ARRIVING NLCC Orientation, Basic  

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 uniform wearing your shower shoes (this will speed up the foot check process). Keep a pair of socks and running shoes easily available for after foot check. Leave your cell phone at home. 
  •  In your possession you will have:
  • Printed orders from Magellan with all forms signed and initialed.  If your cadet needs medical attention the hard copy 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.
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When to Report

  • Friday 20 JUNE 2025 between 0900-1200.  The base is in the Eastern Time Zone.
  •  Don’t Show up early, don’t show up late. 

Where to Report

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  • ​The training itself is at Fort Custer Training Center.  GPS Address: 1095 Denso Road, Battle Creek, MI 49037
  • 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

  • Staff Cadets must get prior permission from the COTC (no later than 1 June) to drive their own vehicle to Fort Custer. After checking in, you will be directed to the parking area. Keys must 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