Commanding Officer – LDCR Sue Lounsberry, USNSCC
Executive Officer – LTJG Gina Franklin, USNSCC
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From: Commanding Officer, RTC Command, NSCC
To:
Unit Commanding Officers, RTC Staff, Recruits, and Parents
Subj: WELCOME ABOARD RTC CADETS AND STAFF
Cadet Training at Naval Station Mayport, FL is
one of the premier training sites in the nation. I am sure all will find this training, to be both challenging and rewarding.
We are looking forward to having 100 cadets in 4 Companies at the RTC.
I have an experienced
staff on hand this year. I will have 2 active duty, NSCC Warrant Officers as
well as a retired Orange County Sheriffs Officer, and a retired Navy YNC. The
Naval station will be providing with Navy Chiefs as instructors and Corpsman from the clinic here on base.
ALL RECRUIT TRAINING INFORMATION IS POSTED ON WWW.MAYPORTSEACADETS.ORG WEBSITE. PLEASE ACCESS THIS SITE FOR ALL INFORMATION RELATING TO RECRUIT TRAINING.
Cadet Preparation:
All
Cadets need to understand that this is a TRAINING evolution. They are participating,
particularly those in Recruit Training, to learn more about being in the NSCC program.
Each individual will be asked to do things that are challenging and different, to prepare for this evolution, each
person should:
v
Do physical training. Push-ups, sit-ups, and running are a good way to start. Physical training is included in the Cadet-training curriculum and PASSING THE PRT
BEFORE SUBMITTING ORDERS is a requirement (applies to Cadet Recruit Training only)
v
Cadets pack your own Sea bags. This will help in knowing what has been brought
to training. Each Cadet will be 100% responsible for their own belongings.
v
Break-in footwear. A lot of drilling will take place during training. Athletic shoes will be the footwear for much of the training. However,
there will be times dress shoes must be worn; these are more comfortable if they have been broken in.
v Complete the required BMR chapters (Recruit Training only).
Recruit Cadets Arrival:
Cadets may arrive between the hours of 1200 and
1600 on Saturday 10 Jul 2010. No cadets will be checked in prior to these dates and times unless prior approval from the COTC. Once RTC cadets are in the check-in area they will not be allowed to leave the area.
It is suggested that you ensure that your cadets have eaten prior to arrival at the check-in site or bring a bag lunch. Lunch
will not be provided to any cadets on check-in day.
Flight Arrivals:
I need to know ASAP anyone's flight arrangements so that I can have staff present at the airport
to meet them. Please email them the following email address: oldsrocket350@comcast.net with the email subject as follows (CADET
FLIGHT ARRANGEMENTS). That is so I do not delete it for not knowing who it
is from.
Graduation:
Graduation for RTC
is on Saturday 24 Jul beginning promptly at 1100, lasting about One to two hours. Parents and CO’s can start picking up Cadets around 1230.
No transportation will be available to take cadets to the airport until after graduation and
clean up is completed (departure around 2:00 P.M.). No return flights should be scheduled
to depart prior to 1500 (3:00 pm).
Everyone is welcome to attend the graduation ceremony (Highly recommended).
This will be a proud day for all the cadets as they will be challenged to surpass their own expectations during this
training. It will be very rewarding for them as well.
Uniforms:
The following information pertains to check-in
and check-out only.
· RTC Cadets: Service Dress Whites
Graduation / Departure:
· RTC Cadets: Service Dress Whites
· Staff: E-7 and above: Summer Whites
· Staff: E-6 and below: Service Dress Whites
Sea Bag Inspection:
REVIEW
YOUR SEABAG LIST
All items must be marked with the Cadet’s last name/first initial and last 4 digits
of your SSN # (all underwear and socks look the same after awhile). A Seabag inspection will be conducted on the first day of training. Cadets’ Seabags will
be inspected prior to arrival at their respective barracks. If any cadets are missing required uniform – clothing items – equipment,
the parent or escort will have to purchase those items before the recruit can be checked in. Check your Seabag list
and Seabag before you arrive. The required sea bag list is the one from RT Mayport. DO NOT refer to any other sea bag
list. … IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT YOUR COMMANDING OFFICER OF YOUR UNIT OR REGIONAL DIRECTOR TO ENSURE
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT SEABAG LIST.
Adult Escorts & Drivers:
Adult
escorts are required to remain in the check-in area until each of their cadets have been found to be medically fit, service
records complete including fees, and have completed their sea bag inspection. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Unfortunately, the escort
person CANNOT depart until this is accomplished. Last year, several cadets arrived with prior medical or disqualifying
conditions and had to be immediately returned home. We also had cadets arriving with one set of uniform clothes, no graduation
uniform or dungarees, and some having only the undergarments that they were wearing.
This was supposed to last them for two weeks.
For this reason we are forced to inconvenience the parent or person bringing the recruits to the training to remain until
all the recruits under their care are medically, physically and clothing-wise cleared.
Physical Readiness Test:
NSCC Recruits MUST pass the Physical Readiness Test prior to graduation day or they cannot receive
their graduation certificate, or credit for Recruit Training.
Additionally, recruits who report for RTC who are substantially short of qualifying in accordance with the Physical Readiness
Standards will be reviewed by medical personnel for acceptance to participate at RTC. RTC cadets will do PT every day.
Grooming Standards:
ALL MALE CADETS will RECEIVE HAIRCUTS … AND ALL FEMALES WILL BE REVIEWED
TO MAKE SURE THEY CAN KEEP THEIR HAIR UP IAW CURRENT NAVAL STANDARDS
Check
In:
Check-in is at our Administrative Office.
See map on website
Unit Commanding Officers:
Please ensure that a parent of each cadet receives a copy of this letter.
PERSONAL MONIES: Any money that is
brought by the cadet will be held in our admin office in the admin box. Only
the COTC and XOTC will have keys for it. They will be turned in at Check-in. The only time cadets will have a chance to spend money will be on the 23rd.
OUTSIDE
PARTY CONTACT: To create and maintain the most productive military environment
needed for a successful training, it is necessary to isolate trainees from outside influences that may prove distracting. To this end, it is essential for parents, relatives and friends to understand:
Cadets will be allowed to call home during In-processing if
a parent did not deliver them to the training.
All cell phones in the possession of ALL Cadets will be turned
in. Cell phone use will only be authorized by
the COTC.
Cadets are not allowed to place or receive phone calls. In case of family emergencies, parents are to contact
unit COs. The unit CO will then in turn contact the Training Site. If there is an emergency regarding a Cadet,
a call will
be placed to the parents, the unit CO and the Regional Directors.
Visits from parents, relatives, and friends will be prohibited.
Visits from home unit staff not attached to the training are
not allowed.
Cadets will be encouraged to send mail to family and friends.
QUESTIONS/CONCERNS: Your unit Commanding Officer is the FIRST
person who may be able to answer questions or concerns.
EMERGENCY
PHONE NUMBER:
There will be NO Land Lines however if you need
to contact us the following phone numbers are to be used ONLY in an emergency while at the training site LCDR Sue Lounsberry
904-422-2733 or LTJG Gina Franklin 904-327 -3782. My email address is oldsrocket350@comcast.net and LTJG Franklin is larryandgina@juno.com
Directions To Mayport
NSCC RT
Once through the gate guard,
travel straight ahead through 4 traffic lights and make a left at the fence line at the end of the large parking lot (before
McDonald's on your right). Go through the stop sign. We are located in building 1336 which is the first hanger.
We look forward to having a positive training
experience.
Warm Regards,
LCDR Sue Lounsberry
COMMANDING OFFICER
RTC
Mayport Naval Station
NS Mayport, Florida
