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Capitol Battalion, U.S. Naval Sea CadetsRecruit GuideYour first four months in the U.S. Naval Cadet CorpsUpdated: 20 August 20171

Your Recruit BinderBinder requirements: One inch “view” binderMust have the standard cover inserts on thefront and back (next two pages)Your first and last name must be printed onthe front coverThe core values page is the back coverMust contain notebook paper or anotetaking pad.Must contain a printed copy of this guide.Binder options Color of your choiceYou may use dividersThe covers maybe printed in black-and-white or colorWhen do I need my binder?You should consider this binder a part of your uniform. Unless youare told otherwise by an officer or senior cadet, you should have thisbinder with you at all times.If you have been issued a Bluejacket’s Manual, keep it with yourbinder.When you are not required to carry it, you should keep it in a safeand secure place.Binders and personal property left unsecured is considered “gearadrift” and is subject to confiscation by senior personnel. On a ship,gear adrift is a safety hazard because crewmembers can be injuredby unsecured items if the ship takes an unexpected roll.

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What will the first four months of Navy Cadet Corps look like?You will be learning the basics of being a cadet, which is guided by your syllabus. There are twodifferent programs. The younger cadets (10-13) will follow the Navy League Training Syllabus, theolder cadets (14-18) will train using the Sea Cadet correspondence courses.Senior Navy League Cadets, Sea Cadets and officers will instruct you in formal and informal classesduring the first four drills, with the goal of helping you complete and understand the basicknowledge required of a Naval Cadet.You will be taught everything from marching, how to wear the uniform to learning conductstandards and naval terminology.If you finish the first part of your syllabus, pass your promotion exam, and demonstrate the ability tohandle increased responsibilities, you will earn your first two stripes and be promoted during yourfourth month.What do I need for my first meeting?Wear regular street clothes, also known in the military as “civilian clothes” or “civvies” for your firstmeeting. If you have been issued a blue physical training (PT) shirt you should wear this along withyour recruit ball cap. Bring this guide and your recruit binder to every drill. You can also bring yourown sack lunch. Be sure to read the plan of the day (POD) before drill for any additionalannouncements. Don’t forget to get a regulation haircut. You should arrive by 07:45. Our finalmuster is held at 16:00 with final dismissal no later than 16:30. Parents are encouraged to observefinal muster, this is when we make announcements and present awards and promotions.

Where do I find references if I have questions?The training materials for correspondence courses can be found online. You may choose to print outthe syllabus and include it in your binder. To find your syllabus go to the Homeport website andclick on the ‘Training’ tab on the top. Under ‘Training Spaces’ on the left, click on “CadetAdvancement”. This is will lead you to the correct page to select either the NLCC or NSCC syllabus.Your unit leadership can also assist you with this process.You can find most of the reference materials on the NSCC/NLCC Homeport website athttp://homeport.seacadets.orgWhat is my rank?First of all, cadets like Navy enlisted members have “rate.” Officers have “rank.” So if you are aLeague Cadet your rate is Recruit Cadets. LC-1 is your grade. In the Navy it is called a pay grade, butsince you aren’t paid to be a cadet, we just call them “grades.” Recruit cadet is abbreviated as “RC.”Incorrect: LC-1 John P. Jones, NLCCCorrect: RC John P. Jones, NLCCPutting “NLCC” after your name, notes that you are a member of the Navy League Cadet Corps. Ifyou are in the Sea Cadet program your starting rate is Seaman Recruit (E-1), and you would note,USNSCC after your name for U.S. Navy Sea Cadet Corps.5

What are the advancement requirements?In order to advance in rate, you must complete required parts of the NLCC or Sea Cadet Syllabus,take your exam, complete the minimum time-in-rate, and pass the physical readiness test (PRT).You must also demonstrate leadership traits and behavior in alignment with an increased rate. Inour Battalion, an increase in rate is taken very seriously.The minimum time-in-rate is four months for each rate in the NLCC.RATEGRADETIME INRATETIME INSERVICECOURSEEXAMRECRUIT CADET (RC)LC-1N/AN/AN/AN/AAPPRENTICE CADET (APC)LC-24 MO4 MOPart IAPCABLE CADET (ABC)LC-34 MO8 MOPart IIABCPETTY OFFICER 3RD CLASS(PO3)LC-44 MO12 MOPart IIIPO3PETTY OFFICER 2ND CLASS(PO2)LC-56 MO18 MOPart IVPO2PETTY OFFICER 1ST CLASS(PO1)LC-56 MO24 MOPart VPO130 MOAssignments 1-6Basic MilitaryRequirementsNo exam,must be atleast 12.5years oldSHIP’S LEADING PETTYOFFICER (SLPO)LC-76 MOThe minimum time-in-rate is three or six months for the Sea Cadet Program.RATINGSEAMAN RECRUITSEAMAN APPRENTICETEMPSEAMAN APPRENTICESEAMAN OR AIRMANRATE/GRADESR E1SA-T E-2TSA E2SN OR ANE3PETTY OFFICER 3RDCLASSPO3 E4PETTY OFFICER 2NDCLASSPO2 E5PETTY OFFICER 1STCLASSPO1 E6CHIEF PETTY OFFICERCPO E7TIME INRATETIME INSERVICECOURSEEXAMTRAININGNONENONENONENONENONE3 MO3 MOBMRNONENONE3 MO3 MOBMRNONERTC6 MO9 MOSN/ANNONEAT6 MO15 MOPO3/PO2(1-2)PO3AT6 MO21 MOPO3/PO2(3-5)PO2POLA6 MO27 MOPO1PO1AT6 MO33 MOCPONONERECRUITSTAFF

You can find Cadet advancement requirements on Homeport under: Administration Manuals and Publications Administration Manual Chapter 1What are the physical fitness standards?You must meet the minimum physical fitness standard once every six months in order to (1) advancein rate and (2) participate in boot camp and advanced training. These requirements are for all cadetsunless you have been granted a medical accommodation by the Commanding Officer. As of June2017, the Sea Cadet Corp no longer tests for the Shuttle Run and Sit & Reach.Don’t wait until the last minute to test yourself!If you can beat these minimum standards, you could be eligible for the NSCC/NLCC Physical FitnessRibbon award.You can find fitness standards and testdescriptions on Homeport under:Administration Manuals and Publications Physical Readiness ManualGetting started with the NLCCSyllabusThe Part I of the NLCC Syllabus is the first courseyou will need to complete.You will have to complete a part of the syllabus foreach rate up to PO1.You can find the full syllabus on Homeportunder:7

Training Cadet Advancement NLCC SyllabusPart I is eight chapters long. There is an open book assignment at the end of each chapter. Answerthese questions and turn them in to be graded. You should start working on them as soon aspossible.Getting started with the NSCC SyllabusThe syllabus for NSCC cadets is different than NLCC. The Homeport lists the courses required andas noted, they should be completed in the order listed unless otherwise directed. For example, thefirst course you will need to complete is ‘Basic Military Requirements’ followed by ‘Seaman’. Onceyou complete the course you will be eligible to take the online exam and potentially receive yourpromotion.You can find the full syllabus on Homeport under:Training Cadet Advancement NSCC Correspondence CoursesHow do I turn in my course work?You will submit your completed assignments to the NLCC Officer in Charge (NLCC-OIC), theTraining Officer (TO) or Executive Officer (XO) on paper using the correspondence course answersheet (form NSCTNG 028). The answer sheet can be found on Homeport on the cadet advancementpage.How often do I need to turn in my course work?You are expected to start turning in your assignments as soon as you join. Submit assignments asyou complete them, rather than waiting until you finish the course. One correspondence course perdrill is the goal in our unit!

What should I try learning first?All recruits must know the 11 General Orders of a Sentry. You must memorize the text. Whenasked to recite a particular general order you must state them like this:“My first general order is: To take charge of this post and all government property in view.”THE ELEVEN GENERAL ORDERS OF A SENTRYOrders to Sentry is the official title of a set of rules governing sentry (guard or watch) duty in the UnitedStates Armed Force. You will be required to quote any one of or all of your Eleven General Orders of a Sentryfrom memory anytime, anywhere, and to anyone upon request.1. TO TAKE CHARGE OF THIS POST AND ALL GOVERNMENT PROPERTY IN VIEW.2. TO WALK MY POST IN A MILITARY MANNER, KEEPING ALWAYS ON THE ALERT, ANDOBSERVING EVERYTHING THAT TAKES PLACE WITHIN SIGHT OR HEARING.3. TO REPORT ALL VIOLATIONS OF ORDERS I AM INSTRUCTED TO ENFORCE.4. TO REPEAT ALL CALLS FROM POSTS MORE DISTANT FROM THE GUARD HOUSE THAN MYOWN.5. TO QUIT MY POST ONLY WHEN PROPERLY RELIEVED.6. TO RECEIVE, OBEY, AND PASS ON TO THE SENTRY WHO RELIEVES ME ALL ORDERS FROMTHE COMMANDING OFFICER, COMMAND DUTY OFFICER, OFFICER OF THE DECK, ANDOFFICERS AND PETTY OFFICERS OF THE WATCH ONLY.7. TO TALK TO NO ONE EXCEPT IN THE LINE OF DUTY.8. TO GIVE THE ALARM IN CASE OF FIRE OR DISORDER.9. TO CALL THE OFFICER OF THE DECK IN ANY CASE NOT COVERED BY INSTRUCTIONS.10. TO SALUTE ALL OFFICERS AND ALL COLORS AND STANDARDS NOT CASED.11. TO BE ESPECIALLY WATCHFUL AT NIGHT, AND, DURING THE TIME FOR CHALLENGING. TOCHALLENGE ALL PERSONS ON OR NEAR MY POST AND TO ALLOW NO ONE TO PASSWITHOUT PROPER AUTHORITY.9

Getting started with your uniforms.You were probably issued your first set of uniforms when you joined. New cadets will wear fourdifferent types of uniforms: the NWU or Navy Work Uniform (blue camouflage), Winter DressUniform, Summer Dress Uniform, and the Physical Training (PT) Uniform.If you haven’t been issued a complete set of NWU due to a supply shortage, continue to wear civilianclothes with your PT shirt after your first drill weekend.Navy Cadet Corp members are authorized by the Secretary of the Navy to wear the U.S. Navyuniform, as long as it is modified by NLCC/NSCC insignia: flashes, buttons and emblems.It is technically against the law to wear a U.S. Navy uniform if you aren’t in the Navy. When wemodify it with NLCC/NSCC insignia, it makes it a Navy Cadet Corp uniform and not an official Navyuniform.You can find the Uniform Regulations on Homeport under:Administration Manuals and Publications Uniform RegulationsNWUWinter Dress (male)Winter Dress (female)Summer DressHow do I take care of my uniforms?Cleaning instructions are located on the label in your uniform. Follow them carefully. Store youuniform on a hanger in the closet, not in a ball in the corner of your bedroom.

How do I put the insignia on my uniform?All insignia needs to be MACHINE SEWN, not hand stitched. Hand stitching does not lookprofessional and degrades the appearance of the uniform.DO NOT use liquid stich, glue, iron-on cloth or tape, this damages the uniform. You will beresponsible for replacement costs for causing such damage. NWU name strips – Sew on so there is no space between the top of the shirt pocket and the bottomof the name strip. Center your name on the pocket and fold the excess strip fabric in behind thename strip and sew with navy blue or black thread. This will ensure the edgesdo not fray. Your name goes on the right breast and the service strip (USNLCC) or(USNSCC) goes over the left breast.11

How do I alter my uniform to fit?Alterations are permitted, at your own expense.You are growing and we plan on reusing the uniform when you turn it back in, so be sure to leaveextra fabric when making alterations.“Custom fit” alterations are not authorized. These include installing darts or making otheralterations to make the uniform form-fit your body.