CHAPTER FIFTEEN

FLAGS, PARADES, COLOR GUARDS, AND STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

Section 1: Flags

1510.1 Units may carry and display the National Ensign and the NSCC flag on appropriate occasions. State, military or organizational flags may be carried and displayed when appropriate to the occasion and when authorized to do so by competent authority.

1511 - NSCC Flag

1511.1 The NSCC flag incorporates the NSCC emblem (golden eagle and anchor) with unit name and "Naval Sea Cadet Corps" inscribed on a navy blue field.

Section 2: Parades, Color Guards and Special Ceremonies

1520 - Parades

1520.1 Units may participate in parades and provide color guards for national holidays/civic celebrations at the discretion of the unit commanding officer.

1520.2 The order of units in a parade is normally assigned by the Parade Marshall. Unless otherwise directed, NSCC units will take precedence by unit seniority (date commissioned). NSCC units will take precedence over NLCC units.

1520.3 Special ceremonies/region-wide activities are strongly encouraged. Often referred to as Flagship or Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI), these activities promote team spirit and provide excellent training under competitive conditions. Responsibility for planning and coordination rests with the Regional Director.

1521 - Military Bearing

1521.1 Commanding officers will ensure that marching units and color guards are properly trained so that their military bearing and handling of colors reflect credit upon the Corps.

Section 3: Standard Operating Procedures

1530 - Unit Operating Instructions

1530.1 Units are encouraged to publish standard operating instructions. Such instructions must not be in conflict with these Regulations or with pertinent Navy/Coast Guard directives.

1531 - The Quarterdeck

1531.1 The quarterdeck is reserved for honors and ceremonies, and as the station for the Officer-of-the-Deck.

1531.2 NSCC personnel when crossing the quarterdeck will render salutes as required by Navy Regulations.

1532 - Quarterdeck Watches and Log

1532.1 The commanding officer will establish a quarterdeck watch for each drill. The watch team will consist of an officer or midshipman as Officer-of-the-Deck, a petty officer or Petty Officer-of-the-Watch, and other cadets to serve as messengers as needed.

1532.3 The duties of the quarterdeck watch will be prescribed by the commanding officer.

1532.3 A quarterdeck log will be kept to record all events, drills and other activities considered significant. The log must be properly kept as it is an integral part of the unit's record for the required annual inspection.

1532.4 Personnel on watch on the quarterdeck must be in the uniform of the day, and present a smart military appearance at all times.