MIDSHIPMEN SUMMER CRUISE

BRIEFLT Kagehiro

(414) 288-5192 Office01 May 2014

References◦Unit Website under current students tab◦NROTC website->Other Links->Training

informationUnderstand the following:

◦Proper conduct and professionalism◦Application of the UCMJ◦Key Items◦Ambassadorship

Objectives

So are we going or not?

Have proper uniform items Wear uniform properly

◦ Clean & Ironed◦ Know how to wear◦ Uniform packing list will be

provided on Unit Website and e-mailed

◦ Have your boots broken in!!! CORTRAMID – 2 most commonly forgotten items

◦ Garrison cap◦ Mouth Guard

Uniforms

CORTRAMID WEST◦ Travel and report in Summer Whites

CORTRAMID EAST◦ Per the Welcome Aboard letter (probably PCA)

What uniform do I travel in?

INCONUS (Yes, Hawaii counts)◦ Summer Whites unless otherwise directed (if

going on a sub cruise, PCA).

OUTCONUS◦ Professional Civilian Attire.

Travel Uniform – other than CORTRAMID

Ensure you mark your clothing and your laundry bag(last name/last 4 of social) if you use ship’s laundry

Long sleeves/steel toes required aboard ship at all times

Everyone

You need to familiarize yourself with your plane ticket (dates/destination)

Pay attention to what you pack and where you pack it- TSA is not kidding around.

Know your embark/debark dates and be prepared to be flexible– KEEP THE UNIT INFORMED

Have your passport ready if you are traveling overseas

Travel Info

Let’s talk about civilian clothes

Civilian clothes are authorized, but…◦ If you’re getting underway, only bring a few

things◦ You have VERY limited storage aboard a sub/ship

and shoes take the most space.

Easy on the shoes

FYI, San Diego may not be as warm as you think.

Pay attention to the climate

Once you know the ship/squadron you are going to, take the time to learn about it

Unit’s websites will have many key items, such as phone numbers for quarterdeck, duty officer, etc.◦ Ex: King’s Bay:

http://www.cnic.navy.mil/kingsbay/index.htm When arriving at destination, ship/squadron

should have a representative waiting for you (they know your ticket info, too)

Travel info cont…

If not, find the local USO (usually located in the airport) and they will be able to assist you.

I also encourage you to call me.

Travel info cont…

Uniform Code of Military Justice is Chapter 47 of United States Code Title 10

Section 802, Article 2:◦ “(a) The following persons are subject to this

chapter: …(2) Cadets, aviation cadets, and midshipmen.”

◦ http://www.jag.navy.mil/documents/UCMJ.pdf ROD: “Midshipmen fall under the UCMJ only

when assigned to active duty. Officer candidates are always subject to the UCMJ.”

UCMJ

Rules you must follow when on cruise You can be prosecuted for failure to follow

the rules set forth in the UCMJ Not the same as breaking the law (you

could be charged twice)◦ Murder, arson, robbery, forgery, etc◦ Disobeying a lawful order, disrespect towards a

superior commissioned officer, drunk on duty, etc…

◦ Underage drinking, drug abuse…

What does this mean?

MIDN are in a unique situation – somewhere between Officers and Enlisted

While on cruise it is explicitly against the UCMJ for you to fraternize with either Officers or Enlisted

You are allowed to go on liberty with your running mates, just use good sense◦ Barbeque with wardroom….good idea◦ Underage drinking with running mate…not so

much

Fraternization

Summer cruise is not a vacation, it is a training opportunity

Most of the time it’s fun, but it’s still training

Conduct and Professionalism

Be proactive◦ The people you’re learning from are busy, but

happy to help.◦ Most are excited to show you what they do, but

may not know how to approach you. Be positive

◦ Have a good attitude about every training opportunity even if it’s not in a community that you are interested in

Professional Behavior

What do you do if the unit you are assigned to is not providing you with adequate training opportunities or are constantly negative?◦ MIDN liaison officer/ MIDN training officer◦ Other JO’s◦ XO◦ Marquette (advisor or summer cruise coordinator)

Professional Behavior

You’re wearing Khaki – act like it

People are always watching what you are doing in Khaki

Fleet grooming standards (Haircut, facial hair, etc…)

Wearing Khaki

BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS WHILE TRAVELING!◦ Noticing suspicious behavior could save your life,

or someone else’s

Anti Terrorism

While you’re on the ship…

Take the time to learn the shipboard organization, routines, duties and obligations of your running mates◦ Stand watch with your running mates!

Know where to go in an Emergency Head on a swivel- pay attention to where you

are standing and what you are doing- a ship is an industrial environment

Wardroom Etiquette◦ Ask your running mate…◦ Find out what seats are reserved and don’t sit there.

Life on a ship

There are two kinds of people that get whatever they want- Admirals and Midshipmen. If you do not ask, it will not happen. LCAC rides, etc…

The crew of the ship/sub that you are on LIVE there, it is their home. Treat it with respect. They work extremely hard to cook, clean, and maintain it- a great deal of pride.

Bring Cash to use in the ship’s store.

Life on a ship

Shipboard/Submarine storage is limited – No hard case luggage◦ Leave your guitar, golf clubs, large suitcases at

home◦ Submarine cruises… Hard case luggage does

make for some great practice shooting torpedoes…

◦ CORTRAMID…small overnight bag/ duffle bag for Surface/Marine Weeks.

Life on a ship cont…

This is your cruise to help you experience what it is like to be an enlisted sailor/marine.◦ SERVANT LEADERSHIP

You WILL live, work, and be treated just like your enlisted running mate.◦ Have the proper mindset.

It is acceptable to go on liberty with your running mate, just keep it professional.

Second Class Cruise specific…

During the course of your cruise, you may be exposed to material above your current clearance level.◦ Keep this material on a need to know basis….aka

your buddies at Marquette don’t need to know.

Label all notes appropriately and do not remove from ship.◦ If you have something you aren’t sure about, treat

it as classified.

Classified Material

Budget yourself◦ Don’t spend all of your money in one night, as the

rest of your cruise will be extremely boring◦ Travelers checks/Credit card strongly encouraged◦ MWR exists on all bases and offers discount/free

tickets to sporting events, theme parks, etc…

File travel claim upon return from cruise◦ See Mr. Foti before you leave for the summer, he

has stuff for you to sign.

Personal Finances

You represent Marquette NROTC in the fleet

You represent the NROTC program as a whole

Failure to properly represent the battalion/university will result in you being sent home early and will have repercussions.◦ You are the one who calls your parents. You talk to

them right after the CO does. Also, PRB.

Ambassadorship

Questions?