Summer Cruise 2005

1. Summer Cruise 2005

2. Travel Information • Maintain Packet that Sandi Issues You • Orders Mailed with Ticket • Medical/Dental Records • Travel Claims • Summer Training Handbook • LOI (Contact #’s, Names) • No Denied Boarding • Return Travel Via Ship • Customs (airport)

3. Travel Information • DO NOT PACK THE FOLLOWING: • Travel orders • International certificate of vaccination (PHS-731) • Military ID card • Midshipmen summer training handbook • Travel voucher (DD form 1351-2) • Cruise questionnaire w/ instructions • LES • Medical or Dental Records

4. Travel Information • Orders Must be Endorsed Upon Arrival and Departure • All Midshipmen Must File Travel Claims • Use Your Head • Take some money in the form of Travelers Checks • No surprises!!!

5. CORTRAMID Lessons Learned • Swim Quals (No 2/C - No Jet Ride) • Bring ALL GEAR!!! • Break in Boots PRIOR TO ARRIVAL • Cleanliness (Room, Locker, Fridge) • No Underage Drinking • No Unauthorized Visitors • Subject to Inspection

6. CORTRAMID Lessons Learned • Don’t Use BOQ Towels to Shine Shoes • Physical Training • Don’t Show Up With Injuries • Bring insect repellant and sunblock for Marine week • Be ready to run the PRT when you get there

7. Shipboard Guidance • Colors • Boarding / Departing Ship • Space Cleanliness / Stowage • Wardroom Etiquette / Professionalism • Grooming Standards-Fleet grooming standards • Safety • Fraternization • Mail - ship FPO

8. Colors • At morning colors (0800 daily), “Attention” is sounded on the bugle or one blast of a whistle (usually over 1MC). • All officers and enlisted personnel topside face the ensign and render the salute required. • The salute terminates with the sounding of “Carry On,” usually 3 short blasts. • Same ceremonies observed at sunset

9. Coming Aboard/Departing Ship • Coming on board • Stop at the top of the accommodation ladder or gangway, face the colors, render a salute, after which the officer of the deck should be saluted • After saluting the officer of the deck, say “I request permission to come aboard, sir.” • Departing the ship • Same salutes rendered in the opposite order • Before leaving, salute the officer of the deck and say, “I request permission to go ashore, sir.”

10. Boat Etiquette • The junior always embarks first and disembarks last • When embarking, juniors always sit in the forward part of the boat

11. Cleanliness • Maintain your spaces • Properly stow your gear • Personal effects should be put away, clothing hung in lockers, shoes placed in drawers, desks clean or neatly stowed

12. Wardroom Etiquette • The wardroom is the officer’s seagoing home • Observe ordinary rules of propriety, common sense, good manners, etc… • Always remove your cover upon entering the wardroom • Never place it on a table • If out of uniform do not lounge around

13. Be punctual for all meals • If an officer is late for a meal, an apology should be made to the senior officer at the table by stating, “Request permission to join the mess, sir.” • Never choose a place at the wardroom table until you are sure of seating arrangements (which seats are reserved for department heads, etc…) • All officers should remain standing until all guests and the senior member of the mess are seated

14. Do not be boisterous or noisy in the wardroom • Do not loiter there during working hours • Be clear of the wardroom at least 30 minutes before the meal – allow the MS’s time to set up on time • Do not leave magazines or papers adrift, etc… • Do not sleep in the wardroom. Additionally, no feet on the furniture, etc.

15. Clean up after yourself. The wardroom should always have a neat and orderly appearance. A messy wardroom reflects poorly upon the ship. • Always rise when the commanding officer, squadron commander, or a flag officer enters the wardroom, unless in the process of eating – then follow the lead of the senior member at the wardroom table. • Observe good table manners • A junior pursues the correct course by being the best listener in the mess; the senior officer, by setting the example in manners, consideration, and intelligent conversation.

16. Grooming Standards • Follow fleet regulations

17. Smoking • Forbidden in certain areas designated by the ship. • Typically have specifically designated smoking areas

18. Fraternization • Unduly familiar relationship that does not respect differences in rank and grade, etc… • Examples: Dating, sexual intimacy, private business partnerships, etc… • Maintain thoroughly professional relationships AT ALL TIMES. • Social interaction with officers and enlisted personnel is expected and necessary. However, avoid fraternization at all costs.

19. Mail • Use the ship’s FPO address – ask when you get to the ship.

20. Other Do’s and Don’ts • Use proper titles when addressing personnel (CPOs and POs) • Exhibit competent and good military bearing AT ALL TIMES • Just because you’re off watch doesn’t mean you’re in the rack • Go to Nav briefs, pre-fire briefs, Sea and Anchor detail, watch UNREPS, etc… • This is your time to learn and ask questions

21. Safety • If you try to go down a ladder without using the handrails, it may be your last trip • Read and heed all warning signs, alarms, and instructions • NEVER enter unmarked spaces or voids alone • Don’t turn valves, push buttons, or flip switches unless it is part of your watch duties and you’ve been trained and understand what you are doing. • If you don’t know what it is, don’t touch it.

22. NEVER venture onto the weather-decks at night while underway or in heavy seas. • It could be your last time to do it. • Know how to get to your GQ station or first aid station in complete darkness. Know all the exits for emergency egress. Know your way to the weather-decks. • Know where your personal emergency gear is located (EEBD, Mark V gas masks, EAB). • In an emergency, a cool head and common sense will prevail. If in doubt, ask your running mate.

23. Recognize and know the meaning of yellow Caution tags and red Danger tags. These are placed on equipment that is out of commission or malfunctioning.

24. In engineering spaces and during firefighting training, wear long-sleeved shirts and steel-toed safety shoes. • Corfram shoes and 100% polyester clothing items are not permitted in certain spaces aboard ships, as those materials will melt when exposed to flame or intense heat

25. Other Items • Shipboard stowage is limited • Bring the bare minimum of personal gear • Leave behind the guitars, hair dryers, golf clubs, huge suitcases, etc… • DO NOT remove classified materials from the ship • Use your handbook – it will be in your cruise packet • Read it BEFORE you leave on cruise…

26. POVs are discouraged • Bring adequate money • Travelers checks and major credit cards are encouraged • Be flexible

27. Shipboard Guidance • Ambassadors of the Unit, the Navy, and the United States of America • Behavior and liberty clothing should be appropriate • Operational Security • Inbrief Upon Arrival • Email , Cell Phones, Cameras • Terrorism • Inbrief Upon Arrival • Travel in Groups • Follow Guidance Promulgated by Command

28. Significant Comments • ‘My ship didn’t know midshipmen were onboard’ • ‘It was great, we got about 20+ hours of sleep every day’ • ‘We were told that the ship’s store would have all of the necessary toiletries’

29. Other Issues • Drug abuse—Don’t do it. Don’t even think about it. The consequences are %#$@ing HEINOUS. • Bring appropriate civilian gear • Do not wear pro-sports gear overseas!

30. $$$ Issues • 80% advanced training pay will be directly deposited into your account • If you want the remaining 20%, return your medical/dental records, orders, travel claim, etc. immediately upon returning from cruise • You can bring them in or mail them

31. Contents of cruise package: • Medical/dental records • Midshipman Summer Training Handbook • Travel claim (sample & 2 blank forms) • Instructions for meeting the MEDT for your cruise – also see handbook • Envelope stamped and addressed to NROTC unit to return all items • Pick up your cruise package NLT 13 May. Bring your ID card (and passport, if appropriate).

32. CORTRAMID: • Have your bank info with you when you report. They will file your travel claim and will need to know where the funds are to be deposited. • The day prior to your flight, call the airline and verify your departure time • Be at the airport early. If there are any problems, call the unit or the MEDT officer. • KEEP PEOPLE INFORMED. • When you report in, ensure your original orders are endorsed. (If not, no remaining 20%) – Same thing when you detach.

33. Keep all receipts • Don’t need for meals, etc… because receiving per diem • Need them for filing travel claim • Have your bank info with you (i.e., routing #) • WITHIN 3 DAYS OF YOUR RETURN, MAIL OR BRING IN ORDERS, TRAVEL CLAIM, AND MEDICAL/DENTAL RECORDS.

34. NOTE: If you fail to submit the travel claim, the government will dock your paycheck (i.e. your stipend) until they have collected the entire amount of your advance travel pay (the initial 80%).

35. Summer Training Travel Questionnaire • Bring to ADMIN NLT 28 April. • This provides information for the location from which you will be departing and to which you will be returning • List your summer address, phone number, and e-mail • If we need to get in touch with you, it is critical that we have the proper info.

36. Conclusion • Evals and Debriefs • Don’t Forget to Think • Phone #’s • Orders / Documentation • Safety • Gear • Alcohol • Fraternization

37. Bottom line: A successful cruise is yourresponsibility. It will only be a valuable experience if you make it one. • Ask questions. • Get involved. • If you want to see or do something, talk to your running mate and the midshipman training officer. • This is your discernment process.