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Directions to our Building
- We are located at the Washington Navy Yard. Generally, the preferred access point is at 6th Street and M Street, S.E. in Washington, D.C. (At times, security or other situations will cause the entrance point to change to another gate on M Street or 11thStreet, S.E.. Signs will be posted, when applicable).
- This is a secure facility, protected by armed DOD Police Officers, U.S. Marines, U.S. Navy Law Enforcement Petty Officers (Master-at-Arms) and Military Working Dogs.
- You must show a photo ID (Driver’s License or other official ID) and if accessing via motor vehicle, must have a properly registered, insured and maintained vehicle.
- Upon arrival at the entrance gate and after being granted access to the installation, proceed straight to the end of the road (the Anacostia River) will be in front of you and a flagpole with three flags will be a landmark.
- Make a left. On your right will be the U.S.S. Barry (DD 933). Proceed as far as you can (there is a building at the end of the road).
- Make a left (the white building is on your left, the Navy Art Gallery, also white, is in front and slightly to the right of you). Follow the roadway between the two red brick buildings (one on each side of you).
- You will come to a “T” intersection at the end of the roadway. Make a right.
- You will quickly come to a stop sign. (A full stop is required or you will get a ticket if caught or for exceeding the speed limit).
- On the left (at the corner) is the Navy Exchange. On the right is an office building and pub.
- Proceed straight ahead (toward the water).
- On the left will be a multi-story parking structure. On the right (below grade) you will see a parking lot and a red brick building with a blue awning at its entrance. That is our building. Building 154.
- Just before the road ends by the water and the metal fence, there is an opening to enter the parking lot to the right.
- Please take that road, drive towards our building (your back will now be to the water and you will be driving in the direction from which you came).
- Park in any legal (white lined) parking space.
- Enter our building, present your photo ID and ask state the reason you are there. You will be helped from that point.
- Please take that road, drive towards our building (your back will now be to the water and you will be driving in the direction from which you came).
- If you have any challenges, please call us at 703-740-1138.
- This is a secure facility, protected by armed DOD Police Officers, U.S. Marines, U.S. Navy Law Enforcement Petty Officers (Master-at-Arms) and Military Working Dogs.
Boot Camp
- Boot Camp sessions are offered during seasonal breaks at school (winter, spring and summer).
- Age 10 - 13 (NLCC Cadets)
- Boot Camp is one-week and is called Recruit Orientation.
- Cadets, age 13 and below, are not required to attend boot camp (one week).
- It is optional and not required for promotion within the program.
- It is highly suggested to help the cadet mature, develop and excel in our program and in life.
- It is listed as code NT in the Training database on the Compass website
- It is highly suggested to help the cadet mature, develop and excel in our program and in life.
- It is optional and not required for promotion within the program.
- Cadets, age 13 and below, are not required to attend boot camp (one week).
- New cadets may fully participate in the unit’s activities before attending boot camp. Successful completion of boot camp is required for advanced training opportunities, beyond those sponsored by our unit.
- Boot Camp is one-week and is called Recruit Orientation.
- Age 14 - 17 (NSCC Cadets)
- Boot Camp is two-weeks and is called Recruit Training.
- For cadets, age 14 and above, attending boot camp (two weeks)and advanced training (two sessions per year) is optional, but is required for promotion within the program.
- It is listed as code RT in the Training database on the Compass website
- For cadets, age 14 and above, attending boot camp (two weeks)and advanced training (two sessions per year) is optional, but is required for promotion within the program.
- To attend NSCC Boot Camp, cadets must sucessfully complete BMR Chapters (not Assignments) 1, 5, 6, 9, and 10, submit it and have it graded BEFORE the start of the training.
- If joining the unit at age 13 and below, a cadet may attend boot camp twice (one week initially as an NLCC cadet and then after age 13, two more weeks as an NSCC cadet).
- If joining the unit at age 14 and above, a cadet may attend boot camp once (two weeks).
- New cadets may fully participate in the unit’s activities before attending boot camp.
- Successful completion of boot camp is required for advanced training opportunities, beyond those sponsored by our unit.
- Boot Camp is two-weeks and is called Recruit Training.
Advanced Training Opportunities
- Advanced Training opportunities are offered during seasonal breaks at school (winter, spring and summer).
- NLCC cadets (age 10 - 13) may attend advanced training for one week. Opportunities are limited.
- Advanced training for NLCC cadets is optional and not required for promotion within the program.
- For NLCC advanced training opportunities, consult the Training database on the Compass website
- Advanced training for NLCC cadets is optional and not required for promotion within the program.
- NSCC cadets (age 14 and above, who have successfully completed NSCC boot camp) have the opportunity to attend advanced training opportunities as often as they desire.
- For cadets, age 14 and above, attending boot camp (two weeks)and advanced training (two sessions per year) is optional, but is required for promotion within the program.
- Some cadets spend just two weeks away from home at an advanced training opportunity someplace in the country; others spend a significant portion of their summer school vacation or all of their summer school vacation, attending up to six or seven different advanced training opportunities.
- Many cadets find it to be less expensive and of more value in life than summer camp or day care.
- For NLCC advanced training opportunities, consult the Training database on the Compass website
- Many cadets find it to be less expensive and of more value in life than summer camp or day care.
- Some cadets spend just two weeks away from home at an advanced training opportunity someplace in the country; others spend a significant portion of their summer school vacation or all of their summer school vacation, attending up to six or seven different advanced training opportunities.
- For cadets, age 14 and above, attending boot camp (two weeks)and advanced training (two sessions per year) is optional, but is required for promotion within the program.
- NLCC cadets (age 10 - 13) may attend advanced training for one week. Opportunities are limited.
Boot Camp and Advanced Training Costs
- NLCC Boot Camp (ages 10 to 13) and one-week advanced training costs are $145 ($20.71/day), which includes all training, meal and berthing (sleeping) costs.
- NSCC Boot Camp (ages 13 to 17) and two-week advanced training costs are $268 ($19.14 per day), which includes all training, meal and berthing (sleeping) costs.
- Transportation to boot camp and advanced training locations may be available at no additional costs, but is dependent on adult volunteer availability.
- If transportation is not provided by the unit, cadets are responsible for their own transportation to and from the training location.
- In order to attend boot camp, cadets must be enrolled at least six weeks prior to the beginning of boot camp.
- The six weeks is added to our unit’s one to two week paperwork processing time, so cadets must submit their completed enrollment paperwork package and payment of the enrollment fee at least eight weeks prior to the beginning of boot camp.
- Transportation to boot camp and advanced training locations may be available at no additional costs, but is dependent on adult volunteer availability.
Attendance Requirement
- Attendance at all drills and activities is voluntary, but we require that you attend an average of at least 75% of the time, so you get the most out of the learning, fun and fellowship.
- To allow for school, church, sports and family events that occur on weekends and during the summer, we do our best to minimize time requirements and burdens on cadets and their families.
- By keeping the activity schedule to an average of just two times per month, we help the environment by conserving energy (gasoline, heat/air conditioning and electric), wear and tear (vehicle and personal) and allow plenty of time for school work, sports, family commitments and other desires/needs.
- We realize that cadets and adult volunteers are involved in after-school, sports, church and other weekend activities. We feel our attendance policy is fair and does not burden members. A result of our attendance requirement is cadets are able to practice the principles of time management and decision-making.
- We offer the opportunity for college scholarships or advanced enlistments in the military, with a higher degree of success. Accordingly, frequent attendance at our program may be considered a wise investment of time and effort.
- We encourage cadets to consider their futures and manage their time accordingly, so they can attend our drills as well as sports, school related, church related and other activities they may be involved in.
- Membership in our unit is a privilege and it requires a commitment to attend.
- Cadets not attending at least 75% of the unit drills and activities during a six month consecutive period will forfeit advancement (promotion) to a higher rank and will not be eligible for promotion until the minimum attendance requirement is met for at least six months.
- Cadets habitually not attending at least 75% of the time are removed from the program.
- To allow for school, church, sports and family events that occur on weekends and during the summer, we do our best to minimize time requirements and burdens on cadets and their families.
How to get a Promotion - NLCC Cadets (Age 10 - 13)
- Step One - Attend at least 75% of all drills and activities for six months.
- NLCC cadets become eligible for the first advancement (promotion) in four months.
- NLCC cadets are eligible for each subsequent advancement every four months, if the appropriate Syllabus Part (see below) is completed during that time period.
- Cadets not attending at least 75% of the unit drills and activities forfeit advancement and are not eligible for promotion until the minimum attendance requirement is met for at least six months.
- Cadets habitually not attending at least 75% of the time are removed from the program.
- Cadets not attending at least 75% of the unit drills and activities forfeit advancement and are not eligible for promotion until the minimum attendance requirement is met for at least six months.
- NLCC cadets are eligible for each subsequent advancement every four months, if the appropriate Syllabus Part (see below) is completed during that time period.
- NLCC cadets become eligible for the first advancement (promotion) in four months.
- Step Two - Successful completion of a Syllabus course.
- Courses are broken down into “Parts” and completed during attendance at unit drills.
- Exceptionally motivated cadets may complete the courses on their own and submit the completed assignments as stated below.
- However, NLCC cadets within six months of reaching age 13 or already age 13 are advised to complete the correspondence courses required of cadets ages 13 to 18 (See How to get a Promotion - NSCC Cadets (Age 13 - 18).
- Exceptionally motivated cadets may complete the courses on their own and submit the completed assignments as stated below.
- Courses are in PDF format. They may be read online or downloaded for ease.
- The NLCC Syllabus is located at the Compass website in the cadet advancement section.
- You do not need to print any portion of the course manual, since it is a PDF document, but you may do so if you desire.
- Complete the course “Parts” and the open book quizzes by recording the answers on a Word document or piece of paper, with your full name and full social security number at the top, along with the name of the “Part” number.
- Provide only the question number and the letter corresponding to the answer next to it. Nothing more is required.
- The NLCC Syllabus is located at the Compass website in the cadet advancement section.
- E-mail the completed answer sheet to the unit’s Training Officer to be entered in the Navy’s computer system for scoring.
- Retain a copy of your e-mail and its attachment in case your e-mail or attachment does not arrive at the intended e-mail address.
- Courses are broken down into “Parts” and completed during attendance at unit drills.
- Step Three– Successfully complete a review by the unit’s advancement (promotion) selection board.
- The selection board consists of senior cadets and adult volunteers.
- The board screens and interviews candidates eligible for promotion and make a recommendation to the unit’s commanding officer on whether or not to promote the cadet.
- In addition to ensuring the cadet meets the minimum requirements (stated above) for advancement, the board considers the cadets verbal responses to interview questions; his/her military bearing, discipline and demonstrated leadership during the previous six months, as well as any awards earned by or written evaluations of the cadet and future leadership potential.
- The selection board consists of senior cadets and adult volunteers.
- (Optional) Step Four– Completion of boot camp (one week) during winter, spring or summer school break (Boot camp is not required for cadets ages 10 to 13, but is highly suggested).
- NLCC cadets successfully completing NLCC boot camp will have completed Parts 1 and 2 in the Syllabus, during the training, speeding advancement opportunities.
- Additionally, a ribbon award and advanced rank are given to NLCC cadets completing boot camp while in the ages 10 to 13 group, upon their transfer to the NSCC at age 13.
- NLCC boot camp training opportunities are listed on the Compass website
- Additionally, a ribbon award and advanced rank are given to NLCC cadets completing boot camp while in the ages 10 to 13 group, upon their transfer to the NSCC at age 13.
- NLCC cadets successfully completing NLCC boot camp will have completed Parts 1 and 2 in the Syllabus, during the training, speeding advancement opportunities.
How to get a Promotion - NSCC Cadets (Age 13 - 18)
- Step One - Successful completion of a correspondence course.
- The very first course required is known as the Basic Military Requirements (BMR) correspondence course. The next course is known as the Seaman course. Petty Officers courses follow.
- All courses are in PDF format. They may be read online or downloaded for ease. They are located at the Compass website in the cadet advancement section.
- You do not need to print any portion of the course manual, since it is a PDF document, but you may do so if you desire.
- All courses are in PDF format. They may be read online or downloaded for ease. They are located at the Compass website in the cadet advancement section.
- Complete the course “Assignments” (open book quizzes) by recording the answers on a Word document or piece of paper, with your full name and full social security number at the top, along with the name of the course and assignment number.
- Provide only the question number and the letter corresponding to the answer next to it. Nothing more is required.
- E-mail the completed assignment answer sheet to the unit’s Training Officer to be entered in the Navy’s computer system for scoring.
- Retain a copy of your e-mail and its attachment in case your e-mail or attachment does not arrive at the intended e-mail address.
- The very first course required is known as the Basic Military Requirements (BMR) correspondence course. The next course is known as the Seaman course. Petty Officers courses follow.
- Step Two - Successful completion of “boot camp” (recruit orientation).
- This Step may be completed BEFORE Step One, if the required Chapters of the BMR are completed before applying for boot camp.
- The required BMR Chapters in order to attend boot camp are: BMR chapters 1, 5, 6, 9, and 10.
- NSCC boot camp training opportunities are offered in the Summer, Winter and Spring and are listed on the Compass website
- Locate a Recruit Orientation (Code “RT”) training site and date, then submit your Request for Training Form NSCTNG 001 or Request for Local Training Form NSCTNG 003 to the Training Officer.
- NSCC boot camp training opportunities are offered in the Summer, Winter and Spring and are listed on the Compass website
- The required BMR Chapters in order to attend boot camp are: BMR chapters 1, 5, 6, 9, and 10.
- Pay for the training via the unit’s website (Members Area link to Pay Training Fees)
- E-mail the completed form to the unit’s Training Officer or Fax it to 703-997-7527.
- This Step may be completed BEFORE Step One, if the required Chapters of the BMR are completed before applying for boot camp.
- Step Three – Attend at least 75% of all drills and activities.
- NSCC cadets are eligible for their first advancement three months after enrolling in the unit, if the complete BMR has been successfully completed during that time period.
- Cadets not attending at least 75% of the unit drills and activities during any six month consecutive period will forfeit promotion to a higher rank until the minimum attendance requirement is met for at least six months.
- Cadets habitually not attending at least 75% of the time are removed from the program.
- Step Four– Successfully complete a review by the unit’s advancement (promotion) selection board.
- The selection board consists of senior cadets and adult volunteers.
- The board screens and interviews candidates eligible for promotion and make a recommendation to the unit’s commanding officer on whether or not to promote the cadet.
- In addition to ensuring the cadet meets the minimum requirements (stated above) for advancement, the board considers the cadets verbal responses to interview questions; his/her military bearing, discipline and demonstrated leadership during the previous six months, as well as any awards earned by or written evaluations of the cadet and future leadership potential.
- The board screens and interviews candidates eligible for promotion and make a recommendation to the unit’s commanding officer on whether or not to promote the cadet.
- The selection board consists of senior cadets and adult volunteers.
Meals and Transportation
- Most activity costs as little as $7 cash per meal (or you may bring your own that does not require refrigeration or cooking).
- For drills not including an overnight stay, the total cost is $7 per day.
- For overnight drills, the total cost is $21 cash for the weekend.
- We provide transportation to nearly all unit activities in the DC, MD and VA metropolitan area.
- Summer activities are held locally, nationally and even internationally, allowing cadets to travel and explore, with adult supervision.
- We provide transportation (at no additional cost) to boot camp and select advanced training sites, specified by the unit, in the summer and during other school breaks, depending on the availability of adult volunteer drivers and vehicles and the number of cadets attending the training.
- Cadets are responsible for transportation costs to boot camp and advanced training sites other than those specified by the unit or for which transportation is not provided by the unit.
- We provide transportation (at no additional cost) to boot camp and select advanced training sites, specified by the unit, in the summer and during other school breaks, depending on the availability of adult volunteer drivers and vehicles and the number of cadets attending the training.
