UNITED STATES NAVAL SEA CADET CORPS (NSCC)

1. UNITED STATES NAVAL SEA CADET CORPS (NSCC) 2010 National Conference Presentation U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

2. Briefing Objectives • Provide Brief NSCC History & Objectives • Explain Overall Organization • Review NSCC Training • What the NSCC provides its cadets • Introduce the CGAUX-NSCC MOU • Ideas what the NSCC can do for CGAUX • What the CGAUX can provide the NSCC

3. NSCC History • Navy asked U.S. Navy League for help in 1958 • 1962 Public Law 87-655 Charter • Navy League’s Relationship • 1974 Amendment to 87-655 allowed females to join • Other veteran groups and organizations can co-sponsor NSCC units

4. The NSCC Organization • Naval Sea Cadet Corps Program for ages 13 to 17 years old • Navy League Cadet Corps Program for ages 10 to 14 years old

5. NSCC Organization (Cont.)Program Objectives • Imbue a sense of patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and confidence • Develop an interest and skills in seamanship and seagoing disciplines • Teach the importance of our oceans and their importance in world affairs • Develop an interest in our maritime forces histories, customs, and traditions

6. NSCC Organization (Cont.) • Surface Divisions, Air Squadrons, and Seabee Battalions are basic NSCC units • NLCC units are Training Ships and Augmentation Companies • All units have adult staffs and instructors • NSCC/NLCC Regional Directors

7. NSCC Organization (Cont.) Six NSCC Field Representative Areas Fourteen NSCC Management Regions

8. NSCC Organization(Cont.) • National Headquarters (NHQ) is located in Arlington, Virginia • Executive Director: Capt M.D. Ford, USNR-Ret • Deputy Executive Director: Capt H.J. Nyland, USNR-Ret • Regions and Units Supported by NHQ Staff • Websites:- http://www.seacadets.org/ • Regulations -http://www.resources.seacadets.org/ • Training – http://compass.seacadets.org/

9. NSCC Organization(Cont.) • Military and Merchant Marine Support • Navy Instruction OPNAVINST 5760.5(Series) • Coast Guard Public Affairs Manual, COMDINST M5728.2B • Merchant Marine Guidelines • Army and Air Force Support • National Guard Support

10. Naval Sea Cadets • Must be a U.S. Citizen due to 911 • No felony arrests • Be less than 18 years of age • No disqualifying physical or mental conditions due to training environments • Maintain C grades or better in school academics

11. NSCC/NLCC Advancements and Recognitions

12. Navy League Cadets

13. Naval Sea Cadets Sea Cadet Leadership and Ratings

14. NSCC/NLCC Cadet Uniforms • Allowed to wear modified Navy uniforms • Must have shoulder NSCC flashes on sleeves • Achievement Ribbons and Brest Badges

15. Unit Adult Leadership • Must be U. S. Citizens or Resident Aliens • Ages 21 to 55 years old • Waivers for over 55 granted by NSCC National Headquarters Executive Director • Must clear a criminal background check • Must maintain a service record with unit and which is archived at the NSCC NHQ • Weight standards less stringent than military

16. MDN WO ENS LTJG LT LCDR Unit Adult Leadership (Cont.) • Active-duty, reserve, and retired military, veterans, and interested civilians • Appointed Officer Corps • Officer professional development (OPD) training and selection board process

17. Unit Adult Leadership (Cont.) ADMINISTRATION OPERATIONS & TRAINING LOGISTICS ANNUAL ADMAT & PERSONNEL INSPECTIONS TRACKING & ADMIN OF CADET ADVANCMENTS SERVICE RECORD MAINTENANCE ESCORTING CADETS TO TRAINING CADET RECRUIT & ADVANCED TRAINING PREPARATION MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORTS TRAINING ORDERS PROCESSING ARRANGING LOCAL TRAINING CONTINGENTS INTENSE ADULT COMMITMENT MEMBER ENROLLMENT & FINANCIAL ACCOUTING CLASSROOM & DRILL TRAINING SUPERVISING UNIT OPS TRAINING & ADMIN EQUIPMENT CONTROL UNIFORM STOCKS CONTROL ARRANGING CADET TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES ADMINISTRATION

18. Unit Training Activities • Basic Military Requirements • General Military Training • Unit Specific Training • Classroom training & OJT • Physical Fitness & Swimming Training • Drill Team & Color Guard Training • Small Arms Safety Training • Military Command Training Support

19. Unit Training Activities(Cont.) • Unit Specific Training (Cont.) • Day and Overnight Orientation Field Trips • Drug Education for Youth (DEFY) • Regional Flagship Competition & Extra- Curricular Activities • Adult Leader Training • Officer Promotion Procedures and Guidelines • On-line Officer & Midshipmen Study Guides • NSCC Administration Training

20. NSCC/NLCC Training • National Training Contingents are one to • two weeks in duration • Orders for National Training Contingents • issued by National Headquarters • Locally arranged training contingents usually • with local ashore and afloat military commands • Department of Navy and Marine Corps • appropriations help fund costs to cadets • Travel funding provided by parents and units

21. NSCC Recruit Training • Enrolled inNSCC for at least 6 weeks • Be 14-years of age prior to September 1st of • training year • Pass physical fitness test prior to attending • training • Complete Navy Basic Military Requirements • (BMR) Non-Residence Correspondence Course • Obtain uniform items (Sea Bag) and comply with • directives in orders

22. NSCC Advanced Training • Successfully complete NSCC Recruit Training and BMR Requirement • Be 14-years of age • Unit & NHQ administrative and assignment to duty orders are complete • Adult escort requirements are met • Possess required uniform items (Sea Bag List) and comply with directives in orders

23. NSCC Advanced Training (Cont.) • Training Contingents but are not limited to: Military Air Traffic Control Basic Airman (Ground) Amphibious Warfare Training Navy Electronic School Advance Airman Training Aviation Flight Training Coast Guard Cutter Training Coast Guard Small Boats Culinary Arts Seabee Training Cook/Steward Training Youth Drug Education

24. NSCC Advanced Training (Cont.) • Training Contingents (Continued): Marine Engineering FAA Ground School Firefighting School Military Field Operations Physical Fitness Training International Exchange Gunner’s Mate Training Ceremonial/Honor Guard Heritage History Pearl Harbor Hazardous Materials Homeland Security JAG Legal Training

25. NSCC Advanced Training (Cont.) • Training Contingents (Continued): Leadership Academy (POLA) Life Guard Training Master-at-Arms School Medical Training Maritime Industrial Arts Maritime Interdiction Mine Warfare Marksmanship Training Music School Military Vehicle Maintenance Naval Intelligence

26. NSCC Advanced Training (Cont.) • Training Contingents (Continued): Navy Seamanship Training Operations Specialist Photo Journalism Sailing School Special Boats Training Scuba School EOD/Diving Operations SEAL Training Special Operations Search and Rescue Submarine Seminars Underwater Research Underway Training

27. NLCC Training • One Week Basic Military Orientation • One-Week Advanced Orientations • Basic Sailing & Seamanship • Physical Fitness • Field Training • Medical Training • Mini Leadership Academies • Introduction to the Coast Guard

28. What Does the NSCC Provide? • Focused and disciplined individuals who have completed • E-3 and above advancements • Young citizens who appreciate the value of our sea services • even if a military service is not their career • A means of experiencing the military without a commitment • to join • Advancement review boards experience • NSCC advancements, leadership, and training a large • resume bullet for academy entrance and NROTC • scholarship applications • Advanced pay grade in a military service if advancement • history as E-3 and above

29. CGAUX/NSCC MOU • Defines cooperation and procedures between our two non-profit organizations • Encourages CGAUX to provide training opportunities for cadets • Sets governing guidelines regarding each organization’s regulations and operating procedures • Defines funding separation and liability and risk management • Sets NSCC cadet and adult participation guidelines

30. NSCC’s MOU Support Color Guard Detail support at CGAUX Functions Joint parade participation Joint Public Affairs Booth Participation Vessel Safety Check Operations Support Participation in CGAUX communications events Support the Sea Partners Program Participation in America’s Waterway Watch Potential new Coast Guard Auxiliary Members upon reaching 17th birthday

31. CGAUX’s MOU Support ABC & BS&S Training Event judges at regional Flagship events Advanced seamanship training Communications and navigation training Weather training Joint support for the Sea Partners Program Maritime Domain Awareness and Marine Environmental Training Support for FEMA course training Assist with Coast Guard Sector PA Presentations

32. CGAUX’s MOU Support (Cont.) Provide NSCC information booths at District Training CGAUX mentors in Coast Guard enlistment careers Provide Coast Guard Academy Introduction Mission support

33. What the CGAUX Cannot Do • Sponsor an NSCC or NLCC unit without • the Coast Guard Commandant’s approval • Escort or take charge of cadets without • accompanying NSCC adult escorts or • designated active-duty or reserve military • personnel • Provide transportation for NSCC/NLCC cadets

34. Naval Sea Cadet Corps 2010 National Conference NSCC Presentation U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Questions and Answers