March Drill took place on 9-10 March 2024 at the Great Lakes Naval base.
SATURDAY
The entire unit participated in the PRT. After that, Chief Burkutt taught cadets about the Basics of Video Making. Cadets split into groups to plan and record their video projects.
An Escape Room allowed groups of cadets to try their hand at solving tricky puzzles and a race against time.
Cadets also practiced their Semaphore skills to pass messages from one group to another.
THE CHIEF PINNING CEREMONY
Sea Cadet Chief Elise Burkut had her pinning ceremony. Pinning Ceremony was done by the Navy Chief (Ret) Julie Proa. The parents of the cadet were also present and participated in the ceremony.
INDOC ORIENTATION
INDOC company has made significant progress in its recruitment orientation. They will continue working on the basics until May before attending the Recruit Training.
SUNDAY
Sea Cadets met the US Coast Guard Axullary Team. USCG taught them Social Media in Emergency Management and Responding to SAR/emergency cases
League Cadets worked on making working clock units.
APRIL DRILL
Fill out forms NSCTNG003 and NSCTNG031 and upload it here ---> https://forms.gle/cbvBLVck5PNuCpV77 (both the form for download and the link to upload is in the same form)
Pay $25 or $13 if you have an active Chow subscription to lburkut@seacadets.org via Zelle.
Pack: Sleeping Bag, a Cot or inflatable mattress, change of clothes (PT or PJs), hygiene kit
Cadets should arrive at the RCRPC Range 10853 N Milton Rd for this drill. Milton, WI 53563 on April 13 at 9 AM and get picked up at the same location on April 14 at 2 PM. Feel free to use Facebook Group to arrange for carpools.
ACADEMICS - Any cadet on the Honor Roll can earn up an Academic Ribbon or Device twice a year. Send proof of good grades by April 1 at https://www.seacadets911.org/post/academic-reports
MAY GRADUATION will occur on May 4-5 (the first week of the month). On May 4th, we will host our official graduation for the year. As in the previous year, we will host it outside of the base and will invite families and friends to attend. There will be a potluck lunch afterward. The signup link is coming soon. On Sunday, May 5, we will work on the summer training preparation to ensure that cadets are equipped to attend these trainings.
SUMMER TRAININGS—Many have been posted, and many more are coming. Check your parent portal to make sure your portal is up to date and all your forms are current. Check in often, as some trainings fill up fast. We've also noticed that some posted trainings are not available for registration—if you click on the registration details, it will tell you the registration dates.
Read the details carefully. Download the Welcome Letter and any additional documents. If you have waivers that need to be uploaded into the profile, email them to the CO. Once your training is approved, you will be able to print your training packet, which your cadet will take to the training.
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