Director, National Chairman, and National President
NSCC/NLCC Unit Commanding Officers
Regional/Associate Regional Directors
Headquarters Representatives