Recruit Training (RT)

MISSION:

NSCC Recruit Training is designed to indoctrinate new recruits in the core values, mission, and structure of the USNSCC; instill admiration for the Navy, Coast Guard and the USNSCC; and to foster personal growth in the areas of grit, self-discipline, teamwork, self-confidence, accountability, basic military knowledge, and physical fitness.

GOALS:

The goals of the training are to ensure the cadet feels comfortable when in a military uniform situation, to develop self-confidence in the individual’s role as a Sea Cadet, to instill a sense of pride in one’s accomplishment upon successful completion of the training. Modeled after the US Navy recruit training curriculum, NSCC recruit training serves as the cornerstone for the successful completion of all follow-on NSCC training, ensuring each cadet feels comfortable training onboard any service component base, station, or ship to include MARAD platforms. Safety, Security, and responsibility for shipmates is also enhanced through a variety of assignments, frequent musters ensuring cadet accountability, and general first aid and safety training. Learned in recruit training, these characteristics carry through to all follow-on NSCC training.

PURPOSE:

Recruit training is the cadet’s introduction to military routine and discipline and is the first step toward advancing in the Sea Cadet Program. Cadets normally spend nine days learning basic Navy subjects, elementary seamanship, basic damage control, and physical fitness. It is the unit Commanding Officer’s responsibility to ensure that cadets are prepared medically, physically, and psychologically prior to attending Recruit training.

CIRRICULUM:

NSCC Recruit Training sites will follow an established standardized curriculum which includes a total of approximately 80 hours of direct instruction, to be supplemented by confidence- and team-building activities and time spent at the discretion of the division staff:

  • Welcome Aboard/Command Introduction

  • Training Overview

  • Safety/Fire Drills

  • How to report concerns to the chain of command

  • Barracks Living/Rules & Regulations/Morning & Evening Routine

  • Wearing, Stowing, and Care of Uniforms/General Housekeeping

  • Classroom Etiquette

  • Sexual harassment/Discrimination/Bias/Equal Opportunity/Hazing & Bullying/Fraternization

  • Mental Health Awareness

  • First Aid/Heat Stroke/Heat Exhaustion

  • USNSCC Core Values, the USNSCC Oath, and the USNSCC Code of Conduct

  • etc.

PREREQUISITES:

  1. NSCC Cadets must be enrolled 6 weeks prior to the start of the training. This time limit is established to ensure proper enrollment, obtain required uniforms, and to complete the E-1 PAC requirement.

  2. The cadet must pass a Physical Readiness Test (PRT) prior to being released to attend training. The unit CO’s endorsement of the request for training in Magellan, certifies the cadet is physically prepared for training.

  3. The cadet must pass the E-1/Indoctrination Polaris Advancement Course (PAC) and the unit Recruit Orientation (RO) prior to registering for, or attending RT. Cadets are strongly encouraged to complete the E-2/Seaman Apprentice PAC prior to attending RT, particularly if attending an abbreviated RT model.

  4. The cadet must obtain the required uniform items (Sea Bag List) and comply with directives as prescribed by the Commanding Officer of the Training Contingent (COTC).

TESTING AND PRACTICAL PERFORMANCE:

Recruits will receive an entrance examination, daily practical quizzes on subjects learned previously from their Division Staff, a mid-cycle examination by the Division Officer, and must take and pass a final examination proctored by the Training Officer.

EVALUATIONS:

Each Recruit will be evaluated upon the completion of the training using the following standards and graded accordingly:

  • Performance - Skill and efficiency at assigned task, such as watchstanding, military drill and barracks, bunks & cube maintenance

  • Military Bearing - Personal behavior; adherence to the USNSCC Core Values and Cadet Code of Conduct; attention to instructions and and orders; maturity; self-discipline.

  • Personal Appearance - Neatness in person and dress; conformity with NSCC uniform regulations and grooming standards.

  • Teamwork - Prioritization of team over self; willingness to help others; interpersonal skills.

  • Motivation - Drive; enthusiasm; esprit de corps.

  • Adaptability - Ability to adapt to the NSCC RT Environment; mental agility; ability to bounce back from setbacks; ability to take and learn from criticism.

  • Leadership - If assigned a recruit staff billet: ability to plan direct, motivate, delegate, and lead by example.

  • Final Exam - A final exam on the academic portions of RT (MUST PASS to pass RT).

  • PRT - A physical readiness test (MUST PASS to pass RT).

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