NLCC Advancement Requirements. The NLCC Training Syllabus is the source document for NLCC cadets. The syllabus
contains activities and exams required for advancement. During the summer NLCC Orientation and NLCC Advanced Orientation is
available for cadets to attend to augment the syllabus. Although this training is available it is NOT a requirement for advancement.
The table below indicates the rate structure for NLCC cadets LC-1 through LC-6. The unit commanding officer is the advancement
authority for NLCC cadets through all rates.
Adult Advancement Requirements. Adults are required to perform Escort Duty (EO) for a continuous period of 5 days in support
for each training evolution. These duties coupled with OPDs; Time-In-Grade and Time-In-Service are requirements for advancement
and promotion. See Appendix 2 for guideline chart.
b. The Record of Cadet Advancement NSCADM 009 is used to record completed correspondence courses, annual training, and advancements.
c. Cadets must score 3.2 or higher to pass each assignment of the correspondence course. An aggregate score of 3.2 or higher is required to pass the course.
d. Scores required to pass the Petty Officer Leadership Exams (PO3/PO2/PO1).
(1) PO3 – 60 percent.
(2) PO2 – 60 percent.
(3) PO1 – 63 percent.
e. Cadets must complete an Advanced Training (AT) for advancement to E3 through CPO. Advance Training’s will be listed on the Summer Training Schedule. Cadets
who successfully complete an advanced training will be given credit for “one” Advanced Training, regardless of the number of days. Credit for Locally Arranged
Training will be discussed below.
f. Cadets may “bank” up to three (3) advanced trainings per year.
g. Cadets recruited early in the school year may not have the opportunity to attend NSCC Recruit Training until after the minimum 3 months time in rate for E2. In this
case, unit commanding officers may effect a temporary advancement (E2-T) by an entry on the NSCC/NLCC Administrative Remarks form NSCADM 008. As a result
cadets may wear E2 stripes. However stripes will not be worn while attending NSCC Recruit Training unless specifically approved by NHQ, as requested from the RT
COTC. The following requirements must be met.
1. Cadets have completed the Basic Military Requirements Course (BMR)
2. Cadets have been enrolled for at least 3 months
h. NLCC Cadets who transfer to the NSCC program may be advanced to E2-T under the following criteria. Unit commanding officers record an entry on the
NSCC/NLCC Administrative Remarks form NSCADM 008.
1. A minimum of one year in the NLCC program with no break in service between programs.
2. Successfully completed NLCC Orientation Training scheduled by NHQ.
Officers
WO-1 Warrant Officer
WO-2 Chief Warrant Officer
WO-3 Chief Warrant Officer
WO-4 Chief Warrant Officer
O-1 Ensign
O-3 Lieutenant
O-4 Lieutenant Commander
O-5 Commander
O-6 Captain
O-7 Rear Admiral (Lower Half)
O-8 Read Admiral
O-9 Vice Admiral
O-10 Admiral
E-3 Seaman, Hospitalman, Fireman, Dentalman, Constructionman, Airman
E-4 Petty Officer Third Class
E-5 Petty Officer Second Class
E-6 Petty Officer First Class
E-7 Chief Petty Officer
E-8 Senior Chief Petty Officer
E-9 Master Chief Petty Officer
E-10 Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy