1 Training Department Class of 2018 Intersessional BriefProfessional Development Training Department LT Yohannes Bennehoff 1/C Training Officer X-1926 Give quick intro and Bio
2 Agenda Staying at USNA - NASPWho to call and how to maintaining SA this summer All about Fleet Cruises Travel Guidance and Contingencies Closing Comments Questions
3 Bancroft Berthing All NASP personnel will be berthed in 6th and 7th Wings (all other wings are off limits) NASP Check-in: 6th Wing Batt Conference Room Normal Working Hours: NASP Duty Officer Available in the evening NASP phone numbers 6th Wing: 7th Wing: Once checked in, you will receive room assigned to you ahead of time. DO NOT SWAP OR CHANGE Only bring items you will need Space is limited and you will NOT keep the same room if your training leaves the yard. STORAGE IS LIMITED! YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN LINEN! NO SQUATTERS – everyone residing in a room must be checked into NASP
4 Block 1 Check-In NASP assumes responsibility for midshipmen immediately following graduation Check in Uniform: Khaki or Summer White ALL Midshipmen on First Block must check in on 29 May Midshipmen may take a weekend if eligible AFTER checking in with the NASP Office and being assigned a room.
5 29 May Check-in Excusals Mids on Block 0 Fleet Cruise or PTEMids on approved leave chit from CO /SEL BRING THIS CHIT WITH YOU WHEN YOU CHECK-IN Mids who start Block 1 training after 31 May MIDS WHO FAIL TO CHECK INTO NASP ON TIME WITHOUT A VAILD REASON WILL BE GIVEN TOURS AND RESTRICTION ON THE FOLLOWING WEEKEND (OR FIRST WEEKEND BACK ON THE YARD)
6 Summer Training ContactsSummer Training Duty Officer / Mon – Fri / for non-emergencies 24/7 for emergencies **Web outage from June to 1500 June 7** STDO available BY PHONE ONLY No during this time! Bancroft Hall Main Office USNA Duty SAPR Advocate 24/7 Contact Card will be provided prior to Av/Surf/Sub Cruises
7 BE ON TIME, IN THE CORRECT LOCATION, & PREPAREDSummer Training Info MIDS Web Access (accessible off Yard) https://midsweb.usna.edu Summer Training Intranet Site (Yard only) Midshipmen (accessible off Yard) Gmail.usna.edu Check everyday, at least two weeks prior to the beginning of a new block BE ON TIME, IN THE CORRECT LOCATION, & PREPARED
8 Fleet Cruise Departure BriefAviation, Submarine, Surface, Leatherneck, SEAL, EOD, RL/SC, IWC, CEC Uniform is inspection ready Summer Whites w/ a fresh shave & haircut Muster will be taken – If unable to attend, contact STDO as soon as possible prior to brief Orders and e-tickets (if applicable) will be distributed Travel plan will be briefed – Bus times will be announced Medical records are online and not required to be carried by midshipmen Bring your screening forms/chits (as applicable) IA Training Certificates Av/Phys Up-Chit Sub Screening High Risk Training Screening Approved Independent Travelers call STDO for a phone brief MIDN approved for independent travel are required to call STDO prior to embark to receive phone departure brief.
9 Briefs – When and Where Embark Location Brief Date Time/ LocationCONUS, Hawaii, Alaska, and AUTEC (Bahamas) 1 day prior to embark date in MIDS 1200 / Luce Hall Planetarium* OCONUS, Guam **FDNF Bring your passportS** 4 days prior to embark date in MIDS NOTE: If the number of midshipmen for a departure brief exceeds the capacity of the Planetarium, an alternate location will be used. Midshipmen will be notified of the alternate location via an .
10 Examples A Fleet Cruise listed in MIDS as embarking in San Diego on 19 July BRIEF: 18 July at 1200 in Luce Hall Planetarium A Fleet Cruise listed in MIDS as embarking in Hawaii on 06 July BRIEF: 05 July at 1200 in Luce Hall Planetarium A Fleet Cruise listed in MIDS as embarking in Sasebo, Japan on 25 July BRIEF: 21 July at 1200 in Luce Hall Planetarium
11 What this looks like in MIDS
12 General Fleet Cruise GuidanceObjectives of Summer Training Operational naval forces Professional development Experiential followership/leadership Objectives of 1/C Cruise Actively participate in the duties and responsibilities of a JO Fully integrate into a crew to include watch, quarter, and station bill Screen for a community in some cases Enhance your leadership skills Refine your Service Assignment preferences 1st Rule of Summer Training: It’s what you make of it!!!! Stay professional Stay engaged Stay motivated Stay flexible You are a Junior Officer Window of opportunity May receive an EVAL/FITREP for superior/deficient performance
13 Aviation, Surface, Sub Cruise OrganizationMidshipmen-in-Charge (MIC) Group Leader Primary role: maintain accountability and communication Midshipmen Embarkation/Debarkation Teams (MEDT) Norfolk Jacksonville/Mayport Seattle San Diego Unit CoC Running Mate / DIVO Midshipmen Training Officer (MTO) Department Head CMC / XO / CO Regardless of training type, always use the chain of command MEDTs – primary responsibility is orderly embark and debark of midn assigned to surface cruises Sub squadrons complete all functions provided by MEDTs Contact information will be provided If no MEDT in location, unit will meet midshipmen directly Unit COC Running mate is hard-charging, warfare qualified E-4 or E-5. Hand selected by CoC MTO is fully familiar with Summer Training Manual and expectations of midshipmen
14 How to conduct yourselfRepresent USNA and the Navy Work hard Impressions are important Wear a squared-away uniform or appropriate civilian clothes Be on time and prepared Use good headwork. If it doesn’t seem right, don’t do it. Use social media responsibly Remain within your security clearance (None, SECRET, or TS) Enjoy yourself Have a battle buddy on liberty Do not go to off-limits liberty areas (i.e. Tijuana) Your MTO or host POC will brief you on liberty rules Conduct issues will be addressed by: Unit CO and/or The Commandant Security Clearances: Approximately 150 midshipmen without. May not be able to participate in all aspects of the cruise, ship’s policy. Mess Bills: Midshipmen do NOT pay. Have unit contact STDO if there are any issues. Red Lines: All could result in restriction, loss of liberty, or your return to USNA for adjudication.
15 Overseas Liberty Battle buddyAbide by the liberty boundaries, attire guidelines, curfews, and accountability procedures established by: Your unit Commanding Officer Your Officer or Faculty Rep USNA IPO Director Alcohol 1 non-drinker per every 4 drinkers Non-drinker must not have had a drink within 12 hours and be free of the effects of alcohol Drinking age will conform to the legal age set by the host country In the absence of any local law, minimum drinking age shall be 21 15
16 Travel Guidance What to take/wear: Hand carry:Use the training event specific packing list Aviation/Surface/Submarine Fleet Cruise packing list: One checked bag (collapsible) and one carry-on CONUS, Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam – Summer Whites Outside the U.S. – civilian clothes Hand carry: CAC Orders E-Tickets Contact Card Passport(s)/Visas Change of clothes and essential items Carry-Ons: mitigate damaged/lost checked luggage. Pack essentials and extra set of clothes in carry-on. 16
17 Travel Guidance Execute your orders Vouchers No cash advancesIf returning to the local area, you shall not depart local area until voucher complete Voucher must be completed within 5 working days of return Summer Training Travel Office (Bancroft 2016) Reimbursement for per diem, incidentals, BWI Super Shuttle, DC Metro, cabs Zero balance receipts No cash advances Take $ for incidentals Take a personal credit card 17
18 Contingencies Purchase changeable/refundable tickets for leaveReport change in medical status Contact BMU and inform the STDO of any changes ASAP Emergency/Emergent Leave AMCROSS Immediate family in most cases / Brigade family in some cases You may not: Deviate from your orders Change your travel itinerary Go on leave without CO/SEL approval When in doubt, contact the STDO
19 Guides and Handbook ed to all midshipmen – ready references for all admin questions and guidance on what you should be doing on your Aviation, Sub, Surface, or MAGTF Cruise. NOTE: Sub Cruise Guide is same for both 1/C and 3/C
20 Questions?