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ENS Matt LandryOperations Officer

USS JOSEPH P. KENNEDY, JR (DD 850)

U. S. Naval Sea Cadet CorpsCOMPASS :: http://compass.seacadets.org/

Welcome Aboard!This is your CRASH COURSE


This course will teach you…

• What is the Naval Sea Cadet Corps?• Who are the people?• How do I get rank and advance?• How can I earn awards and ribbons?• What do I need to succeed at BOOT CAMP!• What is the Corps policies on drugs, cigarettes and

alcohol?


Enabling Objectives

• State the mission of the U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps and the Navy League Cadet Corps

• Learn the various ranks of the NSCC/NLCC• Learn the requirements/benefits of the program• Recognize the differences between officers,

instructors and cadets in the NSCC/NLCC• Learn the different uniforms worn by cadets• Learn the Chain of Command of KENNEDY Div.


Sea Cadet History

• Sea Cadet organizations exist in most countries that have navies– England founded their program in 17th century– Canada, Korea, Australia, Japan also have programs

• Founded in 1962 by Congress• Sponsored by the Navy League of the U. S.• Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia


People in the NSCC/NLCC

• OFFICERS– All officers must be 21 years old– Military experience not necessary– Salute and show military courtesy to all officers

• INSTRUCTORS– Same requirements as officers, but can choose not to be

uniformed– Do NOT salute Instructors, but show proper courtesy

• CADETS– Naval Sea Cadets: 13-18 years old– Navy League Cadets: 10-13 years old


NLCC Cadet Ranks/Insignia

SeamanCadet

ApprenticeCadet

AbleCadet

PettyOfficer 3rd

PettyOfficer 2nd

PettyOfficer 1st

The highest ranking Navy League Cadet is the Ship’s Leading Petty Officer.


NSCC Cadet Ranks/Insignia

The highest ranking Sea Cadet is the Chief Petty Officer.

Seaman Recruit

SeamanApprentice

Seaman PettyOfficer 3rd

PettyOfficer 2nd

PettyOfficer 1st


NSCC: How do I advance/get rank?

• Everyone starts as an E-1 (Seaman Recruit)– Go to boot camp (10-14 days)– Finish Basic Military Requirements (BMR)

• For all higher ranks except Chief Petty Officer– Do the military correspondence course (NRTC)– Do one Advanced Training Evolution (AT)– Pass an exam (only for PO3, PO2, PO1)– Six month time-in-rank requirement (3 months for E-2)

• Do your BMR before boot camp, and your six month clock starts EARLY.


What about ribbons/awards?

• You will earn your 1 “year” ribbon after serving three months in the Corps

• You can earn other ribbon awards as well– Recruiting friends– Making honor roll in school– Excelling in the path of advancement– Scoring well with a rifle/pistol (at a NSCC training)– Serving as a staff cadet (once you have enough rank)

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You will only get out of the programwhat you put INTO the program!


Cadet Uniforms

• Utilities– Blue shirt/dark blue pants, belt– Boots– USS JPK Ballcap

• Service Dress White/Blue– Jumper/bell-bottom trousers– Dress shoes– Worn with ribbons/medals

• BDU’s (camoflauge)– Worn by Master-at-Arms


Recognizing Uniforms

• You need to salute officers when in uniform – so you must know how to recognize them

• You must learn to know the difference between officers and chiefs.– The uniforms look similar, but are different!– Khaki (worn as work uniform year-round)– Service Dress Blue– Summer Whites


CombinationCover Button

Chin StrapGold = Officer, WO,

MidshipmanBlack = Instructor

NSCC Cap Insignia

Anchor is forMidshipman

Crest is forOfficer / Instructors

Cover comes in white or khaki


NSCC Officer Ranks/Insignia

MIDN WO ENS LTJG LT LCDR


Garrison Cover (Male & Female)

2” 2”

1 1/2”

Miniature SeaCadet Crest

Officer, WO, andMidshipman Rank


Additional USN Ranks/Insignia

CMDR CAPTAIN RADM LH RADM VADM ADM


Military Courtesies

• Military customs and courtesies are not optional, they are required knowledge and you must follow them at all times


Military Courtesies

• You salute officers of all services and NSCC– Only when you are covered– Officer does NOT have to be covered

• You NEVER salute cadets, or enlisted members of the services– Chief Petty Officers wear uniforms that are similar, so you

need to be CAREFUL when you look


Addressing People

• How do you address an officer/instructor?– “Yes (No), Sir/Ma’am”– “Aye, aye, Sir/Ma’am”

• How do you address a senior cadet?– “Yes (No), Petty Officer!”

• How do you address your shipmate?– Rank and Last name (Seaman Jones)– Last name (informally)– Hey you (very informal)


Military Courtesies

• Some officers don’t care if you show all the courtesies, but most DO and if you don’t practice, you’ll forget when you need to remember

• When you cannot salute, look the officer in the eye and greet them “Good morning, Sir/Ma’am”

• When you aren’t sure if you should salute, SALUTE. It’s always better to salute when you shouldn’t, then not salute when you should!


When should I salute?

• When walking in a small group, EVERYONE salutes– When marching or standing in formation, however, the

leader of the group salutes for the rest of you• When you are covered and in uniform• When boarding/departing a ship of the Navy/Coast

Guard– Turn to the aft (back) of the ship, face the National Ensign,

and salute sharply


What else do I need to learn?

• Military Drill– Proper ways to march in formation– Teaches teamwork

• Proper uniform wear & care– You must present a sharp military appearance. Most

people do not know the difference between a Sea Cadet and a Navy sailor, so you must present yourself as best you can

– Shave if necessary, keep your hair neat (2 inches of bulk is the maximum on top, hair cannot cover ears)

– Iron or press your uniform properly! Don’t trust the dry cleaners to do it!


Boot Camp

• All Sea Cadets need to pass boot camp (Recruit Training) before they can go on Advanced Training (TWT) evolutions– League Cadets can go to boot camp (7 days) but it is not

required for advancement• 10-14 days of hard work, but it’s well worth it• If you cannot make boot camp, you cannot

advance in rank or go on Advanced Training. This is critical!


Correspondence Courses

• Basic Military Requirements (NAVEDTRA 14325)– Electronic CD-ROM format (available from unit)– Also available online (http://compass.seacadets.org/)– This book contains 15 assignments which must be

completed to advance to E-2(T)– It is the longest book you will have to do, no other book

has more than 5 assignments– BMR teaches you Navy customs and important concepts,

so the sooner you get it done, the better off you will be


What can I expect at drills?

• Classroom activities– Learn about military equipment, weapons, people– Military customs or leadership classes

• Military Drills– Practice marching in formation

• Plan your training evolutions– Work with the Training Officer to schedule your trainings

and advancement progress• Administrative/Supply issues

– Usually a little time to take care of paperwork


That’s a lot of stuff I have to do!

• Not as much as you’d think!• You have shipmates here to help you and the

officers will be here to guide you too• It’s FUN. That is, of course, why you’re here


NSCC Policy towards Drug Use

• If you use it, or if you possess it, YOU ARE GONE.– Any use, whether you bring it to cadets, or not, is

grounds for instant dismissal from the Corps• The NSCC has no place for drug users• There is no second chance• There is no process of appeal• There is no alternative


Alcohol Policy

• Officers and instructors (who are of legal age) may drink at Sea Cadet advanced trainings, but they may NOT have contact with cadets for six (6) hours after their consumption of alcohol

• Cadets may not, in ANY circumstance, consume or possess alcoholic beverages– Same penalties with drugs apply to alcohol– INSTANT DISMISSIAL FROM THE CORPS!


Smoking Policy

• Cadets may not smoke at any Sea Cadet event• Officers may smoke, but only where cadets can not

see them or be affected by the smoke

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