The Plan of the Month is an official document of DEALEY Division. Its contents reflect current orders of the Commanding Officer and official unit announcements. All division personnel are responsible for reading and understanding the information contained herein. Parents and guardians of cadets are encouraged to read the Plan of the Month and to make note of meeting days and special announcements that may affect personal schedules
Commanding Officer |
Executive Officer |
Administrative Officer |
LTJG Philip Alan Gerard, USNCC |
INST Robert O'Brien |
Inst Tracey Arena |
Drill Dates: 5, 13, 18, 20, 27 Nov 2023 Drill Hours: 1830-213
Uniform of the Day: Dress Blue / Winter Dress - Alternate Uniform: Service Khaki (Officers and Chiefs)
Navy Working Uniform (NWU) Type III as authorized per Plan of the Day
Navy Working Uniform (NWU) Type III as authorized per Plan of the Day
Cadet Notes
- Drill: We will drill 5, 13, 18, 20, 27 November. We will prepare for Veterans Day and Basket Brigade Events. We will not drill Monday 6 November.
- PRT: If you have not completed the PRT plan on being ready each drill until complete.
- Veterans Day Parade: We will march in the Stamford Veterans Day Parade on Sunday, 5 November. This is an all-hands effort. Maximum participation is paramount to show our support to veterans and the city of Stamford. Visit our parade event webpage for updates.
- Swim Meet: We will not attend this year’s swim meet on Sunday, 12 November.
- Basket Brigade: Community service event on Saturday 18 November to assist needy veterans and families during Thanksgiving. See our webpage for details.
- Wreaths Across America: We will place wreaths at graves of veterans on Saturday 17 December at Union Bedford Cemetery. This is also a fundraising event. See our webpage for details.
- Advanced Training: Many of you are interested in winter training. Keep checking for opportunities on Quarterdeck. Winter training guidance has been released and should be read in its entirety.
- Advancement: Check Quarterdeck often to see your progress toward the next rank.
Standing Notes
- Core Values and Code of Conduct: The new core values can be found here and code of conduct here.
- Quarterdeck: Quarterdeck is the only way to see all relevant sea cadet websites (except seacadets.org) for cadets, parents and adult volunteers.
- Promotion: Effective February 1, 2023, Chief Petty Officer promotion review boards will be convened to ensure promotion criteria are met by all Petty Officers First Class prior to promotion to the Sea Cadets’ highest rank- Chief Petty Officer. See the document linked here.
- Recruit, NLO and Advanced Training: Parents must have a Quarterdeck account to see available training and sign up their cadet. The lists of available training is found on Quarterdeck
- Advancement: Advancement exams should be competed at drill. Regulations state that cadets should advance one rank every year.
- Physical Fitness: The Physical Readiness Test Administration policy can be found here. Click on this link to see the PRT standards. Visit our PRT webpage for all the info.
- Awards: If you qualify for any sea cadet award, please submit a request via your chain of command. Provide proper documentation showing you meet the requirements in the awards manual.
- Attendance: Regulations require cadets should attend 75% of all scheduled drills. If you cannot attend, you shall notify your chain of command. Failure to attend could result in the discharge from the program.
- Enrollment Fees: The cost of (re)enrollment for 2023 has increased to $99.00 for cadets. Payment is due to receive your new ID card. Early enrollment is sometimes required to attend training. Make checks out to DEALEY DIVISION USNSCC. We now take electronic payment via Venmo.
Staff Notes
- The Officer and Midshipman Guide (OMSG) is required for all Instructors and Darkness 2 Light training annually for all adults. Each course is available via Quarterdeck.
- Officer Professional Development (OPD) courses are required for officer promotion and to staff recruit and advanced training. Check the training list on Homeport to find available courses.
- The News and Info section of Quarterdeck has valuable information for all volunteers.
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