Transcript Unit Pre-Cruise Brief

LT Kagehiro
(414) 288-5192 Office
28 April 2016
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References
◦ Unit Website under current students tab
◦ NROTC website->Links->Training
information
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the following:
◦ Proper conduct and professionalism
◦ Application of the UCMJ
◦ Key Items
◦ Ambassadorship
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Located on the MUNROTC website under
current students.
Download to your computer/phone/preferred
electronic device.
http://www.marquette.edu/rotc/navy/
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Have proper uniform items
Wear uniform properly
◦ Clean & Ironed
◦ Know how to wear
◦ Uniform packing list will be
provided on Unit Website and emailed
◦ Have your boots broken in!!!
CORTRAMID –
2 most commonly forgotten
items
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◦ Garrison cap
◦ Mouth Guard
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CORTRAMID WEST
◦ Travel and report in Summer Whites
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CORTRAMID EAST
◦ Per the Welcome Aboard letter (Khakis and unit
polos)
◦ Summer whites not needed at CORTRAMID East
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INCONUS and Hawaii
◦ Summer Whites unless otherwise directed (if going
on a sub cruise, PCA).
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OUTCONUS
◦ Professional Civilian Attire.
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Ensure you mark your clothing and your
laundry bag (last name) if you use ship’s
laundry
Long sleeves/steel toes required aboard ship
at all times
Use the packing list on the MUNROTC website
(CORTRAMID, follow the list in your welcome
aboard letter)
Coveralls UOD for underway cruises
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You need to familiarize yourself with your plane ticket
(dates/destination)
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Pay attention to what you pack and where you pack it- TSA
is not kidding around.
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Know your embark/debark dates and be prepared to be
flexible– KEEP THE UNIT INFORMED
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Check in early to your flight. Let Mr. Foti or LT Kagehiro
know if there is an issue.
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Have your passport ready if you are traveling overseas
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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.
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FYI, San Diego may not be as warm as
you think.
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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
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When arriving at destination, ship/squadron
should have a representative waiting for you
(they know your ticket info, too)
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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 or the
representative on your contact card.
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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
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ROD: “Midshipmen fall under the UCMJ only
when assigned to active duty. Officer
candidates are always subject to the UCMJ.”
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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…
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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
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Summer cruise is not a
vacation, it is a training
opportunity
Most of the time it’s
fun, but it’s still training
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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.
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Be positive
◦ Have a good attitude about every training
opportunity even if it’s not in a community that you
are interested in
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What do you do if the unit you are assigned
to is not providing you with adequate training
opportunities or are constantly negative?
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MIDN liaison officer/ MIDN training officer
Other JO’s
XO
Marquette (advisor or summer cruise coordinator)
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You’re wearing Khaki
– act like it
People are always
watching what you
are doing in Khaki
Fleet grooming
standards (Haircut,
facial hair, etc…)
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BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS WHILE
TRAVELING!
◦ Noticing suspicious behavior could save your life, or
someone else’s
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If any part of your cruise is OCONUS, you
need to complete SERE and AT level 1 training
Additionally, if you are flying into or out of a
foreign country you need to complete an
ISOPREP form
I will send you an e-mail with instructions
once your cruise is assigned
Failure to complete will result in you going on
a different cruise as well as disciplinary action
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Take the time to learn the shipboard
organization, routines, duties and obligations
of your running mates
◦ Stand watch with your running mates!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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This is your cruise to help you experience
what it is like to be an enlisted sailor/marine.
◦ SERVANT LEADERSHIP
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You WILL live, work, and be treated just like
your enlisted running mate.
◦ Have the proper mindset.
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It is acceptable to go on liberty with your
running mate, just keep it professional.
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SWOs are rolling out a new policy this
summer for 1/C surface cruise only
A CO of a ship on cruise may nominate up to
2 MIDN to join their ship after service
assignment, should they be designated SWO
or SWO-N
THIS DOES NOT AFFECT SERVICE ASSIGNMENT
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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.
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Label all notes appropriately and do not
remove from ship.
◦ If you have something you aren’t sure about, treat it
as classified.
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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…
RETAIN ALL TRAVEL RECEIPTS. No reimbursement will be
authorized for any claims without a receipt.
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File travel claim upon return from cruise
◦ See Mr. Foti before you leave for the summer, he has
stuff for you to sign.
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You represent Marquette NROTC in the fleet
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You represent the NROTC program as a whole
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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.