​Preparation is the key to training at Navy League Orientation.  Use this formula for ultimate mission success.
90% preparation + 10% execution = 100% success.
  In other words.. 90% of prep is on the front end.
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​​ Prepare At the Family Level

Apply for Training 
  • Apply for Recruit Training through the Parent Portal. If your cadet meets all of the basic requirements, your application will move up to the unit staff for registration.
Eligibility Requirements
Every training in the Naval Sea Cadets is similar but some may vary slightly based on the training.  This site will deal with NLCC Orientation Basic at Fort Custer specifically.
  • Documents to upload to Magellan include:
    • ​Insurance Card Front & Back.
    • Last Physical Form.
    • Immunization Record.
    • NSCADM001 pages 7 & 8.
    • NSCADM001 pages 9 & 10 if applicable.
  • Update Parent Actions on Dashboard (Parent Portal), My Cadets.
    • Profile​
    • Medical Information
    • Health History
    • Over the Counter Medications
    • Prescriptions Medications
    • Allergies
    • Agreements
  • Age
    • ​​Must be 10 years of age by April 1, 2023.
  • Training Fee
    • The training fee is made online and must be received prior to training approval.​ Payment can be made with credit card.
  • PRT - Physical Fitness Test.  This is performed at your local division.  Magellan will not let you register for this training unless you have passed the PRT in the last 6 months.

Cadet Preparation

  • Memorize the 11 General Orders.
  • Memorize the CO's Top Six.
  • Continue to improve your PRT scores. Move everyday. Set up a schedule to run, do push-ups, and planks.
  • Break in your boots. Make sure they fit properly and are well broken in. Start wearing them now. Improper fit = blisters. Unbroken in boots = blisters.


​Mailing Address 
U.S. Naval Sea Cadets 
(Cadet Name) 
(Training Code example LB-MI-2501)
2501 26th Street
Augusta, MI 49012-9205
  • Letters from Home give a big boost to cadets as they endure the demanding schedule at NLO.  ​
  • Letters can be dropped off on In-Take day. Address them as in the above example and dates in the order to be delivered in the upper left corner.
  • Inspect your uniforms regularly.  Be "picky" about them.  NLO is an unique environment where everything matters.  Pay particular attention to your dress uniform.  You will be photographed in this uniform and more importantly you will graduate in this uniform.  Be sure your "White Hat" is clean and bright white.  Learn how to fold your uniforms into your seabag correctly.​
PACKING TIPS: To speed up seabag inspection during In-Take Day place like items into zip lock bags and label contents and  amount on outside of the bag.  For example all t-shirts into one bag, label it 7 coyote brown shirts, 1 white shirt.
Link to USNSCC/USNLCC PRT Uniform.
Coyote brown t-shirts are available on Amazon by Soffe.
This YouTube video was made for a different training command and it will not reflect NLO Fort Custer  sea bag requirements but it will help you prepare your uniforms and pack them correctly. 

Update to the Seabag List - A blanket will be provided for use during the LB-MI-2501 training. No need to bring one.

​Haircuts

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All male recruits are required to have a #1 all around hair cut prior to In-Take day. You will be sent to a local barber shop if you show up without the proper haircut. Don't be that cadet. 

​Click here for the USN Female hair standards.​