 8 January 1999
1. Ref (a) provided information with regard to this
summer's Sea Cadet foreign exchange with Korea. Details for that exchange remain as
promulgated in that correspondence. This letter advertises the Easter Bermuda Exchange and
the United Kingdom Foreign Exchange onboard HMS Bristol. It is the second letter from NHQ
advertising foreign exchange opportunities for spring and summer 1999. Formal promulgation
of additional/remaining opportunities (including re-iteration of these) will be made via
an information letter in late February. Bermuda and U.K. Bristol are being advertised now
(like Korea was) because timelines/action dates are earlier than the rest.
2. Exchange information and deadlines are as follow:
BERMUDA FOREIGN EXCHANGE
- Dates: Arrive Wednesday, 31 March, depart Wednesday, 14
April
General: The USNSCC is authorized to
send five (5) cadets (male or female) and one escort. Other countries participating
include Bermuda, Canada, and the UK. Except for official functions and visits, most of the
time will be spent in civilian clothes. Official visits will require Service Dress Whites
(Jumpers – two sets) for males, and Summer Whites (2 sets) for females. Two sets of
dungarees/utilities are required. Bermuda dresses somewhat more formally at night, so plan
to bring the proper accessories. Temperature will be a blustery 72 degrees.
Training/Activities: Activities
during the exchange will include historic tours, seasonal boating activities, cadet
activities with local Sea Cadet units, and courtesy calls on a number of local
dignitaries, including the governor.
Qualifications: Sea Cadets applying
for this exchange must meet the following requirements:
- Must be 16 or older on or before the start of training
- Must be E-3 or above
- Must not have participated in this exchange before
- Recipient of the Cadet Citation Ribbon
- Recommended by unit Commanding Officer
Logistics: NSCC personnel will
travel to and from Bermuda at their own expense; government transportation is not
available. Cadets must have in their possession either a passport or official birth
certificate with raised seal in order to enter Bermuda (Cadets without either of
these will be returned home). The main source of transportation is by moped, and
participants will need $184.00 to pay for rental cost for the two-week period. A $20.00
"exit tax" is also required. The Bermuda Sea Cadet Association will provide
berthing, and almost all messing, at no cost. Bermuda is expensive, and it is recommended
that cadets take $250.00 to pay for gifts and other purchases.
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Training Authorizations/Applications:
Submit training requests (NSC-22)
directly to NHQ as early as possible.
VERY IMPORTANT: Applications are
to be received at NHQ by 24 February 1999. Selections will be made on 25 February.
This early date is necessary to allow for early
notification so that selectees have plenty of time to make flight arrangements. Late
applications will be entertained dependant upon quota availability. Notification of
selection will be made by NHQ, and those selected will be given additional information on
other uniform/clothing items, an updated program of events, and other items of interest
provided by Bermuda.
| The COTC: |
LCDR Angela G. Brady, NSCC |
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CO, INDEPENDENCE Div., NSCC |
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NRC – 550 Raby Avenue |
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Pensacola, Florida |
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32509-5246 |
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Tel: (H) (850) 433-5815 |
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e-mail: agbrady@juno.com
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COTC and NHQ must be notified of travel
arrangements made (arrival/departure times, airline name, flight numbers, etc.) so
that required information can be provided to responsible personnel in Bermuda.
UNITED KINGDOM ONBOARD HMS BRISTOL
- Dates: Arrive Thursday 15 July, depart Tuesday 27 July
General: The USNSCC is authorized to
send five (4) cadets (male or female) and one escort. All other International Sea Cadet
Association countries have been invited to participate. This camp will be aboard the HMS
Bristol, the only type 82, guided missile destroyer built and now the Naval Cadet Forces
Accommodation Ship berthed at Whale Island, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Dress uniform
is not required, working uniform/dungarees is required for work details and boating. Bring
civilian sports and recreational clothing with strong and comfortable walking shoes or
boots; dress civilian clothes for travel, tours, visits. COTC to amplify as required for
all attendees.
Training/Activities: Boatwork,
seamanship, full bore shooting, practical leadership tests, canoeing, fire drills, diving
aptitude tests, small arms shooting, offshore sailing, dinghy sailing, and sea passages in
off shore power craft will be scheduled. There will also be a two day camping expedition
in the New Forrest, many sporting activities and competitions, and a summer farewell
disco. All cadets will be fully integrated with one another. The program will be full with
little time for sight seeing or cultural visits apart from those included in the schedule.
Qualifications: Sea Cadets applying
for this exchange must meet the following requirements:
- Must be 16 or older on or before the start of training
- Must be E-3 or above
- Must not have participated in this exchange before
- Recipient of the Cadet Citation Ribbon
- Recommended by unit Commanding Officer
- Be in good physical condition
Logistics: NSCC personnel will
travel to and from Portsmouth England by commercial air at their own expense.
Transportation between Portsmouth and the HMS Bristol will be provided. Cadets must
have a valid passport in their possession before leaving the United States.
Berthing is provided. The cost for the camp is approximately $100.00. It is recommended
that cadets take at least $150.00 personal spending money to pay for personal gifts,
souvenirs, and other personal items.
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Training Authorizations/Applications:
Submit training requests (NSC-22)
directly to NHQ as early as possible; applications due
not later than 21 May, preferred by 17 April.
VERY IMPORTANT: NHQ must advise the UK if we
are going to participate not later than 17 April. We must identify a COTC by then. NSCC
officers interested in being the COTC/Senior Escort Officer are to advise Capt NYLAND
(703) 243-6910, or e-mail: HNYLAND@navyleague.org
before 17 April. This exchange has to have a COTC identified by then or we must decline.
Applications will be entertained by NHQ up until 21
May 1999. Selections will be made immediately following. Preference will be given to
those fully qualified cadets forwarding their applications by 17 April. This early
date is requested by the UK and is necessary to allow for early notification so that
selectees have plenty of time to make flight arrangements. Notification of selection will
be made by NHQ, and those selected will be given additional information on other
uniform/clothing items, an updated program of events, and other items of interest as
provided by the U.K.
- The COTC: Must be identified by 17 April.
- COTC and NHQ must be notified of travel arrangements
made (arrival/departure times, airline name, flight numbers, etc.) so that required
information can be provided to responsible personnel in the U.K.
3. NSCC NHQ point of contact is Capt Nyland or First Sergeant Bunting.
H.J.Nyland
Deputy Director
Distribution:
NSCC National Chairman, National President, and Executive Director
NSCC Unit Commanding Officers
NSCC/NLCC Regional Directors and Headquarters Representatives |