Sec 1: Other NSCC Training References and Manuals

The NSCC training program is supported by The Advancement and Training Manual (ATM), the Escort Officers Handbook, this Summer Training Schedule promulgated annually each spring, and the COTC guidance letter also promulgated annually each spring to all COTCs for that year. The ATM has been updated and the updated edition will be promulgated this spring. The Advancement and Training Manual and the Escort Officers Handbook provide general (although detailed) guidance considered non-perishable, while the Summer Training Schedule and COTC letter's provide guidance and policy unique to the particular training year. Guidance for administration and completion of correspondence courses is as separately promulgated in the Correspondence Course Manual. NSCC training is also supported at the NSCC internet website, resources.seacadets.org , go to the" Compass portal" for NSCC Training support.

Sec 2: Training and Funding Support Categories. Training and funding support for training is in three general categories.

First, for published summer training as contained in enclosure (1) to this schedule. COTC's will use NSCTNG021 to get their funds and cadet costs are prepaid except for the deposit and transportation to and from the training site. No additional requirements for Unit CO's except to ensure correct deposit.

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. Re-imbursements are always subject to funding availability.

Third, locally arranged 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. Unit CO's have to submit NSCTNG023 to get prior approval and funding in support of the Training. Locally arranged training will not be considered advanced training for cadet advancement unless approved by NHQ.

Funding request forms are at encl (3).

Sec 3: Check with local NSCC Chain of Command before arranging Locally Arranged Training, for local training and other training not in this schedule. 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 (and/or revised ATM) 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. Refer to the Advancement and Training Manual for the COTC Administrative and Operational Chain of Command.

Locally arranged training to count as an advanced training for advancement credit is only as approved by NHQ.

Sec 4: Cadet Deposit Costs. The general training deposit for 2005 is $80 for 2 week training, and $40 for 1 week training evolutions. Short course RT training is $60.

Deposits are not refundable! NSCC policy is that deposits are not refundable and the reason is that COTC's must spend deposit dollars in preparation for training based on numbers of cadet applications. These are sunk costs incurred for ordering ball caps, t-shirts, arranging for meals, linen, etc, etc. However, for true emergency circumstances which preclude attendance, requests for refunds will always be entertained.

Deposit Costs for High Cost Training. 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 Sailing Schools, 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 (1). This is where it will be listed.

Sec 5: Deposit Costs for Cadets doing Multiple Summer Trainings. 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). Winter and Spring training don't count. Unit CO's are responsible for monitoring cadet performance of Advanced Training and ensuring the correct deposit is sent to the COTC. Cadets applying for multiple summer training opportunities must write across the top of their NSCTNG 001 the training codes of the other advanced trainings they are also requesting. A separate request for orders must still be submitted for each training desired.

Examples:

• Cadet does one week POLA, pays $40…wants to do a second 2 week advanced training, pays $180.

• Cadet does 2 week RT or advanced training, pays $80… wants to do a second 2 week advanced training, pays $180 (or a second one week advanced training, pays $90).

• Cadet does 2 week RT or advanced training , pays $80…wants to do 2 additional 2 week advanced trainings, pays $180 each…..and if he or she wants to add an end summer POLA or one week advanced training, pays the $90.
  

Just some examples to help all understand. It's structured so that every cadet gets one training evolution at the $40 or $80 deposit cost and can advance, anything beyond that is at the higher rate for all summer training in the 2004 summer training schedule having a training code assigned.

(NOTE: WE KNOW THE DIFFICULTY EVERYONE HAS IN GETTING ENOUGH ESCORTS…..SO WE TRY AND DO THINGS TO ENCOURAGE ADULTS TO BE ESCORTS…..ACCORDINGLY, CADETS WHO ARE DOING THEIR SECOND, THIRD, ETC TRAINING AND WHO HAVE AT THAT TRAINING A PARENT OR GUARDIAN AS AN ESCORT, THESE CADETS ARE EXEMPT FROM THE HIGHER DEPOSIT COST. THEY JUST PAY THE REGULAR DEPOSIT OF $80, OR $40 WHEN A PARENT OR GUARDIAN ACCOMPANIES AS AN ESCORT. COTC'S TO MANAGE THIS. ANY OTHER UNIQUE CIRCUMSTANCES/PROBLEMS WITH THIS POLICY ARE TO BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE FIELD REPRESENTATIVE, WHO WILL EITHER RESOLVE OR PASS TO NHQ FOR RESOLUTION.

Sec 6: Escort Officer Questionnaire. At Appendix 1, escorts are to complete and forward this questionnaire with their NSCTNG 002 to COTC's.

Sec 7: Escort Officer Allowance. There is no cost to escorts except cost of transportation to and from the training site that is in excess of this year's travel allowance cap (15 cents a mile up to 800 miles per evolution). For adult escorts, this mileage allowance is to offset out of pocket expenses for travel to and from training sites. COTC's control and administer this allowance program, see encl (3).

Sec 8: Training Prerequisites

NSCC RT and NLCC Orientation

• Cadets must be enrolled no later than six weeks prior to the start date of NLCC Orientation or NSCC Recruit Training. New enrollees will not be permitted to attend training at a Sea Cadet Recruit Training Camp unless: the cadet will be 14 prior to 1 September 2005 (for '05 summer training) OR he/she is a former League Cadet who is 13, who has successfully completed League Cadet Orientation Training scheduled by NSCC NHQ, and is considered "mature" enough by his/her CO to be accepted into the Sea Cadet Training Program. (This appropriately recognizes prior League Cadet training and experience.) Unit Commanding Officers must ensure that each newly enrolled cadet and parent clearly understands what to expect at either Recruit or Orientation Training. They must also understand that our insurance policy is an accident "only" insurance policy and does not cover pre-existing conditions. Note: The six week time limit is established to ensure proper enrollment, opportunity to get required uniforms and opportunity to complete BMR requirements. If a new cadet can meet all these requirements in under 6 weeks, he or she can go. If the newly enrolled cadet is attending the 9 day RT model described below, that cadets must also have been trained in and passed a test for the subject areas listed below for the 9 day RT model.
  
  
• Cadets must have successfully completed their physical fitness test per NSCC Action Letter 4-98 and Action Letter 9-02 (and/or revised ATM), prior to reporting for training. Cadets found not capable of passing a physical fitness test at the training site will not be credited with completion of RT, and will have to attend RT again and successfully pass RT at their subsequent RT in order to progress in the program. They will be allowed to participate in graduation exercises, but will not be given credit for completing recruit training. Prepare your cadets to pass PRT!!!
  
  
• For all cadets training at Fort Lewis, submit a liability release form with NSCTNG 001 & 002's . This form is at Appendix 2.
  
  
• Remind cadets haircuts are part of the recruit training process. The same standards apply to both male and female cadets. Cadets objecting to this regulation should not attend RT.
  
  
• BMR: Cadets are required to complete (be trained in, don't have to complete the entire course) Chapter 1, sections on Hazing, Sexual Harassment, and Fraternization and Chapters 5, 6, 9, and 10 prior to reporting to recruit training. These sections and these chapters will provide the cadet with the requisite knowledge needed to complete recruit training. BMR Course 14325 is the current BMR. While formal completion of the entire course is best (required for promotion, all lessons completed), a review and study of these specific chapters and sections at the unit level for new cadets is sufficient for meeting prerequisites for attending RT. The unit CO signature on the request for orders certifies that the cadet is ready for recruit training and that he or she is knowledgeable of these specific sections and chapters.
  
• Recruit Training (Nine Day Module). Navy Recruiting Command has approved a nine day Recruit Training Module for the NSCC Program. The 14 day model remains as it has been and cadets will have the opportunity to attend either model. The 9 day model parallels the Navy's Delayed Entry Program. Cadets wishing to attend the nine day recruit training will be required to pass a test at the unit level to certify knowledge on the subjects listed below. Lesson plans are available for downloading from the Sea Cadet Training website compass.seacadets.org. The unit CO's signature on the Request for training and the attachment of the cadet corrected answer sheet (annotated to show he or she passed) to the request for training are verification that the cadet has successfully completed the pre-requisite training, unless otherwise directed by NHQ. As with the fourteen-day module, while attending Recruit Training cadets must pass a Physical Fitness Test in order to receive credit for completing Recruit Training. To qualify for the 9 day model , cadets must meet all pre-requisites for the 14 day model above plus pass a test on the following subjects. Unit CO's will be provided a test, answer key, and specific directions for testing. It is being separately forwarded with this training schedule "For Unit CO's Eyes Only".

1. Standards of Conduct.
2. Chain of Command.
3. Professionalism.
4. Officer Rank Recognition.
5. Enlisted Rank Recognition.
6. Heritage, Military Honors and Courtesies.
7. Core Values, Code of Conduct.
8. Core Values, Decision Making.
9. Core Values, Leadership
10. Heritage, Navy History.
11. Heritage, Ships.
12. Watchstanding.

Advanced Training

• Unit Commanding Officers will ensure that all cadet applicants are fully qualified and meet prerequisite requirements, i.e.:

1. Successfully completed required courses/exams (BMR, Airman, etc.) and are
   graduates of Recruit Training. No cadets can go to any advanced training
   without having first successfully graduated from Recruit Training. And advanced training is all training other than RT ! You have to complete RT first……
   
   
2. Meet age/rank/cadet citation requirements (international exchange and shipboard training).
   
   
3. Meet any other requirements as specified in encl (1) and/or Part 3 of this letter.
   

Sec 9: RT Training Site selection. Recruit Training sites are as listed in encl (1). They are geographically spread across the entire United States. When approving training requests, COTC's will give preference to those units geographically local to the recruit training site. Attending recruit training at your local training site enhances same day ground transportation (parents can drive to the site for delivery and pickup). This is particularly important should a cadet have to be returned home early, or should the training be cancelled due to national emergency. This does not preclude other personnel from training at a different location, but orders will only be provided if there is good justification and adequate space after geographically local unit personnel have been accommodated.

Sec 10: RT Checklist. Ensure that cadets show up at training sites with their training jackets, orders, ID cards, uniforms, and money. If they do not, this causes the volunteer staff a considerable amount of additional problems, and reflects poorly on your unit. Please THINK how you would like to see things if you were at the training site, and ensure your Cadets show up "healthy" and ready to be checked in. A checklist to assist in preparing cadets for training is provided at Appendix 3. It is NSCTNG 013 and is also posted on the NSCC WEB site.

Aerosol spray cans are not authorized at RTCs. This includes deodorants, shaving creams, shoe shine material, bug repellents, etc.

Remember….only cadets who can pass the PT test at the Unit level can go to RT!

Sec 11: Training Application Guidelines and Procedures

• SUBMIT EARLY. YOU CAN NOT DO IT TOO EARLY. All requests should be to the COTC at least 4 weeks before training. COTC's need to know you're coming so that they can provide you specific reporting instructions, and also so that they can request the money they need to pay for your training.
  
  
• FOLLOW DIRECTIONS IN THE TRAINING SCHEDULE.

It tells you when and where to send your request for training authority

It also tells you your deposit requirements. Generally, cadet costs for summer 2005 will only be a $80 deposit/quota reservation fee for a two week training, or $40 for a one week training PLUS transportation to and from the training site. The deposit for the 9 day RT model is $60.

Use Request for Training Authority NSCTNG 001 for cadets and NSCTNG 002 for officers Copies at Appendix 4. NSC Form NSCTNG 003 and 004 (local orders), copies at Appendix 5, are to be used for any unit arranged training, such as with the Coast Guard, and if over five (5) days long, a copy is to be submitted to NHQ for our records and/or training expense re-imbursement upon completion.

If doing locally arranged training with the USCG, don't forget the USCG Training Statement of Understanding that is to be completed before training commences. It is at Appendix 6.

All NSCTNG 001's, and NSCTNG 002's requesting escort officer orders and staff cadet orders must be approved by the Commanding Officer of the Training Contingent (COTC) prior to NHQ issuing orders. This requirement is particularly important for training sites where large numbers of escort officers and staff cadets are required, such as RTCs, POLAs, NLCC Orientation, etc. It is important that COTCs have the opportunity to select their staffs. COTC's are asked to initial the front side of these forms to confirm cognizance and approval.

NSCTNG 001's, and NSCTNG 002's must reach COTC'S no later than four weeks prior to the start date of the desired training. A copy of the cadets ID card is to be attached to the application showing that the ID card is current through the end of training. AN $80.00 TRAINING DEPOSIT/QUOTA RESERVATION FEE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL TRAINING UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR IN THE TRAINING SCHEDULE AT ENCL (1). COTC's still have to send them to NHQ where orders will be cut and then sent back to the unit. All blocks must be completed and legible. Ensure that the NSCTNG 001's, or NSCTNG 002's contain all the required signatures (parent's/guardian's consent, CO's approval, etc.) and that the next of kin's telephone number is correct on the form. Requests received without the proper signature or incomplete information will not be processed. Also ensure that you enter correctly the type of training and location utilizing the four (4) character codes shown on the 2005 NSCC/NLCC SUMMER TRAINING SCHEDULE. DO NOT submit requests for training listed on this Training Schedule marked "Pending" or "TBD" until you receive notice from NHQ that those training sites have, in fact, been confirmed. The training schedule at encl (3) will be constantly updated on the NSCC Internet Website with changes or amplifying information as it becomes available.

Do not send the $80.00 deposit to NHQ unless the schedule says to do it (Canada East and West, and Young Marine (if there is any) training for example)

Cadets applying for multiple summer training opportunities must write across the top of their NSCTNG 001 the training codes of the other Advanced Trainings they are also requesting. This is for NHQ information only, and will not generate additional orders. A separate NSCTNG 001 is required for each training evolution desired. And remember, for 2005, one week or two week trainings that are the second or subsequent training for a cadet in summer 2005 require a deposit of $90 or $180 as appropriate!

Deposits/quota reservation fees that go with the NSCTNG 001's, are to be cashier's checks, traveler's checks or money orders. NO PERSONAL CHECKS or UNIT CHECKS.

ATTENTION TO DETAIL is a must. Fill out your NSCTNG 001's, or NSCTNG 002's correctly and legibly the first time! Incomplete/missing information wastes our time, wastes your time, causes additional mailing costs, sometimes results in late orders or "already filled" quotas, etc. Please follow the procedures. AND MAKE SURE YOUR ID CARD IS CURRENT THROUGH THE LAST DAY OF TRAINING.

Sec12: Medical Information

• ALL CADETS MUST BE MEDICALLY OK, WITH NO MEDICAL PROBLEMS and ABLE TO PASS THE NSCC PRT TEST.
  
  
• Commanding Officers must ensure that the pre-training medical screening is accomplished per NSCC Advancement and Training Manual. When cadets report for training, cadets with medical histories listed on the Record of Medical Examination, which are of a disqualifying nature, WILL BE SENT HOME. In addition, any cadet who arrives with prescription medication(s) (refer to NSCC Information Letter 9-94 or the revised ATM), WILL BE SENT HOME. Furthermore, cadets who are immature or who present disciplinary problems WILL BE SENT HOME.
  
  
• Ensure you read and fully understand the contents of NSCC Information Letter 9-94 or the revised ATM regarding "NSCC/NLCC Policy Regarding Prescription Medication and Pre-Existing Medical Conditions" (a copy is contained in the NSCC/NLCC Escort Officer Handbook).
  
  
• NSCC MEDICAL INSURANCE COVERAGE is as per NSCC Information Letter 5-03, which was newly implemented in 2003, and /or the revised ATM.
  
  
• ASTHMA: Any history is STILL disqualifying. See NSCC Action Letter 6-00, para 1.c. and/or the revised ATM. It says asthma, and any history of, is disqualifying; no exceptions.
  
  
• Physical Readiness, PT And also remember 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 no 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 (and/or the revised ATM). 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.

• Medical information sheet required for adults, NSCC Action Letter 9-02 of 8 November 2002 refers (and/or revised ATM). 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 NSCADM 20 Record of Medical History, and the place to put it is in your own record that you bring to TWT and any other trainings. The NSCADM 20 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 Action Letter 9-02 refers (and/or revised ATM).

Sec 13: ID Cards. 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. Remember, a copy of the ID card is to go with your application. 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! And don't issue local orders either unless ID cards are current!

Sec 14: Quotas, wait lists, etc.
Please remember that for many training evolutions quotas fall short of the total number of cadets requesting training. Our COTC's do an outstanding job of placing cadets and caring for unit interests, however it is not easy. Many COTC's fill quotas fast, and maintain a wait list for any subsequent openings. COTC's have this in place and place cadets from this list. So…….if one of your unit cadets has applied for a training and is accepted and all ready to go, but suddenly can't attend due to an unforeseen circumstance, you as unit CO can not simply send another cadet in his or her place. The cadet who gets to go, is the cadet who is listed first on the COTC wait list. The cadet whom the Unit CO wishes to substitute may have to go to the bottom of the wait list out of fairness to other cadets, well qualified and waiting for a quota……..Quotas belong to the COTC, they are quota control for their training evolutions and all are doing the best job possible for the most cadets possible. Bottom line: check with the COTC for all substitute placement.

Sec 15: Cadet Travel

• Age Restrictions. 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.
  
  
• Uniform or Not ? The NSCC follows the guidance that the Navy Reserve gives to its personnel reporting each year for Annual Training. For 2005 cadets using commercial carriers to get to their training site are to travel in civilian clothes. Cadets being personally delivered by parents or parental or unit arranged car, van or bus may travel in uniform if advantageous to reporting in for training. Once at the site, cadets may change into uniform for reporting purposes as required or directed by the COTC.

Sec 16: Staff Cadets. Staff cadets should be mature, graduates of NSCC Leadership Programs, and have completed at least one other NSCC advanced training program ashore or afloat. Cadets will be assigned on a ratio of no more that 1 to 10 due to limitations in berthing/messing, and assignment is generally limited to NSCC Recruit Training or NLCC Orientation. Female cadets will not be assigned to staff unless a female escort officer is available. Only cadet petty officers (E-4 or higher) will be assigned to duties involving direct supervision of trainees. Cadets may not serve back-to-back/consecutive staff cadet tours, nor should cadets who have just completed NSCC recruit training "roll over" to staff duty at NLCC orientation or similar indoctrination training. NLCC cadets may not serve as Staff Cadets. All staff cadets pay the same full deposit/quota reservation fee, the same as required for all other cadets.

For cadets requesting staff cadet billets, cadets are to write across the top of the request "STAFF". This will help ensure the COTC knows that you're requesting staff duty.

Sec 17: Liability Release Forms. Release forms for cadets training at Fort Lewis are at Appendix 2. Samples for use at other sites are also at Appendix 2.

Sec 18: Stacked Training and Banking of Training

• Policy for stacked training is per NSCC Information Letter 9-02 (and/or revised ATM). It is:

STACKED TRAINING ENDORSED. Stacked training refers to the circumstance where multiple training evolutions are concurrently scheduled at a training site, and NSCC members have the opportunity to attend more than one training during a single evolution. Examples include OPD courses over the middle weekend of an RT, or the scheduling of a POLA at the same time an RT is happening. In these cases the officer gets to go to OPD during the RT, or the RT staff cadet gets to complete a POLA during the course of his stay as an RT staff cadet. NHQ has issued no policy statement regarding stacked training until now. NHQ policy is that because of limited resources, and because it makes sense to capitalize on training resources whenever they are available, and because it is more cost effective for participants, stacked training is endorsed and encouraged with the following caveats for cadets:

Advancement credit cannot be given/accrued for more time (or evolutions) than is actually spent at the evolution. For example, using POLA attendance by a staff cadet during the course of an RT; the cadet is attending 2 evolutions either of which is creditable towards advancement. He or she does the first week entirely as a staff cadet, and during the second week attends POLA but continues with staff cadet duties during the evening hours. The cadet can take only one evolution for credit towards advancement.

For officers there are no caveats at this time. OPD courses are to be conducted in accordance with the syllabus, and credit awarded.

• Policy for banking training is per NSCC Action Letter 9-02 (and/or the ATM). It is:

CADETS CAN BANK UP TO THREE (3) ADVANCED TRAININGS PER YEAR.

Sec 19: WEB Sites The NSCC WEB site is: http://resources.seacadets.org . compass.seacadets.org also gets you to the website. Resources permitting, some training evolutions/programs have their own WEB sites. As appropriate, they are posted in the training schedule at encl (1).

Sec 20: Unprepared Cadets: 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