Drill Schedule/Other Opportunities

Drill

Cadets of the Battleship Utah (BB-31) Div./TS CAPT. Mervyn S. Bennion will meet monthly for drill, which consists of physical exercise, classroom time, and military training, as well as occasional off-site activities and various community service opportunities. See detailed upcoming drill information by reviewing the Plan of the Month (POM).

​Cadets are expected to attend drill weekends from 0800 to 1500, Saturday and Sunday, on a once-a-month basis. Muster will be 0745 in PT Gear unless otherwise told.​

The POM will be posted prior to drill and will include all scheduling, uniform/gear requirements, and specific details and expectations for that drill.  The cadet is responsible to understand and adhere to the POM for each drill.

Other Opportunities

In addition to regular monthly drills, other events may come up that are not scheduled, including color guards, parades, fundraising, additional training opportunities, and community service projects.  These are voluntary but are often very helpful for earning various ribbons and rank advancement.

 

Uniforms

Uniforms are issued as soon as possible after paid membership.  Wearing the uniform is a privilege granted to USNSCC by the US Navy. Under no circumstances will an incomplete or improper uniform be allowed to be worn at drill.  During drills, cadets with improper uniforms will either be sent home or reverted to PT gear. No uniforms will be worn unless it is complete.

Expectations of Cadets

    • We expect cadets to look at the Plan of the Month (POM) so they know what uniforms to prepare for drill weekend, what to wear for drill, what times drill starts/ends, and what to bring to drill.

    • We expect cadets to follow the Chain of Command when getting the answers to their questions.

    • We expect cadets to know what to do to advance and stay on top of their ribbons and coursework.  We provide many opportunities during drill to earn ribbons, but there are opportunities outside of drill to earn ribbons as well.

    • We expect cadets to take ownership in the program including earning the money for uniform items and trainings.

    • We expect cadets to communicate pertinent and timely items to their parents.

    • We expect cadets to conduct themselves and wear their uniforms in a manner honoring the United States Navy and the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps.

    • We require cadets to be at 75% of the drills throughout a year.

    • We expect cadets to be at the Annual Inspection (typically in February or March).