28 February 2003
NSCC INFORMATION LETTER 3-03
1. This is the NSCC information letter announcing 2003 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
THE
FOUR
BIG
BIG BIGGEST CHANGES FOR THIS YEAR ARE:
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FIRST. The general training
deposit is $60 for 2 week training, and $30 for 1 week training
evolutions.
- SECOND. For
cadets performing more than one training over the summer, the second
and subsequent training deposit (third, fourth, fifth, etc., what ever it
might be) will be a flat $180 each for any two week or longer evolution,
and a flat $90 each for any one week evolution; evolutions as listed
in the summer training schedule, encl (3). Unit CO’s are responsible for
monitoring cadet performance of TWT and ensuring the correct deposit is
sent to the COTC.
- THIRD. For
those training evolutions that are particularly expensive and far exceed
the average cadet cost per cadet for training (we only have a few each
year, sometimes SCUBA or special training off base will fall into this
category) the deposit may be higher to offset the cost to the NSCC but
still allow the training to happen. Double check the deposit fee
listed in encl (3). This is where it will be listed.
While NSCC NHQ regrets having to raise
prices by implementing these three new cost adjustments to cadet deposits,
all are necessary to cover ever increasing costs, maximize opportunity for
all cadets, keep it as fair as possible for the most number of cadets and to
preclude last minute cancellations because of fiscal shortages. All are
reminded that our federal grant is only a $1M grant (hasn’t increased along
with enrollment) and the costs of our training program far exceed the $1M
granted.
- FOURTH. And change
4 is that cadets who do not pass the PRT at RT do not get credit
for RT. THEY HAVE TO REPEAT RT TO GET CREDIT FOR
RT!!!!!!! They can longer return to the unit
for sign off and crediting at a later date by their unit CO.
NSCC Action Letter 9-02;
Para 1.k. refers. It says:
CADETS MUST PASS THE PT TEST
AT RT IN ORDER TO RECEIVE RT CREDIT. FAILURE TO PASS THE PT TEST
MEANS THAT THE CADET HAS TO ENTIRELY REPEAT RT. UNIT CO’s ARE
RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROVING REQUESTS FOR TRAINING FOR ONLY THOSE CADETS
WHO CAN PASS THE PT TEST. The NSCC endorses good health
and physical fitness of all cadets. NSCC
Action Letter 4-98 explains in detail the merits of physical fitness
and how the NSCC program borrows heavily from “The President’s Challenge”.
The long standing requirement to pass the physical readiness test before
going to RTC and to be physically fit during RTC was not changed with
NSCC Action Letter 4-98 and
is not changed now. It should be noted that NSCC standards remains
below those of the 50th percentile of the President’s Challenge,
and that cadets are only required to meet a standard that is less arduous
than that currently being met by at least half of all middle and high
school youth of their age. What this change does is remove Unit
CO authority to award RT credit to cadets at the unit level after having
failed to pass the PT test at RT. This change reinforces Unit CO responsibility
to approve training requests only for those cadets who pass the NSCC
PT test and stay fit, and requires cadets who might fail the test at
RT, to repeat RT until he or she passes the test and receives credit.
Cadets can advance in the NSCC and participate in other trainings only
with RT credit. This change is effective with the 2003 summer
training cycle. ANOTHER VERY IMPORTANT THING TO REMEMBER FOR
SUMMER 2003 IS THAT MOST TRAINING IS SCHEDULED ONBOARD OUR NATIONAL
MILITARY SERVICE COMPONENT BASES AND STATIONS. AND AS ALL OF YOU
ARE MORE THAN WELL AWARE THE INTERNATIONAL SITUATION CAN CHANGE AT A
MOMENT’S NOTICE AND SO CAN SECURITY REGULATIONS AFFECTING NSCC
ACCESS TO BASES AND STATIONS. AVAILABILITY OF BERTHING CAN ALSO
CHANGE VERY QUICKLY. ALL TRAINING EVOLUTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO LAST
MINUTE CANCELLATION AND ALL NEED TO PLAN ACCORDINGLY.
AND BE REMINDED:
The NSCC Summer Training
Schedule Information Letter 3-03 is posted on the NSCC WEB Site at www.resources.seacadets.org.
At this site is the ORIGINAL information letter itself with all the
enclosures. Enclosure (3) is the training schedule as originally written as
of the date of the letter. This enclosure only gets updated when we
generate a complete rewrite of encl (3) and post the complete rewrite.
Understand that it is completely accurate only at the time it gets posted,
and remains fully accurate only until someone phones in another change. Most
of the time it is NOT 100% up-to-date!
HOWEVER, change information as received does get immediately posted on
the website at the section for Training and Advancement, under Training
Schedules, at 2003 Summer Training, under the particular training (they are
grouped by type training). THIS IS WHERE YOU FIND THE MOST UP TO DATE
INFORMATION FOR A PARTICULAR TRAINING AND THIS IS WHERE YOU SHOULD GO TO FILL
OUT YOUR APPLICATION.
Phone numbers change, COTC’s change, addresses where to send applications change,
etc. etc. It happens everyday. At National Headquarters we take these
daily changes and post them as they occur to Training and Advancement at the
section titled Training Schedules, 2003 Summer Training, under the particular
training.
SO THIS IS WHERE YOU NEED TO GO FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION.
So here's how it works for you:
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You want to do summer training
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You go to the Internet www.resources.seacadets.org
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You click on NSCC Information Letter 3-03
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You check out all the training guidelines, and review the encl (3)
training schedule to get the big picture of all that is available
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You decide on a training
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THEN…. AND THIS IS MOST IMPORTANT
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YOU GO BACK AND CLICK TRAINING AND ADVANCEMENT
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CLICK TRAINING SCHEDULES
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CLICK 2003 SUMMER TRAINING
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FIND AND CLICK YOUR PARTICULAR TRAINING
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Check for changes and or updates. The information here supercedes
that in encl (3) of the Info letter
This is where any changes and/or the latest information is posted
- Now you can complete the application……….
ALSO BE REMINDED:
ID cards must be current through the end of training. So pull
out your ID and look at it now! If your ID card is expiring between now and
the last day of your desired training, re-new it first thing, then put in
your request for training. We will not cut orders for anyone whose record
does not show that his or her ID will be current through the end of
training….It’s an insurance thing and there is no other way!
- 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 2003 summer training.
This summer, the NSCTNG
001 (cadet), 002 (officer)
(Rev2/00) goes to the COTC with a $60.00 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.
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Coast Guard Training opportunities
are at encl (2). Specific guidelines for arranging this training are as
provided.
- The traditional NSCC/NLCC training
schedule for 2003 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.
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Federal Funding has been approved in
support of NLCC/NSCC Summer Training in enclosures (2) and (3). Generally,
cadet cost will be only $60 for TWT or $30 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 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 NSCTNG003/004’s.
Prior approval is not needed and cadet costs are reimbursable after
training. Unit CO’s have to submit a NSCTNG
022 (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 if they become available.
It is expected these formal opportunities will be minimal as has been the case
in 2001 and 2002. The best way to obtain these opportunities is through
local units working closely with locally home ported ships. Units not
local to home ported ships must work and coordinate through local Regional
Directors. 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 update the website and
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 on the website or via hard copy changes. Updates and/or
changes will be posted first on the website.
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 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, as well as JAG training, were
added in prior years 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, and be cost effective. 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 training, 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 in prior summers 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.
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Medical information sheet required or adults, NSCC Information Letter 9-02
of 8 November 2002 refers. It reminds us that adults can have medical
problems too, and unit CO’s and COTC’s need to have a place to go to find your
record of medications, your unique health situation in case of emergency; a place
to go for answers that any emergency room physician is likely to ask. The
place to record this information is on the 5A, and the place to put it is in your
own record that you bring to TWT and any other trainings. The 5A is to be completed
upon enrollment, updated every five years or whenever a change occurs, and
30 days prior to escort duty! Once again, NSCC Information Letter
9-02 refers.
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
2003 are authorized to submit requests for paid annual training orders IAW
ref (c). This information letter is cancelled effective 1 February
2004.
H. J. Nyland
Approved 
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M.D. Ford
Executive Director
Distribution:
National Chairman, and National President
NSCC/NLCC Unit Commanding Officers
Regional/Associate Regional Directors
Headquarters Representatives |
