Uniform Regulations

Purpose: The US Navy has regulations in place that is in place to maintain a sharp appearance, and to maintain military bearing as well. The images below are the regulations in the Sea Cadets for both Males and Females. Failure to follow the regulations may result in no longer wearing the uniform and possible dismissal from the program.

Commonly Used Acronyms

Purpose: In the military, cadets can expect to see acronyms wherever they may be, whether it be here at Bethesda and at other military installations. Below are just a few that new cadets should be look over during their time with the unit.

POTW: Plan Of The Week
POM: Plan Of the Month
POD: Plan of the Day
CO: Commanding Officer
XO: Executive Officer
OPS: Operations Officer
SUPPO: Supply Officer
ADMINO: Administration Officer
TRAINO: Training Officer
CPO: Chief Petty Officer
SCPO: Senior Chief Petty Officer
MCPO: Master Chief Petty Officer
CMC: Command Master Chief/ Commandant of the Marine Corps
CJCS: Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff
CDO: Command Duty Officer
LDO: Limited Duty Officer
FOD: Foreign Obstruction Debris
NAS: Naval Air Station
NOSC: Naval Operation Support Center
COTC: Commanding Officer of the Training Contingent
XOTC: Executive Officer of the Training Contingent
LPO: Leading Petty Officer
LCPO: Lead Chief Petty Officer
ALPO: Assistant Lead Petty Officer
NNMC: National Naval Medical Center

Neckerchief Folding Instructions

Purpose: The instructions below are to guide new cadets on how to properly fold a Neckerchief, which is a component of the Dress White and Dress Blue uniform. Cadets should follow the instruction in order to fold the Neckerchief properly. If a cadet has trouble, ask them to consult one of their older peers (in their respective platoon) on how to properly fold the Neckerchief.

NSCC/NLCC Awards

Purpose: The Chart below is a chart of all the possible awards that a cadet may earn during their tenure with the Naval Sea Cadet Corps. Some are merit based while others are for completing certain qualifications and trainings. This allows cadets to earn prestige while they are apart of this program (with the exception of the top two, which are reserved as stated in the name).

Sea Cadet/League Cadet Rank Structure

Purpose: Similar to the Military, the Sea Cadets have their own rank structure that must be memorized in addition to that of the Military as well. This post will serve as a guide to help cadets in Indoc Platoon to recognize the ranks of their fellow peers, both in the NLCC and NSCC alike and the ranks of the adults as well. Below the images of the ranks are also the collar devices of cadets who earn rank in their respective section of the Sea Cadet Program. New Recruits should familiarize themselves with it as it is something that may be asked of them during inspections.

Unanswered Questions?

Do you feel that there is something that wasn't answered in the Parent Orientation or here on the blog? Do you need a question answered? 

Well look no further! Here at the Charette Battalion we are focused on making the job of the Parents a lot easier! If you have a question you need answered simply follow the google document link below and the Parent-Staff Liaison should have an answer for you within the next 24 hours. An image of what the google doc looks like will be attached below.

Thank you for your Cooperation with the Battalion Staff!

Link to Google Doc: http://goo.gl/forms/I36anizBhA

Sailor's Creed

Purpose: As Sea Cadets, you wear the uniforms that active/reserve duty enlisted personnel wear. One of the biggest parts of Navy Knowledge is knowing the creed that all Enlisted/Officer Personnel know. This creed must be memorized and is something testable on inspections.