WELCOME LETTER

2018MASTER-AT-ARMS TRAINING

Welcome to 2018Master-at-Arms traininghosted on Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, GA. This continues the tradition offering this training at NSB Kings Bay.

FIRST AND VERY IMPORTANT: There is a Facebook page set-up (NSCC 2018 Master at Arms KingsBay) and that is where all information and pictures of the training will be posted. If a parent/guardian has a different last name, please EMAIL COTC with that name so they may be approved on the page. CADETS AND PARENTS join as soon as your registration is approved. This is a closed page and everyone must be approved by the COTC or XOTC of the training. This is for the cadet’s protection. The link to the page can be found here,

REPORTING: Muster Sunday, 8 JUL in your Dress Whitesat the Stimson Gate located at the end of Kings Bay Rdbetween noon and 1 PM unless prior arrangements have been made with the COTC. Do not be late! Do not go past the gate in front of Pass and ID. MEET UNDER THE TREES IN PARKING LOT IN FRONT OF PASS & ID.

FROM THE SOUTH:

Take Exit 1 off I-95 and make a right onto St. Marys Road. Follow St. Marys Rd approximately 5 miles to the end, which is at a base gate (has a submarine in front). LEFT on Charlie Smith Hwy (Spur 40) and go to the next gate – approximately 6/10 mile. We will be under the trees in the parking lot on the right.

FROM THE NORTH:

Take Exit 6 off I-95 and make a left toward Laurel Island Parkway. The road changes name but just stay on it for approximately 4.2 miles to Kings Bay Rd. LEFT on Kings Bay Road and go to the end which is at the Stimson Gate. We will be under the trees in the parking lot on the right.

GRADUATION and ACCESS TO BASE FOR THE CEREMONY ONLY:

DUE TO SECURITY REQUIREMENTS, ALL PERSONS 16 AND OVER MUST HAVE CLEARANCE TO ENTER THE BASE. If you do not have a military ID, DOD ID, or retired military ID, there is a Consent Form for the background check with this Welcome Packet. You may print as many copies as needed, one per person 16 and over (WE DO NOT NEED A FORM FOR A CADET ATTENDING THE TRAINING). Fill out the upper portion of the Consent Form. Since it REQUIRES a FULL SSN, either leave blank and CALL me after the form is emailed and I will fill the number in “OR mail via US Postal Mail the forms back to me No Later than 15 JUN. If you are not sure someone will attend, please fill out the form and send.Failure to complete and return form prior to 15 JUN will result in denial to base access for graduation, no exceptions. I will be given an approval or denial for each person. NO INFORMATION ON DENIAL REASON WILL BE GIVEN TO ME. If anyone attending will be under 16, please list their full name on THE TOP of your form with their age. Any questions please contact me: (912) 281-8900. I do not accept unknown callers, anonymous callers, or blocked callers. My address for mailing is: LCDR Barbara Johns, NSCC 4365 Driggers Rd Waycross, GA 31503-8564

NSCC Master-at-Arms will be graduating on Saturday, 14 JUL2018, at 1100. The graduation ceremony will be held at TRIDENT Training Facility Kings Bay in the Auditorium. Base security will be provided with a list of approved attendees; all persons over the age of 16 attending graduation will need to present a valid photo ID when entering the base. Drivers must have a valid driver’s license for base access with a vehicle. All vehicles are subject to search when entering the base and you should be prepared to open all items in your possession. This is an active military base so NO WEAPONS in vehicle or on person, Only one gate will be open so directions are for either gate and the map shows both routes. GIVE THE GATE YOUR NAME and all approved for access will be listed. Please allow ample time for base access to be seated by 10:45 AM.

Entering the base from the StimsonGateAfter entering the base, turn right onto USS James Madison Rd. at the second red light. At the end of USS James Madison Rd. take a right onto USS Benjamin Franklin Rd. The entrance to TRIDENT Training Facility (TTF) is the next right. Once you turn off USS Benjamin Franklin Rd., take either the first or second left, and park in the TTF parking lot. This is USUALLY the gate which is open and is the BLUE route. TTF is the building with the fountain in front.

Entering the base from the Franklin Gate After entering the base, you will wind around the security checkpoint, which is just off the main road. As you leave the security checkpoint, you will need to turn left onto USS Benjamin Franklin Rd. as if you were leaving the base. The entrance to TRIDENT Training Facility is the next right. This is the RED route. Once you turn off USS Benjamin Franklin Rd., take either the first or second left, and park in the TTF parking lot.

If you are flying into Jacksonville International Airport, contact the COTC with flight #, arrival times, name and 24 HOUR VALID MOBILE NUMBER. Plan on arriving prior to 10am on the 8th of July, and departing after 3pm on the 14th of July. Failure to do so will result in obtaining your own transportation to NSB Kings Bay. A limited number of sleeping bags are available for cadets flying in. Be sure to advise in advance, via email, if you need a sleeping bag. Everything required for the training should be able to be packed in the sea bag including a sleeping bag.

Depending on schedule, we plan on going to the Submarine Museum in St Marys, which does have a small gift shop. In addition, shopping at the NEX will be available and Navy Pride there has souvenirs for purchasing.

Please make sure enclosures are returned, service jackets are updated with correct ranks and current medical history (parent signs) and training forms. If you are taking OTC (including vitamins and allergy meds) or prescription meds, please make sure you have a current Medical Prescription Form signed by a doctor. A parent may sign if it is OTC meds only. UPLOAD A CURRENT, PROPERLY SIGNED, Medical History Supplemental Form (pages 7 & 8 of Cadet Application Packet) in Magellan. Absolutely no meds will be received without proper forms, no exceptions. We look forward to another fantastic training experience.

LCDR Barbara Johns, NSCC

COTC Master at Arms

NSB Kings Bay

(912) 281-8900