OPD 101

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OPD 101 Officer Orientation
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Unit 5 Officer Uniforms and Ranks
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Objectives

• Follow regulations regarding grooming and
  personal appearance.
• Wear the authorized appropriate NSCC uniform
• Recognize difference in NSCC and USN uniform
• Recognize each officer rank and uniform insignia
• Describe how to advance in rank within NSCC.

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Look Smart !
LESSON 1 Appearance Grooming

• Officers are expected to . . .
• Have a neatly groomed appearance while in
  uniforms.
• Meet weight standards for wearing the NSCC
  uniform.
• Officers unable to meet weight restrictions may
  be enrolled as a non-uniformed instructor.

• A full-length photo, in either the uniform or
  alternative uniform, is submitted for promotion.

Reference NSCC / NLCC Uniform Regulations
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Grooming Standards for NSCC Officers
LESSON 1 Appearance Grooming

• Males 2202.1 2203
• Bulk not greater than 2 in.
• No one hair longer than 4 in.
• Sideburns must not fall below the middle of the
  ear
• Mustache must be above the upper lip and cannot
  extend more than ¼ in.
• No beards
• Females 2202.2
• Maximum hair length 1 ½ inch below the top
  of the collar

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Authorized NSCC Uniforms
LESSON 2 Officer Uniforms

• Service Dress Blues
• Summer White
• Service Khaki
• Winter Working Blues
• NWU
• CUU
• Alternative Uniform

Reference NSCC / NLCC Uniform Regulations 3202
- 3407
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Looking Smart (and In-Season!)Service Dress Blues
LESSON 2 Officer Uniforms
Officer
Midshipman
Instructor
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Service Dress Blues
Officer Sleeve Device (Officers Midshipmen only)
Shoulder Flash
¾-inch gold button
Midshipman Coat Device
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Summer White
Officer
Midshipman
Instructor
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Service Dress Blues Combination Covers
Instructor
Officer
Midshipman
½-inch button
½-inch black patent leather chinstrap
½-inch button
½-inch gold chinstrap
?-inch gold chinstrap
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Service Khaki
Instructor
Officer
Midshipman
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Service Khakis
Male
Female
Midshipman
Instructor
Officer
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Winter Blue
Midshipman
Officer
Instructor
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Winter Blue
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Service Khaki / Winter Blue
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Navy Working Uniform
Right Rear Pocket
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Camouflage Utility Uniform
Left Breast Pocket
Right Breast Pocket
Right Rear Pocket
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Alternative Uniform
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Alternative Uniform
LESSON 2 Officer Uniforms

• Worn by instructors
• Worn by officers for unit casual occasions
• Worn by officers who are unable to meetstandard
  weightrequirements

• White or heather gray polo w/ black pants or
  skirt
• Navy polo w/ khaki pants or skirt
• Blue blazer is optional

Reference NSCC / NLCC Uniform Regulations 3500
3503
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Officer Ranks and Courtesy Across the Services
NSCC
LESSON 3 Officer Ranks and Courtesy

• Naval Sea Cadets
• Warrant Officer (WO)
• Midshipman (MIDN)
• Ensign (ENS)
• Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG)
• Lieutenant (LT)
• Lt Commander (LCDR)

• US Navy
• Warrant Officer
• Midshipman
• Ensign (ENS)
• Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG)
• Lieutenant (LT)
• Lt Commander (LCDR)
• Commander (CDR)
• Captain (CAPT)
• Rear Admiral (RDML)
• Rear Admiral (RADM)
• Vice Admiral (VADM)
• Admiral (ADM)

• Other Services
• Warrant Officer
• Cadet
• Second Lieutenant
• FirstLieutenant
• Captain
• Major
• Lieutenant Colonel
• Colonel
• Brigadier General
• Major General
• Lieutenant General
• General

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NSCC Ranks and Insignia
LESSON 3 Officer Ranks and Courtesy
MIDN
WO
ENS
LTJG
LT
LCDR
Capt
Maj
2ndLt
WO
1stLt
The Marines, Army, and Air Force use the same
insignia but refer to the rank by a different
title.
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Additional USN Ranks and Insignias
LESSON 3 Officer Ranks and Courtesy
CDR
CAPT
RDML
RADM
VADM
ADM
LtCol
Col
BGen
MajGen
LtGen
Gen
The Marines, Army, and Air Force use the same
insignia but refer to the rank by a different
title.
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Identify that Officer!
LESSON 3 Officer Ranks and Courtesy
Is this an NSCC officer? How do you know?
What rank is this officer?
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Cadet Courtesy Toward NSCC Officers
Lesson 3 Officer Ranks and Courtesy

• Cadets salute officers, address them with an
  appropriate greeting (by rank, Sir, or Maam).
• Good morning, Commander!
• Officers return the salute with an appropriate
  response and Cadet or Rank Name
• Good morning, Cadet!

Last names may be usedwith the rank, if known,
but are not required.
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Military Courtesy Toward Ranking Officers
Lesson 3 Officer Ranks and Courtesy

• Junior officers salute senior officers, address
  them with an appropriate greeting and by rank,
  Sir, or Maam.
• Senior officers return the salute with
  appropriate response and by rank, Sir, or Maam.
• If NSCC officers are saluted when aboard a
  military installation, return the salute smartly
  with the appropriate greeting.
• If NSCC officers are not saluted by DoD
  personnel, carry on.

Never confront Navy personnel about failingto
salute whether officer or enlisted.
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Allow me to introduce.
Lesson 3 Officer Ranks and Courtesy

• When introducing an officer to another officer
• LT Smith, this is CAPT Jones. CAPT Jones will
  be joining us today for inspection.
• When introducing an officer to a civilian
• Ms Smith, this is LT Jones. Mr. Jones will be
  your sons escort officer to Recruit Training.
• When introducing a medical corps officer or
  chaplain
• Ms Smith, this is Dr. Jones, our units
  medical officer, and Chaplain Miller.

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Command Badge
Lesson 4 Command Badges

• A NSCC officer can be a unit CO regardless of
  rank.
• Unit COs are eligible to earn a Command Badge
• 1 year in service
• Passed annual inspection
• Requires sponsor endorsement
• Must be requested
• Authorized by NSCC Executive Director
• Regional Directors wear a a command badge to
  identify them as the command authority for the
  region.

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Advancement Criteria
Lesson 5 Officer Advancement

• Instructor
• Age 21
• Waiver for 65
• US Citizen or Waiver
• Background Check
• Enrollment paperwork
• After one year of service, advance to ENS

• Midshipman
• Age 18-21
• If 21, and served at least one year advance to
  ENS
• Is less than one year of service, advance to
  Instructor95 are formerNSCC Cadets

• Warrant Officer
• Age 35
• Former armed services, E-6
• Honorable Discharge
• OPD 101
• Complete Officer/MIDN Study Guide
• Copy of DD-214

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Advancement Criteria
Lesson 5 Officer Advancement

• Lieutenant JG
• OPD 201
• 1 TWT
• 2 years in grade as Ens
• 3 years in NSCC service
• Waived for INST and WO

• Ensign
• OPD 101
• Officer/MIDN Study Guide
• 1 year in grade as Instructor
• 1 year in NSCC service
• Waived for MIDN

• Lieutenant
• OPD 301
• 1 TWT as LTJG
• 3 years in grade as LTJG
• 6 years in NSCC service
• 2 TWT for INST and WO
• Waived for INST and WO

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Advancement Criteria
Lesson 5 Officer Advancement

• LCDR
• OPD 401
• 1 TWT as LT
• 1 career TWT must be a Recruit Training
• 4 years as LT
• 10 years in NSCC service
• 3 TWTs for INST or WO
• Waived for INST and WO

Team Work Counts! Units must achieve a score of
2.5 or greater on their Unit Annual Inspection in
order for officers in that unit to be eligible
for promotion during that inspection year.
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Unit 5 Officer Uniform and Ranks

• Lesson Summary
• Follow regulations regarding grooming and
  personal appearance.
• Recognize difference in NSCC and USN uniform
• Wear the authorized appropriate NSCC uniform
• Recognize each officer rank and uniform insignia
• Describe how to advance in rank within NSCC.

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Unit 6 Cadet Uniforms and Ranks
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Objectives

• Describe grooming and personal appearance
  expectations to cadets and their parents.
• Recognize difference in NSCC and NLCC uniform
• Recognize each Cadet rank and uniform insignia
• Describe advancement in rank to cadets and their
  parents.

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Look Smart !
LESSON 1 Appearance Grooming

• Cadets are expected to have a neatly groomed
  appearance while wearing NSCC uniforms.
• Uniforms are team-building!
• Learning to care for their uniforms is a source
  of pride.

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Chief Petty Officers
Service Khaki
Summer White
Winter Blue
Dress Blue
NWU
CUU
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Chief Petty Officer Insignia
Left Breast Pocket
Right Breast Pocket
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NSCC Cadets
Dress Blue
Dress White
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NSCC Cadets
Winter Blue
Summer White
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NSCC Navy Working Uniform
Right Rear Pocket
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Camouflage Utility Uniform
Right Breast Pocket
Right Breast Pocket
Right Breast Pocket
Left Breast Pocket
Left Breast Pocket
Left Breast Pocket
Right Rear Pocket
Right Rear Pocket
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NSCC Cadet Ranks Insignia
E7 CPO
E6 PO1
N/A
E5 PO2
N/A
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NSCC Cadet Ranks Insignia
E4 PO3
E3 SN
N/A
N/A
E2 SA
N/A
N/A
E1 SR
N/A
N/A
N/A
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NLCC Cadets
Summer Dress
Winter Dress
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NLCC NWU
Right Breast Pocket
Left Breast Pocket
Right Rear Pocket
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NLCC - CUU
Right Breast Pocket
Right Breast Pocket
Right Breast Pocket
Left Breast Pocket
Left Breast Pocket
Left Breast Pocket
Right Rear Pocket
Right Rear Pocket
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NLCC Working
Right Rear Pocket
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NLCC Cadet Ranks Insignia
LC7 SLPO
LC6 PO1
LC5 PO2
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NSCC Cadet Ranks Insignia
LC4 PO3
LC3 ABC
N/A
N/A
LC2 APC
N/A
N/A
LC1 RC
N/A
N/A
N/A
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CUUs are NOT a substitute for NWUs
LESSON 2 Cadet Uniforms

• CUUs are meant for units that are designated as
  Battalions, or for units that consistently drill
  and train with an active duty counterpart that
  wears the uniform
• CUUs may be worn at any unit per Unit CO, but
  this is not a substitute for the NWU

Reference NSCC / NLCC Uniform Regulations Table
11 and Action Letter 01-07
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Whats Wrong With This Picture?
LESSON 2 Cadet Uniforms

• A variety of uniforms are authorized but
  uniformity within the ranks is important to build
  camaraderie.
• Cadets need to conform to the Plan of the Day
  (POD)
• Limited availability of some uniforms sizes may
  drive POD dress code.
• Supply Resources
• NSCC Uniform Depot
• Military Thrift Stores
• Army Surplus / Navy Exchange

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Where to Look to Identify Cadet Rank
LESSON 3 Cadet Ranks

• Right Sleeve
• Type of Cover
• Their uniform

What rank is this cadet?
What type of uniform is this cadet wearing?
What is wrong with this uniform?
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NSCC Rank Progression
Rank Minimum Time in Rate Correspondence Course Exam Required Training
E-1 Recruit - - - -
E-2 Apprentice 3 Months BMR - NSCC RT
E-3 Seaman 6 Months SN/AN/FN - NSCC AT?
E-4 PO3 6 Months PO32 (Assn 1 2) PO3 NSCC AT
E-5 PO2 6 Months PO32 (Assn 3 5) PO2 NSCC AT
E-6 PO1 6 Months PO1 PO1 NSCC AT
E-7 CPO 6 Monthsa CPO - NSCC AT

• Minimum passing scores for each assignment
  (and the aggregate Correspondence Course) is 70.
  ATM Ch. 3(A)(1)(c)
• Minimum passing scores for Exams PO3 60,
  PO2 60, PO1 63 ATM Ch. 3(A)(1)(d)
• Recruiting Station Duty or similar
  internship-type trainings may only be used once
  for advancement ATM Ch. 4(D)(5)
• ? Cadets must be E-2 and 14 to attend any NSCC
  Advanced Training AL 01-07 1(k)
• Promotions to PO1 CPO are only authorized
  by the Executive Director (after endorsements
  from RD and Field Rep).
• Promotions from E2(T) through E5 may be
  effected by the Unit Commanding Officer. ATM Ch.
  3(A)(2), 3(A)(2)(c)(6), 3(A)(2)(d)(7)
• Cadet must attend POLA as E3 or E4 to be
  promoted to PO2 ATM Ch. Note 1, p. 8
• a Must be age 16 or older to be promoted to CPO
  ATM Ch. 3(A)(2)(d)
• Cadet must Staff a Recruit Training in a
  leadership position (after attending POLA) to be
  promoted to CPO AL 01-07 1(d)

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E-2(T) Your Secret Weapon

• NSCC Cadets with 3 months in the program who
  finish their BMR can be promoted to
  E-2(Temporary)
• ATM Ch. 3(A)(1)(g)
• Former NLCC cadets with 1 year in NLCC, who
  attended Orientation, were promoted to LC4 or
  higher, have no break in service, and complete
  the BMR, can be promoted to E-2(T) ATM Ch.
  3(A)(1)(h)
• E-2(T)s will be promoted to E-2 upon graduation
  from RT...
• ...but their 6-month clock for E-3 starts when
  they are promoted to E-2(T)! ATM Ch.
  3(A)(1)(g)-(h) Note, page 8

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NLCC Rank Progression

• NLCC Orientation and Advanced Orientation
  optional not reqd for advancement

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Unit 6 Cadet Uniform and Ranks

• Lesson Summary
• Describe grooming and personal appearance
  expectations to cadets and their parents.
• Recognize difference in NSCC and NLCC uniform
• Recognize each Cadet rank and uniform insignia
• Describe advancement in rank to cadets and their
  parents.

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