NLCC/NSCC billets available for “The Adventure of a Lifetime” summer training in Nation’s Capital

 By U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps

Henry E. Mooberry Division Public Affairs

WASHINGTON (June 21, 2009) – More than 30 cadet billets and 10 adults billets are available for U.S. Navy League Cadet Corps (NLCC) and U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC) cadets interested in “The Adventure of a Lifetime” being held in the nation’s capital in late July and early August, 2010.

From July 21 to August 6, the Henry E. Mooberry Division, in conjunction with the Naval Support Activity Washington in DC (“The Quarterdeck of the Navy”), is hosting two once-in-a-lifetime “hands-on” Advanced Trainings (ATs) centered around the celebration of the 100-year anniversary of the founding of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) and its National Scout Jamboree, also being held at the same time.

Training open to League Cadets too

The ATs are open to all NLCC Cadets (Mature age 11 and above) and all NSCC Cadets (E-2 and above). Both ATs, complement each other, sharing resources and training experiences, while performing “hands-on” training in support of real-Navy missions.

Being open to NLCC cadets as well as NSCC cadets, affords the younger cadets an opportunity to experience what most often only the older cadets get to do, according to Sea Cadet Lt. Cmdr. Joseph P. Cirone, Commanding Officer of the Training Contingent (COTC).

“The ATs are designed with fun in mind and offer unique experiences that cannot be offered at any other AT, anyplace nor at any other time” Cirone said. Daily interaction with Navy and Air Force top leaders and with senior and junior members of all military services will occur. 

Hundreds of dollars worth of certifications and tons of training

Both ATs offer training and certification in CPR, First Aid, Boating/Seamanship and basic Event Management. Both ATs also offer training and practice in Ceremonial Honor Guard, Firefighting and more. “The costs of the training and certifications exceeds hundreds of dollars per person. Getting them all in a single AT is a great value and good investment of a cadet’s time,” Cirone stated.

Field trips to military bases and facilities of each of the armed forces, as well as to NSCC National HQ, federal and local law enforcement and emergency management/homeland security facilities, and presentations on the Presidential limousine and Marine One helicopter and an opportunity to view both in person, is included.

Both ATs include physical fitness training (with accommodations as needed), entertainment by military rock, jazz and traditional bands, silent drill teams and the infamous Marine Corps Friday Night Parade event. An NLCC/NSCC

“I realize that many cadets and adults have already made plans for summer training, but if there is any way that they can squeeze this one in as well, I can promise that no other AT that I am aware of can offer all of this,” Cirone exclaimed.

Master-At-Arms training and real-world “hands-on” mission

DOD Police Officers and Instructors, Navy Master-at-Arms and Air Force Security Forces personnel will provide “real-world” training to cadets interested in being designated as NSCC Master-at-Arms (MAA).

The training will train and qualify all interested personnel to serve as NSCC MAAs and to allow them an opportunity to practice skills and techniques learned, during actual (hands-on) evolutions in support of real Navy missions, on a daily basis.

Cadets previously trained as NSCC MAAs will be considered for MAA AT leadership roles and also have the opportunity to practice skills and techniques previously learned.

Photojournalism training and real-world publication

Military and civilian photojournalism (media) professionals will provide training to help cadets with basic or intermediate knowledge and skills in still photography, video photography or journalism (writing) to greatly improve.

Cadets will have an opportunity to practice skills and techniques learned, during actual (hands-on) evolutions in support of real Navy missions, on a daily basis.

Cadets will accompany members of the military on news gathering assignments, helping provide content for Navy and Department of Defense publications, news broadcasts and online. They will also attend and report on a live press conference and other newsworthy events in the National Capital Region, including at the prestigious National Press Club.

Flexible schedules, financial challenges assisted and medically friendly ATs

Both ATs are “medical friendly” and flexible to meet the needs of cadet and adult schedules. Additionally, cadets with genuine financial challenges may be assisted to ensure they can attend “The Adventure of a Lifetime,” in Washington, DC, Cirone stated.  

Cirone explained, “Cadets and adults needing to arrive late or leave early will be accommodated. Cadets with a real financial challenge, but want or need to attend these training opportunities may be assisted financially. Additionally, adults may limit their participation to just one week or to certain hours on each of the 16 days, as necessary, to accommodate work schedules and available leave (vacation) time.”

For more information, contact Cirone at: joseph.cirone@navy.mil or go to http://www.seacadetsdc.org/?page_id=749 or http://www.seacadetsdc.org/?page_id=751