In-Take Friday 20 JUNE 2025 will be in BLD-2550.
​Follow the Sea Cadet Road signs.  In-Take will be 0900-1200.

  • Parents
  • ​The training begins the moment your Cadet walks through the check in building, once we separate them from you and once, they complete the checking process you will be able to say goodby. You will not see them or speak with them again until after graduation.
  • Cadets
​            Your training begins the moment you walk through the check in building. Bring a positive attitude and a willingness              to follow and learn. Arrive in USNSCC PT attire wearing your shower shoes (this will speed up the foot check                            process).  Leave your cell phone at home or in the car. 
            In your possession you will have:
  • Required Documents
    ● Training Orders: Print and sign the training orders and medical forms from the Parent Portal.
    ● Training-Specific Documents: Access these by going to Find Trainings in the Parent
    Portal, selecting the training, and reviewing the Event Details. Review the Event
    Website and/or Training Attachments and any specific communication from that
    training.
    Preparing the Documents
    ● Place the signed documents in a 9x12 clasp envelope. Do not
    seal the envelope, as training staff will add additional
    documents, awards, or items after training.
    ● If a cadet loses their actual award after their training, the cost
    of replacing it will be on the cadet.
    ● Write the cadet’s full name (last name, first name) and unit
    name in black marker on the top left corner of the envelope.
    For parents who cannot physically print documents, the unit can still print them if needed
    at the parent's/cadet’s request.     If your cadet needs medical attention the hard copies with wet signature's is required by the hospital or urgent care for treatment.​
  • ID card
  • Complete sea bag per the attached sea bag list.
  • Proper haircut (Males).  
  • Medication (if required).  Bring them in the original container(s) in a zip lock bag. Include a list of the meds in the bag.​​​​

When to Report

  • Friday, 20 June 2025 between 0900-1100.  The base is in the Eastern Time Zone. 
  •   Don’t Show up early, don’t show up late. 

Where to Report

  • The training itself is at Fort Custer Training Center.  GPS Address: 1090 Denso Road, Battle Creek, MI 49037​
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  • Fort Custer Training Center is located 4 miles west of downtown Battle Creek. The Main Entrance to the Training Center is Denso Road.
  • From I-94, take Exit 92 North (Climax Road) to Hill Brady Road (second traffic light). Go west (left) on Denso Road, 1/2 mile to the Denso Road Gate. Proceed west then northwest, along 26th Street, to the Fort Custer Cantonment Area.
  • Once on base follow the yellow NSCC signs along the road that point the way to In Take location BLD-2550. Parking is outlined in blue, and the red line is direction of foot traffic to check-in.

​Travel Guidelines

  • Cadet Recruits are prohibited from driving vehicles to RT Fort Custer.  (This includes driving a vehicle and parking it for the duration.. not allowed)
  • Staff Cadets must get prior permission from the COTC (no later then 15 June) to drive their own vehicle to Fort Custer. After check in, you will be directed to the parking area. Keys will be turned into Admin after parking your vehicle.
Base Security
  • All guests must have a current driver's license or NSCC/NLCC ID card with them when they arrive. Exceptions are young children.
  • Drivers must be prepared to show current proof of insurance, and car registration.
  • All persons, vehicles, bags, and packages are subject to search.
  • ​GPS address: Fort Custer Training Center, 1201 Denso Road, Battle Creek, MI 49037