MIDSHIPMAN SUMMER TRAINING MANUAL

NAVAL SERVICE TRAINING COMMAND

NSTC

M-1533.5D

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2019

MIDSHIPMAN

SUMMER

TRAINING

MANUAL

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Commander, Naval Service Training Command

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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL SERVICE TRAINING COMMAND

2601A PAUL JONES STREET

GREAT LAKES, ILLINOIS 60088-2845

Executive Summary

This Executive Summary highlights to Commanding and Executive Officers items of

importance contained in this manual and provides references for more detailed information.

Guidance:

1. The quality of the Midshipman cruise experience is in no way tied to ship mission or age.

Feedback from Midshipman who have completed training cruises cite the following as elements

of successful, professionally rewarding training cruises:

a. Commanding Officer and Executive Officer involvement. This is the most important

factor in how a midshipman perceives his/her training cruise experience. Midshipmen, who

normally do not see the CO/XO on a day-to-day basis, are prone to feel that no one in authority

cares about their training. When the CO and/or XO carefully selects the Midshipmen Training

Officer (MTO), provides a personal welcome aboard to Midshipmen, maintains frequent contact

with first and second class midshipmen throughout their time aboard, ensures the integration of

all midshipmen into the Wardroom, and personally counsels the midshipmen aboard at least

once, it fosters a sense of importance in a midshipman and improves their morale and

enthusiasm for training in a manner that cannot be overstated.

b. Selection of the Midshipmen Training Officer (MTO). The MTO must be a highly

motivated officer who is enthusiastic about midshipmen training. The MTO should be available

for the entire time and not be absent while the midshipmen are on board. The MTO must ensure

the assignment of sharp, professional running mates and meaningful responsibilities with as

much hands-on experience as practical to midshipmen. MTOs shall be fully familiar with this

manual and shall closely coordinate with Midshipmen Liaison Officers (MLOs) who are

assigned to assist in program planning and execution (see paragraph 110). Areas of special

concern for the MTO are the sections on Administration, Training, and Travel and Financial

Instructions (Chapters 2, 3, 7, and 8).

c. Assignment of Running Mates. A midshipman’s running mate makes an almost

indelible impression on that midshipman regarding the quality of naval service and the

command’s climate. Therefore, identification and assignment of top performing, highly

motivated running mates is essential to a strong midshipman training cruise program and the

future of the Fleet. Ideal running mates for 1/C midshipmen are warfare qualified, career

motivated junior officers (LT/LTJG). Running mates for 2/C midshipmen should be hard

charging, warfare qualified first class petty officers (preferably LPOs) or chief petty officers

(see Chapter 3).

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2. Midshipmen fitness reports/evaluations. Midshipmen fitness reports/evaluations during

summer training cruises are optional. Commanding Officers are encouraged to submit fitness

reports for particularly outstanding or deficient performance. If a fitness report is submitted on

an individual midshipman, the following information is useful:

a. Evaluations should be discussed with midshipmen prior to their departure, just as you

would discuss a junior officer’s fitness report.

b. Evaluations are to be prepared for each midshipman by a designated commissioned

officer for the commanding officer’s signature and must be given to the midshipman at the end

of their cruise, prior to debarkation. (Please refer to Chapter 4 for detailed guidance on

midshipmen fitness reports.)

3. Travel and Transportation. Travel requirements and entitlements are complex and require

the close attention of MTOs. Afloat units are currently exempt from arranging return

transportation for midshipmen who utilize the Defense Travel System (DTS). Passenger

Reservation Requests (PRRs) should be submitted early, with projected operations taken into

account. There are differences in travel entitlements between NROTC and Naval Academy

midshipmen. Specifically, USNA midshipmen participating on two Fleet cruises or follow-on

training should be sent directly to their next training activity and not returned to the USNA (see

Chapters 7 and 8). NROTC midshipmen do not participate in follow-on training and should be

returned to their home of record or NROTC Unit.

4. Midshipman Routing Instructions. Personnel routing instructions from afloat units to

primary NAVPTO must be kept accurate and should specify address routing instructions for

midshipmen if embarkation will occur out of homeport. (See Appendix D for sample

message.)

5. Financial Arrangements. Midshipmen shall not pay mess bills, either in the general mess

or in the wardroom (see Chapter 2). NROTC midshipmen will be given advance cruise pay

(similar to basic pay) for summer training. The Defense Finance and Accounting Service

Center will make these payments. Settlement of travel claims will not be affected. There are

differences in financial arrangements between NROTC and Naval Academy midshipmen (see

chapter 8). USNA midshipmen travel claims are not to be settled by ships' disbursing officers

(see Chapters 7 and 8). USNA midshipmen shall submit their completed travel claims to the

Midshipman Disbursing Officer, U.S. Naval Academy (Stop 3H), upon completion of

training and no later than five working days after their return to USNA.

6. Naval Service Training Command (NSTC)/USNA Midshipmen Liaison Officers (MLOs):

MLOs serve as direct representatives of NSTC/USNA for ashore problems; act as local ship

assignment authority; and work with Midshipmen Embarkation/Debarkation Teams

(MEDTs) to provide ships and cognizant travel clearance authorities a Master Assignment

message with the number and names of midshipmen to be embarked. Once the assignment

message is sent, the area Midshipmen Embarkation/Debarkation Coordinator (MEDC) should

be contacted first regarding any midshipman problems (see Chapter 1).

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Nurse Option Cruises: Ship's medical departments provide the Nurse Option midshipmen a

valuable training experience.

order to aid commands involved in Nurse Option cruises, more

specific guidance on how cruises are to be .conducted is provided in Chapter 9 paragraph 905.

Additionally, Nurse Option midshipmen will be provided suggested training guidelines (also

included as an Appendix to this Manual). These guidelines outline;a suggested Professional

Development Requirements (PDR) syllabus to be used during the second/third class Nurse

Cruise.

Every effort shall be made to avoid exposing midshipman to hostile or combat

environments. Should any unit with embarked midshipmen be tasked to conduct, for

example, combat, law enforcement or politically sensitive operations, every effort should be

made to debark or transfer midshipmen to another training platform or shore facility,

preferably where training can continue.

Primary points

contact for Midshipmen Summer Training

Programs are:

NSTC - Summer Training Programs Office:

Commercial: (850)452-2930/9554

DSN 459-2930/9554

NSTC - Nuclear Cruises ·

Commercial: (850) 452-4050*

DSN: 459-4050*

*This number subject to change.

NSTC -

l/C

Nurse Option

Commercial: (850)452-9388

DNS: 459-9388

USNA -Training Office

Commercial: ( 410) 2 93-1904

DSN: 281-1904

USMC

-Summer

Training Program Office

Commercial: (703) 784-9446

DSN: 278-9446

t.iJllf-~

Deputy Commander for NROTC Operations

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
CHAPTER 1  General Information Concerning Summer Training ............................................... 1-1 
1  Goals .......................................................................................................................................... 1-1 
2  General Information .................................................................................................................. 1-3 
  Sample Inter-Ship Message ....................................................................................................... 1-4 
3  Assignment of USNA/ROTC Midshipmen ............................................................................... 1-5 
4  Responsibilities of MIDN Embarkation/Debarkation Coordinators (MEDC) .......................... 1-6 
5  Organization, Duties, and Responsibilities of MIDN Embarkation/Debarkation Team ........... 1-7 
  Required Documents for Midshipmen ....................................................................................... 1-8 
6  Submarine Embarkation/Debarkation ..................................................................................... 1-11 
7  Responsibilities of the Superintendent UNSA......................................................................... 1-11 
8  Naval Academy Training Office ............................................................................................. 1-12 
9  Midshipmen Liaison Officers (MLOs) .................................................................................... 1-12  
10  Debarkation Policy .................................................................................................................. 1-15 
 
CHAPTER 2  Administration ............................................................................................................. 2-1 
0  General....................................................................................................................................... 2-1 
1  Assignment Messages ................................................................................................................ 2-1 
2  Shipboard Musters ..................................................................................................................... 2-2 
3  Tours .......................................................................................................................................... 2-2 
4  Leave, Emergency Leave, and Liberty ...................................................................................... 2-2 
5  Missing Ship’s Movement ......................................................................................................... 2-3 
6  Injury, Illness, or Death ............................................................................................................. 2-4 
7  Motion Sickness ........................................................................................................................ 2-6 
8  Dissenrollment ........................................................................................................................... 2-7 
9  Security Clearances ................................................................................................................... 2-7 
10  Immunizations and Medical Screenings .................................................................................... 2-7 
11  Passports .................................................................................................................................... 2-9 
12  Meals ....................................................................................................................................... 2-10 
13  Important Mailing Addresses, Telephone and Fax Numbers .................................................. 2-10 
14  Commissioning of NROTC Graduate at End of Training ....................................................... 2-10 
15  Non-Appropriated Fund Support for recreation of Midshipmen ............................................. 2-11 
16  Pre-commissionong Physicals ................................................................................................. 2-12 
17  Unit Awards ............................................................................................................................. 2-12 
 
CHAPTER 3  Training ........................................................................................................................ 3-1 
0  Concept of Training ................................................................................................................... 3-1 
1  Conduct of Training ................................................................................................................... 3-3 
2  Midshipmen Summer Training Questionnaire .......................................................................... 3-6 
3  Unique Aspects of Maritime Academy Midshipmen Summer Training ................................... 3-6 
 
CHAPTER 4  Professional Performance and Aptitude for Naval Service ...................................... 4-1 
0  General....................................................................................................................................... 4-1 
1  Objectives .................................................................................................................................. 4-1 
2  Responsibility ............................................................................................................................ 4-2 
3  Procedures ................................................................................................................................. 4-2 
Figure 4-1  Counsel and Guidance Interview Board .............................................................................. 4-5 

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CHAPTER 5  Conduct ......................................................................................................................... 5-1 
0  General....................................................................................................................................... 5-1 
1  Offenses ..................................................................................................................................... 5-1 
2  Jurisdiction................................................................................................................................. 5-1 
3  Report of Major Offenses .......................................................................................................... 5-2 
4  Handling of Major Offenses ...................................................................................................... 5-3 
5  Ship’s Report of Conduct Offense ............................................................................................. 5-3 
Figure 5-1  Report of Conduct ............................................................................................................... 5-4 
 
CHAPTER 6  Information and Instruction for Midshipmen ........................................................... 6-1 
0  General....................................................................................................................................... 6-1 
1  Equipment to be taken by Midshipmen ..................................................................................... 6-1 
2  Currency Exchanges .................................................................................................................. 6-2 
3  Personal Funds ........................................................................................................................... 6-2 
4  Cleanliness of Midshipman Spaces ........................................................................................... 6-2 
5  Midshipmen Grooming Standards ............................................................................................. 6-3 
6  Smoking Regulations ................................................................................................................. 6-3 
7  Bedding ...................................................................................................................................... 6-3 
8  Traffic Rules Aboard Ship ......................................................................................................... 6-3 
9  Cameras ..................................................................................................................................... 6-3 
10  Divine Services .......................................................................................................................... 6-3 
11  Conduct of Foreign Nations....................................................................................................... 6-3 
12  Fraternization ............................................................................................................................. 6-3 
13  Customs Regulations ................................................................................................................. 6-4 
14  Shipboard Mailing Address ....................................................................................................... 6-5 
15  Wardroom Etiquette .................................................................................................................. 6-5 
16  Uniforms for Midshipmen ......................................................................................................... 6-5 
17  Transportation from overseas to CONUS .................................................................................. 6-6 
18  General Reporting Instructions .................................................................................................. 6-6 
19  Transportation Information for Various WESTPAC Ports ........................................................ 6-8 
20  Transportation Information Regarding Transit throught Guantanamo Bay (GTMO) ............. 6-10 
21  Information Needed to Send Midshipment to/from Guantanamo Bay (GTMO) .................... 6-11 
22  Classified Notes ....................................................................................................................... 6-11 
Figure 6-1  Supplementary CONUS and GTMO Emb ark Information .............................................. 6-12 
Figure 6-2  Information for LANT/MED Surface and Aviation Cruises ............................................. 6-15 
Figure 6-3  Information for PAC Surface and Aviation Cruises ......................................................... 6-17 
 
CHAPTER 7  NROTC Travel and Financial Instructions ............................................................... 7-1 
0  General....................................................................................................................................... 7-1 
1  Travel to and from Place of Active Training ............................................................................. 7-1 
2  Procedures for Arranging Overseas Transportation .................................................................. 7-2 
3  Routing of Individual Midshipmen ........................................................................................... 7-2 
4  Pay Accounts and Payment Procedures ..................................................................................... 7-2 
5  Rates of Pay for NROTC Midshipmen ...................................................................................... 7-3 
6  Midshipmen Travel Order Information ..................................................................................... 7-3 
7  Training Activity’s Charging Procedures .................................................................................. 7-4 
8  Disbursing Officer’s Report to DFAS-Indianapolis Center ...................................................... 7-5 
9  Financial Guidance for Summer Training Staff members ......................................................... 7-5 
 

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CHAPTER 8  USNA Travel and Financial Instructions .................................................................. 8-1 
0  Naval Academy Leave Policy ................................................................................................... 8-1 
1  Endorsements ............................................................................................................................. 8-1 
2  Personal Itinerary Records ......................................................................................................... 8-1 
3  Midshipmen Finances ................................................................................................................ 8-2 
4  Special Notes ............................................................................................................................. 8-2 
5   Travel Claims ............................................................................................................................ 8-2 
6  BOQ Charges ............................................................................................................................. 8-2 
7  USNA Midshipmen Transportation Entitlements ...................................................................... 8-2 
8  Wardroom/General Mess ........................................................................................................... 8-3 
9  Denied Boarding ........................................................................................................................ 8-3 
10  Return Transportation Arrangements (Gov’t) ........................................................................... 8-3 
11  Independent Travel .................................................................................................................... 8-3 
 
CHAPTER 9  Aviation/Nuclear/Nurse/Academic Year Training .................................................... 9-1 
0  General....................................................................................................................................... 9-1 
1  Afloat Aviation Cruises ............................................................................................................. 9-1 
2  NROTC Ashore Aviation Cruises ............................................................................................. 9-2 
3  USNA CONUS Aviation Cruises .............................................................................................. 9-2 
4  Nuclear Cruises .......................................................................................................................... 9-3 
5  Nurse Afloat Cruise ................................................................................................................... 9-5 
6  Academic Year Cruises ............................................................................................................. 9-6 
 
CHAPTER 10  Foreign Exchange Training for Midshipmen (JMSDF MEP) ............................... 10-1 
0  General..................................................................................................................................... 10-1 
1  U.S. Participants ...................................................................................................................... 10-1 
2  Training Program ..................................................................................................................... 10-1 
3  USN/JMSDF Midshipmen Exchange Program ....................................................................... 10-1 
4  Language Consideration .......................................................................................................... 10-2 
5  Arrival Briefings ...................................................................................................................... 10-2 
6  Orders ...................................................................................................................................... 10-2 
7  Transportation .......................................................................................................................... 10-2 
8  Per Diem .................................................................................................................................. 10-3 
9  Pay ........................................................................................................................................... 10-3 
10  Travel Claims .......................................................................................................................... 10-3 
11  Military Performance ............................................................................................................... 10-3 
12  Leave ....................................................................................................................................... 10-3 
13  Passports .................................................................................................................................. 10-3 
14  Miscellaneous .......................................................................................................................... 10-3 
15  Public Information Media ........................................................................................................ 10-4 
16  Uniforms .................................................................................................................................. 10-4 
17  Reports ..................................................................................................................................... 10-4 
18  Reverse Exchange .................................................................................................................... 10-5 
 
   

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CHAPTER 11  Reports ........................................................................................................................ 11-1 
11.0  Reports Required ..................................................................................................................... 11-1 
11.1  From the Training Activity ...................................................................................................... 11-1 
11.2  From Midshipmen Embarkation/Debarkation Coordinators ................................................... 11-2 
11.3  From Fleet Midshipmen Liaison Officers and Assistant MLO’s ............................................ 11-2 
11.4  Reports Required by NROTC Units ........................................................................................ 11-2 
11.5  Other Required Reports ........................................................................................................... 11-3 
Figure 11-1  Sample Ship End of Training Report .............................................................................. 11-4 
Figure 11-2  CO, NROTC Unit End of Training Report ..................................................................... 11-7 
Appendices  http://www.nrotc.navy.mil/appendices.html 
 
CHAPTER 12  Sea Trials .................................................................................................................... 12-1 
12.0  General..................................................................................................................................... 12-1 
12.1  Fire Fighting ............................................................................................................................ 12-1 
12.2  Damage Control ....................................................................................................................... 12-1 
12.3  Small Arms .............................................................................................................................. 12-1 
12.4  COVE/Bridge Simulator Training ........................................................................................... 12-1 
12.5  2
nd
 Class Swim Test ................................................................................................................. 12-2 
 
CHAPTER 13  New Student Indoctrination ...................................................................................... 13-1 
13.0  General..................................................................................................................................... 13-1 
13.1  Selection .................................................................................................................................. 13-1 
13.2  Travel ....................................................................................................................................... 13-1 
13.3  Uniforms .................................................................................................................................. 13-1 
13.4  Checkin .................................................................................................................................... 13-1 
13.5  Instructors ................................................................................................................................ 13-1 
13.6  Graduation ............................................................................................................................... 13-1 
13.7  Professional Knowledge .......................................................................................................... 13-1 
   

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CHAPTER 1

GENERAL INFORMATION CONCERNING MIDSHIPMAN SUMMER TRAINING

OBJECTIVES. The objective of midshipman summer training is to further the professional

development of midshipmen, by introducing them to the operational Navy and Marine Corps,

reinforcing their academic year programs, instilling a sense of pride in their identification with

the Navy and Marine Corps, and inclining them toward careers in the naval service.

1.1 GOALS. The following goals are provided for midshipman summer training.

Specific objectives are listed in paragraph 301.

a. Midshipmen Third Class

(1) NROTC (CORTRAMID)

(a) To enable midshipmen to make an informed decision about future career

options.

(b) To familiarize midshipmen with the mission, tasks, and equipment within

the various warfare areas: surface, subsurface, aviation, and Marine Corps.

warfare area.

(d) To emphasize the importance of military courtesy, smartness, and

discipline.

(e) To reinforce leadership training through practical application of basic

leadership.

(2) USNA

(a) To provide initial at-sea experience onboard a YP.

(b) To provide extensive hands-on training in the areas of ship handling,

watch-standing, navigation, and basic seamanship in support of classroom training.

requirements.

(d) To provide a close operational environment to foster effective leadership

training.

(e) To emphasize the importance of military courtesies, smartness, and

discipline.

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b. Midshipmen Second Class

(1) NROTC (Sea Trials)

(a) To familiarize midshipmen with life at sea aboard a U.S. naval vessel.

(b) To familiarize midshipmen with shipboard organization and

administration, ship systems, evolutions, and standard naval safety precautions at sea

and in port.

personnel, as well as living and working conditions of enlisted personnel onboard

ship.

(d) To gain a first-hand experience in a ship’s workcenter, so as to

understand the function of a workcenter and the relationship between the division

officer and his/her subordinates.

(e) To emphasize the importance of military courtesies, smartness, and

discipline.

(2) USNA (PROTRAMID)

(a) To enable midshipmen to make an informed decision about future career

options.

(b) To provide midshipmen with broad exposure to major unrestricted line

communities and narrow service assignment preferences.

warfare area.

(d) To emphasize the importance of military courtesy, smartness, and

discipline.

(e) To reinforce leadership training through practical application of basic

leadership.

c. Midshipmen First Class

(1) To prepare midshipmen for commissioned service through active participation

in the duties and responsibilities of a junior officer.

(2) To enhance the development of officer qualities and leadership skills.

(3) To afford midshipmen additional time at sea for practical application of skills

acquired in the classroom environment.

(4) To further familiarize midshipmen with warfare systems found in the

operational Navy and Marine Corps.

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(5) To reemphasize the importance of military courtesies, customs, and traditions

as well as maintaining smartness and discipline as a commissioned officer.

1.2. GENERAL INFORMATION. The general guidelines for midshipman at sea training

follow:

a. Integration of Midshipmen into Ship's organization. Midshipmen should be fully

integrated into the shipboard organization, including assignment of specific billets of the Watch,

Quarter and Station Bill. They should be assigned specific, meaningful duties in support of the

ship's administration and operations. A special shipboard organization for embarked

midshipmen is neither required nor desired. Appendix A is a sample notice provided to assist

ships in organizing and implementing an effective midshipman training.

b. USNA/NROTC Midshipmen. Where USNA and NROTC midshipmen are embarked

together for training purposes, no differentiation between the two is intended or desired. There

are, however, differences between NROTC and USNA midshipmen financial/travel procedures

which are discussed in Chapters 7 and 8, respectively and in post-cruise critique procedures (see

paragraph 303).

c. Hazardous Duty. In general, every effort shall be made to avoid exposing

midshipmen to hostile or combat environments. Midshipmen should not be assigned, for

example, to units tasked to conduct combat, law enforcement or potentially sensitive

operations. Should any unit with embarked midshipmen become involved in such operations,

every effort shall be made to debark or transfer midshipmen to an environment where non-

routine hazards are not believed to exist. MEDC or MLOs shall be notified where any

embarked midshipman is or is not able to be transferred in all such cases.

d. Inter-Ship Transfers. Inter-ship transfers of midshipmen should be kept to a

minimum, consistent with prevailing circumstances. Past experience has indicated that

midshipman training may be severely degraded as a result of these transfers unless they would

result in obviously enhanced training opportunities. Inter-ship transfers are encouraged in the

event that material casualties or changes in operating schedules result in minimal at-sea time.

Transfers must be authorized by the appropriate Fleet Midshipmen Liaison Officer (MLO)

with Fleet commander concurrence. These transfers should not be accomplished if

overloading of receiving ships would result.

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When midshipman inter-ship transfers are conducted, a message report (NSTC Report Symbol

1533-10) shall be submitted in the following format:

Sample Inter-Ship Message Format

FM: USS (SHIP DETACHING MIDN)

TO: APPROPRIATE MEDC (see paragraph 104)

INFO: USNA ANNAPOLIS MD//7D//

NSTC GREAT LAKES IL//

NSTC OFFICER DEVELOPMENT PENSACOLA FL//OD3//

USS (SHIP RECEIVING MIDN)//

APPROPRIATE MEDT//JJJ//

PARENT NROTCU//JJJ//

UNCLAS //N01530//

SUBJ/MIDN INTERSHIP TRANSFER//

MSGID/GENADMIN/(ORIGINATOR)//

RMKS/(APPROPRIATE PASSING INSTRUCTIONS FOR OIC MEDTS (see

paragraph 105f))

1. NAME(S), INITIALS, LAST FOUR SSN(S), (NROTC UNIT/USNA)

TRANSFERRED FROM USS (SHIP) TO USS (SHIP), EFFECTIVE DATE).

2. REASON FOR TRANSFER. THIS REPORT, IN ADDITION TO THE

ONBOARD REPORT SUBMITTED BY EACH VESSEL UPON WHICH MIDSHIPMEN

ARE EMBARKED, IS ESSENTIAL IN ORDER TO KEEP USNA/NSTC AND

MIDSHIPMEN EMBARKATION/DEBARKATION COORDINATORS INFORMED OF THE

LOCATION OF EVERY MIDSHIPMAN PARTICIPATING IN SUMMER TRAINING

SHOULD THE NEED TO CONTACT AN INDIVIDUAL ARISE DUE TO AN

EMERGENCY SITUATION AT HOME OR OTHERWISE.//

e. Cruise Extensions

(1) A ship returning from an overseas deployment should retain its midshipmen on

board during the transit if its arrival date in CONUS is within one week after the summer

training termination date for its embarked midshipmen. Lengthier extensions of

midshipmen training periods will be decided on a case by case basis by the midshipman

liaison officer assigned to the overseas Fleet commander after consultation with

USNA/NSTC/NROTC unit, as appropriate.

(2) Due to midshipman billet constraints and funding limitations (and follow on

training for USNA midshipmen only), requests for extensions are not normally approved.

f. Midshipmen First Class

(1) Will be embarked in Fleet units to prepare for commissioned service through

active participation in the duties and responsibilities of junior officers.

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(2) Will be afforded essential wardroom indoctrination and training by berthing in

officers' country and messing in the wardroom to the maximum extent practicable. In

cases where berthing in officers' country is not available for all midshipmen first class

embarked, berthing should be provided in CPO quarters or suitable enlisted berthing

spaces separated from the crew. However, under no circumstances should Chief Petty

Officers be required to move out of CPO quarters in order to provide berthing for

midshipmen. The use of cots for additional berthing is not recommended.

(3) Will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties and tasks of a junior

officer. Midshipmen should anticipate reports to their unit for exceptional or substandard

performance during their cruise.

g. NROTC Midshipmen Second Class and USNA Midshipmen Third Class.

(1) Will be embarked in Fleet units, and are to be indoctrinated and trained in the

shipboard evolutions and tasks required of enlisted petty officer (E4-E5) personnel under

normal and emergency conditions at sea and in port. Midshipmen second class normally

will stand enlisted watches and complete shipboard PQS relating to assigned duties, as

appropriate. The performance of manual labor should be that expected of a petty

officer. The working uniform for midshipmen will be NWUs or coveralls when

appropriate.

(2) Will be berthed and messed in suitable enlisted personnel spaces and facilities

for the entire training period. The use of cots for additional berthing is not recommended.

(3) Will be provided training in ship operations and in familiarization and

orientation of ship's equipment.

(4) Will be introduced to the duties and responsibilities of the junior officer as

viewed from the level of a petty officer (E-4 through E-5).

1.3. ASSIGNMENT OF USNA/NROTC MIDSHIPMEN. Midshipmen

Embarkation/Debarkation Coordinators will make ship billet assignments to NROTC units and

the USNA based on initial cruise guidelines promulgated by OPNAVINST 1530 SERIES.

Midshipmen Embarkation/Debarkation Coordinators will generate Letters of Instruction (LOI)

for their specific areas which will include detailed reporting instructions, important phone

numbers, points of contact, and emergency transportation and berthing

procedures.

a. Assignment to units transiting between Fleets (TRANSITEX):

(1) Responsibility for billet nominations and identifying embark/debark dates and

ports, belongs to the Fleet commander who will have operational control of the ship at the

time of embarkation.

(2) Continuous communication between Fleet commander representatives and the

corresponding MEDCs/MLOs is essential to ensure the success of midshipmen

participation in TRANSITEXs.

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(3) The MEDC who assigns the NROTC/USNA midshipmen to a TRANSITEX

shall be the MEDC having responsibility for that port of embarkation. This MEDC shall

retain accountability for the midshipmen (e.g., embarkation reports, queries) throughout

the duration of the cruise. The MEDC may liaison with other MEDCs/MEDTs as

necessary to assist in embark/debark processing and/or to take advantage of group

transport.

b. Academic Year Cruises. MEDCs/MEDTs will be reestablished for the administration

of the academic year cruises. Respective MEDCs/MEDTs will request billets from Fleet

commanders based on each unit's input. Fleet commanders will then provide ships that will be

able to participate during the academic year (normally December- January). Billets will then be

assigned to units as appropriate. Notification messages will provide both unit and ship with

assignment information. Upon receipt of notification, direct liaison between the ship and unit is

authorized so that pertinent information concerning embark, debark, uniform requirements,

reporting times, itinerary, etc., can be provided.

1.4. RESPONSIBILITIES OF MIDSHIPMAN EMBARKATION/ DEBARKATION

COORDINATORS (MEDCs). NSTC assigns Midshipmen Embarkation/Debarkation

Coordinators. Commanding Officer, NROTCU Hampton Roads is the Atlantic and

Mediterranean Midshipmen Embarkation/Debarkation Coordinator and will be responsible for

oversight and coordination of Second, Fourth and Sixth Fleet midshipmen operations.

Commanding Officer, NROTCU University of San Diego/San Diego State University is the

Pacific and Western Pacific Midshipmen Embarkation/ Debarkation Coordinator and will be

responsible for oversight and coordination of Third, Fifth and Seventh Fleet midshipmen

operations. Close coordination will be required between cognizant MEDCs when ships are

involved in transit exercises (refer to paragraph 103). The primary responsibilities of

Midshipmen Embarkation/Debarkation Coordinators are to:

a. Function as ship assignment coordinators. After NSTC and USNA have assigned first

and second class quotas by training period via OPNAVINST 1530 SERIES and ship

nominations have been provided by the Fleet Commanders, MEDCs will contact each NROTC

unit and USNA via OPMIS to initiate the name-to-ship assignments, obtain security clearance

data, and travel itineraries.

b. Supervise operations of Midshipmen Embarkation/ Debarkation Teams (MEDTs)

assigned by NSTC to specific ports. The estimated establishment/disestablishment dates of

Midshipmen Embarkation/Debarkation Teams will be specified in NSTCNOTE1530.

c. Provide ships and cognizant travel clearance authorities (per component commander

guidance), a minimum of 2 weeks in advance of the embarkation date, a master assignment

message with the number and names of midshipmen first/second class to be embarked (see

paragraph 201a). This message should also include the midshipman's social security number

and security clearance data from the OPMIS database.

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d. Coordinate with MLOs on appropriate at-sea training details, and provide midshipmen

liaison officers with copies of all directives and messages pertinent to the program to which the

midshipmen liaison officer is assigned.

e. Coordinate and reserve lodging for all Midshipmen 1/C aviation cruises and reserve all

necessary ASTC survival training courses required for midshipmen to fly aboard Fleet aircraft.

f. Submit a final report to NSTC and copy to USNA upon disestablishment. This report,

Midshipmen Embarkation/ Debarkation Coordinator Final Comments and Recommendations

(NSTC Report Symbol 1533-11), should include comments and recommendations about all

phases of their operation with a view toward realistically improving the procedures followed

during the summer training period. Specific comments are desired concerning logistics,

embarkation, administration, midshipman training, debarkation, outstanding and/or negative

training ships (with specific comments) and other recommendations pertinent to responsibilities

assigned.

NOTE: MEDCs should emphasize the importance of maintaining originally allocated billets to

ensure flexibility in scheduling.

1.5. ORGANIZATION, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF MIDSHIPMEN

EMBARKATION/DEBARKATION TEAMS (MEDTs)

a. The overall responsibilities of the Midshipmen Embarkation/Debarkation Teams are

to:

(1) Establish processing facilities.

(2) Provide for the orderly embarkation and debarkation of midshipmen

participating in afloat training.

(3) Arrange meetings of Midshipmen Training Officers or other ships'

representatives prior to each embarkation and provide them with a comprehensive pre-

cruise brief discussing administrative, training, transportation, midshipman fitness reports,

and disciplinary details as a minimum. The MEDT will assist the designated Fleet

midshipmen liaison officer during cruises as the local on scene Fleet officer representative

by conducting visits to as many training ships as possible during each cruise period to

monitor the cruise training program. MEDTs will also assist in the distribution of

training.

(4) Conduct liaison as required with other MEDTs to facilitate midshipmen

embarkation/debarkation.

b. Officers in Charge of Midshipmen Embarkation/ Debarkation Teams will serve as

assistants to the Midshipmen Embarkation/ Debarkation Coordinators. MEDTs will be

established/ disestablished on the dates specified by NSTCNOTE 1530. Funding for

administrative and transportation expenses incurred by MEDTs will be provided by NSTC.

c. Officers in Charge of the Midshipmen Embarkation/ Debarkation Teams will provide

temporary MEDTs at the following locations for such period as deemed necessary in connection

with the embarkation and debarkation processing of midshipmen. These offices will be staffed,

when required, by designated personnel from the NROTC units below. Exact MEDT addresses

and telephone numbers will be promulgated in MEDC LOIs when established.

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(1) Mayport, Florida (NROTC Unit, Jacksonville University)

(2) Norfolk, Virginia (NROTC Unit, Hampton Roads Consortium)

(3) Seattle, Washington (NROTC Unit, University of Washington)

(4) San Diego, California (NROTC Unit, University of San Diego and San Diego

State University)

NOTE: It is emphasized that MEDCs will begin functioning long before the actual

establishment of an office at embarkation ports; therefore, all correspondence with MEDCs

concerning ship assignments should be addressed to the NROTC Unit with MEDC

responsibility.

d. Embarkation

(1) Pre-commissioning Physical Exams. Pre-commissioning physical exams for

first class NROTC Midshipmen should be completed by NROTC units prior to summer

cruises if circumstances permit. Current BUMED regulations allow pre-commissioning

physicals up to 24 months prior to the actual date of commissioning. However, some

units remotely located from military medical facilities must depend on summer cruise

periods to obtain such physicals. NROTC units shall make every effort to complete

aviation physicals during the cruise period for all 2/C midshipmen with aviation potential.

Completion of physicals for NROTC midshipmen who will be commissioned during the

year will be a major objective during summer training. OIC, MEDTs will coordinate

scheduling of pre-commissioning physicals through coordination with the appropriate

liaison office. Summer training rosters and midshipmen orders will identify the type of

physical required. Due to the limited availability of berthing at some MEDT sites,

NROTC units are encouraged to arrange the details of scheduling physicals early.

(2) Midshipmen assigned to afloat training, except as noted below, shall be

ordered to report to a ship via a Midshipmen Embarkation/Debarkation Team for

processing and final movement/assignment to ships or commands in charge of their

training. The location and officer in charge assigned to each MEDT and other pertinent

information will be furnished via CNSTCNOTE 1530 to each NROTC Unit, USNA, and

participating ships to facilitate liaison. Amplifying information (e.g., specific ship

assignments, embark/debark dates and ports) will be

provided by the MEDCs in their LOI.

(a) Midshipmen assigned to MEDTRAMID surface cruises will report to

MEDT Washington DC at NAS Norfolk Air Terminal (Airlift Mobility Command

counter). Midshipmen assigned to WESTPACTRAMID surface cruises will

report to either the AMC terminal, Lambert, St. Louis International Airport,

Oakland International Airport, or MEDT Washington DC at NAS Norfolk Air

Terminal (AMC Counter), dependent upon final destination and starting point of

origin. A MEDT representative will complete processing for air transportation at

these locations with the exception of Lambert Field in St. Louis.

(b) Midshipmen embarking in overseas locations not supported by a

MEDC or MLO will report directly to the training unit. POC phone numbers

should be obtained from the appropriate MEDC and provided to midshipmen for

overseas military activities in the country of embarkation.

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training (e.g., CORTRAMID), have special reporting instructions normally not

through MEDTs unless so indicated by the assigning authority.

(d) Midshipmen assigned to submarine cruises will normally report via

Group or Squadron offices for all CONUS embarks.

(3) At the time of processing for cruises, MEDT representatives will establish an

accurate muster of all midshipmen (both NROTC and USNA) reporting for cruise.

MED/WESTPAC MEDT representatives will also ascertain the names of all midshipmen

authorized to terminate their duty for training in an overseas port following their summer

training. Immediately following embarkation processing, the MEDT representatives will

provide a message to all ships concerned, their cognizant MEDC, and the appropriate

Fleet commander updating the master assignment message submitted by the OIC,

MEDC

(see paragraphs 104 and 201). The message should include a summary report of the total

numbers of midshipmen embarked,

broken down by USNA/NROTC, cruise (i.e., 1/C,

2/C, or 3/C), and gender. The MEDCs should then consolidate the MEDT embark reports

and provide NSTC/USNA with the following information:

(a) Total number of ship billets nominated for the training period (e.g.,

LANTRAMID 1). The percentage of ships with less than 10 days underway at the

commencement of training must also be identified.

(b) Total number of NROTC and USNA midshipmen embarked on cruise.

Caution should be exercised to ensure that midshipmen assigned to ships not

reporting via MEDTs are included. This can be accomplished by noting ships

"Midshipmen Onboard" message reports which indicate there is a variation from

the MEDC's master assignment message which preceded embarkation.

comments must be included as to why they were not used (e.g., less than 10 days

underway time, ship nominated at last minute, etc.). In addition, the message

should contain the names, parent units, and social security numbers of those

midshipmen failing to report and the names and social security numbers of

midshipmen authorized overseas leave upon termination of active duty.

(4) MEDT personnel will inform midshipmen of arrangements made for

transportation to their ships (or other arrangements if delay in embarkation is necessary),

and baggage handling procedures, and will advise them of such matters of general interest

as base rules and regulations, liberty, uniforms, location of base facilities, recreational

activities, etc.

(5) Required Documents for Midshipmen. The following documents should be in

the personal possession of each midshipman (not packed in luggage):

(a) NROTC Training Order or USNA orders.

(b) International Certificates of Vaccination (PHS-731).

Services ID and Privilege Card (DD-1173), as appropriate.

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(d) Midshipman Health Record. USNA midshipmen are excluded from this

requirement, except those USNA midshipmen assigned to nuclear powered ships

and to aviation cruises.

(e) Midshipman Summer Training Handbook.

(f) Direct Deposit (DDS) account information.

(g) Travel voucher or sub voucher (DD Form 1351-2).

(h) Large pre-paid postage pre-addressed envelope (NROTC only).

(i) 3x5 card with important contacts and phone numbers (NROTC Units,

Midshipman Embark/Debark Coordinators, Midshipman Liaison Officers,

Midshipman Training Officers, Defense Attaché Offices (see Appendix E) etc.)

NOTE: If any documents are missing, the MEDT should provide replacements, if possible. If

required immunizations are not complete, arrangements should be made with local medical

facilities for required immunizations, where liaison has indicated that assigned ships are

unable to provide appropriate shots. Parent units shall be notified of all discrepancies utilizing

a formal discrepancy list, with a copy to NSTC for NROTC midshipmen (Attn: NSTC OD3)

and USNA for USNA midshipmen (Attn: Summer Training Officer (Code 7D)).

(6) Messing and Berthing. Messing and berthing for midshipmen who report

earlier than the date designated in their orders for the commencement of training will not

normally be provided and is not subject to reimbursement. Midshipmen should be

advised to seek low cost lodging in the event they arrive at the MEDT location prior to

their reporting date. If midshipmen cannot be processed and transported to assigned ships

immediately after their scheduled arrival, messing and berthing must be provided by the

MEDT until they can be transported to the ship. These delays should be minimal and

should generally occur only if the designated ship is not immediately available as

scheduled. If midshipmen are berthed ashore after reporting to their ships the cost of

berthing/messing must be borne by the ship. This also applies to submarines.

(7) Reassignment/Cruise Termination. Changes in ship assignment may be

required because of changes in operating schedules, ships casualties, etc. The

Midshipmen Embarkation/Debarkation Coordinators and the numbered Fleet midshipmen

liaison officers are authorized to make changes in assignments as required or to terminate

an individual midshipman's summer training if a productive training schedule cannot be

met. Officers in Charge of Midshipmen Embarkation/Debarkation Teams are directed to

ensure assignment of each midshipman to a training ship and to ensure that the ship

concerned advises the MEDT Officer in Charge (if deployed overseas, the numbered Fleet

midshipmen liaison officer) of schedule/operational changes which may warrant

reassignment of midshipmen or termination of training. Quotas assigned by Fleet

commanders may not be exceeded without approval, nor may midshipmen be assigned

ships not nominated by Fleet commanders as midshipmen cruise ships. A primary

objective will be the assignment of midshipmen to ships with maximum underway time.

Ships should communicate with their Fleet representative for desired changes. Optimum

ship loading is delineated in OPNAVINST 1530 SERIES.

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(8) Midshipmen are excluded from "Routing of Personnel" messages and will be

transported to meet the ship in an overseas port.

e. Debarkation. Debarkation normally consists of individual ships detaching midshipmen

assigned upon completion of cruise. MEDT personnel will assist as requested.

Government transportation from ships/stations to commercial transportation facilities is

normally not authorized; except for USNA midshipmen "group traveling" (e.g.,

MEDTRAMID airlifts) back to USNA, unless follow on training is directed. If "group

travel" or advance tickets are not provided, and if individual units require assistance in

obtaining return travel, MEDTs will assist, if requested. USNA midshipmen are not

permitted to travel independently without prior written approval from USNA. MEDT

personnel must ensure all personnel have orders endorsed when debarking from aircraft

returning from MEDTRAMID and WESTPACTRAMID cruises. Fleet units are

responsible for all other detaching endorsements.

f. Communications

(1) Officers in Charge, MEDTs will notify NSTC/USNA, the Naval Facility

Communications Officer, U.S. Post Office, and other appropriate base activities when the

MEDT offices have been established.

(2) MEDTs will be responsible for the receipt and distribution of all incoming and

outgoing messages, U.S. and guard mail.

g. Reports. Upon completion of the last scheduled embarkation, the Officer in Charge of

each MEDT will submit, not later than 15 September, a letter report to the appropriate

Midshipmen Embarkation/Debarkation Coordinator for inclusion in the MEDC Final

Comments and Recommendations report (paragraph 104e).

1.6. SUBMARINE EMBARKATION AND DEBARKATION. Submarine cruises do

not utilize the aforementioned MEDC/MEDT organizations for embarkation and debarkation.

The NSTC Nuclear Programs Coordinator completes all functions normally accomplished by

the MEDC for submarine cruises. Submarine Squadrons complete all functions normally

completed by the MEDT. COMSUBLANT N10A/COMSUBPAC N31E will act as

Midshipmen Liaison Officer (MLO) between NSTC and the squadrons for all matters pertaining

to midshipmen summer training. Phone numbers and rosters are available via OD1 and can be

contacted at Comm: (850) 452-4050 DSN: 459-4050. NROTC units and the USNA should

contact the Squadron's Area Midshipman Coordinator at the midshipman's embark port at least

two weeks prior to embarkation

1.7. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SUPERINTENDENT, U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY.

The primary responsibilities of the Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy, are to:

a. Assign USNA midshipmen to training periods and Fleet areas, in coordination with

Midshipmen Embarkation/ Debarkation Coordinators, not to exceed the quotas mutually

agreed upon with NSTC and delineated in OPNAVINST 1530 Series.

b. Provide liaison officers for certain programs in coordination with NSTC.

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c. Provide NSTC with an updated database for inclusion in OPMIS, two months prior to

the summer cruise cycle.

d. Brief USNA liaison officers on appropriate at sea training details, and provide USNA

liaison officers with copies of all directives and messages pertinent to the program to

which the liaison officer is assigned, prior to the commencement of training.

e. Provide each SSBN/SSN and other special training commands with advance

notification of security clearance data for USNA midshipmen assigned.

f. Provide transportation for all USNA midshipmen during the pre-embarkation period.

Appropriate support services attendant to these requirements will be coordinated by

MEDTs and provided by the U.S. naval activities concerned.

g. Arrange and supervise the orderly transportation of all USNA midshipmen and their

baggage via MEDTs for further transfer to assigned ships.

h. Coordinate with NSTC, requests for air transportation for MEDTRAMID cruises.

i. Provide flight information to MEDTs for all midshipmen, via OPMIS.

1.8. NAVAL ACADEMY TRAINING OFFICE. The Naval Academy Summer Training

Office staff has cognizance over the USNA Midshipman Summer Training Program and is

located at 112 Cooper Road, Annapolis, MD 21402-5022. Program managers are available for

Fleet cruises and PROTRAMID training. Telephone Numbers: Commercial (410) 293-1904,

DSN 281-1904. The USNA Duty Office telephone number is: Commercial (410) 293-2701/2/3,

DSN 281-2701/2/3.

1.9. MIDSHIPMAN LIAISON OFFICERS

a. Assignment

(1) One officer will be assigned to the staff of each numbered Fleet commander as

the "Fleet Midshipmen Liaison Officer." In addition, one officer may be assigned to each

staff as "Fleet Assistant Midshipmen Liaison Officer." NSTC will issue area clearance

requests if units are not able. Liaison officers are not to be considered as Officers in

Charge of midshipmen, nor are they personally responsible for the training of

midshipmen. Training remains the function and responsibility of the ship and its

operational commander. Midshipmen Liaison Officers may deploy with Fleet commander

staffs as schedules permits, but must remain available to handle midshipmen related

problems that may arise.

b. Responsibilities of Fleet Midshipmen Liaison Officers:

(1) Advise Fleet commanders on all matters pertaining to summer training of

midshipmen to include ships worthy of recognition for outstanding training programs.

(2) Assist MEDTs in coordinating midshipmen embarkation/debarkation

arrangements and the assignments of midshipmen to ships, when needed.

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(3) Monitor ships' operational schedules and effect inter-ship transfers when

necessary.

(4) Visit all ships, as feasible, to evaluate training programs and to assist

commanding officers in improving training programs. Particular attention will be given to

proper midshipman summer training journal utilization and midshipmen participation in

shipboard qualification programs (e.g., PQS qualifications).

(5) Draft correspondence/messages for the Fleet commander pertaining to

midshipmen cruise training.

(6) Actively be involved in all midshipman problems in order to resolve problems

in a timely fashion.

(7) Assume responsibilities of the Assistant Midshipmen Liaison Officer if one is

not assigned.

(8) Collect and maintain active POTS line numbers for all ships embarking

midshipmen and ensure these numbers are distributed to all MLO/MEDT personnel.

(8) Submit a Fleet/Assistant Fleet Midshipmen Liaison Officers' Comments,

Recommendations, and After Action Report within 30 days after completion of their duty

assignment or no later than 15 September. The report shall be addressed to NSTC OD3

(no via addressees). Copies of each report shall be sent to the Fleet Commander (the

cognizant temporary duty command); the Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy (Attn:

Summer Training Office (Stop 7D)); and to COMLANTFLT/COMPACFLT, as

applicable. These reports should include

(a) general comments and recommendations about all phases of their

operation, with a goal of improving future cruise programs;

(b) the names of ships (with specific comments) recommended for

recognition by NSTC for outstanding training programs; and,

embarkation, midshipman training, debarkation, and other areas affecting the

responsibilities assigned.

(9) Although not directly responsible to the MEDCs, liaison officers shall meet

with respective MEDC staffs prior to departure to summer assignment for coordination

discussions.

(10) Midshipmen Liaison Officers are located as follows:

(a) COMSIXTHFLT - CTF 63 Staff Headquarters (Naples)

(b) COMSEVENTHFLT - 7th Fleet Flagship/ COMNAVFORJAPAN

Yokosuka Headquarters

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(d) COMSECONDFLT - LANT MEDC Office

(e) COMTHIRDFLT - PAC MEDC Office (San Diego)/

COMNAVSURFGRU MIDPAC Headquarters (Pearl Harbor)

c. Responsibilities of Assistant Midshipmen Liaison Officers. (If an Assistant

Midshipmen Liaison Officer is not assigned, these duties will be assumed by the Fleet

Midshipman Liaison Officer.)

(1) Observe midshipmen training on each ship visited. An energetic ship visit

program must be planned in an effort to maximize the number of ship visits.

(2) Provide ships with an evaluation of their midshipman training program and

recommendations for improvement. Particular attention will be given to the proper

utilization of the midshipman summer training handbook and midshipmen participation in

shipboard qualification programs.

(3) Provide assistance to ships on all matters pertaining to midshipman

administration, conduct, evaluation, uniforms, etc. Assist the MEDTs in the training

of designated shipboard Midshipmen Training Officers.

(4) Meet with ships' executive officers during cruises to review midshipman

training.

(5) Advise Fleet Midshipmen Liaison Officer of significant

problems/events relating to midshipmen.

(6) Advise Fleet Midshipmen Liaison Officer of ships having particularly strong or

weak midshipmen training programs.

(7) Assist ships, where feasible, in planning and funding midshipmen

recreation activities.

(8) Assist MEDCs/MEDTs in coordinating midshipmen

embarkation/debarkation arrangements and act as transportation coordinator when

assigned out-CONUS (e.g., COMFIFTHFLT, COMSIXTHFLT, and

COMSEVENTHFLT).

(9) The COMNAVFORJAPAN Staff Midshipmen Liaison Officer has the

additional responsibility of serving as Officer in Charge of the USN/Japanese Maritime

Self Defense Force (JMSDF) Exchange Program. For the Foreign Exchange Program

an in- country representative (i.e., an Assistant Midshipman Liaison Officer) to assist

with the final preparations just prior to the midshipmen's arrival and embarkation is

highly recommended.

(10) Provide messing/berthing arrangements and training for midshipmen who

must remain ashore while awaiting embarkation/debarkation. Notify NSTC/USNA if

suitable berthing is not available and optional local berthing rates.

(11) Submit feeder reports discussed in paragraph 110b of this manual.

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d. Quarters, Messing, and Travel Expenses. Fleet midshipmen liaison officers will utilize

government quarters, messing, and transportation to the maximum extent feasible. To cover those

occasions when such government facilities are not available, appropriate funds will be authorized

in the orders written for each liaison officer.

1.10. DEBARKATION POLICY. Commanders and Commanding Officers are urged to

adhere as closely as possible to pre-planned dates with respect to detachment of midshipmen. It

is recognized that operational commitments or school convening dates for NROTC midshipmen

may require earlier or later detachment dates; however, early debarkation is not normally

encouraged due to its disruptive effect on a ship's training program. A variety of cruise training

periods are available and midshipmen should be assigned by their NROTC unit to a training

period which they can expect to complete. USNA midshipmen participate in a 4-8 week training

program and often require follow on training at another site. Guidance concerning midshipmen

will be available from Midshipmen Embarkation/Debarkation Coordinators. Should a

midshipman stay beyond assigned debarkation date guidance as to whom is responsible for those

arrangements is available from Midshipman Embarkation/Debarkation Coordinators.

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CHAPTER 2

ADMINISTRATION

2.0 GENERAL. Midshipmen will be administered in accordance with U.S. Navy

Regulations, OPNAVINST 3120.32 series, directives issued by the Operational Commander,

Ship's Organization and Regulations Manual, this manual, and the U.S. Naval Academy

Regulations or NROTC Regulations (as applicable). Since this manual cannot cover all

situations, all supervisory personnel and midshipmen are expected to have foresight and

initiative in the performance of their duties.

2.1. ASSIGNMENT MESSAGES

a. In an effort to provide Fleet commanders and travel clearance authorities with advance

notification of midshipmen arrivals, MEDCs will transmit a master assignment message

to include names, SSNs, clearance data, and initial ship assignment 3-4 weeks prior to

embark, in accordance with OPNAVINST 4650.11E. MEDCs will update this information

at the 2 week prior to embark point and cognizant NAVPTOs will then provide itineraries

7 days in advance of embark. It is to be emphasized that the Fleet/type commanders

designate midshipmen training ships and their assigned quotas, the latter number not to

exceed maximums for each type ship as established by OPNAVINST 1530 SERIES.

Neither NSTC, Superintendent, USNA, nor OIC, MEDTs, has the authority to change this

number. If the number of quotas assigned exceeds the capability of the ships, the ships

should contact their type/operational commander, as appropriate.

b. Ships will utilize the master assignment message received prior to embarkation in

making their "MIDSHIPMEN ONBOARD" message reports. All ships will send a

"Midshipmen Onboard" message report (NSTC Report Symbol 1533-6) within 24 hours

of midshipmen reporting onboard. This message report serves to correct and verify

master assignment lists maintained by USNA, NSTC, MEDCs, MEDTs, and Fleet

commanders. During minimize, electronic transmission is authorized. Debark reports are

not required or desired. The format for submitting the message report is as follows:

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Sample Assignment Message Format

FM: SHIP CONCERNED

TO: APPROPRIATE OIC MEDC (see paragraph 104)

PARENT SQUADRON (for sub cruises)

COMNAVAIRPAC SAN DIEGO CA//N7//(for CNAP activities only)

COMSIXTHFLT (for SIXTHFLT activities only)

COMSEVENTHFLT (for SEVENTHFLT activities only)

COMFIFTHFLT (for FIFTHFLT activities only)

COMTHIRDFLT (for THIRDFLT activities only)

INFO: COMLANTFLT NORFOLK VA//63// or

COMPACFLT PEARL HARBOR HI//JJJ//

COMNAVFORJAPAN YOKOSUKA JAPAN (for SEVENTHFLT ships)

USNA ANNAPOLIS MD//7D//

NSTC GLAKES IL//

NSTC OFFICER DEVELOPMENT PENSACOLA FL//OD3//

COMSUBLANT NORFOLK VA//N12// or COMSUBPAC PEARL

HARBOR HI//N12// (for sub cruises)

COMNAVAIRPAC SAN DIEGO CA//N7// (for PACTRAMID aviation

cruises)

(parent NROTC unit)

UNCLAS //NO1530//

MSGID/GENADMIN/(ORIGINATOR)//

SUBJ/TRAINING ACRONYM(i.e., LANTRAMID 1,SUBLANTRAMID)MIDN

ONBOARD REPORT//

RMKS/APPROPRIATE PASSING INSTRUCTIONS: (i.e., NAVSTA NORFOLK

FOR MEDT NORFOLK)

(1) List each midshipman by last Name, Initials, Last four

SSN, USNA or NROTC unit.

(2) If master assignment message is inaccurate, indicate

additions/deletions only as follows:

DELETE: Name, Initials, Last four SSN, USNA or NROTC unit ADD:

Name, Initials, Last four SSN, USNA or NROTC unit

2.2. SHIPBOARD MUSTERS. Since midshipmen are to be fully integrated into the ship's

organization, they will be mustered in accordance with the ship's daily routine and with their

respective divisions.

2.3. TOURS. Midshipmen should be permitted and encouraged to participate in tours

available in the ports visited on a not-to interfere basis with duty days. Ships may utilize

recreation funds described in paragraph 215 to defray a portion of the cost of such tours.

2.4. LEAVE, EMERGENCY LEAVE, AND LIBERTY. The liberty policy will be

promulgated by the operational commander or the commanding officer, as appropriate. A

conservative liberty policy is encouraged. Normally, only emergency leave will be granted to

midshipmen while in U.S. ports. In the event a commanding officer determines that emergency

leave for a midshipman is appropriate, the following procedure should be followed:

a. Notify the Operational Commander, NSTC, Superintendent, USNA or CO, NROTC

Unit concerned, and appropriate MEDC.

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b. If travel is necessary outside CONUS, use the accounting data/SDN identified on the

midshipman's orders for AMC travel. (MILPERSMAN and JFTR, Vol 1)

c. If emergency leave is granted to USNA midshipmen, an individual determination

concerning the point of termination of leave is necessary. In some cases, it is desirable

that midshipmen report directly to the Naval Academy rather than returning to the ship.

However, it should be remembered that under most circumstances, it is the individual's

responsibility to provide funds for roundtrip transportation once he/she is in CONUS.

d. Leave in a foreign nation for USNA midshipmen will be approved on an individual

basis by the Superintendent prior to departure for summer training. Late requests will not

be approved. In all cases, USNA midshipmen on approved foreign leave will be

responsible for their own return travel arrangements and expense.

e. NROTC midshipmen may request permission to begin or terminate their active duty

for training in an overseas port in conjunction with their summer training. NROTC

midshipmen do not accrue leave nor do they have a leave balance from which to charge

leave. Therefore, they may request to begin or terminate training in an overseas port in

conjunction with a MED, WESTPAC, or FOREX cruise. In such cases, midshipmen are

responsible for payment of their travel expenses to or from the port of embarkation/

debarkation as appropriate. NROTC commanding officers are authorized to grant such

requests. A copy of the approval of such requests must be forwarded to NSTC OD3 and

the appropriate MEDC at least 30 days prior to the embarkation date. OIC, MEDCs will

include the names of midshipmen authorized to terminate their training in an overseas port

in their master assignment message. In all cases, midshipmen must realize that they will

be in the same category as any other American tourist and are responsible for obtaining

passports, visas, and travel arrangements at their own expense (not subject to

reimbursement), including return to the United States. Midshipmen who choose to travel

overseas early will be wholly responsible to maintain contact with the appropriate MEDT

or parent unit to keep informed of ship schedule changes and may not embark on the ship

prior to the scheduled embarkation date.

2.5. MISSING SHIP'S MOVEMENT

a. In the event that any midshipman should miss ship's movement, he/she should first

attempt to join any other unit of the task force. If this is not possible, he/she should report

to the nearest U.S. naval activity, U.S. government activity, or

the nearest foreign activity, in that order.

b. In the event that a midshipman misses ship's movement after a port visit, the ship's

commanding officer is to notify the local U.S. Naval Station/naval activity, NSTC or

Superintendent USNA, the appropriate Midshipmen Embarkation/Debarkation

Coordinator, the Embarkation MEDT, and the midshipman's parent unit.

c. The personal effects of midshipmen who miss ship's movement shall be packed and

left with the local U.S. Naval Station/naval activity. If there are no U.S. naval facilities

nearby, the effects are to be retained onboard until instructions are received as to where to

ship them. If no instructions are received by completion of the cruise, the effects shall be

shipped to the midshipman's parent unit.

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2.6. INJURY, ILLNESS, OR DEATH

a. References:

(1) NAVMEDCOMINST 6320.3B - Medical and Dental Care for Eligible Persons

at Navy Medical Department Facilities.

(2) BUMEDINST 6320.72 series – Non-Naval Health Care Program.

(3) MILPERSMAN - Personnel Casualty Reports.

(4) NAVMED P-117, Chapter 17 - Deaths.

(5) JAGMAN (JAGINST 5800.7 series, Chapter 8).

(6) MILPERSMAN - Notification of Next of Kin.

(7) MILPERSMAN - Commanding Officer's Letter to Next of Kin.

(8) Decedent Affairs Manual (BUMEDINST 5360.1 series).

(9) NAVMED P-117, Chapter 18, Section III – Medical Dispositions.

(10) DOD Military Pay and Allowance Entitlements Manual.

(11) Navy Pay and Personnel Procedures Manual

(PAYPERSMAN-NAVSO P-3050).

b. General Information

(1) The Superintendent, USNA, or the parent NROTC unit, appropriate

Midshipmen Embarkation/ Debarkation Coordinator and NSTC shall be kept advised by

message of any midshipman who is seriously or critically ill. The initial message should

include full name, class, nature and circumstances of injury or illness (an IDCA code

alone will not suffice), name, SSN, and location of hospital, and expected duration of

hospitalization. If an injury report is required in accordance with reference (4) above,

copies of subject report will be forwarded to NSTC and Superintendent, USNA or CO,

NROTC Unit, as appropriate.

(2) All injuries must be properly documented and reported in one of three formats:

JAGMAN Investigation, Injury Report, or Medical/Dental Record Entry. Criteria for

determining the appropriate format are found in Article 814 of the JAGMAN. If a JAG

Manual Investigation is warranted or the Injury Report Form (RCS JAG 5800-19) is

utilized, it must be forwarded to the Judge Advocate General in a timely manner.

Therefore, it is incumbent upon the CO of the ship or squadron, to which the midshipman

is assigned to initiate and complete the reporting procedures. Provide parent NROTC unit

or USNA, NSTC, as appropriate, with information copies.

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(3) When necessary to hospitalize a midshipman in an Armed Forces Medical

Facility the transfer shall be made by issuing orders. If an Armed Forces Medical Facility

is not available and a civilian facility is utilized, the transferring activity will forward, in

letter form, such information as may be required by the receiving activity. In such

instance, the Superintendent, USNA, or appropriate Midshipmen

Embarkation/Debarkation Coordinator shall be forwarded a copy of such orders or letter.

(4) Attention of all commanding officers is invited to references (1) and (2) in

connection with civilian hospitalization, and reference (3) in the event a midshipman is to

be returned to the United States while in patient status.

(5) In the case of a medical emergency while on active duty for training,

midshipmen should be treated at the nearest military or civilian hospital, or medical

treatment facility. Notification to the Defense Health Agency – Great Lakes (DHA-GL)

via a DD Form 261 , midshipmen’s

NROTC unit, and OD2A is mandatory and must be done as soon as possible after injury.

Authorized expenses will be covered by TRICARE through DHA-GL. Contact the DHA–

GL Customer Service Representative at 1-888-647-6676 for assistance with claims. A

Line of Duty investigation is required to be completed if surgery or follow on medical

care is necessary. Additional guidance for filing claims for midshipmen injured while on

active duty orders is addressed in section 9-8. Units are encouraged to contact the DHA-

GL: Healthcare Support Services Branch, Customer Service Representative at Phone:

888-647-6676 for questions or concerns.

(6) Midshipmen in a leave or liberty status who require emergency medical or

dental attention should (if emergency permits) apply for such treatment to (in order of

priority):

(a) Nearest U.S. Naval Activity

(b) Nearest U.S. Armed Forces Facility

Service facilities

(d) Nearest Allied Foreign Government Activity warrants)

(e) Civilian Medical Facility (if emergency)

NOTE: Report of emergency medical care and circumstances of same shall be reported by the

midshipman concerned immediately to his commanding officer. Units may contact the DoD

Liaison, at 216-522-2786

(7) Health records of most USNA midshipmen are retained at the Naval Academy

and are available upon message request. All USNA midshipmen participating in nuclear

and aviation cruises and all NROTC midshipmen will hand-carry their health records to

and from their active training site.

(8) References listed in preceding paragraph a. (6) through (11) contain other

relevant information concerning the administrative management of such casualties.

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(9) Per reference (12) line of duty injuries requiring follow-on medical treatment

following ordered summer training period are funded through the Federal Employees

Compensation Administration. Timely processing and distribution of required

documentation is critical for midshipmen requiring follow-on treatment. NROTC

midshipmen who are injured in the line of duty on summer cruise and require follow-on

treatment will use the following procedures:

(a) Per reference (1), and immediately upon competent medical

determination that any injury incurred in the line of duty may require follow-on

treatment beyond specified summer training period, cognizant NROTCU shall

obtain/complete:

1. CA-1 (Notice of Injury) with a report made at the time of injury.

2. CA-20 (Attending physician’s report).

3. Line of duty authentication /statement signed by Commanding

Officer.

4. Copy of emergency room, treatment facility medical reports.

5. Hospital, ambulance bills, etc.

6. DD Form 2005 (Release of Health Care Records).

7. If there is a possible permanent injury or if there are lost wages

(civilian employment) due to midshipman being injured, a CA-7 (Claim for

Compensation on Account of Traumatic Injury or Occupational Disease).

Submit all the above listed documents to:

U.S. Department of Labor

800 N. Capitol NW

Room 800

Washington, D.C. 20211

Phone (202) 513-6800

http://owcp.dol.acs-inc.com/portal/main.do

8. If a disease is contracted on cruise, submit a CA Form 2. If loss

of wages/disability result from the disease or injury, submit a CA Form 7.

In certain cases a CA Form 20, Basic Medical History Form, will be

required.

2.7. MOTION SICKNESS. There continues to be significant interest in assessing

midshipmen's adaptability to shipboard life in relation to motion sickness. Each year a number

of midshipmen report being unable to function at sea because of sickness. In some cases,

concern about commissioning options arises; however, since only the midshipman's subjective

account of his or her experience is available, with no objective documentation of the impact of

the problem on performance, the midshipman's capacity to adapt, or the severity of the sea

conditions leading to the sickness available, it has not been possible to make a truly informed

decision about the midshipman's suitability for commissioning in the various warfare

communities. In order to provide more objective information, the questionnaire in Appendix J

has been included. The questionnaire should be completed by the ship's

corpsman, the

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midshipman training officer, the XO, or the CO, and given to

the midshipman impacted by any

motion sickness prior to debarkation. This information is very important, and will allow the

medical staff to intervene earlier in some cases with remediation and career counseling, and

will help both our midshipmen and our medical staff in reaching appropriate decisions for the

various commissioning options.

2.8. DISENROLLMENT

a. In cases of academic failure, physical disqualification, or resignation reported after the

commencement of summer training and where continuation of training will have no

detrimental effect on the individual, midshipmen will complete summer training.

Disenrollment will be effected upon termination of summer training. If, in the opinion of

the commanding officer, such continuation would result in disruption to the ship's training

program, the commanding officer may recommend to NSTC or USNA, as appropriate,

immediate termination of the midshipman's training orders and subsequent return to

his/her parent unit.

b. In cases involving moral turpitude, the provisions of Chapter 5 will apply.

2.9. SECURITY CLEARANCES

a. Unless otherwise noted on a Master Assignment Message, each midshipman should

hold a Secret clearance and the source of clearance data will be certified on individual

orders. This data will include type investigation, agency conducting investigation, date of

completion and level of clearance granted. If no individual orders are issued, security

clearance information will be promulgated separately by the cognizant commanding

officers of the midshipmen involved. Review paragraph 904 for clearance requirements

on nuclear powered ships. (Note: NROTC units will comply with applicable NSTC

guidelines for the restoration of security clearance for summer training.) Refer to

SECNAVINST M-5510.30 (series) for security clearance information.

b. Superintendent USNA will inform Fleet commanders of USNA midshipmen who are

foreign nationals at least one month prior to scheduled embarkation. Such notification

shall include full name, rank, identification number, nationality, whether or not parent

nation clearances are held, and the level of classification to which USNA training is being

conducted.

2.10. IMMUNIZATIONS AND MEDICAL SCREENING

a. References

(1) BUMEDINST 6230.15

(2) BUMEDINST 6224.8/CH-1

(3) CNO ltr 1300 Ser 13Cs/OU578931 of 24 Apr 90 (NOTAL)

b. General Information

(1) Midshipmen are to carry their International Certificate of Vaccination (PHS-

731 or equivalent) during summer training. The Superintendent, USNA, and COs,

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NROTC units will ensure that prior to reporting to their ports of embarkation midshipmen

will have received appropriate immunizations following the guidance of this manual.

Dose schedules and procedures for administering these immunizations are in references

(1) and (2). Commanding Officers, NROTC units are encouraged to contact the nearest

naval or other military treatment facility to obtain the recommended immunizations.

Midshipmen who are traveling to foreign countries to meet ships must receive the highest

priority for receiving appropriate immunizations prior to leaving the United States.

(2) In certain cases, the remote location of a particular NROTC unit will make it

difficult, if not impossible, for the midshipmen of that unit to receive required

immunizations prior to reporting to their ports of embarkation. Further, the

confidentiality of ships’ movement may make it difficult to determine specific

immunization requirements. Receiving operational units shall, therefore, thoroughly

review the immunization records of midshipmen embarked and ensure that deficiencies

are corrected in the most expeditious and practical manner.

(3) Specific vaccines or prophylaxis may be required or recommended for summer

cruise involving foreign travel. Midshipmen should be briefed on basic food and water

precautions for foreign travel. Contact the nearest Navy Environmental Preventive

Medicine Unit (NAVENPVNTMEDU) for specific recommendations not addressed in

this manual.

c. Required Immunizations and Screening Tests

(1) For the cruise, all midshipmen will have a documented tuberculin (PPD) skin

test within the previous 36 months. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) testing is not

required for midshipmen prior to summer cruise. HIV testing is not required prior to the

administration of any vaccines listed below.

(2) USNA midshipmen who have received the routine schedule of vaccines at the

USNA usually do not require additional vaccines or booster doses with the possible

exception of typhoid vaccine (see subparagraph c(5) below).

(3) All NROTC midshipmen must have documentation of a basic series, or an

appropriate booster dose, of Tetanus Diphtheria (TD) toxoid within the past 10 years.

They must also have documentation of at least one dose of Measles-Mumps-Rubella

(MMR) vaccine (or its single antigen equivalents), or serologic evidence of immunity to

these viruses. College/University immunization records of vaccination or serologic

evidence of immunity may be used as documentation. This data should be transcribed to

PHS-731, and to SF 601, Immunization Record.

(4) Midshipmen attending CORTRAMID or aviation cruises will have

documented blood typing and Sickle Cell blood tests. All Midshipmen shall have their

blood type determined and documented on the outside of their medical records prior to

embarking on summer training.

(5) Summer cruise involving foreign travel. Typhoid fever, yellow fever, and oral

polio vaccines may be recommended for midshipmen whose summer cruise involves

travel to or port calls in a country where these diseases pose risks. Yellow fever vaccine

is only required for travel to countries in middle Africa or Central and tropical South

America. (Yellow fever vaccine is not required for a transit of the Panama Canal or port

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calls in the Canal Zone). Typhoid fever and polio vaccines are desirable for travel to

many countries in Central and South America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Mediterranean,

the Middle East, and Southeast Asia (excluding Japan). If practicable, these vaccines

should be given to midshipmen traveling to these areas. If obtaining these vaccines is

difficult and specific travel itineraries are available, the NROTC unit should contact the

cognizant MTF for specific recommendations on the priorities for obtaining these

vaccines. If itineraries are not available, the need for typhoid and polio vaccine can be

determined aboard the ship. Yellow fever vaccine must be obtained if there is any

possibility a midshipman will be traveling to or through a yellow fever risk area, to

preclude delays or problems with civilian authorities.

(6) Immune globulin (IG, Gamma globulin) is not routinely recommended for

midshipmen for summer cruise, or for travel to a foreign country to meet a ship.

(7) Malaria chemoprophylaxis is not routinely recommended for midshipmen

traveling to meet ships for summer cruise. The ship's medical department will provide

prophylaxis, if it is needed for future port calls. Midshipmen traveling through middle

Africa, to meet or leave a ship, should be taking malaria chemoprophylaxis. Contact the

cognizant NAVENPVNTMEDU for specific recommendations.

(8) If a female midshipman is determined to be pregnant during cruise, follow

applicable guidelines in OPNAVINST 6000.1 series.

2.11. PASSPORTS AND VISAS

a. When referring to overseas travel the two most important reference websites are U.S.

Foreign Clearance Guide https://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/ and the U.S. Dept of State –

Bureau of Consular Affairs (Passports and International Travel Guidance)

http://travel.state.gov.

b. Requirements

(1) Midshipman Embark/Debark Coordinators will indicate in OPMIS, if a

passport is required for First and Second Class Midshipman Cruises. If required, contact

NROTC Unit George Washington University for local embassy assistance with obtaining

visas. NSTC OD311 will notify NROTC Unit Summer Cruise Coordinators directly and

via OPMIS where a passport is required for First Class FOREXTRAMID cruises. Where

a passport is required to enter a foreign nation, it typically must be an official no-fee

passport. WESTPAC, NATO and South American countries may require a visa. It is

recommended that all midshipmen traveling OUTCONUS have a valid tourist passport

where an official no-fee passport is not required. The tourist passport generally proves

useful in customs and immigrations should Midshipmen embark/debark in unexpected

locations. It is also useful as a force protection, antiterrorism alternate means of

identification versus the military ID card.

(2) If a midshipman is in possession of a valid tourist passport, it occasionally will

be acceptable depending on the embarkation and/or debarkation points. NROTC units

should check with NSTC OD311, or their PSD to verify that a tourist passport is

acceptable. PSD’s cannot issue airline tickets to any destination requiring an official no-

fee passport until the official no-fee passport has been received. If a tourist passport is

unacceptable or if the midshipman will require a visa, he/she must apply for an official

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no-fee passport:

c. Typical turnaround time is 4-6 weeks if received prior to 1 May. If submitting after 1 May, or

if passport is required in less than 45 days, submit a Letter of Expedite addressed to the U.S. State

Department along with the passport application. Using a Letter of Expedite and overnight mail,

passports can be issued in about 21 working days. The following information is required:

(1) Date of notification of cruise dates/passport requirement.

(2) Date of travel.

(3) Statement that purpose of trip is for Midshipman Summer Training and cannot

be rescheduled due to ship availability.

(4) Applicant’s name, date of birth, and SSN.

2.12. MEALS

a. It is desired that midshipmen first class be fed in the wardroom mess.

b. Midshipmen second class should be fed in the general mess.

c. USNA/NROTC Midshipmen Eating in the Wardroom Mess. USNA/NROTC

midshipmen are not to be billed personally for any wardroom mess charge. Mess bills for

NROTC and USNA midshipmen eating in the wardroom will be processed IAW

NAVSUP P-486, paragraph 2003. Midshipmen eating in a wardroom mess which

procures rations from a general mess will be identified on the GAO Standard Form 1034-

A by the general mess in order that ration credit may be claimed, as outlined below.

d. Midshipmen Subsisting in the General Mess. USNA and NROTC midshipmen eating

in a general mess will be identified on the GAO Standard Form 1034-A or NAVSUP

Form 1357 by the general mess in order that ration credit may be claimed. The form will

show the number of rations furnished each type of personnel; i.e., USNA midshipmen or

NROTC midshipmen. For NROTC and USNA midshipmen, separate certification is

required per NAVSUP Publication P-486, paragraph 2003.

2.13. IMPORTANT MAILING ADDRESSES, TELEPHONE AND FAX

NUMBERS. See Appendix for a detailed listing.

2.14. COMMISSIONING OF NROTC GRADUATES AT END OF TRAINING. There

may be a few NROTC seniors on summer training who have completed all requirements for a

commission except a final at sea training period. Commissioning aboard ship or at any location

other than the parent NROTC unit is not normally authorized unless prior arrangements have

been made between NSTC, the NROTC unit, and the ship. Midshipmen should report to the

commanding officer of their parent NROTC unit for commissioning at the completion of at-sea

training. Marine Option midshipmen completing Marine Officer Candidate School are an

exception to this rule.

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a. Action required for commissioning when requirements are not satisfied. If the

midshipman concerned does not satisfactorily complete his or her summer training

requirements and is not considered qualified for a commission, the following action shall

be taken by the training ship:

(1) Advise NSTC and the parent NROTC unit immediately concerning any

circumstances which would tend to disqualify a midshipman for his/her commission.

(2) Process the midshipman in the same manner as for those completing a regular

summer training period. Direct the midshipman to return to his/her parent NROTC unit.

2.15. NONAPPROPRIATED FUND SUPPORT FOR RECREATION OF

MIDSHIPMEN.

a. Fund Allocation. Non-appropriated funds from the BUPERS Central Recreation Fund

are made available for recreation of midshipmen during summer training periods at the

DoD-wide standardized allocation rate. This rate is per midshipman for the entire cruise

period. The fund is provided directly to cognizant major commands (Fleet, TYCOM, OIC,

etc.) by the Bureau of Naval Personnel (PERS-652D) upon request, subject to distribution

instructions issued by NSTC. Further redistribution of available funds to subordinate

commands involved in midshipman summer training (i.e., individual ship, group,

squadron commanders) will be effected as determined and directed by the cognizant

major command.

b. Administration of Non-Appropriated Funds. Misappropriated funds are, in effect, trust

funds generated by Navy personnel to help provide financial support for their recreational

activities. Adequate controls must be instituted, therefore, to guard against the misuse of

these funds. Fund administrators (commanders, commanding officers, and other officials

who have funds under their jurisdiction) shall ensure that such funds are properly and

effectively administered (received, safeguarded, and accounted for) and that the benefits

of these funds be channeled only to eligible personnel.

c. Intended Uses of Funds. The primary purpose for the provision of non-appropriated

funds from the BUPERS Central Recreation Fund is to assist in offsetting the costs

involved in midshipmen participation in recreational/wardroom social functions scheduled

while on active duty for training. Funds must be expended for recreational purposes only.

The use of such funds for incentive awards, gifts, cruise book expenses, honorary plaques,

flowers, and similar non-recreational purposes is specifically prohibited by current Navy

directives or policy.

d. Supplemental Support. The Chief of Naval Personnel will not honor requests for

supplemental non-appropriated fund support above that provided in paragraph 215a.

Additionally, due to the inequity involved, supplemental non-appropriated fund monetary

support for midshipmen recreational purposes should not be solicited or provided from

other non-appropriated funding sources such as claimant/Composite/Unit Recreation

Funds under the cognizance of the Chief of Naval Personnel.

e. Accounting for Non-Appropriated Funds. Accountability for non-appropriated funds

commences upon receipt of such funds, either directly from the Chief of Naval Personnel

or from responsible major commands. These funds may either be deposited in a local

Composite/Unit Recreation Fund for the specific use of the midshipmen unit undergoing

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training or in a local bank account in the name of the midshipman unit. If a separate bank

account is established, the fund administrator shall notify the depositor in writing that the

Chief of Naval Personnel is successor in interest to the account and that no responsibility

will attach to the bank after transfer of funds to or under the order of the Chief of Naval

Personnel. The use of a personal (individual) checking account for this purpose is

prohibited. All disbursements from the funds provided shall be accounted for separately

with receipts covering such expenditures retained as official records related to the

disbursements. A final report listing the specific uses of funds, together with a check for

any residual amounts, shall be forwarded to the Chief of Naval Personnel (PERS-652D).

f. Command Non-Appropriated Fund Financial Report (Report Control Symbol 1533-

67). Those commands (Fleet, TYCOM, OICs) provided an allocation of non-appropriated

funds directly from the BUPERS Central Fund for midshipmen recreation purposes shall

forward a final consolidated financial report to the Commander, Bureau of Naval

Personnel (PERS 652D) within 30 days following completion of the midshipman summer

training period. This letter report shall include a listing, by dollar amounts, of the specific

uses of the funds (e.g., Sightseeing Tour Expense, $X.XX; Recreation Field Meet,

$X.XX), accompanied by a check or money order made payable to the "Bureau of Naval

Personnel" for any residual amount. A copy of the final financial report shall be provided

to NSTC (NSTC OD31).

2.16. PRE-COMMISSIONING PHYSICALS. Due to the remote location of many

NROTC units, it is often difficult to complete pre-commissioning physicals for First Class

Midshipmen. First Class cruise offers a viable opportunity to administer these physicals to

many midshipmen, and in accordance with COMNAVMEDCOMNOTE 6120, if not already

accomplished, the requirement to have a pre-commissioning physical should clearly be marked

on each midshipman's Senior NROTC Training Orders (NAVEDTRA 1320/6) by units.

MEDTs will coordinate onsite pre- commissioning physical exams with appropriate ship and

COMNAVMEDCOM personnel wherever possible. Completed physicals should be

forwarded to the midshipman's parent unit.

2.17. UNIT AWARDS. In almost all cases, personnel assigned for training duty are not

eligible for unit awards such as the Navy Expeditionary Medal. A person assigned in a training

status (such as all midshipmen on cruise) may receive consideration for a unit award if the ship's

commanding officer certifies to the Chief of Naval Operations via the Fleet commander that the

person made an individual, particular, and significant contribution to the mission of the

command. (SECNAVINST 1650.1H, Navy and Marine Corps Awards Manual, is germane.)

NROTC midshipmen are eligible for awards for which they may qualify when serving on active

duty, but not for periods spent as fulltime college students. Each activity holding individual

service records will make appropriate entries on unit awards, campaign and service medals.

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CHAPTER 3

TRAINING

3.0 CONCEPT OF TRAINING

a. Midshipman Professional Development - General. Summer cruise training is an

essential element of professional development of midshipmen. As a result, the goals and

objectives for summer cruise are ambitious but essential to the development of

professional competencies within these midshipmen. In the past, cruise experiences in

support of USNA/NROTC training and education objectives have varied depending on

operating tempos, Fleet exercises, availability of training services, maintenance and even

weather factors. However, cruise successes, in the eyes of the midshipmen, have been

linked consistently with the innovations and initiatives of individual units regardless of

employment or schedule. The identification of specific objectives for this year's summer

training is an attempt to compensate for the differences in deployments and training

opportunities and to standardize the attainment of desired professional competencies. The

report on the fitness of midshipman (Chapter 4), and the post-cruise examination for most

midshipmen, will measure the efficiency of summer cruise training in the accomplishment

of those specific competencies. The measure of training achieved and the individual

midshipmen evaluations are important data on the progress toward obtaining a

commission in the naval service.

b. Factors Affecting Training and Motivation. Professional training and motivation of

midshipmen will result from establishing the proper training environment and adhering to

prescribed training plans.

(1) CO/XO Involvement. Experience has shown that the single most important

factor in a midshipman's cruise experience is the involvement of the Commanding Officer

and Executive Officer in midshipmen training. Those ships in which the CO and XO take

a personal interest in midshipmen training stand out sharply from the rest. A ship which

is expecting the midshipmen and is prepared for them makes the finest possible first

impression and sets the tone for the duration of the cruise. Similarly, CO/XO

involvement should start with a personal welcome aboard upon arrival and continue with

genuine interest. Frequent contact with midshipmen, even if it is only to ask how their day

is going, in passing, makes a big impact on midshipmen morale and enthusiasm for

training. All efforts toward making second class midshipmen feel welcome will pay great

dividends. Finally, the CO or XO must take the time to counsel midshipmen on their

performance and on their fitness reports. The midshipmen deserve the same sort of

counseling provided to junior officers on their strengths and weaknesses. The midshipman

you train this year could be your division officer next year.

(2) Midshipman Training Officer (MTO). The MTO is directly responsible for

developing the ship's training plan for midshipmen and its proper implementation aboard

ship. The MTO must be warfare qualified and should be a top-performing officer at the

LT/LTJG level. COs/XOs are encouraged to pick their best officers as MTOs.

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(3) Midshipmen Running Mates. Each midshipman shall be assigned a running

mate. Running mates have a great impact upon midshipmen's perceptions of the cruise,

the ship and the Navy. All running mates should be highly motivated, top performing

individuals who are positive role-models and strongly motivated towards the naval

service.

(a) Running mates for midshipmen 1/C ideally should be warfare-qualified

division officers, at the LT/LTJG level.

(b) Midshipmen participating in an enlisted cruise will be assigned high

caliber, career motivated, and warfare qualified (to the max extent possible) E-6 to

E-7 running mates. They will stand enlisted watches and will be berthed and

messed in enlisted spaces and facilities. Midshipmen will be assigned to a petty

officer to promote a sense of leadership and responsibility and contribute to

overall midshipmen training program goals and objectives. Midshipmen will not

be assigned duties such as chipping paint, cleaning bilges, or mess cooking for

extended periods. However, they should become actively involved in work-center

tasks, including those requiring manual labor. The working uniform for the

enlisted cruise is NWUs/Type 3s (coveralls when appropriate). Work centers are

encouraged to supply midshipmen with coveralls, so that they can perform/assist

in the duties of their running mate. It must be noted that a significant majority of

the midshipmen have no shipboard experience, and the only exposure to the

shipboard life/organization has been through their naval science classes. Running

mates should function as teachers, showing the midshipmen how things are run

and when the midshipmen have demonstrated proficiency in a particular area,

turning over tasks for the midshipmen to accomplish.

(4) Training Environment. An enthusiastic and involved ship's company from the

commanding officer to midshipmen running mates is indispensable to midshipman

training and motivation. It is recognized that the ship's commitments, operational or

otherwise, continue and that midshipmen training obligations often compound the

difficulty in meeting these commitments. Midshipman awareness of the difficulty is

desirable as part of their professional development; however, any perception by

midshipmen that their presence is burdensome to the command greatly reduces their

motivation to meet training goals. Therefore, the assignment of career-oriented

midshipmen training officers and running mates is of critical importance. The shipboard

personnel assigned to these billets should be present throughout the duration of the cruise

and carefully screened to exhibit the highest professional motivation.

c. Maximizing Training Opportunities During Changing Circumstances. In accordance

with OPNAVINST 1530 SERIES, the average underway time for ships participating in

summer cruises is estimated to be about 10 days per cruise; however, individual ships'

schedules will vary. Should unforeseeable schedule changes arise which significantly

reduce midshipmen training opportunities, midshipmen training officers should provide

alternate means of satisfying training requirements, such as short embarkations on sister

ships or the scheduling of classroom training (Firefighting, Damage Control, 3M schools,

etc.) to the extreme action of administratively cross-decking midshipmen to other ships.

Midshipmen Embarkation/ Debarkation Teams (MEDTs) and/or MLOs are available to

assist in matters of this nature. The summer training handbook, which was distributed by

each NROTC Unit and USNA staff personnel, is an important part of the midshipmen's

summer training. However, an equally important part is the full participation of

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midshipmen in a wide variety of shipboard activities and qualifications.

3.1. CONDUCT OF TRAINING

a. Specific goals. The broad goals and objectives of midshipman summer training are

outlined in Chapter 1.

(1) Specific goals for the training of midshipmen second class are:

(a) To familiarize each midshipman with the duties and responsibilities of

an enlisted petty officer (E4-E5), including quarterdeck Petty Officer of the Watch

Inport.

(b) To familiarize midshipmen with the duties and responsibilities of the

Damage Control Center (DCC) watch/personnel, including qualification in basic

damage control PQS.

engineering watches for the engineering plant inport and Engineering Officer of

the Watch (EOOW)underway.

(d) To familiarize each midshipman with the duties and responsibilities of

the Boatswain's Mate of the Watch (BMOW) and other bridge watchstations.

(e) To familiarize each midshipman with the duties and responsibilities of

the PMS supervisor/301 maintenance man.

(f) On submarines, to familiarize each midshipman as

helmsman/planesman, Messenger of the Watch, lookout, and (if extended in port

operations permit) Petty Officer of the Deck/Topside Security.

(2) Specific goals for the training of midshipmen first class are:

(a) To familiarize each midshipman with the daily duties and

responsibilities of a Division Officer onboard a ship, submarine, or in a squadron.

(b) To familiarize each midshipman with the in port/at sea

watchstations/watchstanding duties of a Division Officer.

Officer of the Watch.

b. Training Phases. The following summarizes the basic training which will accomplish

the specific goals and objectives above.

(1) Inport. All midshipmen should receive tours of various ship types while in

port, to broaden their exposure. Ships should make arrangements for reciprocal tours with

ships of different classes. NROTC Midshipmen Second Class and UNSNA Midshipmen

Third Class.

1. Assignment to duty sections in accordance with regular ship policy.

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2. Assignment to various in port watches such as Quarterdeck Petty

Officer of the Watch, boat crews, DC Central Watch, cold iron watch, etc.

3. Performance of assigned ship's work within the department to which

assigned, while remaining within the framework of the formal training

program. All midshipmen are expected to become familiar with the duties

of a PMS supervisor/301 maintenance man.

4. Participation in all types of in port drills, with particular emphasis on

Damage Control.

5. Rotation through major line departments (optional).

1. Assignment to duty section in accordance with regular ship policy.

duties (U/I).

2. Assignment to JOOD watches and Boat Officer

3. Assignment to watches, responsibilities, tasks and duties as OODs (in

port) and with Damage Control Petty Officers in the execution of their

duties.

4. Assignment to duties with Shore Patrol Units in an "under instruction"

status. They should not be employed as members of the Shore Patrol, or as

Beach Guards, either as officers or patrolmen, but they may be assigned

administrative or liaison duties at Patrol Headquarters, or as assistants to

the Senior Patrol or Beach Guard Officer.

(2) Underway

(a) NROTC Midshipmen Second Class and USNA Midshipmen Third

Class

1. Assignment to divisions for training in the workcenter

operations and maintenance activities.

2. Assignment to various watches, rotating watches between

stations to broaden experience. Formal training should continue

during these watches.

3. Assignment to GQ and condition watch stations.

4. Rotation through major line departments (optional).

(b) Midshipmen First Class

1. Assignment to junior officer watches. (During the underway

periods, midshipmen should stand a minimum of three watches in

Central Control Station (CCS), CIC, and on the bridge.)

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2. In addition to these minimum watch requirements, midshipmen

should observe the following special evolutions (minimums stated),

as schedules permit:

a. One light off and one securing watch in

central control.

b. One special sea and anchor detail on the forecastle and

one sea detail on the bridge.

c. One casualty control training period in

central control.

d. One GQ training period in CIC.

e. One GQ training period in DC Central.

c. Watch-standing on Nuclear Powered Ships. Midshipmen are encouraged to tour the

engineering spaces on nuclear powered ships and be familiar with the propulsion plant;

however, they may not stand watches, including under instruction watches, as this is

contrary to NAVSEA directives.

d. Additional Cruise Guidance for Midshipmen: USNA and NROTC units have provided

2/C and 3/C Midshipmen with a supplemental cruise guide modeled after the Enlisted

Surface Warfare Specialist Manual (ESWS) (see Appendix M). The guide will include

various knowledge and practical factors that Midshipmen will need to complete during

their cruise. The administration of this program should be conducted in a manner similar

to ESWS and Enlisted Submarine Qualifications. Commands should ensure only

qualified personnel sign off Midshipmen guides. Commanding Officers are encouraged

to modify cruise guides as appropriate to account for platform difference and optimize the

cruise experience. The cruise guide has been designed so that a Midshipman can

complete it during a typical four-week cruise. The goal is not to turn the second class

cruise into a quest for signatures, but to provide guidance on what they should be learning

and what activities they should attempt to accomplish. USNA/ROTC units can tailor their

guides to reflect the training their Midshipmen have had prior to cruise and what

signatures are necessary for a beneficial cruise.

e. Shipboard Administration

(1) Midshipmen Organization. A separate organization for embarked midshipmen

is not desired. To assist in integrating midshipmen into the existing shipboard

organization a sample ship’s notice is presented in Appendix A. The assignment of

midshipmen first class to a specific junior officer billet for the duration of cruise is

encouraged, but not required, although they must spend a minimum of two weeks in one

department. Watches for midshipmen first class may, however, be in a different

department. Midshipmen second class may be rotated at least every two weeks through a

combination of Operations, Weapons/Deck or Engineering Departments. This rotation is

optional and should be reviewed by the ship's MTO.

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3.2. MIDSHIPMAN SUMMER TRAINING QUESTIONNAIRE. USNA and NROTC

midshipmen will complete a web-based questionnaire upon return from cruise. The survey

will be emailed to each midshipman upon completion of his/her cruise. Submission is

mandatory only by NROTC midshipmen who participate in summer training cruises. This

includes NROTC midshipmen who participate in CORTRAMID. Midshipmen may also be

asked to complete the Midshipmen Debrief Sheet (for ship’s use, see Appendix B) prior to

debark. Midshipmen comments and numerical ranking of items, on both the questionnaire and

on the debrief sheet, should reflect a candid, yet professional perception of cruise.

3.3. UNIQUE ASPECTS OF MARITIME ACADEMY MIDSHIPMEN TRAINING.

Each year, several second class midshipmen from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and the

state-sponsored maritime schools express interest in a month long active training period aboard

U.S. Navy vessels prior to commencing their second academy sponsored six month long at-sea

training periods aboard U.S. flag merchant ships. These selected midshipmen already have

approximately six months experience on board merchant ships during the at-sea period of their

third class year and are expressing strong interest in extended active naval service following

graduation. These second class midshipmen shall be provided the same berthing and training as

offered to midshipmen first class from the U.S. Naval Academy and NROTC units, as outlined

in section 301 of this manual. In most cases, these maritime academy midshipmen shall not be

authorized pay due to funding constraints. Midshipmen from the U.S. Merchant Marine

Academy will also carry academy-required training projects concentrating in their major course

areas (i.e., Marine Transportation or Marine Engineering), in addition to NSTC's training

handbook. Most maritime school graduates sail on U.S. flag merchant ships in accordance with

the mission for which they were directly trained; however, many apply and are accepted for

extended active naval service upon commissioning, and ultimately become career naval officers.

The experiences of these midshipmen who participate in NSTC sponsored at-sea training will

better prepare them to accept a four-year active duty commitment. Fitness reports should be

prepared for these midshipmen, as outlined in paragraph 403, and forwarded to the appropriate

Officer in Charge, Department of Naval Science listed in paragraph 213.

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CHAPTER 4

PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE AND APTITUDE FOR THE NAVAL

SERVICE

4.0. GENERAL. Midshipmen fitness reports during summer training cruises are optional.

Commanding Officers are encouraged to submit fitness reports for particularly outstanding or

deficient performance. If a fitness report is submitted on an individual midshipman the

following information is germane. Aptitude for the service as determined from professional

reports of fitness is used at the Naval Academy and in the NROTC Program to describe a

midshipman's officer qualities, potential as a naval officer, and current performance in relation to

his/her contemporaries. A midshipman's professional performance during summer training may

be the basis for the military performance grade that is assigned at the end of the training period.

This grade may:

a. Directly influence the midshipman's opportunity to attain a higher rank after summer

training.

b. Affect a retention decision in the event that academic problems arise or in the event the

midshipman possesses insufficient aptitude for service as a commissioned officer.

c. May have an effect on final class standing and warfare specialty selection. Since the

midshipmen are only observed by their school’s naval staff under essentially academic

surroundings, the fitness reports developed during at-sea training cruises are of

importance and warrant careful and complete consideration. General remarks and inflated

marks should be avoided unless accompanied by specific, explanatory statements. The

midshipmen are in training to be officers. A major part of that training involves

correction of faults where necessary. By providing specific shortcomings as well as

specific strengths, a logical counseling program can be instituted at the midshipman's

parent unit to ensure that his/her weaknesses are recognized and eliminated and strong

points reinforced. In the case of extremely adverse marks or problems the ship/squadron

should contact the MLO to make arrangements to have the midshipman returned to his/her

parent unit.

4.1. OBJECTIVES. The main objectives of the aptitude system are:

a. To determine to what degree midshipmen possess officer qualities and qualifications

for positions of authority and responsibility within the battalion and to provide a

comparison with their peer group.

b. To provide counseling and guidance based on an assessment of midshipmen in a

Fleet environment toward improvement of officer qualities of midshipmen. Counseling

and guidance are two of the most important phases of the military performance system.

Even the outstanding performer may have a minor fault that would warrant comment for

his/her own future improvement. On the other hand, a midshipman who is at or near the

bottom of the peer group in performance is not necessarily an unsuitable officer

candidate. He/she may be at or near the bottom of a group of midshipmen who are

generally excellent. Midshipmen with unsatisfactory or borderline performance have, by

participating in frank and informal discussions with a division officer, department head,

or executive officer, improved to the extent that they become fully acceptable.

Commanding officers are encouraged to counsel those midshipmen who appear low in

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performance, informing them of their deficiencies and making recommendations for

improvement. In the case of a midshipman who is very low in performance, a brief

record of the initial and subsequent interviews and progress made by him/her should be

made in the remarks section and continued on the reverse side of his final fitness report.

Each midshipman must be specifically counseled on the contents of their fitness report

prior to debark. Midshipmen fitness reports must be signed by either the commanding

officer or executive officer. Midshipmen must have their original fitness report given to

them prior to detaching from cruise.

4.2. RESPONSIBILITY. The responsibility for proper assessment of professional

performance and the assignment and submission of military performance grades for each

midshipman on summer training rests with the commanding officer of the ship,

squadron, or

unit to which the midshipman is assigned. The attention of all commanding officers is invited

to paragraph

403.

4.3. PROCEDURES. Each midshipman to be evaluated will fill out the appropriate

heading on an OFFICER FITNESS REPORT (NAVPERS

1610/2), and submit the report as

directed by his/her ship's

commanding officer. INFLATION OF GRADES IS NOT DESIRED

NOR IS IT ENCOURAGED.

a. Interim Reports. Interim reports on midshipmen are not required; however, each

department having a midshipman assigned during a part of the cruise should track the

midshipman's progress and provide a feeder evaluation to the officer who may submit a

final report.

b. Final Reports. (IF A MIDSHIPMAN TRAINING FITNESS REPORT IS

SUBMITTED) A final report of performance will be prepared by a commissioned

officer as designated by the commanding officer for the commanding officer's or

executive officer's signature using the Fleet Officer Fitness Report format (NAVPERS

1610/2). Information unique to midshipman fitness reports is as follows:

BLOCK 2: "MIDN"

BLOCK 3: Leave blank

BLOCK 5: Mark AT/ADSW block

BLOCK 8: "REGULAR"

BLOCK 10: Mark DETACHMENT OF INDIVIDUAL block

BLOCK 17: Mark REGULAR block

BLOCK 20: N

BLOCK 29: Primary duty for MIDN 1/C should be "ASST DIVO". Primary

duty for MIDN 2/C will be dependent upon the duties assigned by the ship and

running mate. Include any additional responsibilities and watches assigned.

BLOCK 30: "NOT REQ"

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BLOCKS 33-38: Assign grades for all observed areas in accordance with

BUPERS guidance. Any outstanding remarks should be commented on in block.

a. Professional Expertise - Midshipmen should report for summer

training with basic knowledge acquired during the academic year. Did

the midshipman:

- properly utilize the chain of command?

- display basic knowledge of shipboard systems?

- understand watch-standing procedures?

- apply knowledge to day-to-day performance?

b. Equal Opportunity - Did the midshipman:

- fully support the Navy’s policy on respect for

all, by his/her actions and words?

- present fair and impartial treatment of his/her subordinates and peers

without regard to race, religion, or gender?

- show a sensitivity to diversity issues?

- help to maintain an environment free of discrimination and harassment?

c. Military bearing/Character - Each midshipman is expected

to uphold the highest standards, and to hold the highest respect for the

Navy and all it stands for. Does the midshipman:

- show correct posture, appearance, and uniform?

- know and observe Navy courtesies and tradition?

- show a commitment to physical fitness?

- display sobriety, moral courage, and maturity?

d. Teamwork - Midshipmen should display awareness of being part of a

larger team. Does the midshipman:

- exhibit enthusiasm for support in crew and team activities?

- understand the reasons for unpopular or difficult policy decisions

regarding limitations/restriction on liberty?

- perform their fair share of work in planning and executing activities?

- work well with others, or try to take over the

group?

e. Mission Accomplishment and Initiative – Midshipmen should display

motivation toward accomplishing goals to the best of their ability, as well

as a desire to seek out a higher level

of responsibility. Does the midshipman:

- have an aggressive attitude toward mission accomplishment?

- aggressively pursue PQS qualifications?

- through force of personality carry others along towards accomplishing

assigned tasks?

- actively seek out additional learning opportunities?

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f. Leadership - Midshipmen should understand the importance of being

able to motivate and develop others to accomplish goals. Does the

midshipman:

- effectively motivate both subordinates and peers?

- anticipate problems before they occur and plan accordingly?

- perform well in stressful situations?

- communicate clearly?

BLOCK 39: Mark NOB block

BLOCK 40: Recommendation may be made for milestones

such as selection for a specific midshipman battalion leadership position,

commissioning, or service selection to a particular

warfare community.

BLOCK 41: Comments should reflect specific accomplishments and

qualifications completed during the cruise that support end achievement of the

summer training goals.

BLOCK 42: Recommendation should reflect desirability for retention and for

promotion to MIDN 1/C (for MIDN 2/C) or for commissioning (for MIDN 1/C).

The percentage of midshipmen graded Early Promote should be in accordance

with BUPERS guidance for officers. If the Commanding Officer feels that

he/she cannot make a promotion desirability recommendation due to the limited

amount of time the midshipman spends onboard, this recommendation may be

omitted. However, Block 41 comments should reflect the midshipman’s overall

performance while onboard.

c. Special Interviews. Certain USNA midshipmen who are on military performance

probation will require special observation for counsel and guidance. A list of USNA

midshipmen to be so evaluated will be promulgated in separate correspondence by the

USNA Performance Officer. Any questions concerning this matter should be addressed

to Performance Officer at commercial (410) 293-3185 or DSN 281-3185. A

commissioned officer designated by the commanding officer should conduct the

interviews required and make evaluations as requested using the counsel and guidance

interview forms provided (see Figure 4-1). These reports will be mailed to USNA upon

completion of the interview. This interview form may be reproduced locally as needed.

d. Final Fitness Reports. Midshipmen fitness reports, if submitted, are to be prepared

by a designated commissioned officer for the Commanding Officer’s signature and must

be given to the midshipman at the end of their cruise, prior to their departure.

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FIGURE 4-1

COUNSEL AND GUIDANCE INTERVIEW RECORD

1. Midshipman was in interviewed/counseled

regarding his/her aptitude for the service.

2. This interview covers the period: Midn

reported on board on .

3. A tabulation (quoted below) of the aptitude evaluations submitted are noted. The

evaluations have been read and discussed with the midshipman:

Weaknesses:

4. During the interview, the midshipman exhibited the following behaviors: (Include any pertinent

comments made during interview.)

5. The specific areas discussed with this midshipman were:

a. Effort made during reporting period:

b. Trends of performance of duty:

c. Major areas of weakness in pattern of behavior or performance:

6. The goals set by this midshipman in overcoming aptitude deficiencies were:

7. Since the last interview, this midshipman has:

( ) This is my first interview with this midshipman

( ) Regressed ( ) Shown no improvement

( ) Improved ( ) Improved greatly

My reasons for indicating this are:

8. In comparison with classmates, I consider this midshipman to be:

( ) Unsatisfactory ( ) Below average ( ) Average

( ) Above average to excellent ( ) Outstanding

9. I rank this midshipman______of______midshipmen assigned to

___________________________________________________*Commmand)

(Name and Identification of Evaluator)

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CHAPTER 5

CONDUCT

5.0. GENERAL. A midshipman's obligation to serve in the Navy encompasses his/her

assigned duties and every facet of private and public behavior afloat and ashore. In

preparation for status as a commissioned officer, it is the responsibility of each midshipman

to adhere to a standard of conduct that merits admiration and respect. A midshipman shall

display an excellent example of subordination, courage, zeal, sobriety, neatness, and

attention to duty. All conduct shall reflect the propriety and decorum which characterizes a

naval officer.

5.1. OFFENSES

a. Major Offenses. Major offenses are those which involve moral turpitude, a serious

breach of discipline, a hardened disregard or contempt for authority, an incorrigible lack of

energy and purpose, a culpable lack of responsibility, or which bring discredit upon the naval

service. Offenses of moral turpitude include, but are not limited to, lying, chicanery, fraud,

plagiarism, and theft.

b. Minor Offenses. Minor offenses are of a less serious nature and generally

involve infractions of instructions, orders, or regulations.

5.2. JURISDICTION

a. Although subject to punishment under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ),

midshipmen are normally not charged under this code except for the gravest offenses.

The Judge Advocate General has ruled that the routine operation of the Naval Academy

Conduct System is an administrative procedure not falling within the purview of the

UCMJ, and that Article 15, UCMJ is normally not applied to midshipmen of the Naval

Academy, whether at the Academy or undergoing summer training. This ruling is

considered applicable to NROTC midshipmen as well. The Commandant of

Midshipmen desires that USNA midshipmen who commit offenses which would

normally be punished under Article 15 of the UCMJ be returned to the Naval Academy

for disciplinary action.

b. At the Naval Academy, the Commandant of Midshipmen exercises jurisdiction over

conduct offenses.

c. At each NROTC unit, the Commanding Officer (Professor of Naval Science)

exercises jurisdiction over conduct offenses.

d. For offenses committed during midshipmen summer training, commanding officers

will assign disciplinary measures deemed appropriate to the offense. Midshipman

conduct reports should be processed in a private manner, i.e., review and assignment of

disciplinary action (if determined appropriate) by the executive officer and commanding

officer (see paragraph 504). Commanding officers may assign the following disciplinary

measures:

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(1) Warnings

(2) Restriction

(3) Loss of liberty

(4) Loss of leave

(5) Loss of other privileges

(6) Removal from summer training program. (Removal from ship and return to

the midshipman's parent unit may be assigned for major offenses.)

e. For offenses committed and disciplinary measures assigned during midshipman

summer training, the Commandant of Midshipmen or the Professor of Naval Science of

each NROTC unit will take disciplinary action for assignment of demerits or other

disciplinary action. This action will be taken upon completion of the summer training

program.

f. Midshipmen Liaison Officers (MLOs) will immediately notify NSTC/USNA when

learning of any incident involving an NROTC/USNA midshipman (respectively) that

has the potential to draw negative attention to NSTC or USNA.

g. NROTC Unit Commanding Officers are required to officially contact the Fleet

command from which midshipman were detached and acknowledge the MIDN's return

and inform the Fleet command that appropriate disciplinary or administrative actions are

being taken. It is inappropriate to discuss the exact nature of the actions taken.

5.3. REPORT OF MAJOR OFFENSES. (Report Control Symbol 1533-8). Whenever a

midshipman commits a major offense (as defined in paragraph 501a), the commanding officer

will:

a. Conduct an investigation and forward the result with the commanding officer's

recommendation to the Commandant of Midshipmen or the Commander, Naval Service

Training Command, and also to the NROTC Unit Commanding Officer, as appropriate.

The report should include the offending midshipman's written statement. The

commanding officer should include in the endorsement an enumeration of any

disciplinary measures imposed as a result of the offense.

b. In cases of a major offense which could be grounds for discharge or might have

international complications, a message report shall be sent within 24 hours of the time

the offense becomes known to naval authorities. Action addressees will include the

Commandant of Midshipmen or the Professor of Naval Science, as appropriate, with an

information copy to NSTC and the appropriate Fleet commander. Follow-up reports will

be submitted as the situation dictates. Utilize the following PLA in reporting:

USNA ANNAPOLIS MD

NSTC GREAT LAKES IL/N00

NSTC OFFICER DEVELOPMENT PENSACOLA FL

And the appropriate NROTC Unit PLA (see MSTM

Appendix T)

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c. Due care shall be taken to ensure administrative privacy in the case of USNA or

NROTC honor offenses.

d. After appropriate liaison with the Fleet Midshipmen Liaison Officer (paragraph 110),

commanding officers have the authority to terminate the training of a midshipman who

commits a major conduct offense and return him/her to the parent unit. In cases of a

midshipman's termination of training due to misconduct, a message notification should

be sent by the training ship to USNA or the parent NROTC unit with an information

copy to NSTC GREAT LAKES IL/N00 and NSTC OFFICER DEVELOPMENT/OD3

and the Fleet commander. Again, the Commandant of Midshipmen desires the return to

the Naval Academy of USNA midshipmen who commit offenses that would normally be

punished under Article 15 of the UCMJ.

5.4. HANDLING OF CONDUCT OFFENSES. "Report of Conduct" forms, if

required, should be reproduced locally (see Figure 5-1). These forms serve two purposes:

a. They are to be used in lieu of the ship's UCMJ Charge Sheet.

b. As attachments to the ship's Report of Conduct Offenses (paragraph 505), they provide

all information necessary for the Commandant or NROTC Professor of Naval Science to

review conduct offenses and assign demerits or take appropriate action.

5.5. SHIP'S REPORT OF CONDUCT OFFENSES. (Report Symbol 1533-9). At the end

of each summer training program, commanding officers will submit summary reports by letter to

the Commandant of Midshipmen and/or the NROTC unit Professor of Naval Science, as

appropriate. An information copy should be sent to Commander, Naval Service Training

Command and Director, NSTC Officer Development Pensacola, FL. In the letter report list: Last

name, first name, middle initial of each midshipman for whom a "Report of Conduct" form is

attached. In the event a midshipman conduct offense was handled wherein the "Report of

Conduct" form (Figure 5-1) was not used, include:

a. Last name, first name, middle initial of midshipman involved.

b. Brief statement of each offense.

c. Disciplinary measures assigned.

NOTE: It is anticipated that, through the use of the "Report of

Conduct" form, mast reports for

minor offenses will be unnecessary. In the event a major offense is committed, an investigation

report should be submitted with the report of conduct.

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FIGURE 5-1

REPORT OF CONDUCT

From: Commanding Officer/Officer in Charge (Training Unit)

To: Commandant of Midshipmen and/or Professor of Naval Science, NROTC Unit

Copy to: Director, NSTC Officer Development, Pensacola FL Name (Last, First, Middle

Initial(s)) Class of Parent Unit Date and Time of Offense

Has statement been submitted(Initial answer): Yes No

Offense (Print or type brief statement of offense. Use additional pages, if

necessary.)

Disciplinary action taken:

Signature (Originator) Rank

Ship:

Commanding Officer’s Action Signature (Commanding Officer)

Commandant’s (or PNS) Action Signature (Commandant or PNS)

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CHAPTER 6

INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR

MIDSHIPMEN

6.0. GENERAL. This chapter summarizes information and instructions not found

elsewhere in this manual, but which are considered to be of immediate significance to

midshipmen participating in summer training. NROTC unit cruise coordinators and the

USNA Summer Training Staff shall ensure that midshipmen are briefed prior to cruise on the

following. This information is also provided in the midshipman summer training handbook

which each midshipman is required to hand carry to the active training site. Appendix C

provides additional information for midshipmen pre-cruise briefings.

6.1. EQUIPMENT TO BE TAKEN BY MIDSHIPMEN. The equipment listed in

Appendix S is the minimum and, where indicated, the maximum amount that is to be carried by

each midshipman undergoing summer training.

a. Luggage. Each traveler on a commercial or Airlift Mobility Command (AMC)

aircraft has a specific free authorization for checked and carry-on baggage. The exact

definition of this free authorization varies, depending upon the carrier. Different U.S.

flag commercial airlines have slightly different specifications regarding the weight and

size limitations of the free baggage allowance and vary considerably in the charges for

such oversize items. Generally, two pieces of checked baggage, each piece not

exceeding 50 pounds, will be transported free of charge. Excess baggage will not be

authorized unless specifically authorized in the travel order. The Personnel Support

Detachment (PERSUPPDET)/NAVY PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION OFFICER

(NAVPTO) should be contacted when doubt exists as to the free authorization.

b. Firearms are prohibited aboard commercial or government aircraft.

c. Civilian Clothes for Midshipmen. NROTC and USNA midshipmen are strongly

encouraged to take appropriate civilian clothes on summer training and are authorized to

wear civilian clothes while ashore during summer training. In certain parts of the

Mediterranean and the Western Pacific, civilian clothes must be worn on liberty and for

commercial travel. Civilian attire appropriate for wear by midshipmen will correspond to

that worn on liberty by officers. Some ships/ports require pants with loops/belt and shirt

with long sleeves and a collar. For females, this includes non-provocative, non-midriff,

shoulder or thigh baring attire. If northern climates are included in the itinerary, heavier

clothing should be included. Midshipmen are again cautioned that in most cases space

aboard ship will be severely restricted.

d. Midshipmen may not take suitcases and other non- collapsible baggage on board

submarines. There is no space for these types of items on a submarine.

e. There have been many instances where delay or loss of baggage has resulted in

midshipmen commencing training without their uniforms, journals, or orders. In order

to prevent further problems, midshipmen must hand-carry their orders, ID

Card, medical records, training handbook, uniform and sufficient undergarments to the

training activity.

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6.2. CURRENCY EXCHANGE. Disbursing officers are authorized to exchange foreign

currency back into U.S. currency, but only in an amount equal to or less than the amount

originally purchased from the disbursing officer. Therefore, midshipmen are cautioned not to

purchase amounts in excess of their estimated expenditures ashore. It is also strongly

recommended that only disbursing officers or other reliable currency exchangers be used to

exchange money. The best exchange rate can usually be obtained from disbursing officers.

6.3. PERSONAL FUNDS. NROTC midshipmen receive advance pay for training while

USNA midshipmen continue to receive pay into their personal accounts on a monthly basis.

Midshipmen should take sufficient funds (i.e., $250-300) to defray transportation/berthing

costs in an emergency and to cover their planned expenses for the entire training period. They

are urged to carry excess funds in the form of money orders and/or travelers’ checks (see

below). In accordance with provisions of the manual of the Comptroller of the Navy,

commanding officers may authorize disbursing officers outside the continental United States

to cash specified checks and money orders, provided that U.S. commercial banking facilities,

U.S. Post Office facilities, and Navy Mail Clerks are not available or do not have adequate

funds.

6.4. CLEANLINESS OF MIDSHIPMAN SPACES

a. Life at sea demands a high standard of personal cleanliness, cooperation, and safety

among shipmates. Each midshipman is responsible for the cleanliness and orderly

arrangement of his/her assigned bunk and locker. Each midshipman has the additional

responsibility to the compartment cleaner to cooperate in keeping the entire space clean

and orderly. Midshipmen are reminded that mess management personnel will not make

up bunks. They will clean the deck and washbasins and empty trash cans. It is the

midshipman's responsibility to stow personal gear.

b. Midshipmen second class will maintain the requisite standards of cleanliness of their

assigned spaces. If midshipmen have the exclusive use of heads and washrooms, they

will also clean these spaces.

c. In the event midshipmen first class are berthed in living spaces not under wardroom

cognizance, standard ship's policy will determine assignment of compartment cleaners

for these spaces.

d. Navigation workrooms, storerooms, and other spaces assigned for the specific and

exclusive use of midshipmen will be maintained in a high state of cleanliness and good

order by the midshipmen.

e. Midshipmen must recognize their ongoing responsibility for the cleanliness of

assigned spaces and the necessity for timeliness in preparing them for inspection.

f. All stray or lost midshipmen articles will be processed through the ship's Lucky Bag.

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6.5. MIDSHIPMEN GROOMING STANDARDS. The following personal grooming

standards will apply to midshipmen during their summer training cruise:

a. Naval Academy Midshipmen. Maintain grooming standards consistent with those

required by Naval Academy regulations. Facial hair is not permitted.

b. NROTC Midshipmen. Will strictly conform to Chapter 2 of the U.S. Navy Uniform

Regulations.

6.6. SMOKING REGULATIONS. Smoking is forbidden in certain areas

designated by the ship. Be sure to know what and where these spaces are.

6.7. BEDDING. The ship will provide necessary bedding.

6.8. TRAFFIC RULES ABOARD SHIP. Anytime the ship is called to General

Quarters, whether for drill or for an actual casualty, Midshipmen shall conform to the ships

DC procedures and traffic rules. These will normally be announced over the 1MC.

6.9. CAMERAS

a. Cameras will be permitted onboard ship and will be stored and handled as specified

in the ship's regulations. Photography of some ship's spaces may be restricted for

security reasons.

b. Midshipmen are advised not to take valuable cameras on summer training because

adequate and secure stowage space is not always available.

6.10. DIVINE SERVICES. All midshipmen are invited to attend divine services.

6.11. CONDUCT IN FOREIGN NATIONS. Midshipmen visiting any foreign nation are

invited guests. As such, and as official representatives of the United States, you are to act as

exemplary Americans. No detail of your manners, activities, dress, conduct, or observance of

the customs of the nation visited will escape notice. Remember that standards of living and

conduct vary not only with individuals, but within families and among nations as well. Social

and moral values differ, and it would be obviously unfair to consider our own culture as a

criterion for all. The customs, habits, and lifestyles of foreigners are not unusual to them and

deserve the utmost respect. Midshipmen should avoid controversial discussions and avail

themselves of every opportunity to gain a balanced understanding of foreign people. There can

be no substitute for courtesy and good manners on every occasion.

6.12. FRATERNIZATION. Fraternization is defined as any personal relationship between

a midshipman and an officer or enlisted member which is unduly familiar and does not respect

differences in rank and grade, resulting in favoritism, preferential treatment, personal gain, or

involves actions that otherwise may reasonably be expected to undermine good order,

discipline, authority, or high unit morale. Examples include, but are not limited to: dating,

sexual intimacy, and private business partnerships. It is the midshipman's responsibility to

maintain thoroughly professional relationships at all times. Social interaction with officers and

enlisted personnel is expected and necessary for midshipmen to complete prescribed training

goals.

E-mails and other forms of communication between midshipmen and

officers or enlisted

members should always be professional and recognize the differences in rank and grade.

Midshipmen should be wary of creating the appearance of an unduly familiar relationship by

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participating in social networking with officers or enlisted members (texting, Twitter, Facebook,

etc.). Midshipmen and their running mates may go on liberty together, but should remain in

groups so as to avoid one-on-one situations. Instances of fraternization should be reported

immediately. Midshipmen shall take deliberate measures to avoid any perception from both

officers and enlisted personnel of fraternization.

6.13. CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

a. The U.S. Customs Regulations are very specific in that exemption from payment of

duty on articles purchased abroad covers only articles intended for personal use of the

returning traveler. The term "personal use" is construed by the regulations to cover

articles purchased with the traveler's own money for his/her own use. The importation

of large quantities of material under any agreement which permits transfer of goods after

importation is an evasion of the regulations and offenders are liable to heavy fines as

well as imprisonment. An accurate record of purchases made abroad, either in the

currency of the nation where purchased or the equivalent in the United States currency,

must be stated in the customs declaration. Fair values must be given for all articles

obtained abroad other than by purchase, such as gifts.

b. Midshipmen must declare in writing anything acquired abroad which: (1) they are

bringing in for someone else at that person's request; (2) they intend to sell or use in

business; (3) they are bringing home for personal or household use, or as a souvenir or

curio; and/or (4) any articles which do not accompany the midshipman, whether they

have been sent on before the midshipman's return or are to be shipped after the

midshipman returns to the United States. Special forms will be provided by the

customs declaration.

c. Midshipmen are allowed a $400 ($800 for Virgin Islands) exemption, if the

midshipman has been outside the country for a period of 48 hours or longer, and has not

previously claimed this exemption within 30 days prior to his/her return from this trip.

d. There are certain brands of perfumes which cannot be brought into the United States.

The information on these perfumes will be made available by the ship.

e. No fresh fruits, plants in soil, pets, or meats of any kind procured outside the United

States shall be brought into the United States.

f. It is highly recommended that midshipmen register any and all serialized foreign

produced goods of any value that they intend to take out of the United States (e.g.,

cameras, jewelry, etc.) with the U.S. Customs Office prior to departure for cruise. This

can be done at most international airports or local customs office. This will prevent

having to pay duty when returning to the United States.

g. BE SURE TO CHECK WITH THE SHIP CONCERNING THE LATEST

EFFECTIVE CUSTOMS REGULATIONS. THEY MAY HAVE CHANGED SINCE

THE WRITING OF THIS PARAGRAPH.

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6.14. SHIPBOARD MAILING ADDRESS. Midshipmen may furnish their summer

training mailing and telegraphic addresses to their relatives and friends. Delays from two to

four weeks in receiving correspondence aboard ship are not unusual and all concerned should

be advised.

a. Mailing address (FPO AE = New York, AA = Miami, AP = San

Francisco/Seattle):

Midshipman 1/C or 2/C

USS Underway (Hull number)

FPO AE/AA/or AP (ZIP)

6.15. WARDROOM ETIQUETTE. Some ships' end-of-training reports from past

programs have reported midshipmen violations of traditional rules of wardroom etiquette.

Midshipmen should be reminded about the standards of conduct (Chapter 5). Some

additional guidelines are listed for information and compliance in the Summer Training

Handbooks.

6.16. UNIFORMS FOR MIDSHIPMEN

a. The uniform of the day for midshipmen will be prescribed in the ship's plan of the

day. Onboard ship, midshipmen first class will normally wear navy working uniforms

(NWUs)/coveralls, and midshipmen second class will normally wear NWUs/coveralls.

b. The following uniforms are those ordinarily prescribed for midshipmen on summer

training. Service Dress White will not usually be carried, as Summer Whites is deemed

suitable for most occasions.

(1) Travel Uniform. For CONUS (to include Hawaii) the prescribed uniform for all

1/C and 2/C midshipmen reporting to or departing from their training activity is their

NROTC unit polo and khaki pants. If unit level polo uniforms are not issued, the unit

Commanding Officer may authorize travel in appropriate civilian attire. OCS uniforms

will be as directed in their respective LOI and guide. Midshipmen travelling overseas

will be in appropriate civilian attire. For males, appropriate civilian attire generally

includes long pants, with loops/belt and collared shirt. For females, this includes non-

provocative attire. Bare midriff, shoulders or thighs are not appropriate. When attached

to a unit, midshipmen will follow the liberty uniform policy of the command.

c. NROTC unit and local awards are not authorized for wear during summer training.

NROTC unit insignia shall not be worn. Brigade/battalion midshipman rank shoulder

boards will not be worn. Only class shoulder boards are authorized.

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d. Appendix S list the minimum uniform requirements for all midshipmen. Midshipmen

on FOREXTRAMID cruises must refer to past FOREXTRAMID reports and

information from responsible USDAOs for appropriate uniforms. These reports will be

provided upon selection for the FOREXTRAMID program. Adjustments to minimum

uniform requirements required by peculiarities of specific ships' projected operations

will be promulgated to the midshipmen involved by the Midshipmen Embarkation/

Debarkation Team prior to their departure for summer training. Midshipmen on cruise

during Fleet Week are advised to bring an extra summer white uniform.

6.17. TRANSPORTATION FROM OVERSEAS TO CONUS. Transportation, both Air

Mobility Command (AMC) and commercial, is subject to change at short notice. Therefore,

midshipmen are advised that they should not make arrangements to be met by parents or

friends at the port of entry, without advising them that changes in aircraft arrival times

frequently occur; or, to make rigid plans or commercial reservations for onward travel.

Because of the distances involved and the frequency of adverse weather during the summer

months, travel delays of up to 72 hours from WESTPACTRAMID and MEDTRAMID cruises

may be anticipated.

6.18. GENERAL REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS. Midshipmen are to arrive on the

embarkation date indicated in OPMIS.

a. Midshipmen reporting to OUTCONUS locations not supported by a MEDT will be

provided phone numbers by the NROTC unit/USNA for U.S. military activities in that

location. This information can be obtained from the responsible MEDC.

b. All midshipmen assigned to afloat training except as noted below, will be ordered to

a ship via a Midshipmen Embarkation/Debarkation Team. The location and other

pertinent information, including local transportation, will be furnished to each NROTC

unit and the USNA via MEDC Letters of Instruction to facilitate liaison with the

servicing NAVPTO, and/or computerized database (e.g., OPMIS).

c. In the event midshipmen are to be transported to MEDTRAMID and

WESTPACTRAMID afloat units utilizing Special Assignment Airlift Mission (SAAM)

they will be issued orders directing them to AMC Terminal NAS Norfolk,

Baltimore/Washington International Airport, Philadelphia or Oakland International

Airport, as appropriate. Midshipmen using AMC transportation

will be directed to report to the appropriate AMC Aerial Port of

Embarkation (APOE).

d. Midshipmen assigned submarine cruises, FOREXTRAMID, and other special

training, will receive special reporting instructions.

e. Detailed reporting instructions for CORTRAMID can be found in NSTCNOTE 1530.

f. Midshipmen will report to their respective embarkation points on time in the proper

uniform and will ensure a proper military appearance.

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g. Messing and Berthing:

(1) The Navy is not required to provide messing and berthing for midshipmen who

report earlier than the date designated in their orders for commencement of training.

Midshipmen should be advised to seek other low-cost lodging in the event they arrive at

the MEDT location prior to report date.

(2) If midshipmen cannot be processed and transported to assigned ships

immediately after scheduled arrival, messing and berthing shall be provided by the

MEDT until they can be transported to the ship. Appropriate endorsements shall be

made on the original orders. These delays should be minimal and should generally

occur only if the assigned ship is not immediately available as scheduled.

h. Midshipmen shall not bring a private automobile unless previously approved by the

MEDT (or USNA for USNA midshipmen) and adequate storage facilities are available.

The port of embarkation is not necessarily the port of debarkation.

i. Midshipmen returning to CONUS from overseas must ensure that their orders are

endorsed at the CONUS port of debarkation to show date, time, and place of arrival.

Without this endorsement, summer training pay cannot be accurately computed, and

delays in reimbursement can be expected.

j. All midshipmen are responsible for maintaining a set of their orders at all times.

Upon conclusion of training, the original set of orders with endorsements must be

returned to the parent command whether or not reimbursement is desired.

k. The following telephone numbers will be helpful in assisting midshipmen arriving in

areas without a MEDC/MEDT.

New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland - U PENN

(215) 898-7436

Virginia, North Carolina - Hampton Roads

(757) 683-3558 (757)-683-3691

Southern California, Los Angeles - UCLA

(310) 825-9075/6/7 (310)-794-9422

Northern California, Oregon - U CAL BERKELEY

(510) 642-3551

Europe - COMNAVEUR/NAVAF NAPLES –

011-39-081-568-4552

24 hour FLEET CDO command center

PSD NAPLES 011-39-081-568-4321

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6.19. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION FOR VARIOUS WESTPAC PORTS.

The information below is provided for those midshipmen flying to/from cruise, via commercial

or military airlines, into Japan or Korea.

a. Japan

(1) Military Airlift. Arrival at Yokota Air Force Base via Air Mobility Command

(AMC) flight: AMC flights arrive at Yokota Air Force Base several days a week. Navy

buses are assigned to transport passengers the 2-3 hrs to Yokosuka Naval Base. Buses

depart for Yokosuka about two hours after the arrival of an AMC flight. Departure will

be adjusted if the flight arrives earlier or later than scheduled. The Army/Air Force

liaison or Terminal Information Counter can assist you.

(2) Commercial Air. Arrival at Narita International Airport on commercial air:

Incoming personnel must arrive at Narita International Airport, about 2 hours from

Yokosuka. Navy buses for Yokosuka and Atsugi leave three times a day at 1500, 1700

& 1900. The DoD liaison will get you on the bus and is located in Terminal 1

(directions below). If there is nobody at the DoD counter, a sign will tell you where to

meet the bus. If you are scheduled to arrive at Narita after the last bus, the MLO or a

ship representative will meet you at Narita airport as you exit customs. Plan the flights to

allow 2 hours from landing until report to the bus. Once the flight is arranged, go to

http://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrj/installations/cfa_yokosuka.html or e-mail

[email protected]y.mil. To arrange transportation. The website gives the most up to date

information required to book the bus. Students are considered “ACTIVE DUTY ON

ORDERS” for the purpose of this booking. Meet the MLO and ship representative at

PSD which is the first bus stop.

(a) Locating the DoD Counter if flight arrives at Terminal 1:

1. From north wing: After departing customs (northern wing), turn

left, the DoD counter is just before (next to) Meiji Milk and Café

shop.

2. From south wing: After departing customs turn left and walk

down corridor until you see DoD counter located on the right side

just before (next to) Meiji Milk and Café shop.

(b) Locating the DoD Counter if flight arrives at Terminal 2. Upon

departing Customs, go outside to bus stop 8 or 18. Catch a free shuttle that runs

every ten minutes to Terminal #1. At Terminal 1, get off at the second stop (street

level). Enter the terminal and the DoD Counter will be located across from the

flight arrival exit of Terminal 1 beside Meiji Milk and Café shop. If you get lost,

go to the information counter marked with a large question mark (?) and ask for

the “US NAVY BUS”. They will point you in the right direction.

route him/her onto a Japanese domestic airline flying out of Haneda Domestic

(Tokyo) Airport and then onto Fukuoka (Sasebo) or Okinawa. For transfer to

Haneda from Narita, take the “airport limousine” (shuttle bus).

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1. Airport Limousine. Upon exiting customs at Narita

International, proceed to an Airport Limousine Company counter.

The bus to Haneda costs approximately 3,000 Yen (about $30) and

takes 75 minutes, but can take longer in bad traffic. The Airport

Limousine will drop you off at the Haneda departure level. Check

in with your connecting airline.

2. COMNAVFORJAPAN DUTY OFFICE (24hr) - DSN 315-243-

7650/51. Commercial (fr Japan)-(0468) 16-7666/7246 (fr U.S.)-

011-81-46-81-67-650.

3. COMSEVENTHFLT DUTY OFFICER (24hr) DSN 315-243-

2898. Commercial (fr Japan)-(0468)16-2898, (fr U.S.)011-81-46-

816-2898

b. Korea. Midshipmen traveling to Korea will ultimately be going to Chinhae Naval

Base located near Pusan. The Kimhae International Airport services the Korean city of

Pusan.

(1) Military Airlift. After arriving via military airlift into Osan Air Base,

midshipmen should clear customs then contact the Commander, Naval Forces Korea

(CNFK) duty office. If continuing on via the Military Airlift Command (MAC) flight to

Kimhae (Pusan), the CNFK duty officer will advise Commander, Fleet Activities

Chinhae. For follow on commercial air travel to Kimhae (Pusan) from Kimpo

International Airport (Seoul) catch the bus ($5) from MAC terminal to the Yongsan bus

terminal. The bus ride is 1-hour in length and leaves approximately every hour.

Transportation from Yongsan to Kimpo International Airport (Seoul) is free.

(2) Commercial flights may arrive in Inchon. Take a taxi to Kimpo ($35 US).

(3) Continuing from Kimpo. You will have to book a flight to Kimhae on Korean

Airlines, approximately $45 US. Seating is on a first come, first served basis.

Midshipmen must check-in a minimum of 45 minutes prior to scheduled takeoff. The

first flight to Kimhae from Kimpo leaves at 0730, the last flight leaves at 2030. Every

effort should be made to book flights to arrive in Seoul as early in the day as possible so

that same day connections can be made and to preclude remaining overnight in Seoul. If

arriving in Seoul after 1800 is unavoidable, the CNFK duty officer will help locate a

hotel room (approximately $100-150), no government billeting is available in Seoul. If

required to remain overnight, local taxis require WON (3000 = ~ $4) for transportation

from Kimpo airport to downtown Seoul. CNFK will notify Commander, Fleet Activities

Chinhae (CFAC) of midshipman arrival and travel status so that ground transportation

from Kimhae Airport to Chinhae can be arranged.

(4) Commercial airline or Military Airlift Command flight into Kimhae

International (Pusan). When arriving at Kimhae via Military flight or commercial air, a

CFAC or ship representative will normally meet midshipman. In the event a

representative is not present and CFAC or ship transportation is not available,

midshipmen should call CNFC duty officer and be prepared to spend 25,000 Won ($30)

for cab fare to Chinhae Naval Base.

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(5) Phone Numbers: CNFK duty office (24 hr) – Within Korea: (02) 7913-6789 or

0505-723-6789 Outside Korea: (011-82-2)7913-6789.

6.20. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSIT THROUGH

GUANTANAMO BAY (GTMO), CUBA. There is limited transportation available in and out

of GTMO and it is difficult to mesh this transportation with ship's schedules. Couple this with

limited berthing capability in GTMO and the need to comply with Atlantic Midshipmen

Embarkation/ Debarkation Team (LANTMEDT) guidelines is critical.

a. Embarking Midshipmen. Embarking midshipmen in GTMO should arrive on either

Friday or Tuesday. These are the only two days that scheduled passenger flights fly to

and from GTMO. Ship's schedules should be planned to embark midshipmen sometime

after 1600 the day of their arrival in GTMO to prevent overnighting. Short periods of

anchorage in the mouth of the bay are adequate to embark midshipmen and should be

coordinated with Fleet Training Group, Guantanamo Bay.

b. Debarking Midshipmen. It is the ship's responsibility to arrange for the travel of

debarking midshipmen. GTMO debarks should be planned to coincide with the Tuesday

and Friday scheduled passenger flights. These flights fill up rapidly, so Passenger

Reservation Requests (PRRs) should be sent by the ship's personnel office to

PERSUPDET GUANTANAMO BAY CU as soon as possible.

(1) Midshipmen requiring connecting flights to home units. It is the ship's

responsibility to obtain follow-on transportation for midshipmen, in addition to the MTA

for the scheduled flight out of GTMO. The ship must take the midshipman's original

orders to PERSUPDET GTMO's travel section and have them issue a Government

Transportation Request (GTR).

(2) USNA midshipmen follow-on transportation. If there is more than one USNA

midshipman on the GTMO flight to Norfolk, the Midshipman Liaison Officer in Norfolk

will arrange further transportation to return the midshipmen to the Academy from the

MAC terminal in Norfolk. Academy midshipmen may commence leave upon arrival at

Norfolk, pending approval by the MLO/MEDT.

(3) Ships whose schedules require debarking midshipmen on other than Tuesday

or Friday. Every effort should be made to debark midshipmen in GTMO on Tuesday or

Friday including cutting a cruise short. However, should a ship, due to operational

commitments, not be able to debark midshipmen on Tuesday or Friday, the ship will

send an Area Clearance Message for the midshipmen IAW OPNAVINST 4650.11

series, the midshipmen will be directed to check the Passenger Terminal immediately

upon debarking and daily thereafter for any unscheduled passenger flights. There are

numerous unscheduled passenger flights and utilization of these flights will save the

Navy time and money.

c. All efforts should be made to avoid midshipmen having lengthy stays in GTMO. The

above guidelines should assist ships in planning for the embarking and debarking of

midshipmen on the same day as their arrival or departure from GTMO.

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6.21. INFORMATION NEEDED TO SEND MIDSHIPMEN TO/FROM

GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA

a. GTMO requires an Area Clearance Message 30 days prior to arrival. With it, BOQ

reservations are possible. Without it, the BOQ is not usable. Reservations should be in

the Deer Point BOQ.

b. Contact the GTMO operator at DSN 660-2998, then ask for extension:

FTG Schedules/Training X5321

FTG Duty X4778

BOQ (to confirm res) X2400/2401

COMNAVBASE OPS X4366/4453 or TIE LINE DSN 564-4584

RENTAL CAR X2822

c. It is critical that BOQ reservations at NAS Norfolk be made for the night before the

flight to GTMO leaves and the night that it arrives (DSN 564-7466/4667 - be sure to get

the confirmation number). Make these reservations at least one month prior to trip date.

d. For USNA Midshipmen Only. Ensure that NAVPTO does ticketing and booking on

the GTMO flight. Get the airlines ticket with orders when you are scheduled for your

departure brief.

e. Prior to the flight, midshipmen should report to the MEDT Norfolk for ship

assignment and/or updated information. Midshipmen shall wear CNT Khakis on the

flight from Norfolk to GTMO. They spend the night in Norfolk and have to be at the

terminal the next day at 0600 (MEDT Norfolk will assist in providing transportation

from the BOQ to the air terminal).

f. A "pre-manifest" is created 24 hours before the Norfolk

AMC flight leaves. It can be checked by calling DSN

564-4148/4118.

6.22. CLASSIFIED NOTES. Policies concerning classified material note-taking during

submarine/surface cruises will be issued by the commanding officers of those ships to which

midshipmen are assigned. In any case, classified notes shall be destroyed at the conclusion of

the cruise as directed by the ship's Security Manager. Unclassified qualification cards shall be

retained. Classified material of any kind is not to be removed from summer cruise ships.

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FIGURE 6-1

SUPPLEMENTARY CONUS AND GTMO EMBARK INFORMATION

FOR LANT SURFACE AND AVIATION CRUISES

1. For CORTRAMID: POVs are not advised. Parking and storage space may be limited.

Commercial air travel to Norfolk International Airport is recommended. Midshipmen are not

to exchange their airline ticket issued by NAVPTO for alternate flights unless their original

flight is canceled or severely delayed. Notify the CORTRAMID staff immediately in the

event of flight cancellations (CORTRAMID telephone numbers will be provided by NROTC

units). A CORTRAMID representative will meet all midshipmen at Norfolk International

Airport. Midshipmen traveling for CORTRAMID will report in the uniform directed by the

CORTRAMID OIC.

MEDC LANT/MED

MEDT NORFOLK

MEDT JACKSONVILLE

PARENT UNIT

NROTCU

Hampton Roads

NROTCU

Hampton Roads

NROTCU Jax

University

DATES OF

OPERATION

All dates/times of

scheduled

embarkations.

All dates/times of

scheduled

embarkations.

All dates/times of

scheduled embarkations.

MAILING

ADDRESS

Commanding Officer

NROTCU Hampton Roads

5215

Bluestone Ave. Norfolk,

23529-0120

ATTN: MEDC

Commanding

Officer NROTCU

Hampton Roads

5215

Bluestone

Ave. Norfolk, VA

23529-

0120

ATTN: MEDC

Commanding Officer

NROTCU Jacksonville

University

2800 University Blvd

North

Jacksonville, FL

32211-3394

MESSAGE PLAD

NROTCU

HAMPTON

ROADS NORFOLK

VA//MEDC//

NROTCU

HAMPTON ROADS

NORFOLK

VA//MEDC//

NROTCU

JACKSONVILLE

UNIV JACKSONVILLE

FL//00//

TELEPHONE

COMM

(757) 728-6938

(757) 544-

1298

(757) 544-

1300

COMM

(757) 728-6938

(757) 544-1298

(757) 544-1300

COMM (904) 256-7488/7480

FAX (904) 256-7499

AFTER HOURS

AND

EMERGENCIES

(757) 544-1300

(MEDT Cell)

(757) 544-1300

(MEDT Cell)

(904) 891-1453 (Cell)

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2. For Norfolk embarks:

a. Transportation. POVs are not advised. Parking and storage space may be limited.

Commercial air travel to Norfolk International Airport is recommended. Midshipmen

are not to exchange their airline ticket issued by NAVPTO for alternate flights unless

their original flight is canceled or severely delayed. Notify MEDT Norfolk immediately

in the event of flight cancellations. All 1/C and 2/C CONUS midshipmen are to travel in

summer whites unless otherwise directed.

(1) Arriving during normal working hours: All midshipmen are to check in at the

MEDT desk located in the main airport lobby at the top of the escalator to baggage claim

or to the USO.

(2) Arriving after normal working hours: Every effort should be made to arrive

during normal working hours. However, if an exceptional circumstance exists,

midshipmen arriving after normal working hours will be responsible for their own

transportation to their training unit and for contacting MEDT Norfolk's Duty Officer (via

cell phone: (757) 544-1300) to notify of arrival. Location of the training unit can be

found by calling ships' information at COMM (757) 444-0111, DSN 564-0111 or by

asking at the USO desk in the main airport lobby.

b. Berthing. Not normally available. Unauthorized early arrivals must provide

overnight accommodations at their own expense.

3. For Jacksonville embarks:

a. Transportation

(1) Air travel: Midshipmen are not to exchange their airline ticket issued by

NAVPTO for alternate flights unless their original flight is canceled or severely delayed.

Notify MEDT Jax immediately in the event of flight cancellations. A MEDT

representative will meet midshipmen with scheduled arrivals in the baggage claim area

of Jacksonville International Airport. MEDT Jax will provide transportation to the

training during the hours of 0800-1700. All 1/C and 2/C CONUS midshipmen are to

travel in summer whites unless otherwise directed.

(2) Arriving after normal working hours: Every effort should be made to arrive

during normal working hours. However, if an exceptional circumstance exists,

midshipmen arriving after normal working hours will be responsible for their own

transportation to their training unit and for contacting MEDT Jacksonville's Duty Officer

at 904-891-1453 to notify of arrival. Location of the training unit can be found by calling

ships' information/port services at COMM (904) 270-5179, DSN 960-5179,

MAYPORT.

(3) POV, bus, and train travel: All midshipmen who travel via POV, bus, or train

must inform MEDT JAX prior to commencing travel to Jacksonville.

b. Berthing. Not normally available. Unauthorized early arrivals must provide

overnight accommodations at their own expense.

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3. For Guantanamo Bay (GTMO) embarks:

a. Transportation. AMC flights to GTMO leave Norfolk every Friday and every other

Tuesday at 0800. All midshipmen are to check in at the MEDT desk located in the main

airport lobby next to the USO desk and must arrive NLT 1500 on the day before the

AMC flight. MEDT Norfolk will provide transportation to the AMC terminal. All

midshipmen are to travel in appropriate civilian attire unless otherwise directed.

b. Berthing. Will be provided by MEDT Norfolk.

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FIGURE 6-2

SUPPLEMENTARY OUTCONUS EMBARK INFORMATION

FOR MED/ARABIAN GULF SURFACE AND AVIATION CRUISES

MEDC LANT/MED

MEDT WASHINGTON DC

PARENT UNIT

NROTCU Hampton Roads

NROTCU George

Washington University

DATES OF OPERATION

All dates/times of scheduled

embarkations.

MAY - AUG

0800-1600 Mon-Fri & all

weekends with scheduled

embarkations

MAILING ADDRESS

Commanding Officer

NROTCU Hampton Roads

5215 BluestoneAve.

Norfolk, VA 23529-0120

ATTN: MEDC

Commanding Officer

NROTCU George Washington

University

2035 F Street

Washington, DC 20052

ATTN: MEDT WASHINGTON

MESSAGE PLAD

NROTCU HAMPTON ROADS

NORFOLK VA//MEDC//

NROTCU GEORGE

WASHINGTON UNIV

WASHINGTON DC//MEDT//

TELEPHONE

COMM

(757) 728-6938

(757) 544-1298

(757) 544-1300

COMM (202) 994-5880

(NROTC GWU)

FAX (202) 994-0090

AFTER HOURS AND

EMERGENCIES

(757) 544-1300

(MEDT Cell)

Norfolk Coordinator: (757)

823-8546

(757) 728-6932

Norfolk MAC Terminal: (757)

444-4118

(757) 444-4148

(Embark/debark days only)

1. Transportation

a. NROTC units/USNA must provide midshipmen with one-way commercial

transportation to arrive at Norfolk International Airport (ORF) THREE hours prior to the

AMC flight departure time on the day of embarkation. This will allow the MEDT ample

timeto transport midshipmen to AMC Terminal, NAS Norfolk where they will board the

AMC flight. Midshipmen must check in with the MEDT. Block 14 on the NROTC

Training Order (CNET Gen 1320/2) should specify: "Report to: Midshipman

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Mediterranean Embarkation/ Debarkation Team (MEDT) at the Norfolk International

Airport (ORF) three hours prior to AMC flight departure on DD MMM 00, for further

transfer to USS SHIP via AMC CAT B Flight MC-(flight number)."

b. Unless otherwise instructed by MEDC LANT/MED, NROTC units should request a

reservation from their servicing NAVPTO on AMC flight to carry midshipmen from

NAS Norfolk to Naples, regardless of their point of embarkation. Ensure the NAVPTO

tells AMC to apply the reservation against the Reservation Identification Control (RIC)

number. If the NAVPTO states the flight is booked, call MEDC LANT/MED or MEDT

Washington DC for assistance. CTF 63 and MEDC LANT/MED will assign and

accomplish final routing instructions from Naples to the point of embarkation.

c. Do not "Interline" baggage to a final destination in the Mediterranean. Check

baggage only as far as BWI.

d. The AMC flight manifest is frozen 90 minutes prior to departure. Midshipmen who

arrive late and miss the AMC flight will be returned to their NROTC unit.

e. Uniforms will not be worn for overseas travel. All midshipmen are to travel in

trousers and collared shirt (males) or appropriate equivalent (females).

2. Berthing. Military lodging is NOT available. Unauthorized early arrivals must provide

overnight accommodations at their own expense. Midshipmen arriving before their embark

date should contact the USO (Comm 410-859-4425) and/or the AMC Ticket Counter (Comm

410-918-6900) for information/assistance on local lodging. NROTC cruise coordinators should

provide MEDT Washington DC with name and lodging information for any midshipmen

scheduled to arrive prior to embark date.

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FIGURE 6-3

SUPPLEMENTARY CONUS AND PEARL HARBOR EMBARK INFORMATION

FOR PAC SURFACE AND AVIATION CRUISES

MEDC PAC

MEDT SAN DIEGO

MEDT/MLO

PEARL HARBOR

PARENT UNIT

NROTCU USD/SDSU

COMNAVSURFGRU

MIDPAC

DATES OF

OPERATION

MAY - AUG

0800-1600 Mon- Fri at

NROTC San Diego and

as required during days

of embarkation at USO

Airport location

May - Aug

0800-1600 Mon-Fri

and all days of scheduled

embarkation

MAILING

ADDRESS

Commanding Officer

NROTCU USD/SDSU

5998 Alcala Park

San Diego, CA

92110-2496

ATTN: PACMEDC

Commanding Officer

NROTCU USD/SDSU

5998 Alcala Park

San Diego, CA

92110-2496

ATTN:

MEDT San Diego

Commander, Naval

Surface Group Middle

Pacific Pearl Harbor, HI

96860-4460

ATTN: MIDSHIPMAN

LIAISON OFFICER/N3

MESSAGE PLAD

NROTCU USD SDSU

SAN DIEGO

CA//MEDC//

NROTCU USD SDSU

SAN

DIEGO CA//MEDT//

COMNAVSURFG

RU MIDPAC/N3

MLO

TELEPHONE

Before 26 May:

COMM (619) 260-4811

FAX (619) 260-6821

NROTCU:

(619) 260-4811

Airport USO:

(619) 296-3192

COMM (808) 473-

0570/0569

FAX (808) 473-0568

AFTER HOURS

AND

EMERGENCIES

Cell:

(619) 417-3348

Cell:

(619) 556-1246

SDO Cell phone:

(808) 227-3016

SDO pager:

(808) 577-2568

1. For CORTRAMID: POVs are not advised. Parking and storage space is limited.

Commercial air travel to Lindbergh Field, San Diego is recommended. Midshipmen are not to

exchange their airline ticket issued by NAVPTO for alternate flights unless their

original flight is

canceled or severely delayed. Notify the

CORTRAMID staff immediately in the event of flight

cancellations (CORTRAMID telephone numbers will be provided by NROTC units). A

CORTRAMID representative will meet all

midshipmen at Lindbergh Field. Midshipmen traveling for CORTRAMID will report in the

uniform directed by the CORTRAMID OIC.

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2. For San Diego embarks

a. Transportation. POVs are not advised. Parking and storage space is limited.

Commercial air travel to Lindbergh Field, San Diego is recommended. Midshipmen are

not to exchange their airline ticket issued by NAVPTO for alternate flights unless their

original flight is canceled or severely delayed. Notify parent command, destination

command, and MEDT/MEDC San Diego immediately in the event of flight

cancellations. All 1/C and 2/C CONUS/Hawaii midshipmen are to travel in summer

whites unless otherwise directed.

(1) Air travel: Midshipmen arriving at Lindbergh Field shall proceed to the USO

office located near the baggage claim at the West Terminal. Every attempt should be

made to schedule arrival between 0800 and 1600. Midshipmen arriving 0800-1600 will

be transported to their ship or squadronvia duty vehicle at no cost. If the destination

command is unable to arrange transportation, the MEDT should be notified to arrange

transportation. Midshipmen arriving after 1600 and destination command nor MEDT is

able to arrange transportation, shall sign the MEDT logbook in the USO office (USO

personnel will be there 24 hours a day) and then arrange private transportation to the

destination command. The most cost effective method to get to NAVSTA San Diego

can be provided by the USO staff. Ship locations will also be available from USO

personnel.

(2) POV, bus, and train travel: All midshipmen who travel via POV, bus, or train

must inform destination command and MEDT/MEDC San Diego ASAP, but no later

than prior to commencing travel to San Diego.

b. Berthing. Not normally available. Unauthorized early arrivals must provide

overnight accommodations at their own expense.

3. For Pearl Harbor embarks

a. Transportation. Commercial air travel to the Honolulu airport is recommended.

Midshipmen are not to exchange their airline ticket issued by NAVPTO for alternate

flights unless their original flight is canceled or severely delayed. Notify MEDT Pearl

Harbor in the event of flight cancellations. All 1/C and 2/C midshipmen are to travel in

summer whites unless otherwise directed. Midshipmen arriving at the Honolulu airport

will be met in the baggage claim area by a MEDT representative. Every attempt should

be made to schedule arrival between 1000 and 1800. Midshipmen arriving after 1800

should contact the CNSG Quarterdeck.

b. Berthing. Not normally available. Unauthorized early arrivals must provide

overnight accommodations at their own expense (civilian accommodations are

extremely expensive).

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CHAPTER 7

NROTC TRAVEL AND FINANCIAL INSTRUCTIONS

7.0. GENERAL. Every effort has been made to minimize expenditures connected with

midshipmen and supporting staff participation in active duty for training; however, midshipman

and supporting staff travel continues to be the greatest expense of training. The need for

economy, therefore, remains of the greatest importance. Midshipmen and supporting staff that

make abrupt changes in travel or do not follow the guidance below can cause the government to

spend excessively. Unless precipitated by cruise date changes, units should not make flight

schedule changes.

7.1. TRAVEL TO AND FROM PLACES OF ACTIVE TRAINING (AT)

a. Entitlement. NROTC training orders will specify actual travel to be performed by the

midshipman from the NROTC unit or midshipman's home of record to the active

training (AT) site and return to the unit or home of record. Midshipmen requesting air

transportation to/from locations other than the NROTC unit or home of record may be

required to pay additional costs at their own expensive. Some midshipmen have

performed travel in conjunction with AT orders by private automobile. This mode,

though permissible, is not recommended due to limited parking facilities, changes to

ship port assignments, and limited reimbursement of travel expenses. Per 10 U.S.C.

2104 and 2107, NROTC midshipmen are entitled to the following allowances:

(1) College Program Midshipmen (10 US Code 2104)

(a) Directed method of transportation is air travel. However, privately

owned conveyance (POC) may be approved if shown to be the more

efficient and economical to the government. If approved, POC

reimbursement shall not exceed the cost of the directed method of

transportation.

(b) Per diem is not payable under any circumstances.

Transportation Requests (GTRs) or Military Transportation Authorizations

(MTAs) will be issued for travel. Meal tickets may also be issued.

(2) Scholarship Midshipmen (10 US Code 2107)

(a) Directed method of transportation is air travel. However, privately

owned conveyance (POC) may be approved if shown to be the more

efficient and economical to the government. If approved, POC

reimbursement shall not exceed the cost of the directed method of

transportation.

(b) Per diem is authorized for constructive travel time (commercial airline

schedule plus time to/from carrier terminals) and to/from training sites.

quarters and messing facilities are available.

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(d) Per diem may be payable for periods of delay enroute to or from AT

when government quarters and messing facilities are not available.

(e) GTRs or MTAs may be issued by the unit once port calls are issued by

NAVPTO.

7.2. PROCEDURES FOR ARRANGING OVERSEAS TRANSPORTATION. The Navy

Transportation Manual (OPNAVINST 4650.15 series) contains the guidelines regarding

international travel. Each Midshipman is required to have all transportation forms on hand

(passport, visa, travel order, military identification card). Units and authorized DTS

representative must ensure that their midshipmen have completed an ISOPREP using DD

FORM 1883 filled out completely with the exception of blocks 50-54. The information

required in blocks 50-54 will be sent SEPCOR to OD3 via email or USPS. Annual guidance for

ISOPREP and APACS is released via OPMIS message from Naval Service Training Command.

7.3. ROUTING OF INDIVIDUAL MIDSHIPMEN

a. Modes of funding transportation for individual

midshipmen are authorized from home of record or the NROTC Unit, as specified in the

orders, to authorized field training or at- sea training and return to home of record or

NROTC unit.

b. NROTC Unit Transfer. Midshipmen transferring to other NROTC units at the

beginning of the new academic year may be issued transportation from the old unit or

home of record to AT and return to home of record or travel to the new unit as long as

the cost to the new unit will not exceed the cost back to the old unit.

7.4. PAY ACCOUNTS AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

a. NROTC scholarship/college program midshipmen are authorized advance training

pay. This policy will allow the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) to

provide 80 percent advance payment by means of electronic funds transfer to all

midshipmen prior to commencement of their proposed training.

b. IMPORTANT! DFAS will query the OPMIS midshipmen assignment system and

provide advance training pay two weeks prior to cruise commencement. If changes

occur to cruise dates after that time, a new advance training pay distribution will NOT be

made. Midshipmen may find themselves in either an overpaid or underpaid situation,

which can only be remedied by the unit through entry of the training dates at the end of

cruise. In order for midshipmen to receive the balance of their summer training pay,

resume stipend payments, or receive tuition payments their cruise data must be entered

in the OPMIS system.

c. Prior to leaving for summer training the midshipmen should be thoroughly briefed by

the unit on how to fill out the travel voucher.

d. Vouchers are to be submitted within five (5) days of travel completion. It is

imperative that the midshipmen mail their voucher to the unit within two days after

travel has been completed.

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7.5. RATES OF PAY FOR NROTC MIDSHIPMEN

a. Entitlement

(1) Scholarship and College Program Midshipmen. While on active duty for

training, NROTC midshipmen are entitled to the same rate of pay as prescribed for

midshipmen at the Naval Academy. For information on pay refer to DOD Financial

Management Regulations (FMR) Volume 7A, Chapter 38

http://www.dtic.mil/docs/citations/ADA313433. Withholding amounts will differ from

midshipman to midshipman for social security (FICA), Serviceman's Group Life

Insurance (SGLI), federal and state income tax, etc.

(2) Incentive and/or Hazardous Duty Pay. Scholarship and College Program

NROTC midshipmen are not entitled to additional pay for sea and foreign duty, flight

pay, submarine pay, hostile fire pay, or other hazardous duty pay (see DODPM, Part 8,

Chapter 4, Table 1-2-5).

(3) Servicemember's Group Life Insurance (SGLI). NROTC Scholarship and

College Program midshipmen are covered by the provisions of Public Law 93-289.

They will be automatically insured for $400,000 unless they elect reduced coverage or

no coverage.

7.6. MIDSHIPMEN TRAVEL ORDER INFORMATION

a. Entitlement. NROTC midshipmen are entitled to the allowance prescribed in Joint

Federal Travel Regulations (JFTR), Chapter 7, Part G (U7150), paragraphs F2a through

g, including per diem where applicable.

b. Travel Advances/Per Diem Advances. Prior to reporting to training site:

(1) Scholarship midshipmen (US Code 2107) participating in FOREX cruises are

entitled to an advance not to exceed the authorized per diem rate for constructive travel

time to and from the point of training.

(2) College Program midshipmen (US Code 2104) are not entitled to an advance.

c. Settlement of Travel Claims

(1) The following information should be kept in mind when preparing midshipmen

travel orders:

(a) All midshipmen orders must be created in the

Defense Travel System (DTS).

(b) ONLY scholarship midshipmen participating in

FOREX training cruises are authorized travel advances.

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(2) Prior to midshipmen departure to the summer/winter training site:

(a) Midshipmen shall sign and submit to their respective Non-DTS Entry

Agent (NDEA) a signed travel voucher (DD 1351-2) to be uploaded to DTS

to their travel authorization. Units shall thoroughly brief midshipmen on

how to fill out the travel voucher, what documentation is to be included and

when to mail the subject voucher back to the unit. Vouchers are to be

submitted within five (5) days of travel completion. It is imperative that the

midshipmen mail their vouchers to the unit within two (2) days after travel

is complete.

(b) Midshipmen should have at least four copies of their summer/winter

training travel orders, a travel voucher (DD Form 1351-2) with block

numbers 1-9, and 11 filled in, and a

pre-addressed envelope with proper postage affixed.

(3) The midshipmen shall have the following items included in the package mailed

to the unit NDEA:

(a) One copy of orders with all endorsements, advances, and airline ticket

receipts. Do not include a copy of the travel itinerary. The itinerary IS

NOT the airline ticket.

(b) Completed travel voucher (DD Form 1351-2). On the last day of

training, the midshipman shall fill out blocks

15-18, sign block 20, and keep a copy of the voucher. Mail the

original package.

(4) Unit NDEA’s shall ensure that all supporting documentation is included with

the voucher. This will be done by scanning and uploading the documents in DTS or by

faxing them. If faxing, the printable fax cover sheet in DTS must be used for each

travel authorization. Supporting documents will include:

(a) One copy of all endorsements, advances, and a completed and signed

travel voucher (DD Form 1351-2).

(b) Copy of all airline ticket receipts (commercial, AMC, and/or

government) and any other receipts for authorized expenses (lodging, tolls,

etc.) for costs incurred.

7.7. TRAINING ACTIVITY'S CHARGING PROCEDURES. The following is a

description of procedures to use for Functional Account Numbers (FANs) applicable to AT

training.

a. Wardroom Mess Rations (FANs 71722 and 71782). The activity wardroom mess

prepares SF 1034, attaches a list of NROTC midshipmen (FAN 71722 for Scholarship

midshipmen and FAN 71782 for College Program midshipmen) showing information

and certification required by NAVSUP 486, paragraph 2003. Midshipmen shall be

grouped by the month subsistence was given and by FAN (71722 or 71782). The FAN is

the last five digits of the cost code. Under no circumstances will individual midshipmen

be billed for meals.

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b. General Mess Rations (FAN 73604). General mess prepares one certification,

entering the total NROTC rations provided during the month. Forward to Commander,

Naval Supply Systems Command, Attn: SUP 51, 5450 Carlisle Pike, PO Box 2050,

Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-0791 with monthly Ration and Sales Report (NAVSUP Form

1357). Identification of a midshipman's NROTC unit is not required. Should NROTC

midshipmen subsist in a U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, or Marine Corps mess,

reimbursement will be accomplished by submitting NAVCOMPT Form 2277 to:

Commanding Officer, Naval Education and Training Professional

Development Technology Center (NETPDTC), Code N8111, Building

2435, Pensacola, FL 32509-5008,

This shall include:

1. The number of rations consumed

2. Individual meal fee

3. Grand total for all midshipmen

c. Service Charges for NSTC Approved Lodging in BOQ/BEQ. BOQ/BEQ

Managers contact NSTC OD54 billing point of contact for payment via government

lodging credit card. To expedite payment, call OD54 at 850-452-4414 from 0730 to

1700 Central Time, or call 251-421-3421 after hours. If calling from overseas, expect

return calls to only be made during the 0730-1700 M-F timeframe. For US Naval

Academy midshipmen payments, refer to Chapter 8.

d. Dependent Entitlements. Dependents of NROTC Scholarship Program and

Advanced College Program midshipmen are entitled to benefits and privileges granted to

dependents of all uniformed personnel when their sponsors are on active duty for

training. The duration of active duty status must exceed 72 hours for commissary store

privileges and 30 days for medical benefits.

7.8. DISBURSING OFFICER'S REPORT TO DFAS-INDIANAPOLIS CENTER.

The disbursing officer will make no payment for summer training and will not have to submit

any documents to DFAS.

7.9. FINANCIAL GUIDANCE FOR SUMMER TRAINING STAFF MEMBERS.

Air travel is the directed mode of travel for all staff personnel regardless of phase or cruise type.

However, privately owned conveyance (POC) may be approved as limited by the JFTR/JTR if

shown to be more efficient and economical to the government. Staff members choosing POC

must call SATO to receive their air travel quote. Staff members must then fill out a

Constructive Travel Worksheet (CTW) through DTS to prove the cost benefit of using the POC.

a. Proportional Meal Rate (PMR) per diem is authorized for all staff. Any variance

must be requested in writing by the Officer-in-Charge. This correspondence, submitted to the

Summer Cruise Coordinator, NSTC OD3, shall cite circumstances and explain why full per

diem is warranted. Requests shall be routed to the NSTC Comptroller to determine funding

availability.

b. Government funding for rental cars will require a minimum of three

personnel per car.

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CHAPTER 8

USNA TRAVEL AND FINANCIAL

INSTRUCTIONS

8.0. NAVAL ACADEMY LEAVE POLICY. The Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy,

will promulgate leave policy to midshipmen prior to commencement of training. When leave is

not indicated on individual orders, leave policy will be promulgated by the senior USNA Liaison

Officer present. General guidelines for leave are

as follows:

a. Any regular leave taken during summer training shall be approved by a

Midshipman’s chain of command. The Midshipman’s chain of command will inform

the respective Class Training Officer of any unscheduled leave approvals

b. Midshipmen who require emergency leave while on a Fleet Cruise shall notify their

Fleet unit MTO, the STDO, and their Company Officer/Senior Enlisted Leader.

c. Midshipmen should instruct family members to contact the local Red Cross Office in

the event of a situation that they believe requires emergency leave. The Red Cross

Office will send a notification message (AMCROSS) if emergency leave is warranted.

d. The decision to terminate or temporarily suspend midshipmen summer training shall

be made by the Director of Character Development and Training.

8.1. ENDORSEMENTS. Midshipmen must ensure that proper endorsements

are made on their orders including:

a. Times and dates of reporting and detachment.

b. Availability or non-availability of government quarters and mess.

c. Notation concerning any leave situation.

d. Group travel if directed.

When orders are endorsed to show reporting, detachment, and use of government facilities, such

endorsement should indicate definite days that the midshipman is assigned quarters and/or

subsistence ashore.

8.2. PERSONAL ITINERARY RECORDS. Midshipmen are urged to keep a personal

record of their official travel during the summer. This record should include reporting dates and

detachments, time of arrival and departure, name of activities, mode of travel, delays encountered,

and miscellaneous expenses incident to official travel.

Receipts incident to official travel should

be obtained and submitted in support of travel claim for reimbursement. Original orders must be

retained, to be filed with the travel claim. (All midshipmen must file travel claims, regardless of

any claim for reimbursement.)

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8.3. MIDSHIPMEN FINANCES. Financial responsibility/budgeting is very important.

a. Naval Academy Midshipmen. Are paid at a monthly rate. Regular and special

payments may be made only by the midshipmen disbursing officer at USNA. All

monies are credited to their personal accounts.

b. Incentive and/or Hazardous Duty Pay. Naval Academy midshipmen are not entitled

to additional pay for sea and foreign duty, flight pay, submarine pay, hostile fire pay, or

other hazardous duty pay (see DODPM, Part 5, Paragraph 50106).

c. Servicemen's Group Life Insurance. Naval Academy midshipmen are covered by the

provisions of Law 93-289. They will be automatically insured for $400,000 unless they

elect reduced coverage or no coverage.

8.4. SPECIAL NOTES

a. A receipt must be furnished for any item of expense, otherwise it will not be allowed

on a travel claim.

b. Upon detachment, midshipmen must have their original orders with all pertinent

endorsements.

8.5. TRAVEL CLAIMS. Following a training event, all midshipmen will submit a travel

voucher with the Commandant’s Budget Office.

a. Travel vouchers should be submitted within 5 working days of returning. In some

cases, a midshipman may not be able to submit the travel voucher within 5 working days

due to back-to-back training events or independent travel and leave. In any case,

midshipmen shall submit summer training travel vouchers within 5 days of returning

from Reform.

b. Vouchers shall include a copy of the orders, all paid or zero balance receipts for

air/ground transportation, and any other qualifying miscellaneous expenses paid for by

the midshipman. Voucher questions should be directed to the Commandant’s Budget

Office.

c. Reimbursement will only be up to what it would have cost the government to

transport a midshipman from USNA to the training location or vice versa. If group travel

was utilized by USNA, the government cost will likely be zero and a midshipman will

not be entitled to reimbursement. Ticket costs above and beyond the government cost

will be incurred by the midshipman.

8.6. BOQ CHARGES. BOQ charges amassed by a midshipman while assigned to an

afloat unit are not reimbursable. If the individual ship desires to berth midshipmen ashore,

all costs shall be borne by the ship or the individual midshipman.

8.7. USNA MIDSHIPMEN TRANSPORTATION ENTITLEMENTS. USNA

midshipmen are entitled to government-furnished transportation direct from the Naval Academy to

their cruise units and return. USNA midshipmen are not entitled to transportation to or from their

home of record. The Naval Academy permits some midshipmen, for their own convenience, to

report directly to their cruise units, or to debark from their cruise units and go directly on leave,

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instead of reporting to the Naval Academy for government transportation. The following policies

apply to USNA midshipmen travel:

a. Midshipmen entitlements will be paid as prescribed in the Joint Federal Travel

Regulations (JFTR).

b. Midshipmen reporting directly to their units, vice returning to the Naval Academy

for transportation, are responsible for travel to their cruise units at their own expense, subject to

possible reimbursement when travel claim is processed.

c. USNA midshipmen debarking outside CONUS have the following options:

(1). Debark from ship and commence leave overseas. This option requires

OUTCONUS leave papers which must be obtained from the Naval

Academy prior to departure. Midshipmen electing to do this are responsible

for all further transportation at their own expense, including their eventual

return to the Naval Academy, subject to possible reimbursement when

travel claim is processed.

(2). Debark from ship and travel directly (no stopovers) back to the Naval

Academy at government expense.

8.8. WARDROOM/GENERAL MESS (1/C). Under no circumstances are USNA

midshipmen to be billed personally for any wardroom mess charge. Mess bills for USNA

midshipmen eating in the wardroom are to be processed in accordance with NAVSUP P-486,

Vol. 2, paragraph 2003.

8.9. DENIED BOARDING. Midshipmen shall not volunteer to be denied boarding for

compensation by the airlines. Midshipmen are required to use the flights for which they are

scheduled, since many follow-on arrangements are based upon their scheduled

arrival time. If

you are involuntarily denied boarding on the

flight for which you are scheduled, contact the

USNA Summer

Training Office immediately.

8.10. RETURN TRANSPORTATION ARRANGEMENTS (GOVERNMENT). Return

transportation for midshipmen shall be booked prior to departure from USNA unless independent

travel has been authorized. In the event that changes to return travel are necessary, a midshipman

shall promptly contact their Class Training Officer or the STDO in order to coordinate the

change.

8.11. INDEPENDENT TRAVEL. Independent travel means that a midshipman has received

approval to arrange their own transportation to and/or from a Fleet Cruise or PTE for which

government transportation is normally provided.

a. Requests. Midshipmen desiring independent travel shall request it through the Training

Office NLT one week prior to departure. Midshipmen who do not request independent

travel by this deadline will have an airline ticket purchased in their name or will have

ground transportation arranged. Only midshipmen whose training event was assigned or

changed within a week of departure may request independent travel within that window.

b. Eligible Events. Independent travel is available for PTEs and the following Fleet

Cruises: Aviation, Surface, Submarine, EOD, SEAL, SUBTRAMID, and CEC. Block 0

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independent travel is only authorized for Fleet Cruises embarking in Norfolk or training

events within 300 miles of USNA.

c. Ineligible Events. Independent travel is NOT available for PROTRAMID, Leatherneck,

MAGTF, or OCONUS training events except as approved on an individual basis by the

Superintendent prior to departure for training.

d. Orders and Departure Briefs. Independent travel orders will be ready for pick up in the

Training Office between 3 and 5 days prior to the departure date.

1. Midshipmen on independent travel at USNA or in the immediate vicinity

(within a 30 minute drive) on the day of their departure brief shall attend the brief and

receive their orders.

2. Midshipmen on independent travel away from USNA shall review the

Independent Travel Departure Brief on the Summer Training intranet site and then contact

the STDO to confirm review and obtain orders. This is the responsibility of the

midshipman.

3. Midshipmen on independent travel must have the leave period indicated on their

orders.

e. The following information supplements the information on your orders and in your

pre-cruise brief. When in doubt of your responsibilities, contact the Summer Training

Officer.

1. All midshipmen proceeding on independent travel orders must contact the

Training Office or the MEDC 48 hours prior to their report date in order to ensure their

cruise has not changed. If the cruise has changed, it is still the midshipman's

responsibility to report to the proper port on time.

2. All midshipmen proceeding on independent travel orders are required to report to

the Midshipman Embarkation/Debarkation Team (MEDT) designated in their orders

1200 on the date indicated. Each midshipman is responsible for transportation directly

to the MEDT (not just the local airport).

Failure to report to the MEDT by 1200 will

equate to an unauthorized absence (UA). All UAs will be dealt with in accordance with

Midshipman Regulations.

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CHAPTER 9

AVIATION/NUCLEAR CRUISE/NURSE/

ACADEMIC YEAR TRAINING

9.0. GENERAL. Alternate training is designed to afford midshipmen specialized

training in areas such as nuclear power, aviation, etc., while simultaneously filling any Fleet

shortfalls in regular at-sea training billets. In addition to Fleet cruises, USNA midshipmen

may participate in 4 weeks of training which includes warfare programs, technical research,

professional internships, USN communities, and USN programs. NROTC Nurse Option

midshipmen will have training that emphasizes the Navy Medical Department role, both

ashore and afloat. When a NROTC MIDN is assigned a non-ship/submarine based cruise the

Fleet shore commands/Tycoms are required to reserve BOQ lodging if necessary for the

MIDN for their entire cruise. Naval Service Training Command is responsible for paying

lodging costs. If MIDN depart from the Fleet command’s home base on a unit detachment or

deployment, Fleet shore commands/Tycoms are responsible for all the expenses during the

MIDN detachment.

9.1. AFLOAT AVIATION CRUISES. Afloat Aviation cruises are not accounted for

through OPMIS assignment. Midshipmen will be assigned directly to an airwing. If the

assigned airwing is attached to an aircraft carrier, the midshipman is authorized to accompany

the airwing. All midshipmen will report to the airwing fully qualified to fly (Aviation

physical/Aviation swim physiology qualified, P/WS PRT, and 3

class swim) with flight

safety boots.

a. 1/C aviation cruise will provide an opportunity for physically qualified first class

midshipmen to cruise aboard deployed ships with planes or helos embarked. A number of

midshipmen will also be assigned to embarked squadrons. Successful cruises, for both the

ship and midshipmen, are the direct result of innovative leadership and the initiatives of

the individual units, regardless of their deployment schedule. The fitness report post

cruise critique, and after cruise ship reports, in combination, will measure the

effectiveness of each individual's summer cruise training. The tone for a midshipman's

cruise is set from the moment he/she walks aboard. A unit that is expecting and is

prepared for the midshipmen makes the finest possible first impression. Frequent contact

with midshipman, even if only to ask, "How are you doing?" in passing, makes a positive

impact on a midshipman's morale and enthusiasm. The following guidelines are provided

to assist the Midshipmen Training Officer (MTO) in charge of the Afloat Aviation

program:

(1) MEDC’s will assign midshipmen to squadrons that are or will be embarked.

While attached to the squadron, the midshipman shall work in the capacity of an assistant

branch officer. As feasible, each midshipman should be afforded the opportunity to

receive orientation flights in various Fleet aircraft to gain a better understanding of each

aircraft's mission and the manner in which the air wing employs these aircraft. "Backseat"

qualified midshipmen will have in their possession the necessary documentation of

completed aviation survival/water training. They shall be assigned to applicable junior

officer squadron watchbills. Each midshipman shall be paired with a qualified Naval

Aviator/Naval Flight Officer as a running mate while attached to the squadron to ensure

that maximum exposure to squadron daily routine and squadron/air wing relations is

obtained. Running mates have a great impact upon a midshipman's perception of the

cruise, and those assigned should be high quality, top-performance individuals who are

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strongly and positively motivated towards the naval service.

(2) Midshipmen will be required to use, as completely as time permits, applicable

shipboard PQS.

(3) If, for any reason, the wing debarks for any period while midshipmen are

embarked for an Afloat Aviation Cruise, the midshipmen will be assigned to the Air

Department and continue their assigned duties on board as the situation allows.

(4) Midshipmen assigned to an Afloat Aviation Cruise shall berth in squadron

spaces.

(5) Fleet shore commands/TYCOMs are required to reserve BOQ lodging if

necessary for the MIDN for their entire cruise. The MIDN NROTC Units are responsible

for paying the BOQ.

9.2. NROTC ASHORE AVIATION CRUISE. The Ashore Aviation Cruise is intended

to expose selected NROTC first class midshipmen to the operational environment and squadron

life of a deployable squadron. The Afloat Aviation Cruise section is germane for the overall

objectives of aviation cruises.

a. NSTC will receive cruise billet nominations from Atlantic Coast based squadrons

and assign midshipmen, as appropriate. All midshipmen will receive aviation survival

training either at arrival to their assigned aviation squadron if there is a co-located ASTC, or

as an intermediate stop at a location with an ASTC enroute to their assigned aviation

squadron. Midhshipmen must be fully qualified to fly in orientation flights including

scheduled patrols.

b. Upon arriving at the deployment site, the MTO will integrate the midshipmen fully

into squadron life. They shall be assigned to a junior officer running mate as the latter's

assistant, i.e., an Assistant Branch/ Division Officer billet. The running mate shall be a

qualified Naval Aviator/Naval Flight Officer and should be a top level performer and high

quality individual motivated towards the naval service. The MTO and running mate will

ensure that the midshipman receives a full indoctrination in all phases of VP operations, but

that he/she returns to "ground" duties when each INDOC session is complete.

c. Midshipmen should receive a minimum of three flights in squadron aircraft. They

may fly as often as is possible, however, this should be tempered to accommodate training in

the ground duties of the junior officer. By no means will the opportunity to get "one more"

flight be allowed to detract from the overall training effort.

d. All midshipmen are to be berthed in the BOQ, but will mess in the enlisted dining

facility (EDF). They should not be charged for messing in the EDF. Refer to section 212 in

this manual for guidance on midshipmen subsistence policy.

9.3. USNA CONUS ASHORE AVIATION SQUADRON CRUISES. USNA 1/C

midshipmen selected for an aviation cruise may spend 4-8 weeks assigned to a CONUS aviation

squadron that is not deployed to an aircraft carrier.

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a. 1/C Aviation Squadron cruise goals are:

(1) To expose midshipmen to the squadron's daily routine including operations,

training, maintenance, and administration.

(2) To allow the midshipmen flight time/maximum exposure to the cockpit.

(3) To prepare midshipmen for commissioned service through active participation

in the duties and responsibilities of a junior officer.

(4) To further the development of officer-like qualities and leadership skills.

(5) To familiarize midshipmen with warfare systems. (6) To reemphasize the

importance of military courtesies, maintaining smartness, and discipline.

b. Specific job assignments/watch-stations:

(1) Assistant Division Officer

(2) Branch Officer

(3) Assistant Squadron Duty Officer

c. Integration of midshipmen into the squadron organization. Midshipmen should be

fully integrated into the squadron. They should be assigned meaningful duties so that they

can contribute to the squadron's mission.

d. Rotation of midshipmen within departments. As determined by workload and the

MTO, midshipmen may be rotated through various departments to increase their exposure

to the various aspects of squadron life. Special efforts should be made to assign

midshipmen to maintenance divisions/branches so they may observe the interaction

between officer and enlisted personnel.

9.4. NUCLEAR CRUISES

a. Special Requirements for Midshipmen Embarked in Nuclear Powered Ships.

Midshipmen assigned to training aboard SSNs and SSBNs will be ordered to report

directly to the submarine operational squadron. NSTC OD12 will assign all NROTC

submarine and nuclear cruiser billets and will indicate by OPMIS message to each

NROTC unit the midshipman's name, assigned submarine or surface nuclear cruise dates,

and parent submarine squadron (for SSN/SSBNs). Units are authorized direct liaison with

SUBLANT/SUBPAC squadron cruise coordinators for information concerning the

embark/debark points and other details pertinent to the assigned cruise.

b. Clearances. NACs must be completed and Interim secret clearances granted by each

midshipman's unit command. Parent units will certify clearances at least 2 weeks prior to

scheduled reporting dates and are updated in advance in OPMIS. COMSUBLANT

N12/COMSUBPAC N12 will ensure that clearance messages are sent to the submarines

and ships. This information will also be certified on the midshipman's orders.

Certification shall include type investigation, conducted by whom, and completion date

(e.g., NAC by DIS on 24SEP84). USNA shall not assign foreign national midshipmen to

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any nuclear powered unit. For security clearance information, review SECNAVINST

5510.30 Series for interim clearances, section 8.5 of the instruction is germane.

c. Transportation. Midshipmen should normally report not later than 1500 on the

assigned reporting day. The date of embarkation should not normally be a day the ship is

scheduled to get underway. Any change to a travel itinerary should be expeditiously

reported to the ship.

d. Immunizations/Dental. Required immunizations must be completed and midshipmen

are directed to hand carry their medical records when reporting. Those who have been

associated with university nuclear reactors must have statements on radiation exposure

included in their medical records. Midshipmen embarking on submarines must have a

submarine medical screening conducted in accordance with SECNAVINST 6420.1 series.

Units may desire to have pre-commissioning physicals and medical screening

accomplished at the same time for first class midshipmen. A pre-commissioning physical

is NOT required for a submarine cruise. This is only recommended when convenient for

the unit. The midshipman must meet Dental Class One or Two to cruise for more than

local operations. Of particular concern are impacted communicating third molars

(wisdom teeth) and periodontal involvement/peritonitis of the third molars. The

examination must be completed within 1 year before the training cruise begins. It is

desirable for the examination to be completed and reviewed by the NROTC unit at least

one month prior to the reporting date for submarine training. The midshipman's health

record should include documentation of successful completion of the medical examination

required by SECNAVINST 6420.1D series. Medical/dental problems discovered after the

midshipman reports can prohibit his participation in that cruise. All midshipmen assigned

to submarine cruises must carry their dental records as well as their medical records.

e. Medical Examination. Midshipmen embarked in nuclear powered ships normally have

not received a radiation exposure medical examination in accordance with NAVMED P-

5055. These midshipmen are considered as personnel who receive non-occupational

radiation exposure in accordance with Article 208 of NAVSEA 389-0153. Commanding

officers will ensure that midshipmen are administratively handled under the provisions of

Article 208 of NAVSEA 389-0153. In this regard, commanding officers will carefully

monitor midshipmen radiation exposure and limit watch and training assignments in

posted radiation areas to the minimum necessary to complete the requirements of the

summer training objectives. Entry into or passage through the posted radiation areas of

naval nuclear powered ships should not be restricted except as specified in Article 208 of

NAVSEA 389-0153. The foregoing should not be construed as altering the provisions of

Article 208 of NAVSEA 389-0153. The intent is to ensure that midshipmen who have not

been trained under Article 107 of NAVSEA 389-0153 and who have not received

radiation exposure medical examinations can adequately complete their cruise objectives

while receiving no more radiation exposure than other ship's personnel controlled under

Article 208 of NAVSEA 389-0153.

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f. Midshipmen first class on submarines should pursue diving officer of the watch

qualifications and enlisted submarine qualifications while midshipmen second class

should pursue helmsmen/planesmen/lookout and enlisted submarine qualification. Local

qualification procedures are to be utilized in both instances.

g. Uniforms. Clothing appropriate for SSN/SSBN/SSGN cruises is listed in Chapter 6 of

this manual. Care must be exercised in selecting articles to be carried, as storage space is

extremely limited. Additional clothing requirements should be determined by contacting

the assigned ship or parent

submarine squadron. Variations dictated by unit missions should

be expected. Aerosol cans, shoe polish, and luminous dial

wristwatches using radioactive elements are prohibited on submarines.

h. Midshipmen assigned to surface nuclear cruises will be handled in the same manner as

those assigned to conventional surface cruises with the exception that NSTC OD31 will

select midshipmen to fill the available billets. Once assignments are promulgated, units

may liaison directly with the Midshipmen Embarkation/Debarkation Coordinators for

current operational schedules (i.e., dates, ports). NSTC OD31 should be notified only in

the event of changes concerning the status of assigned midshipmen.

i. Midshipmen assigned to nuclear ships should be briefed prior to departing that the

extent of their participation in propulsion plant training will be limited to observation

only. However, a goal for nuclear cruises is to have each midshipman spend one-third of

their time in engineering department billets and two-thirds in other departments.

j. NSTC OD12 and USNA (Submarine Cruise Coordinator) will assign midshipmen by

name to submarine cruises and can be reached, respectively, at commercial

(850) 452-4050, DSN 459-4050; and commercial (410) 293-1908, DSN 281-1908.

k. Requests for cruise extensions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, but are not

normally approved, due to additional training requirements for USNA midshipmen and

program requirements for NROTC midshipmen.

9.5. NURSE AFLOAT CRUISES

a. Nurse Afloat Cruises will provide an opportunity for indoctrination/orientation to the

Navy Medical Department. The midshipmen second/third class Nurse Cruise is for

scholarship Nurse Program midshipmen only. Unit commanding officers are to determine

when each midshipman's summer academic schedule best allows for a summer cruise,

either third class or second class summer. These cruises will be assigned by the

appropriate Midshipmen Embark/Debark Coordinator (MEDC) via OPMIS in the same

manner as all other third or second class midshipmen at-sea cruises. Since Fleet

TYCOMs do not nominate ships specifically for Nurse Afloat Cruises, any nominated

ship with a medical department should be prepared to receive Nurse Option Midshipmen,

designated Nurse Afloat Cruises will be annotated in the assignment messages and on

individual midshipmen orders.

b. The tone for a midshipman's cruise is set from the moment he/she walks aboard. A

ship which is expecting and is prepared for the midshipmen makes the finest possible first

impression. Frequent contact with midshipmen, even if only to ask, "How are you

doing?" in passing, makes a positive impact on a midshipman's morale and enthusiasm.

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The following guidelines are provided to assist the Midshipmen Training Officer (MTO)

in charge of the Nurse Option program:

(1) Each midshipman is to be assigned to the ship's Medical Department;

specifically, to a running mate within the department, who the midshipman shall assist

with his/her daily duties. The running mate will ensure that the midshipman's

professional indoctrination is complete. Midshipmen will gain a complete picture of the

organizational capabilities of the ship, and of the Medical Department.

(2) Midshipmen will be required to utilize, as completely as time permits,

applicable shipboard PQS booklets and Midshipman Summer Training Handbook

Appendix R.

(3) Bloodborne Pathogens. Upon reporting for training each Nurse Option

midshipman must complete and ensure documentation of completion of the OSHA

Bloodborne Pathogens Study Guide. Furthermore, the midshipman must present health

record documentation that he/she has received an approved Hepatitis B vaccine regimen

(8 week sets). Without this documentation, the midshipman is restricted to observing the

skills indicated. This midshipman must have no direct contact with blood or body fluid.

(4) The purpose of the midshipman 1/C Hospital Cruise is to provide an

orientation/indoctrination to the organizational structure and function of a Medical

Treatment Facility (MTF). This orientation should be especially meaningful to the

midshipman 1/C who will soon be graduated, commissioned, and assigned to an MTF

similar to the site of the First Class Cruise. It is anticipated that the midshipman 1/C will

receive some clinical training and experience during the First Class Cruise. However, we

stress that the primary purpose of the cruise is to render the midshipman knowledgeable

about the organizational structure and function of a Naval Hospital.

(5) Guidance for the midshipman 1/C cruise is given in the Midshipman Summer

Training Handbook provided by the NROTC unit to each midshipman participating in a

Hospital Cruise. This guide is also included in Appendix R of this manual.

9.6. ACADEMIC YEAR CRUISES (AYCs)

a. It is NSTC's intention to keep conventional NROTC AYCs to a minimum level.

Requests for AYCs will only be approved in highly unusual circumstances not involving

midshipmen academic shortcomings. Strong nuclear power prospects will be favorably

considered when a nuclear AYC with sufficient underway time is available. NSTC will

request ship nominations for approved academic year cruises from Fleet commanders

based on input from NROTC units. Contingent on available cruise billets and

midshipmen training requirements, NSTC will assign the billets and notify the appropriate

NROTC units, Fleet commanders, and ships. Midshipmen will be assigned to ports of

embarkation which are most cost effective. In the event that nominations exceed

available training quotas, requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and prioritized

according to the nature of the academic year request. Pre-commissioning cruises will

have priority in all instances. All nuclear cruises and submarine cruises will be

determined by the NSTC Nuclear Propulsion Coordinator NSTC OD1.

b. USNA will no longer require Academic Year Cruise.

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c. Once cruise assignments are disseminated to the units, direct liaison between the

NROTC units and the respective ships is authorized and will be required to obtain detailed

reporting information, (i.e., uniform requirements, precise reporting times, and locations,

etc.).

d. NROTC units will forward an embarkation list in the form of a message/letter to reach

the individual ships or submarines, with information copies to Fleet commanders and

NSTC, providing names of assigned midshipmen, social security numbers, status of cruise

(i.e., first or second), security clearance data, and proposed travel itineraries at least 2

weeks prior to the scheduled embarkation.

e. Midshipmen assigned to afloat training within CONUS shall be ordered to report

directly to the ship not later than 0800 on the reporting date, unless otherwise directed by

the ship. For midshipmen embarking outside of CONUS, port calls must be requested by

the NROTC unit (via their servicing NAVPTO) and maximum use of government

transportation will be made. The ship's location and other pertinent information,

including local transportation available, will be furnished to each NROTC unit by ships

when necessary. NROTC units will make one-way travel arrangements for midshipmen

via their servicing NAVPTO and provide ships with their travel itineraries in advance.

The ship's midshipmen training officer will assist the midshipmen in making return

reservations.

f. MEDTs do not operate during the academic year. Questions regarding midshipman

academic year training should be directed to the parent NROTC unit or NSTC. In the

absence of MEDTs, ships are responsible for the functions listed in paragraphs 105d

through 105f. Ships must ensure that all cruise orders are properly endorsed when

midshipmen debark at completion of cruise.

g. Fleet liaison officers are not assigned during academic year cruises.

h. In order to determine the exact clothing required for cruise, NROTC units must

communicate with the individual ships or squadrons. Chapter 6 provides general uniform

guidance for first and second class cruise which may not be appropriate for winter

climates or specific cruise activities.

i. Reports listed in Chapter 11 are also required during academic year training.

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CHAPTER 10

FOREIGN EXCHANGE TRAINING FOR

MIDSHIPMEN THE JAPANESE MARITIME SELF-

DEFENSE FORCE MIDSHIPMEN EXCHANGE

PROGRAMS

10.0. GENERAL. The Foreign Exchange Training Programs were established to

promote the exchange of professional, cultural, and social experiences between the U.S. Navy

and foreign navies through midshipmen first class and equivalents. It is hoped that the spirit

of camaraderie engendered through close personal contacts will contribute immeasurably now

and in the future to the enhancement of good relations between the U.S. and the nations

participating. The visibility and importance of this program dictate that a high degree of

command attention be directed to its implementation. This would include ship commanders

having foreign midshipmen embarked as well as U.S. naval missions coordinating or

conducting liaison with respect thereto.

10.1. U.S. PARTICIPANTS. It is anticipated that approximately 50-70 U.S. midshipmen

will participate with various NATO and other friendly nations. NROTC College Program,

Marine option, and Nurse Corps option midshipmen, however, are not eligible for this program.

Each participant will be carefully screened and briefed prior to selection.

10.2. TRAINING PROGRAM. It is intended that individual programs arranged for

both U.S. and foreign midshipmen be well balanced among professional, cultural, and social

facets with the professional aspects emphasized. Chapter 3 of this manual cites the concepts

of training and the details of the training program prepared for U.S. midshipmen which may

be used as a guide for training U.S. midshipmen in foreign navies.

10.3. USN/JAPANESE MARITIME SELF-DEFENSE FORCE (JMSDF)

MIDSHIPMEN EXCHANGE PROGRAM

a. Program. The USN/JMSDF Midshipmen Exchange is a program that allows NROTC

First Class Midshipmen (Male only) to participate in a cruise aboard a JMSDF ship and to

visit the Japanese Officer Candidate School at Eta Jima, Japan. The JMSDF exchange is

organized/coordinated by Commander Seventh Fleet in conjunction with

COMNAVFORJAPAN, the Japanese USDAO, and the Seventh Fleet Midshipman

Liaison Officer. Midshipmen participating in the exchange will complete a WESTPAC

training cruise aboard USN ships either immediately before or after the exchange cruise.

These cruises will be assigned by the WESTPAC Midshipman Embark/Debark

Coordinator via OPMIS. Intercultural relations training includes classroom lectures and

discussions on Japanese customs and language, non-verbal communication, and how to

use Japanese trains/buses/telephones/ taxis. Past intercultural relations training has

included a field trip to Kamakura, city of the "Big Buddha," as a practical lesson in the

use of the Japanese train system. The midshipmen start in Yokosuka where their Japanese

counterparts will join them. In Yokosuka, the midshipmen participate in several events

including a picnic with sporting events, tours of ships in port, and a reception. There are

opportunities to enjoy liberty in the area. The midshipmen then embark ships of the other

navy and conduct at-sea training enroute to Kure. This provides exceptional opportunity

for midshipmen of both navies to observe the operations, customs, and traditions of the

other navy while underway. The midshipmen then travel to Eta Jima, an island near

Hiroshima, for several days of activities with the MSDF. Activities at Eta Jima include a

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tour of the classroom facilities, a visit to the Japanese Naval Museum, a climb of Mt.

Furutaka, a Japanese tea ceremony, a reception, and a tour of Hiroshima. The

midshipmen then return to Yokosuka, normally on the U.S. ship participating in the

exchange. The USN/JMSDF Midshipmen Exchange Program is a unique opportunity for

future U.S. naval officers to observe the training and operations of a foreign navy.

b. Selected midshipmen should be aware that gift giving and exchange is expected, and

should be planned in advance (e.g.

ball caps, T-shirts, school pennants are appropriate gifts to exchange).

c. No language ability is required.

d. Midshipmen shall possess a valid (blue) tourist passport prior to departing OCONUS.

10.4. LANGUAGE CONSIDERATIONS. These exchange programs offer an

unparalleled opportunity for midshipmen to speak the language of the nation to which they have

been assigned. To this end, every opportunity to speak the language should be afforded. Fluency

in the language of the nation to which assigned will be a criterion for selection to the program

when possible.

10.5. ARRIVAL BRIEFINGS. Generally, U.S. midshipmen will be met by

COMSEVENTHFLT midshipmen liaison staff (Joint Maritime Self Defense Force Cruises) or

Defense Attaches (FOREX Cruises) upon arrival and directed to appropriate lodging. In order

to clarify possible misunderstandings and eliminate past problem areas, midshipmen will be

provided a brief that highlights:

a. Current political and economic climate of host nation.

b. Pertinent social customs.

c. An outline of the proposed training itinerary with an

insight into the status that the midshipmen will be accorded.

d. Organization and structure of the host nation's navy.

e. 24-hour contact information for DAO/Embassy support for each port/area to be visited.

10.6. ORDERS. Each U.S. midshipman will be sent to a nation for summer training

purposes by a set of official orders complete with appropriations data, travel authority, etc.

Midshipmen will be ordered to report to the appropriate U.S. Naval Attaché, Chief, Naval

Mission, or JUSMA. It is mandatory that midshipmen movements be subject of official

endorsement of orders to preclude hardship and to ensure orderly processing of claims, upon

completion of duties. Assistance rendered to midshipmen to ensure foreign navy cooperation

with respect to endorsements is necessary.

10.7. TRANSPORTATION. All international/transoceanic travel will be arranged in

accordance with NAVMILPERSCOMINST 4650.2 series by the parent NROTC unit with

their servicing NAVPTO. When government air is not available, commercial air will be

authorized by the servicing NAVPTO and midshipmen orders endorsed to reflect non-

availability of government air. Travel within nations dictated by the foreign exchange

programs may be obtained from the servicing NAVPTO, if known in advance, or may be paid

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by the midshipmen and claimed later. In this latter event, appropriate endorsements are

mandatory. When traveling via commercial air outside CONUS, subject to reimbursement,

travel must be performed on a United States flag carrier unless a statement is obtained from an

authorized transportation office/officer (normally the NAVPTO) certifying that no U.S. flag

carrier was available. In all cases, exchange program travel to, from, and within the

participating nation is paid for by the parent nation. Round trip tickets will be issued to each

midshipman by the servicing NAVPTO. In the event a specific return date has not been

established prior to commencement of travel, the ship or nearest PERSUPDET/NAVPTO will

coordinate and arrange return transportation with assistance from the appropriate U.S. Naval

Attaché; Chief, Naval Mission, or USMA, when required.

10.8. PER DIEM. In addition to their regular pay, NROTC scholarship (10 U.S. Code

2107) midshipmen are paid for their messing and berthing expenses on a Foreign Exchange

cruise as provided by Joint Federal Travel Regulations. They are also authorized advance per

diem. The following statement shall be included on training orders for midshipmen embarking

on a FOREX cruise: "NSTC authorizes per diem for this cruise period." Midshipmen shall

provide receipts for all messing and berthing expenses.

10.9. PAY. NROTC midshipmen will have been paid advance pay in accordance with

NAVSO P-3050 paragraphs 80426 and 80427 prior to departure from CONUS; therefore, no

financial embarrassment should be occasioned. They will have sufficient funds to defray all

normal expenses attendant to messing and miscellaneous expenses. They will not, however, be

financially able to underwrite extensive social events and extensive official travel within the

nation to which assigned. NROTC midshipmen are not authorized advanced subsistence pay.

10.10. TRAVEL CLAIMS. Travel claims for midshipmen participating in the Foreign

Exchange program will be liquidated by the PSD servicing the parent NROTC unit or forwarded

to DFAS per section 704 of this manual.

10.11. MILITARY PERFORMANCE. In order to assess the performance of U.S.

midshipmen on summer training, personal observations and comments in any format are

requested. Direct these evaluations to the Commanding Officer of the midshipman's parent

NROTC unit listed in paragraph 213.

10.12. LEAVE. Unless specifically authorized in the individual midshipman's orders, the

privilege of remaining in the exchange nation after the expiration of the training program is

not granted. If authorized in the orders, the midshipman is financially responsible for the

return trip to CONUS.

10.13. PASSPORTS. Midshipmen assigned to host nations that require passports

and/or visas will have them in their possession prior to departure. Passports are required

for travel in WESTPAC.

Passports should be requested as early as possible using the

procedures contained in paragraph 211.

10.14. MISCELLANEOUS

a. Communications/Coordination: It is imperative that midshipmen embarking on

FOREX/JMSDF cruises depart with contact information described in paragraph 105.

DAO should assist to the degree possible with providing 24-hour contact information for

each country/port to be visited. Host nation DAO communications concerning country

specific threats, force protection and antiterrorism, uniform requirements, immigration

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and customs information are critical to safe and productive midshipman summer cruise

experiences.

b. Some countries may only require NATO orders for entry. The format for preparing

NATO orders is found in BUPERSINST

1320.6 series.

c. Servicing NAVPTOs will send a travel advice message to the appropriate American

Legation, U.S. Naval Attaché/U.S. Defense Attaché Office (ALUSNA/USDAO)

providing arrival information of the midshipmen. NSTC OD311 should be included as an

information addressee.

d. Once official acceptance from the foreign navy to conduct the exchange is received,

NSTC will forward as soon as possible by message to the appropriate USDAO program

information and a brief biography of each U.S. midshipman selected to participate in the

foreign exchange programs.

e. Queries by message are encouraged where guidance is insufficient to the occasion.

These inquiries should be addressed to the Commander, Naval Service Training

Command with Chief of Naval Operations included as information addressee.

f. It is highly recommended that all midshipmen participating in OCONUS cruises apply

for and obtain a civilian (blue) passport to carry on their person at all times.

10.15. PUBLIC INFORMATION MEDIA. The foreign exchange summer training

programs offer an obvious opportunity for outstanding press/radio/television coverage on the

part of Navy PAO personnel as well as United States Information Agency/United States

Information Service (USIA/USIS). It is desired that maximum publicity be afforded these

exchange visits through a vigorous program of press media coverage. Participation through

the Fleet Hometown News Center Program is strongly encouraged. Midshipmen should

submit the standard form (NAVSO 5724/3 Rev 8- 88) and request photographic coverage

through local Public Affairs Offices.

10.16. UNIFORMS. Due to the wide variance in location, no uniform table will be

promulgated for this program. Midshipmen should refer to past FOREXTRAMID reports for

uniform guidance and through direct liaison with that country's USDAO. A liberal allowance

of appropriate civilian clothes is recommended.

10.17. REPORTS. End of training reports (Report Control Symbol

1533-70) will be submitted by all midshipmen upon completion of the FOREXTRAMID and

USN/JMSDF exchanges no later than 15 September. Comments regarding the exchange

programs with a view toward improvement are particularly desired. NROTC post training

reports are the sole source of briefing information for each year's participants; it is essential

that the original and one copy be submitted to NSTC and one copy to the appropriate USDAO

(a total of three copies) no later than two weeks after the start of the academic year. Reports

shall contain the following information:

a. Exchange nation.

b. Total duration of training and specific training dates. c. Type ship(s) in which training

received.

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d. Number of days underway.

e. Type of operations in which ship was involved.

f. Living conditions, food, and general cleanliness aboard ship.

g. General routine, discipline, and morale aboard ship. h. Professional training received.

i. Uniforms taken and recommendations concerning. j. Ports visited.

k. Transportation problems encountered, if any. l. Language difficulties, if any.

m. Fluency in English of ship's officers and percentage of officers who spoke English.

n. Additional comments.

10.18. REVERSE EXCHANGES

a. The reverse exchange of foreign midshipmen or junior officers is usually one for one,

but for economic reasons they are not usually sent to the United States for training.

Generally, foreign midshipmen will participate as follows:

SECONDFLT: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, Uruguay, Venezuela

THIRDFLT: Mexico, Peru, Chile

SIXTHFLT: Belgium, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Israel, Morocco, Norway,

Spain, Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, Tunisia, Finland, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands,

Portugal, Sweden, United Kingdom, Ukraine, Poland, South Africa, Russia

SEVENTHFLT: Australia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore,

South Korea, Thailand, Pakistan.

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b. Numbered Fleet commanders are responsible for nominating ship billets to host the

foreign midshipmen equivalents. It should be noted that these billets are in addition to

billets nominated to train U.S. midshipmen. Where possible, foreign midshipmen should

be embarked in one ship with visits to other ships for familiarization. Direct liaison is

authorized and strongly encouraged between USDAOs and numbered Fleet commanders

to arrange cruise details, including schedule changes and ship substitutions.

c. Unless a training syllabus is provided from the foreign nation, training will be

conducted as for U.S. midshipmen, including assignment of a junior officer running mate

and being given assistant division officer responsibilities. Chapter 3 of this manual cites

the concepts of training and the details of the training program prepared for U.S.

midshipmen, which may be used as a guide for training foreign midshipmen.

d. In the past, a number of foreign nations have requested tours of USNA, the

Washington, DC area, etc., in conjunction with the exchange cruise or a specific ship type

for cruise. Timely notification of such requests will affect proper planning and

coordination. Numbered Fleet commanders should coordinate with the Superintendent,

USNA for USNA tours and transportation to and from neighboring air terminals. Tours

of the Washington, DC area should be arranged through the nation's naval attaché at their

embassy. All local naval facility tours, schools, and cross-decking will be coordinated

through the cruise ship assigned in conjunction with local PAOs. Foreign midshipmen

should be afforded every opportunity to see and enjoy the United States.

e. Foreign midshipmen do not hold security clearances. Some hold NATO clearances.

Special disclosure authority for foreign midshipmen who are to undergo training aboard

U.S. Navy ships may be determined from SECNAV 5510.34 series CNO's current

quarterly report entitled "Quarterly Report on the Foreign Release Status of COMTAC

Publications." Naval Warfare Systems Handbook and NDP-1. Prior to summer training,

numbered Fleet commanders will identify foreign navy midshipmen participating aboard

ships under their command. Using the above mentioned documents, numbered Fleet

commanders will then determine the level of specific disclosure authority for each foreign

navy's midshipmen assigned to ships under their cognizance. Generally a level not to

exceed confidential is given. For more information, contact NAVY-IPO.

f. The parent nation is responsible for all cruise related expenses. Foreign midshipmen

embarked in U.S. ships will be expected to pay their own mess bills and other

miscellaneous expenses.

g. Ships hosting foreign midshipmen should be sure to request country clearance for them

in LOGREQS for port visits.

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CHAPTER 11

REPORTS

11.0. REPORTS REQUIRED. A variety of reports are required throughout the summer

training periods which provide valuable information for tracking, planning, and execution of the

program.

11.1. FROM THE TRAINING ACTIVITY (SHIPS, SUBMARINES, SQUADRONS)

a. “Midshipmen Onboard" message report (NSTC report symbol 1533-6). See paragraph

201 for complete instructions and format. Required for all ships receiving midshipmen.

b. Ship’s End of Training Report (NSTC report symbol 1533-7) optional.

(1) The commanding officer of each ship in which midshipmen have been

embarked shall submit a letter report in the format of Figure 11-1 upon completion of all

summer training.

(2) The report shall be addressed to NSTC OD3 (address in paragraph 213) with

no via addressees. Copies of each report shall be sent to the applicable Type Commander,

Fleet Commander, the Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy, and to

COMUSFFC/COMPACFLT, as applicable. This special procedure for the forwarding of

reports is implemented to expedite the submission and forwarding of reports to materially

reduce the overall workload in writing endorsements. If commanders in the normal

operational chain of command desire copies of individual ship's reports, they may so

stipulate in an appropriate directive. It is reemphasized and urgently requested that these

forwarding procedures for midshipmen reports be met.

(3) If a ship should participate in more than one training program, only one

consolidated report need be submitted. Ensure that the name of each training program

participated in is listed in the formatted report. Use the acronymic titles, i.e.,

LANTRAMID, WESTPACTRAMID.

(4) Reports are to be received by NSTC OD3 within 30 days of the completion of

the last summer training period in which the ship or station participated, or no later than

15 September, in order to serve as a timely tool for program evaluation during the annual

October Midshipman Planning and Scheduling Conference. (NOTE: The midshipmen

performance reports referred to in paragraph 4 of this report should be given to the

midshipmen at the end of their cruise, prior to departure.)

(5) Timely submission of these reports is required if comments and

recommendations are to be useful in planning for the next summer's training at the annual

Midshipman Planning and Scheduling Conference.

(6) Reports are needed to improve next summer's at-sea training. If this objective

is to be realized, originators must make specific and timely recommendations. Subject

report should be limited to material that is unclassified. See Figure 11-1

for format and content.

c. Ship’s Report of Major Offenses (NSTC Report Symbol 1533-8). See paragraph 503

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for complete instructions and format. Required only as necessary.

d. Ship’s Report of Conduct Offenses (NSTC Report Symbol 1533-9). See paragraph

505 for complete instructions and format. Required only as necessary.

e. Ship’s Midshipman Fitness Report. See paragraph 403 for instructions. Optional for

each midshipman trained aboard. Provide to midshipmen prior to debarkation.

f. Midshipman Motion Sickness Questionnaire. See Appendix J for complete format.

Required for each midshipman trained aboard who experienced any degree of motion

sickness. Provide to midshipmen prior to debarkation (attach to FITREP if FITREP was

completed).

g. Report of Injury or Critical Illness (BUPERS Report Symbol 1770-1). See paragraph

206 for complete instructions and format. Required only when necessary.

h. Message Report of Midshipmen Inter-ship Transfers (NSTC Report Symbol 1533-10).

See paragraph 102 for complete instructions and format. Required only when necessary.

i. Personnel Routing Instruction Message - required to update NAVPTO San Francisco or

Washington, DC when embarkation will occur out of homeport. See Appendix H for

examples.

11.2. FROM MIDSHIPMEN EMBARKATION/DEBARKATION COORDINATORS

AND TEAMS

a. MEDT’s Embarkation Report (NSTC Report Symbol 1533-5). See paragraph 105 for

complete instructions and format. Required for each embark at each MEDT site.

b. MEDC’s Final Comments and Recommendations (NSTC Report Symbol 1533-11).

See paragraph 104 for complete instructions and format.

c. MEDC’s Embarkation Report to NSTC (NSTC Report Symbol 1533-69). See

paragraph 104 for complete instructions and format. Required for each embark.

11.3. FROM THE MIDSHIPMEN FLEET LIAISON OFFICERS AND ASSISTANCE

FLEET LIAISON OFFICERS. Fleet/Assistant Midshipmen Fleet Liaison Officer’s Comments

and Recommendations (NSTC Report Symbol 1533-13). See paragraph 110 for complete

instructions and format.

11.4. REPORTS REQUIRED FROM NROTC UNITS

a. Commanding Officer's NROTC Unit’s End of Training Report (NSTC Report Symbol

1533-12). Commanding Officers, NROTC units, shall submit a report to NSTC OD311 in

the format of Figure 11-2 within two (2) weeks after the commencement of school or no

later than 15 September. This report consists of one section for each program (i.e., First

Class Cruise, CORTRAMID, and Second Class Cruise) and a summary list of ships which

provided exceptional training or which provided significantly poor training. Adverse

comments should include specific details. General comments/recommendations are

welcomed.

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b. Midshipman Summer Training End of Cruise Survey. All midshipmen participating in

a summer cruise shall complete a critique upon completion of training or upon return to

their NROTC unit. The survey will be accessed via the NROTC website

http://www.nrotc.navy.mil.

c. NROTC units will ensure all Midshipmen surveys are completed within two (2) weeks

after the commencement of school. An annual completion date will be promulgated by

OD311. Midshipmen attending CORTRAMID are also required to participate in the

online survey.

11.5. OTHER REQUIRED REPORTS

a. Command Non-appropriated Fund Financial Report (NSTC Report Symbol 1533-67).

See paragraph 215 for complete instructions and format.

b. Foreign Exchange End of Training Report (NSTC Report Symbol 1533-70). See

paragraph 1017 for complete instructions and format.

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1/C

2/C

1/C

2/C

Days

USNA

NROTC

Cruise dates Underw

y In port

M/F

FIGURE 11-1

Sample Ship End of Training Report (NSTC Report 1533-7)

From: Commanding Officer,

To: Commander, Naval Service Training Command

Subj: MIDSHIPMEN END OF TRAINING REPORT Ref:

(a) NSTC M-1533.5

1. The following information is submitted in compliance with

reference (a):

a. (Cruise phrase acronym, e.g. PACTRAMID) (Cruise dates)

2. Rate the following items by circling the appropriate number for

each (1=POOR, 2=ADEQUATE, 3=GOOD, 4=OUTSTANDING); please justify all

items marked 1 or 2 in Part 3. If item is not

applicable, please leave blank.

a. Planning

(1) Notification of assigned midshipmen prior to

embarkation: 1 2 3 4

(2) Ability to accommodate numbers of quotas assigned:

1 2 3 4

(3) Usefulness of sample ship's notice:

1 2 3 4

b. Administration of Midshipmen

(1) Training Orders (Endorsements, complete info):

1 2 3 4

(2) Security Clearances

1 2 3 4

(3) Physicals/Shots (Currency, completeness):

1 2 3 4

(4) Adequacy of Uniform Complement:

1 2 3 4

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(5) Evaluation(Format, Guidance, and Submission):

1 2 3 4

(6) Required Reports (Guidance and Submission):

1 2 3 4

(7) Ability to handle disbursing requirements:

1 2 3 4

(8) Messing/wardroom requirements:

1 2 3 4

c. Embark/Debark

(1) Midshipmen Embarkation/Debarkation Team/Midshipmen

Embarkation/Debarkation Coordinator (MEDT/MEDC) (effectiveness):

1 2 3 4

(2) Midshipmen Liaison Officer (MLO) (effectiveness):

1 2 3 4

d. Midshipmen Training

(1) Effectiveness of Summer Training Manual:

1 2 3 4

(2) Midshipmen Training Officer Guidance:

1 2 3 4

(3) Midshipmen Conduct/Aptitude:

1 2 3 4

(4) Midshipmen Motivation Level:

1 2 3 4

3. General Comments and Recommendations:

4. Qualifications/training completed (e.g., Diving Officer,

Damage Control School). Specify by name and unit.

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5. Midshipmen fitness reports were provided to assigned midshipmen in

accordance with paragraph 403 of reference (a) on

Copy to:

CO’S SIGNATURE BLOCKCOMUSFFC/COMPACFLT (as appropriate)

Appropriate Type Commander Appropriate

Fleet Commander Superintendent, USNA (Code 7D)

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FIGURE 11-2

CO, NROTC UNIT

END OF TRAINING REPORT (NSTC Report 1533-12)

From: Commanding Officer,

To: Commander, Naval Service Training Command

Subj: MIDSHIPMEN END OF TRAINING REPORT

Ref: (a) NSTC M-1533.5

1. The following information is submitted in compliance with

reference (a):

a. Number of Midshipmen

Waivers

1/C

2/C

CORTRAMID

SEATRIALS

2. Rate the following items by circling the appropriate number

for each (1=POOR, 2=ADEQUATE, 3=GOOD, 4=OUTSTANDING). Please

justify all items marked 1 or 2 in Part 3. If an item is not

applicable, please leave blank.

a. Planning

(1) Billet Assignment:

1 2 3 4

(2) Program Information from NSTC:

1 2 3 4

b. Administration

(1) Physicals/Shots:

1 2 3 4

(2) Orders/Travel Assignments:

1 2 3 4

(3) Security Clearances:

1 2 3 4

(3) Travel Claims:

1 2 3 4

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c. Embark/Debark

(1) Midshipmen Embark/Debark Coordinator (MEDC)

effectiveness:

1 2 3 4

(2) Midshipman Liaison Officer (MLO)/Midshipman

Embark/Debark Team (MEDT) effectiveness:

1 2 3 4

3. General comments on first class cruise.

4. General comments on second class cruise.

5. General comments on CORTRAMID.

6. General comments on Sea Trials.

6. General cruise and ship comments.

a. Outstanding ships

b. Negative ships

c. Miscellaneous comments

CO’S SIGNATURE BLOCK

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CHAPTER 12

SEA TRIALS

12.0. General. Sea Trials is a leveling event for NROTC midshipmen that will give them the

opportunity to demonstrate professional core competencies related to seamanship and navigation;

damage control and firefighting; weapons familiarization; and militarization. This program will

be offered to all rising second class midshipmen and includes pass/fail evaluations and Fleet level

qualifications. Sea Trials emphasizes Sailor qualifications and embracing stress in a military

environment where teamwork and leadership are required for successful completion.

12.1. Fire Fighting. Fire Fighting training will take place in a specially designed live fire

trainer. Students will participate in lessons on Fire Chemistry, Shipboard Fire Team

organization, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus

(SCBA), Wild Hose Recovery Procedures, and Fire Fighting Procedures. The 19F3A Firefighting

Trainer is a three story Firefighting building which houses a simulated ship's engine, boiler,

supply rooms, CIC, laundry, electrical, berthing and galley compartments. The trainer generates

representative shipboard Class Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie fires for students to combat under

realistic shipboard conditions. It also includes a 15x15 foot fire pit area utilized to teach fire hose

handling techniques and to build confidence in students exposed to the intense heat of a large fire.

Included in the same compound with the 19F3A Trainer building are classrooms, administrative

facilities, and a maintenance building.

12.2. Damage Control. The Damage Control trainer aboard Newport is known as the

"BUTTERCUP" and is 48 feet long, 24 feet wide, with a deck height of 8 feet and weighs

approximately 38 tons. The pool that the trainer rests in is 5 feet deep on the starboard side and 8

feet on the port side which causes the trainer to take a sharp list during training. The pool holds

approximately 37,000 gallons of fresh water. The trainer consists of nine compartments including

a fan room, Damage Control Central, Damage Control Repair Station, storerooms and a berthing

compartment. The storeroom and berthing are subject to controlled flooding. The trainer provides

training in basic damage control to students in various officer accession programs as well as to

personnel from Fleet and reserve units.

12.3. Small Arms. Students will gain experience handling, shooting, and cleaning Navy Small

Arms in a range environment and have the opportunity to qualify on a CAT 1 course of fire. This

is a required Fleet level qualification for all commissioned officers.

12.4. COVE/Bridge Sim Training. Practical navigation training will be conducted using the

Conning Officer Virtual Environment (COVE) simulators and physical bridge simulators. COVE

uses a virtual reality headset and voice recognition software to simulate shiphandling. The first

training session will be a slalom course to familiarize the students with shiphandling techniques,

maneuvering characteristics, and standard commands. The second training session will test their

shiphandling and reactions using man overboard drills. Classroom navigation training will

introduce/reinforce navigation and shiphandling principles. The first classroom session will cover

shiphandling basics and man overboard recovery techniques. Other topics will include aids to

navigation, chart work, contact management, and shiphandling forces.

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12.5. 2

Class Swim. The Purpose of swim courses is to provide rising midshipmen with the

opportunity to complete the swim test during summer training. The 2

Class swim test is not a

pass/fail event for the purposes of Sea Trials, however, midshipmen should have the goal of

qualification during Sea Trials. Midshipmen will have other opportunities to pass this course

during the academic year at their respective units.

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CHAPTER 13

NEW STUDENT INDOCTRINATION

13.0. General. New Student Indoctrination (NSI) was developed out of the need to standardize

basic military training for incoming midshipmen across NROTC enterprise. The course is held at

Recruit Training Command, Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois and consists of general military

training and team building evolutions to prepare midshipmen candidates for successful

integration within the NROTC.

13.1. Basic Military Training. Midshipmen Candidates undergo a rigorous, three-week

introductory training curriculum designed to build proficiency in basic customs and courtesies,

close-order drill, watch standing, swimming (3

class qualification), firefighting, and

marksmanship (9mm Navy course of fire). Furthermore, the program builds a sense of unity and

confidence within the candidates, preparing them for further integration into respective NROTC

units.

13.2. Selection. Incoming collegiate freshmen on national scholarship are expected to attend

NSI. After receiving notification of being awarded the national scholarship, the candidate will

receive an NSI information and registration package. Completion of the registration forms

enables Officer Development to initiate Defense Travel System account activation and provide

incoming students with travel orders.

NOTE: It is imperative that the candidate returns the registration form to their unit as quickly as

possible to start this process. The deadline for registration is May 15

13.3. Travel. Once the candidate has returned their NSI information form and DTS has been

processed, the candidate is notified of travel arrangements to and from Naval Station Great

Lakes. Confirmation will be made through the candidate’s email. The Navy will only fund travel

for candidate midshipmen to and from Great Lakes.

13.4. Uniforms. Candidates are issued several uniforms at NSI. This issue will not only serve

as the daily uniform for NSI, but will remain with the candidate through accession to the

operating forces. Candidates shall report basic size information to their respective unit, along

with travel information, which assists uniform representatives with the issue process.

13.5. Check-in. Check-in location and instructions will be sent directly to the candidate.

Parents who elect to arrive with their candidate have the opportunity to attend an informal

informational briefing about New Student Indoctrination.

13.6. Instructors. NSI instructors are a combination of Marine Corps Drill Instructors, Navy

Drill Instructors, and 1/C Midshipmen from units across the NROTC. 1/C Midshipmen will be

trained under the cognizance of formally training drill instructors and given leadership

opportunities throughout the NSI program.

13.7. Graduation. A graduation ceremony takes place upon the completion of NSI. The

ceremony is open to candidate family members and will serve as the swearing in ceremony for

the new 4/C Midshipmen. Upon completion of the graduation ceremony, administrative check-

out procedures take place, to include travel from Naval Station Great Lakes.

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13.8.Professional Knowledge. During NSI, candidate midshipmen will learn and receive tests

on general military and naval knowledge. Professional knowledge comes from years of history

and tradition, and is integral to the naval culture into which midshipmen will assimilate during

their time in NROTC. This information can be found within the NSI handbook.