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Plan of the Day 24 October 2022

10/24/2022

Drill: Monday, 24 October 2022
Time: 1900
Uniform: Physical Training (PT) Uniform
Always check the Plan of the Day and Plan of the Month for last minute information, full details and calendar dates.

We will drill Monday, 24 October and conduct the Physical Readiness Test (PRT) for those who have not completed or must retake. Wear PT Uniform with some type of outer garment (sweats/fleece) to stay warm before and after. Bring at towel. The rain should stop by drill time.
Tonight we will also prepare for upcoming events to include Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony on Sunday 6 November, Basket Brigade on Saturday 19 November and Wreaths Across America on Saturday 17 December. We will discuss whether to drill on Monday 31 Oct which is Halloween.
Cadets are encouraged to participate in a survey regarding ways to make drill more challenging, fun and engaging. Click here. Survey Closes 31 October.
2022 Winter Training Guidance has been published at available on Homeport accessible via Quarterdeck. Document is linked below as well. There are winter trainings already posted so take a look.
See latest news and info update on Quarterdeck. File linked below.
Sea Cadet Unit Recourses file linked below.
Archived PODs are below for reference.

This week in Naval History

26 October 1922 - Lt. Cmdr. Godfrey de Chevalier, flying an Aeromarine, makes the first landing on board a carrier, USS Langley (CV 1) while underway off Cape Henry, Va.

Plan of the Day 17 October 2022

10/17/2022

Drill: Monday, 17 October 2022
Time: 1900
Uniform: Physical Training (PT) Uniform
Always check the Plan of the Day and Plan of the Month for last minute information, full details and calendar dates.

We will drill Monday, 17 October and conduct the Physical Readiness Test (PRT). Wear PT Uniform with some type of outer garment (sweats) to stay warm before and after. Bring at towel. The forecast is light rain but hoping it will be dry enough to run the PRT. We will make a decision at the start of drill. If too rainy we will field day our spaces and conduct the PRT next week.
2022 Winter Training Guidance has been published at available on Homeport accessible via Quarterdeck. Document is linked below as well. There are winter trainings already posted so take a look.
See latest news and info update on Quarterdeck. File linked below.

This week in Naval History

17 October 1922 - The Vought VE-7SF, piloted by Lt. Cmdr. Virgil C. Griffin, makes the Navys first carrier takeoff from USS Langley (CV 1), anchored in York River, Va.

Plan of the Day 10 October 2022

10/10/2022

Drill: Monday, 10 October 2022 NO Drill this Monday but see comments below.
Time: 1900
Uniform: Civilian Clothing
Always check the Plan of the Day and Plan of the Month links for last minute information, full details and calendar dates.

No Drill Monday 10 October in observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Any Cadet who needs to come to base must pre-arrange through the chain of command. Do not just show up. Civilian clothing is fine. A parent must be with you.
Physical Readiness Test on 17 October. Final week to prepare.
2022 Winter Training Guidance has been published at available on Homeport accessible via Quarter Deck. Document is linked below as well. This is an important read for parents wishing to sign up their cadet for training and includes detailed instructions.
There are trainings already posted so take a look. Current listings are posted below but check Quarterdeck for latest updates.
See latest news and info update on Quarterdeck. File linked below.

This week in Naval History

10 October 1985 - Navy F-14's launch from USS Saratoga (CV 60), intercept an Egyptian 737 airliner over international waters, and direct it to Sigonella, Sicily. The airliner was carrying four Middle Eastern terrorists who hijacked the Italian cruise ship Achille Lauro Oct. 7 and murdered a U.S. citizen. The hijackers are taken into custody.

Plan of the Day 3 October 2022

10/3/2022

Drill: Monday, 3 October 2022
Time: 1900 - Muster 1830
Uniform: Dress Blue (NSCC) / Winter Dress (NLCC)
Always check the Plan of the Day and Plan of the Month links for last minute information, full details and calendar dates. October POM will be published shortly.

Presentation Night at the Stamford Yacht Club.
Dress Blue/Winter Dress Uniform. Ensure you have all you components to include, cover, neckerchief/lanyard, ID, name tag and ribbon rack.
Please arrive early to set up and prepare for our event.
No drill on Monday 10 October in observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Physical Readiness Test on 17 October. 2 final weeks to prepare.

This week in Naval History

30 September 1955 - USS Saipan (CVL 48) begins disaster relief in Tampico, Mexico, rescuing people and delivering supplies after three consecutive hurricanes struck the area. Operations end Oct. 10, 1955.
30 September 1962 - Sigma 7 (Mercury 8) is launched. The mission is piloted by Cmdr. Walter M. Schirra, Jr., and lasts nine hours and 13 minutes. Cmdr. Schirra makes six orbits at an altitude up to 175.8 statute miles at 17,558 mph. Recovery is conducted by USS Kearsarge (CVS 33).

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