Summer Cruise 2005

Travel Information

Maintain Packet that Sandi Issues YouOrders Mailed with TicketMedical/Dental RecordsTravel ClaimsSummer Training HandbookLOI (Contact #’s, Names)

No Denied Boarding Return Travel Via Ship Customs (airport)

Travel Information

DO NOT PACK THE FOLLOWING:Travel orders International certificate of vaccination (PHS-731)Military ID cardMidshipmen summer training handbookTravel voucher (DD form 1351-2)Cruise questionnaire w/ instructionsLESMedical or Dental Records

Travel Information

Orders Must be Endorsed Upon Arrival and Departure

All Midshipmen Must File Travel Claims

Use Your HeadTake some money in the form of

Travelers ChecksNo surprises!!!

CORTRAMID Lessons Learned

Swim Quals (No 2/C - No Jet Ride)Bring ALL GEAR!!!Break in Boots PRIOR TO ARRIVALCleanliness (Room, Locker, Fridge)No Underage DrinkingNo Unauthorized VisitorsSubject to Inspection

CORTRAMID Lessons Learned

Don’t Use BOQ Towels to Shine ShoesPhysical TrainingDon’t Show Up With InjuriesBring insect repellant and sunblock for

Marine weekBe ready to run the PRT when you get

there

Shipboard Guidance

Colors Boarding / Departing Ship Space Cleanliness / Stowage Wardroom Etiquette / Professionalism Grooming Standards-Fleet grooming

standards Safety Fraternization Mail - ship FPO

Colors

At morning colors (0800 daily), “Attention” is sounded on the bugle or one blast of a whistle (usually over 1MC).All officers and enlisted personnel topside face

the ensign and render the salute required.The salute terminates with the sounding of “Carry

On,” usually 3 short blasts.

Same ceremonies observed at sunset

Coming Aboard/Departing Ship

Coming on boardStop at the top of the accommodation ladder or

gangway, face the colors, render a salute, after which the officer of the deck should be saluted

After saluting the officer of the deck, say “I request permission to come aboard, sir.”

Departing the shipSame salutes rendered in the opposite orderBefore leaving, salute the officer of the deck and

say, “I request permission to go ashore, sir.”

Boat Etiquette

The junior always embarks first and disembarks last

When embarking, juniors always sit in the forward part of the boat

Cleanliness

Maintain your spacesProperly stow your gearPersonal effects should be put away,

clothing hung in lockers, shoes placed in drawers, desks clean or neatly stowed

Wardroom Etiquette

The wardroom is the officer’s seagoing homeObserve ordinary rules of propriety,

common sense, good manners, etc…Always remove your cover upon

entering the wardroomNever place it on a table

If out of uniform do not lounge around

                                                

Be punctual for all meals If an officer is late for a meal, an apology should be

made to the senior officer at the table by stating, “Request permission to join the mess, sir.”

Never choose a place at the wardroom table until you are sure of seating arrangements (which seats are reserved for department heads, etc…)

All officers should remain standing until all guests and the senior member of the mess are seated

Do not be boisterous or noisy in the wardroom

Do not loiter there during working hours Be clear of the wardroom at least 30 minutes

before the meal – allow the MS’s time to set up on time

Do not leave magazines or papers adrift, etc…

Do not sleep in the wardroom. Additionally, no feet on the furniture, etc.

Clean up after yourself. The wardroom should always have a neat and orderly appearance. A messy wardroom reflects poorly upon the ship.

Always rise when the commanding officer, squadron commander, or a flag officer enters the wardroom, unless in the process of eating – then follow the lead of the senior member at the wardroom table.

Observe good table manners A junior pursues the correct course by being the

best listener in the mess; the senior officer, by setting the example in manners, consideration, and intelligent conversation.

Grooming Standards

Follow fleet regulations

Smoking

Forbidden in certain areas designated by the ship.

Typically have specifically designated smoking areas

Fraternization

Unduly familiar relationship that does not respect differences in rank and grade, etc…Examples: Dating, sexual intimacy, private

business partnerships, etc…

Maintain thoroughly professional relationships AT ALL TIMES.

Social interaction with officers and enlisted personnel is expected and necessary. However, avoid fraternization at all costs.

Mail

Use the ship’s FPO address – ask when you get to the ship.

Other Do’s and Don’ts

Use proper titles when addressing personnel (CPOs and POs)

Exhibit competent and good military bearing AT ALL TIMES

Just because you’re off watch doesn’t mean you’re in the rackGo to Nav briefs, pre-fire briefs, Sea and Anchor

detail, watch UNREPS, etc…This is your time to learn and ask questions

Safety

If you try to go down a ladder without using the handrails, it may be your last trip

Read and heed all warning signs, alarms, and instructions

NEVER enter unmarked spaces or voids alone Don’t turn valves, push buttons, or flip

switches unless it is part of your watch duties and you’ve been trained and understand what you are doing. If you don’t know what it is, don’t touch it.

NEVER venture onto the weather-decks at night while underway or in heavy seas. It could be your last time to do it.

Know how to get to your GQ station or first aid station in complete darkness. Know all the exits for emergency egress. Know your way to the weather-decks.

Know where your personal emergency gear is located (EEBD, Mark V gas masks, EAB).

In an emergency, a cool head and common sense will prevail. If in doubt, ask your running mate.

Recognize and know the meaning of yellow Caution tags and red Danger tags. These are placed on equipment that is out of commission or malfunctioning.

In engineering spaces and during firefighting training, wear long-sleeved shirts and steel-toed safety shoes.Corfram shoes and 100% polyester

clothing items are not permitted in certain spaces aboard ships, as those materials will melt when exposed to flame or intense heat

Other Items

Shipboard stowage is limitedBring the bare minimum of personal gear

Leave behind the guitars, hair dryers, golf clubs, huge suitcases, etc…

DO NOT remove classified materials from the ship

Use your handbook – it will be in your cruise packetRead it BEFORE you leave on cruise…

POVs are discouragedBring adequate money

Travelers checks and major credit cards are encouraged

Be flexible

Shipboard Guidance

Ambassadors of the Unit, the Navy, and the United States of AmericaBehavior and liberty clothing should be appropriate

Operational Security Inbrief Upon ArrivalEmail , Cell Phones, Cameras

Terrorism Inbrief Upon ArrivalTravel in GroupsFollow Guidance Promulgated by Command

Significant Comments

‘My ship didn’t know midshipmen were onboard’

‘It was great, we got about 20+ hours of sleep every day’

‘We were told that the ship’s store would have all of the necessary toiletries’

Other Issues

Drug abuse—Don’t do it. Don’t even think about it. The consequences are %#$@ing HEINOUS.

Bring appropriate civilian gearDo not wear pro-sports gear overseas!

$$$ Issues

80% advanced training pay will be directly deposited into your account

If you want the remaining 20%, return your medical/dental records, orders, travel claim, etc. immediately upon returning from cruiseYou can bring them in or mail them

Contents of cruise package:Medical/dental recordsMidshipman Summer Training HandbookTravel claim (sample & 2 blank forms) Instructions for meeting the MEDT for your cruise –

also see handbookEnvelope stamped and addressed to NROTC unit

to return all items Pick up your cruise package NLT 13 May.

Bring your ID card (and passport, if appropriate).

CORTRAMID:Have your bank info with you when you report. They

will file your travel claim and will need to know where the funds are to be deposited.

The day prior to your flight, call the airline and verify your departure timeBe at the airport early. If there are any problems, call

the unit or the MEDT officer.KEEP PEOPLE INFORMED.

When you report in, ensure your original orders are endorsed. (If not, no remaining 20%) – Same thing when you detach.

Keep all receiptsDon’t need for meals, etc… because receiving

per diemNeed them for filing travel claimHave your bank info with you (i.e., routing #)

WITHIN 3 DAYS OF YOUR RETURN, MAIL OR BRING IN ORDERS, TRAVEL CLAIM, AND MEDICAL/DENTAL RECORDS.

NOTE: If you fail to submit the travel claim, the government will dock your paycheck (i.e. your stipend) until they have collected the entire amount of your advance travel pay (the initial 80%).

Summer Training Travel QuestionnaireBring to ADMIN NLT 28 April.This provides information for the location

from which you will be departing and to which you will be returning

List your summer address, phone number, and e-mailIf we need to get in touch with you, it is critical

that we have the proper info.

Conclusion

Evals and DebriefsDon’t Forget to Think

Phone #’sOrders / DocumentationSafetyGearAlcoholFraternization

Bottom line: A successful cruise is your responsibility. It will only be a valuable experience if you make it one.Ask questions.Get involved.If you want to see or do something, talk to

your running mate and the midshipman training officer.

This is your discernment process.