United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps

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1 United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps 2300 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, Virginia TEL: (703) FAX: (703) Welcome to Winter 2014 SCUBA Training, Long Beach, CA. This letter should answer most of your questions. Our goal is to insure that your Cadet will have an enjoyable and worthwhile training experience. Please thoroughly review the information listed below with your Cadet. This will help insure a safe and positive training experience. This is a non-uniform training and Cadets traveling by commercial carrier are to travel in appropriate civilian clothes. Cadets requiring the regular use of medications need to contact the COTC with details. The final determination of participation in training due to medical condition lies with the COTC, based on NSCC Regulations. COURSE DESCRIPTION: SCUBA Training is designed to qualify you as both Basic Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver and Rescue. In addition to certification, you will develop strong individual and team skills as you progress through the training with your shipmates. Passing the PRT and Swim Qualification is required the morning of arrival (see below). COURSE STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS: Discipline and professionalism will be expected of each Cadet and Officer involved with this command. The training pace will be rapid and a certain physical and mental standard will be required of all participants. SCUBA Training will test the participant s honor, courage, and commitment. Participants must be both physically and mentally prepared for the training. They will be expected to display attention to detail, pride, teamwork, and professionalism at all times. Come prepared to work hard and play hard! PRE-ARRIVAL PROCEDURES: Please forward confirmed transportation arrangement to COTC, LTJG Randy Montrose, by (rmontrose@nsccpsw.org) and LTJG Crystal Cox, ccox@nsccpsw.org as soon as possible. Transportation to and from the training site for Cadets should be covered by public conveyance covered at parents expense. Considering that trainings may be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, travel arrangements should be made with refundable options. ARRIVAL PROCEDURES: Those arriving by airline, train or bus should plan to arrive at Long Beach Airport on December 18 no earlier the Please understand this is a work day so the later the arrival the better. (arrivals other than specified hours need prior approval). Officers and cadets arriving by airplane, train or bus will stay at the Los

2 Alamitos Joint Training Base with Officers at Lexington Drive, Los Alamitos, CA CHECK-IN PROCEDURES: All cadets should check in at 0700 with bathing suit on under PT gear. Swim quals will be first from PRT will follow. All personnel must report with a proper regulation haircut and shave. Upon arrival, personnel are expected to have the following items in their possession; failure to have any item will result in Cadet being sent home at parent s expense: All cadets are required to have the Release of Liability Form signed and ed back to officers asap. Copy attached Service Record/Copy of Orders Release of Liability Form (Signed by Parent) copy attached Current ID card required. Cadets requiring medication during Training (Prescribed or OTC) must have completed attached medical supplemental form NSCTNG025. Please note that we will be on the dive boat 24/7. We will not dock at night. I highly recommend motion sickness medication for this training even if you do not get sea sick it is highly recommended that you bring it. The boat rocks nonstop during the night time hours. Cadets should eat a small breakfast or have a snack before reporting in. Immediately after check-in is complete, the PRT begins, followed by the Swim Qual s. Failure to pass the PRT or Swim Quals will result is Cadet being sent home at parent s expense. Parents are required to wait till the PRT and swim quals are completed. Upon completion of the PRT and the swim quals we will then transfer all cadets by POV (privately owned vehicle) to Sun Diver, 182 Marine Drive, Long Beach, CA. Which is about 8 miles from the pool. Parents can say their goodbyes as the training will begin. CHECK OUT PROCEDURES: Check out will take place different from the check in location. Sun Diver Boat dock at 182 Marina Drive Long Beach, CA Parents should arrive no earlier than 1000 December 23. All Cadets utilizing public transportation (plane, bus, & train) must schedule their departures on December 23 no earlier then Any deviation from this scheduling requirement must be approved by the COTC prior to the Training. COMMUNICATION WITH CADETS DURING TRAINING: During this training incoming call, for emergencies only, will be accepted by LTJG Randy Montrose ( ) or LTJG Crystal Cox ( ) our cell coverage is unreliable while on the water if you cannot reach one of us by cell contact LCDR Vahan Manoogian at

3 ESCORT OFFICERS: Onboard Escort Officers are LTJG Randy Montrose, USN Retired/NSCC, and LTJG Crystal Cox, NSCC. PHYSICAL SECURITY: All personnel will feel safe in their training environment. There will be no hazing, acts of sexual harassment, or harassing by any Cadet or Staff. This includes any activities that embarrass or degrade another individual. Any individual violating this rule will be disciplined. All personnel will report any incidents that they feel jeopardize their personal safety to one of the Officer Staff. HAIRCUTS: All Cadets must conform to the following haircut guidelines: Male: #4 on top, #2 on the side, blended. If Cadet s hair does not meet these criteria, hair will be cut at Check-in site at your expense. CADET PREPARATION: All Cadets need to understand that this is a TRAINING evolution. Each individual will be challenged to do things that are challenging and different from the way I ve always done it. You are also obligated to your shipmates in team situations. DIVE GEAR: All Dive gear will be provided to cadets going for basic open water after departure from the mainland. If you choose to bring your own dive gear, feel free to do so. WETSUIT MEASUREMENTS only for Basic Open water divers PROVIDE MEASUREMENTS UPON RECEIPT OF THIS PACKET NAME HEIGHT WEIGHT SHOE SIZE Looking forward to an excellent WINTER SCUBA Training LTJG Randy Montrose, NSCC COTC, SCUBA Training rmontrose@nsccpsw.org LTJG Crystal Cox, NSCC XO, SCUBA Training ccox@nscpsw.org SCUBA TRAINING

4 SEABAG LIST No Uniforms are required for this Advanced Training 3 White Socks (pair) 1 Pair Athletic shoes (PT Test) 1 PT Shirt 1 PT Shorts (solid blue preferred) 1 Pair Deck Shoes (similar to Vans with flat, non-slip sole) 1 Pair Flip Flops (shower Shoes) 1 MALE - Swim Suit (Speedo, Dolphin, Jammers) 1 FEMALE Swim Suit (one-piece suitable for wear under wetsuit) 1 Pair MALE - Trunks for non-dive activities 2 Bath Towels 2 Beach Towels 8 Underwear 4 Shirts, Civilian (t-shirt or collar, non-offensive, good repair) 3 Pants, Civilian (2 board shorts, 1 casual long pant) NO JEANS 1 MALE - Shaving and Toiletry kit (includes shaving cream, razors, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, soap, soap dish, lotion) 1 FEMALE Toiletry and Hygiene kit (includes toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, soap, soap dish, lotion, etc.) 2 Pair Sweatshirt and Sweatpants (hooded ok for warmth) 1 Warm Jacket (it is cold on the water) 1 Gloves (for warmth) 1 Knit Cap (for warmth) 1 Sunscreen (45 spf minimum) and chapstick 1 Hat (wide brimmed) 1 Flashlight 1 Small backpack or similar bag 1 Sea bag 1 Sleeping bag and pillow 1 Locks - Keyed (extra key taped inside service record) Optional : Camera (highly recommended), spending money (cash only $50-$75). Dive Knife are optional, but at COTC discretion after inspection prior to boarding vessel. DO NOT BRING: TOBACCO PRODUCTS OF ANY KIND, EXCESSIVE JEWELRY, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, FIREARMS, OR INAPPROPRIATE READING MATERIALS. TURN IN UPON ARRIVAL: MEDICATIONS (over the counter or prescription), CELL PHONES, AND other ELECTRONICS. All items must be marked with the Cadet s last name and first initial (all underwear and socks look the same after a while). A sea bag inspection will be conducted during check

5 in. If you do not have all required items, please obtain needed items before you leave home. Notes: 1. If you have questions, please feel free to call or us 2. APPROPRIATE civilian attire ONLY. No short-shorts, cut offs, revealing, or offensive clothing. If you wouldn t wear it in church or in front of your grandparents, DON T wear it here. 3. If you do not have access to or the ability to acquire the sea bag items listed above, contact the COTC immediately. Swim Qualifications 100-yard swim 25 yds front crawl 25 yds breaststroke 25 yds backstroke 25 yds elementary backstroke 10-minute Prone Float or Back Float