It's hard to believe that this week is coming to a close already. Today's activities included range day for the MAA's and a couple of the photojournalism cadets, final tests for Honor Guard and POLA, another day at the FIT kitchen for culinary, and swim qualifications for NLCC Basic. Everyone participated in graduation practice in the morning and had a great time at the beach for the pizza party Friday night! Graduation is Saturday at 1000. See you then!

Thursday Night Update

It was a beautiful day in Melbourne! The training contingent enjoyed many activities. Honor Guard completed their drill routine and spent the day practicing and perfecting it. Photojournalism did a nature shoot and also a model shoot. Make sure to check the photos! POLA did team-building with the caterpillar boards and did more classes and marching. Culinary made a rib dinner for the staff. Basic Orientation cadets worked on uniforms, showed off their excellent marching skills, and continued on classes. MAA enjoyed a visit from the Crime Investigation team of the Brevard Sheriff's Dept., and discovered that Midshipman Brodeur had been murdered. After a careful investigation of the crime scene by the cadets, MIDN Brodeur miraculously came back to life to work with the cadets on room clearing. A fantastic time was had by all, and an all-nighter is happening for the staff in order to get all cadet evaluations completed.

Wednesday Night Update

Another busy day was had by the training contingent. POLA continued classes on how to staff a boot camp. They had an outstanding leadership presentation by WO T.J. Delaine, USN retired, who discussed how the core values of honor, courage, and commitment can make you a leader and a person with an exemplary life. Culinary made cookies and spinach/artichoke dip for the staff and worked in the FIT kitchen. Photojournalism split up among the trainings to take photos. MAA spent the entire day at a dojo doing Aikido, a martial art. Honor Guard is making great progress on the routine for graduation. The staff is, as frequently happens at trainings, getting little sleep but having a terrific time working with the cadets. The week goes so quickly! It's hard to believe we only have a couple days left.

Tuesday Night Update

Today was a hot one! Some rain in the late day cooled things off a bit. The MAA cadets worked on their uniforms this morning so that they would be ready for their trip to the court house this afternoon. They had a long talk with a juvenile court judge and watched docket proceedings. Honor Guard worked on practical color guard applications and color guard command. They also began work on their armed drill routine. POLA cadets did impromptu public speaking, a Constitution forum, and a class on staff cadet roles. Basic Orientation cadets continued classes and received a tour of FIT's Link Building which was built in honor of Adm. Waters, the first oceanographer in the U.S. Navy. They saw many aquatic devices and aquariums. Culinary took a trip to Vero Beach where they toured the FIT aquaculture research facility and learned about fish farming as a food source. Photojournalism cadets split up among the trainings and accompanied them on their respective activities.

Monday Night Update

We had a fantastic day at Florida Tech! The weather was beautiful and it didn't get really hot till later in the afternoon. Culinary cadets worked at the FIT kitchen and made icing with the chefs. POLA cadets did team building exercises and had a number of valuable classes on power, leadership, and other topics. The Basic Orientation cadets continued working on classes from the syllabus and close order drill. They also had the opportunity, along with the MAA cadets, to work with the DEA. The DEA agents brought their meth-lab truck and all their house breaching and safety equipment. Many of the Basic and MAA cadets got to try on the equipment and all immensely enjoyed the DEA's visit! MAA cadets also worked on strikes using the foam batons and shields. Honor Guard had a guest instructor, WO T.J. Delaine, USN retired, who spoke to them about all aspects of his time on USN honor guard duty. The HG cadets began working on rifle drill and are picking it up very quickly. Photojournalism had classes on editing photos and took many nice shots during their time assigned to the various trainings. See the photos here!

Sunday Night Update

Check-in went very smoothly, and the cadets settled into their beautiful rooms at Florida Tech. After a good dinner, the cadets separated into their trainings and started the week's activities. Honor Guard cadets were issued their rifles. MAA did a great job on the PT test and had a class on integrity. NLCC Basic learned principles of close order drill. Culinary prepared for the week, and Photojournalism was everywhere with their cameras! Please make sure to see the photos daily!

General Information

Florida Institute of Technology is a highly-rated university that specializes in engineering and aviation, located in Melbourne, Florida. Coastal breezes keep this area of Florida at a comfortable temperature during summer time. The food at Florida Tech is OUTSTANDING -- with all you care to eat of your choice of many different foods. Florida Tech's new dining facility offers even more!

Reporting Instructions

ATTENTION Honor Guard and POLA cadets! Do you play the trumpet? If so, please bring your instrument as we will be working on playing Taps during training. Thank you.

Report in dress uniform! See the Staff and Facilities Page for reporting location and times.

Make sure that you meet NSCC grooming standards. Males with inappropriate haircuts will be taken to the barber shop for a haircut at the cost of $15 to the cadet.

Seabag list concerns -- If you are short on uniform items, you can do laundry. (Make sure to bring quarters as shown on the seabag list!) Please contact the COTC immediately if you have other uniform issues and we'll work something out.

Photojournalism cadets -- Please bring a thumb drive.

FOR PARENTS:
Emergency phone #: 352-359-6889. Please call only for emergencies.
If your cadet is at NLCC Basic Orientation, you may send encouraging emails throughout the week (no more than 1 per day, please!) to your cadet. The address is usnsccfittraining@gmail.com. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO PUT THE CADET'S NAME IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF THE EMAIL!
Photos will be posted for all trainings.
Graduation will be at 10AM on Saturday, 18 June, at the All Faiths Center.

Crucial Information

Welcome Letter (Includes flight info)

Additional Instructions for NLCC MAA Cadets

Guidelines for Training - Please mail to the COTC at PO Box 2765, Lake City, FL 32056

Florida Institute of Technology Form - Please mail to the COTC at PO Box 2765, Lake City, FL 32056

NSCC Medical History Form - Fill out and put in cadet's Service Record. This must be dated 1 February 2011 or later. Required for the safety of the cadet!

Seabag Lists

NSCC POLA, Honor Guard, Culinary Arts Seabag List

NSCC Photojournalism Seabag List

NLCC MAA Seabag List

NLCC Basic Orientation Seabag List

STAFF Seabag List

Billets

Due to the quantity of trainings we are conducting, we will be unable to reserve billets. Cadet participation will be confirmed upon receipt of all paperwork and a unit check or money order for the deposit. In short, billets will be given on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED basis. Thanks for your understanding and assistance.

******This is NOT a medical friendly training. Please, no disqualifying conditions such as asthma. We will be PTing daily and marching distances, so cadets must have passed the PRT at the minimum. ******

View the confirmed billets lists for NLCC Trainings or NSCC Trainings.

2011 Training Courses

NSCC POLA - Petty Officer Leadership Academy

Looking to get off to a GREAT start this summer? This is the perfect POLA for you! This completely revamped POLA focuses on getting you ready to staff a recruit training or an Orientation. We will also spend time on leadership (squad leader, company commander, guidon), teamwork, and basic color guard skills. Count on plenty of encouragement, positive feedback, and individual instruction. REQUIREMENTS: Cadets must have attained at least E-3 rating. (This means that you have completed ALL requirements for E-3 including the appropriate correspondence course and an advanced training.) All POLA cadets must pass the PRT during training in order to graduate.

Quotas are filled.

NSCC Culinary Arts

Experience culinary arts! Cadets will get hands-on experience cooking in the Florida Institute of Technology kitchen and have an experience at chef's school at Keiser University. This is a fun, team-oriented training so come ready to work with others. Billets fill quickly so get your paperworkin ASAP. REQUIREMENTS: Cadets must be 14 or older and have successfully completed recruit training.

NSCC Honor Guard/Ceremonial

Experience the privilege of honoring our flag and our current and past service men and women! This course will allow you to learn and improve your color guard skills as well as many other ceremonial activities, including funerals, holiday ceremonies and more. You'll have an amazing wealth of knowledge to take back to your unit and use to be more active in your local community. REQUIREMENTS: Cadets must have successfully completed recruit training.

NSCC Photojournalism

Improve your photography skills and learn how to tell a story with pictures! This fun training will give the cadet a variety of opportunities with different experiences. The best photos will be posted nightly for parents to view. REQUIREMENTS: Cadets must have successfully completed recruit training. Cadets must bring a digital camera and connection cord to download to a PC. Laptop computers are recommended but not required.

Quotas are filled.

NLCC Advanced Orientation - Master At Arms

Learn about law enforcement during this rigorous NLCC Advanced training. Activities will include marksmanship, martial arts, and exposure to various law enforcement agencies. Cadets at this training will be required to pass a PT test every day and will also be given written tests which they must pass. REQUIREMENTS: NLCC cadets must have successfully completed Basic Orientation, be 12 or 13 years of age, and be recommended by their CO. Additionally, they need to be physically ready for this rigorous training.

Quotas are filled.

NLCC Basic Orientation

Newer NLCC cadets will have a positive experience with their first training during Basic Orientation. Led by experienced staff cadets, Leaguers will learn all the basics and be on the road to advancement at their home unit. This is a "local training" with very limited billets.

Quotas are filled.

Visit our Staff and Facilities page for more information about the officer and cadet staff and Florida Institute of Technology.

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