USNSCC

 Aurora Division

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13 July 2010

USNSCC Naval Intelligence School, 5-9 July 2010, NAVSTA Norfolk, VA

On 05-09 JUL 10 I attended the Naval Intelligence School held at NAVSTA Norfolk, VA as a Staff/Escort Officer. This is the first time that this class has been held on the east coast. It is has been and is currently held at San Diego, CA. During the classes the Cadets had to not only learn about different intelligence matters but also the failure of intelligence, i.e. Pearl Harbor. The highlight of the class were the tours. We toured the CIA, NMTC, ONI, and ended up at the Cryptology Museum at the NSA. As staff I, worked behind the scenes making last minute arrangements and making sure things ran smoothly. We did have some early mornings, up at 0415 hrs to make tours through the traffic.

ENS Robert Mayer, USNSCC

28 June 2010

USNSCC Basic Airman, 14-26 June 2010, NAS Lemoore

At the beginning of the summer of 2010, I attended Basic Airman training at NAS Lemoore. NAS Lemoore is located in Fresno, California. We stayed in the BEQ, which is the bachelors enlisted quarters. Reveille was at 0530 each morning. We started our day with an outstanding meal at the chow hall, then it was off to the flight line. It was there that we divided up into shops. Each day we had a different shop. There was air traffic control, ordinance, avionics, electronics, airframes, power plants, maintenance control, seat shop, and paraloft. I had an outstanding time at each shop, but air traffic control was my favorite. There we got to drive onto the runway, and park in the holding area and watch the Hornets take off and fly right over us. Then we went to the carrier landing practice area, where we got to watch an F-18 do a touch and go about 30 feet away. It went up to full military power, and I have never heard anything that loud in my life. It was incredible! I finished the basic airman book the first week, then I had time to do more the second week. That was the best training I ever went to. And, one more thing. I was the Basic Airman 2010 honor cadet. I got a cranial and a ribbon for my ribbon bar.

PO3 Stanley Nieweglowski, USNSCC

5 February 2010

USNSCC Culinary Training, 4JUL09-17JUL09, Great Lakes Naval Base

My experience at the Culinary Arts training the summer at Great Lake Naval station was quite amazing. I have to admit that we did do some rigorous physical fitness every morning, but it only makes sense because we were the chefs. So, to keep us skinny and fit, we worked out every morning for an hour. Our division did have a few problems starting out - especially when we first received our chef's uniforms - but through good leadership, we managed to straighten everything out. I do not think that I have ever had such delicious food before in my life. Everyday until the end, we were on our feet for a good eleven hours everyday: cooking, working, cleaning, training. But without those things, the training would not have been worth it. It was truly amazing and I would do it several times over if I had the chance.

SN Caitlyn Brookins, USNSCC

3 January 2010

NSCC Recruit Training, RTC Great Lakes, IL, 14-22 June 2008

I attended recruit training at Naval Station Great Lakes over the summer, and to tell you the truth, I didn’t know how much of a challenge it would eventually turn out to be. The first day was a big rush. We were organized, still in our civies, into a large formation. When we got to the barracks, the USS Triton building, we were lined up in one of the main hallways. After a long wait in line the group and myself were lined up against the wall next to the room where we were supposed to be issued supplies. Later we were distributed into different rooms where the different divisions were housed in order of 002 through 005. My division was designated division 003, commanded by ENS Dillts. By the time the other 57 recruits had arrived and had their belongings stored in their racks, the sun had already gone down. The next day we had revile at around 0630 and ate chow by seven- which was the same throughout the training. That day we were trained by a U.S. Navy Chief on how to march in a large formation and how to hold the flags properly. The following day was the first day we actually marched, and it was the moment that the Petty Officers noticed that we had a march like a waddle.

I learned everything from firefighting to line heaving, and I discovered how well sailors are treated with their nutrients. The greatest lesson I ultimately mastered was how to work as a team and carry out orders thoroughly and carefully to the full extent. Graduation was the greatest moment of the month and the moment that I became known as an official Navy Sea Cadet. This training had etched in my mind what the true U.S. Navy is like and it Ultimately inspired me to do great things for others and for myself to make their lives and my own life better.

SA Kevin Claus, USNSCC

18 August 2009

NSCC Recruit Training, RTC Great Lakes, IL, 14-22 June 2008

After I arrived at RTC training, we marched to our barracks and had all of our belongings dumped out in front of our bunk. We were taught once how to fold and store everything properly. Some of the worst parts during RTC training were: reveille; we woke up every morning before 6 and made our bed properly and clean everything. We had to get 60 guys to shower and hygiene in 10 minutes, it was nearly impossible but it happened. Throughout the week we had bunk inspections. A group of instructors ripped up our whole bunk and we had 20 minutes to make it properly. For some reason, the Chief told me that my bunk looked better than the recruits that were actually in the military. The thing that affected me the most though was: during the three meals we received everyday; you couldn’t talk to anyone or look at anyone else besides the food in front of you. If you were caught looking around by an officer, everyone would know about it. For me, it was a taste of reality and what someone a few years older than us could be going through right now. I had to adapt to the environment that they put us in and there was no room for error. At graduation, My Division was awarded the honor division because we received the highest scores in every test that was given. I also received an Honor award for the actions that I displayed while I was at the training.

SA Matthew Wood, USNSCC

18 August 2009

NSCC Culinary Training, 31JUL09 – 08Aug, Fort Custer, MI

I attended Culinary Arts training at Fort Custer Michigan. The actual training was good and I enjoyed working with the Culinary officers. We supported the cadets who attended League Orientation, Marksmanship training, Vehicle Maintenance school, and Seal training. It was great spending time and working as a team with new and old shipmates and I especially liked helping the Leaguer’s who were attending Orientation. I was disappointed with some of the other instructors and staff cadets who treated us like we were in boot camp again, but I learned to do what I’m told, bite my tongue, and always do my best. I am proud to have earned the Honor Cadet citation for this training.

SN Katherine Travalik, USNSCC

22 April 2009

To All Command, Staff and cadets of the Aurora and Arleigh Burke Divisions,

As Supply Officer and organizer of various events I wish to thank each of you for a successful Bivouac. This year’s Bivouac was a tremendous event. Even though it was clouded by a little rain we all had great camaraderie and learned much about each other. I would also like to thank Retired PO2 Brookins for his support. The Seal Training will be remembered for a long time.

INST Rob Claus

Supply Officer

Aurora Division

11 March 2009

USCG Station, Holland, MI, 17-30AUG08

This summer I attended the USCG training in Holland, MI. I really didn’t know what to expect since it was my first “real” training. It was more like you were actually in the coast guard for two weeks instead of it just being at a training. The station I was staying at was one of the less strict ones; every morning from 0600 to 1100 we would make the facility spotless. From then on we would share stories from our life and challenge each other to guitar “battles” until a call came in. When a call did come in, every one would put on their game faces and get ready to save lives. One time some one actually fell overboard and their boat kept going. It ended up crashing into a police vessel, almost capsizing it! It was definitely one of the most fun summers I have ever had.

SR Ramsey Bachman, USNSCC

4 January 2009

USNSCC Recruit Training, ANG Lavinia, TN, 13JUL-27JUL 2008

I attended boot camp down south in Tennessee from July 13 to July 27. The RT was not easy; we did PT every day and five mile runs as well on top of that, but overall it was fun. I was the only one from Illinois. We went to the rifle range where I scored sharpshooter that day and also had firefighting training as well. We also had several helicopters from the army to look at and ask the crew any questions that we had. At the end of the RT we had to do the "Freedom Run" which was an eight mile run and we could not stop moving. I'm glad to say every one finished the run in 1h 52min, the corpsman told us. And I'm also very happy to say that my company which was Bravo received the Honor Company award because we didn't quit when it got hard. I hope to be able to go back down there and staff because it was an experience of a life time that I will never forget.

SR Arron Atkinson, USNSCC

2 January 2009

NSCC Petty Officer Leadership Academy (POLA), 26DEC08 – 1JAN09, Camp Dodge, IA

I attended POLA at Camp Dodge Iowa, but was ready to travel anywhere to attend this advanced training during winter break. We learned how to be better leaders, but the team building exercises is what really made the difference. I learned a lot about myself and my shipmates when we all needed to pull together to get the job done. The females attending POLA and Recruit Training berthed together so I was able to practice my leadership skills with these new cadets and get an idea what being on staff for Recruit Training would be like. The POLA instructors were great and I would recommend all cadets attend this training as soon as possible.

SA Travalik, USNSCC

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