FUNDRAISING ASSIGNMENTS

Our Sea Cadet Unit has been invited to wrap presents at the Mall of New Hampshire to assist with our fundraising. We need to raise money to offset training costs for our cadets and to purchase supplies.

You have accepted the following assignments. UNIFORM of the DAY is DRESS BLUES. Make sure your uniform is in perfect order.

Friday - November 27 2009 11:00-2:00
Cadet Shanahan
Cadet Hernandez
Chief Worsman
Inst. Poirier


Friday - November 27 2009 2:00-4:00
Cadet Bauchman
Cadet Davies
Chief Worsman


Saturday - November 28 2009 10:00-12:00

Cadet Pokorney
Cadet Hernandez
Chief Peterson


Saturday - November 28 2009 12:00-2:00

Cadet Carreau
Cadet Lingar
Cadet Pokorney
Chief Peterson
Inst. Poirier


Saturday - November 28 2009 1-2:00-5:00

Cadet Tocci
Cadet Peterson
Chief Peterson

WINTER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

2009-2010 Winter Advanced Training List as Published to Date, 28 Oct 2009

If you are interested in attending, DO NOT WAIT. Go through your chain of command to let Inst. Peterson know.

Every one of the events below has a limited enrollment delays in applying may mean you miss your opportunity. Requirements to attend advanced training:

1. Cadets must be at least 14 years old and E2, an age waver is possible in exceptional cases the rank is not.
2. Cadets must be physically qualified including having passed the most recent PRT.
3. For cadets needing a medical accommodation, it must be documented and approved in advance by the COTC.
4. Cadets not making satisfactory progress on correspondence course work (1 lesson completed per month) or with unsatisfactory drill attendance will need special permission form the commanding officer to attend advanced training.
5. Cadets wishing to attend RTC (boot camp) outside the New England area must obtain special permission through the chain of command.
6. Cadets are responsible for their own transportation to and from the training. Where several cadets are attending training at the same location car pooling is encouraged.
7. Special note for POLA attendance. Many POLA opportunities are open to all cadets E2 and above. In order to count for advancement to PO1 POLA must be completed as an E3 or above. If a cadet completes POLA as an E2 POLA must be repeated as an E3 – E5 for advancement to E6.

NAVSTA Newport RI

LC-RI NSCC POLA (New England),

At Camp Clark, Watertown, NY

FO-NY NSCC Winter Survival
LC-NY NSCC POLA
MD-NY NSCC Basic Medical

At Halifax High School, South Boston, VA

FA-VA NSCC FAA Sport Pilot License Ground School

At Naval Station, Norfolk, VA

LC-VA NSCC POLA

At Annapolis, MD

LC-MD NSCC POLA

Site to be determined, Central, FL

CA-FL Culinary Arts
RT-FL NSCC Recruit

Site to be determined, NAS Whiting, North FL or Fort Benning, GA

RT-F2 or GA NSCC Recruit

At Camp Dodge, IA

LC-IA NSCC POLA
RT-IA NSCC Recruit

At Camp San Louis Obispo, CA

RT-CA NSCC Recruit
MD-CA NSCC Hospital Corpsman
FO-CA NSCC Basic Field Operations
ND-CA NLCC Field Operations
FL-CA NSCC Fitness Lifestyle

At Naval Amphibious Base (NAB) Coronado, CA

NT-CA NLCC Orientation
ND-CA NLCC Exploration
MD-C2 NSCC Field Medical
MM-CA NSCC Marine Mammal
LC-CA NSCC POLA

HEALTH ADVISORY
All hands are reminded that this is flu season, with special concern being directed at the SWINE FLU. Swine Flu inoculations are recommended, and all hands are encouraged to practice good hygiene while at training by following guidance already promulgated worldwide.

Introduction

Harlan R. Dickson Division
United States Sea Cadet Corps

The Harlan R. Dickson Division of the USNSCC was commissioned in 1969 at the Naval Reserve Center in Manchester, NH.

We have been actively drilling for 35 years.

We meet at the Armed Forces Reserve Center behind the Manchester airport at 64 Harvey Rd.

Positions are available for cadets and adult staff. The division currently has a strength of 30 cadets, and 6 officers. The unit is divided into 3 squads (Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie) with each squad leader reporting to the Leading Petty Officer.

We meet Thursday evenings each week, from 1800 to 2100 (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

Our weekly drills consist of 3 classroom periods, First and Final "Muster". Classroom periods are instructional in nature and are not necessarily spent in the classroom. They may include periods of physical training, military drill (marching and drill team), and other "hands-on" activities.

Members of the Corps of Cadets are issued navy enlisted uniforms, jackets, hats, belts, etc., along with a seabag and the all the required study material for advancement in rank.

Cadet advancement begins at Seaman Recruit (E1) and Cadets can eventually advance to Chief Petty Officer (E7). Advancement is achieved by completing the appropriate study course, passing a leadership exam, completing a minimum of 6 months time in rank, and attending two weeks advanced training for each rank.

Our division also participates in civic activities such as parades and air shows.

We have several training weekends, such as marksmanship/firearms safety, swimming certification, refueling flights with the Air National Guard, and others.

CO News Corner

MAKE NOTE OF THESE IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP

November 19, 2009 - DRILL - DRESS BLUE INSPECTION

November 26, 2009 - THANKSGIVING -- NO DRILL

November 27, 2009 - FUNDRAISING ACTIVITY - GIFT WRAPPING at MALL OF NH 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

November 28, 2009 - FUNDRAISING ACTIVITY - GIFT WRAPPING at MALL OF NH 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

December 3, 2009 - DRILL - DRESS BLUE INSPECTION

December 5, 2009 - MANCHESTER CHRISTMAS PARADE STARTS at 4:00 and runs to 6:00 PM - We will be meeting about 2:00 PM (stay tuned)

Winter Training Schedule is now available. If you wish to attend a winter training and attended a summer training you must complete and pass an additional correspondence course in order to be eligible. The camps will fill fast so get your courses in. The last day to turn in courses to the training officer is 3 Dec 2009.

ANNUAL INSPECTION IS IN JANUARY.

ANNUAL TAG DAY IS IN JUNE.

****ATTENTION****

Excessive absence without reasonable excuse will delay cadet advancement and has a direct affect on your participation in advanced trainings.

While it is understood that occasionally school work, sports, jobs and illness will conflict with drill nights, your commitment to the unit should not be overlooked. Make every effort to attend drills, as excessive absences will be taken into account when you sign up for an advanced training. Your ability to advance in rank will also be affected. If you are unable to attend a drill, it is your responsibility to let your squad leader or an officer know, so that your absence will be excused.

 

New Drill Schedule:
1800 Arrive at Center
1815 First Muster
1830 - 1915 Alpha Period
1915 - 1920 Break
1920 - 2000 Bravo Period
2000 - 2010 Break and Dues
2010 - 2040 Charlie Period
2040 - 2045 Prepare for Final Muster
2045 Final Muster
2100 EXIT Reserve Center -- Secure Building