NAUTICAL TRAINING CORPS

ORDINARY SEAMAN

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of Training Ship NTC

HOW TO USE THIS BOOKLET To be awarded your Ordinary Seaman badge, you need to complete all of the points in this booklet.

Ask an adult to help you with a point, and they will then sign if off for you.

There are also some points for you to fill in. Other adults outside of NTC maybe able to help you to.

These points are shaded in grey.

ADULTS SIGNING THIS BOOKLET

Please put your name, and how you know the cadet on the back page. Initial and date any points

you have a knowledge of, and have seen this cadet achieve. If you are not an NTC Officer or Instructor,

you are only able to initial boxes shaded in GREY.

Thank you for helping this cadet.

Start Date

Finished Date

Signature of Unit Training Officer Rank

I have been a Junior Seaman or a New Entrant for at least six weeks. Initial Date

I joined our ship on: / /

AIMS OF THE NAUTICAL TRAINING CORPS 1.

a. I know how the Corps aims are related to: discipline, appearance,

loyalty, conduct, regular attendance, and supporting the units

activities.

Initial Date

ORDINARY SEAMAN TO ABLE SEAMAN FIRST CLASS 2.

a. I know how the class rating structure of Ordinary Seaman and Able

Seaman work, and how to achieve advancement in these ratings

Initial Date

a. I know what part two activities there are, and that I need to achieve

a certain number of points from it to advance in classes.

Initial Date

CEREMONIAL 3.

a. I know the history and the make up of the Union Flag. Initial Date

a. I know the history of Ensigns and their uses. Initial Date

b. I have been a member of the Colour Party during Colours and

Sunset.

Initial Date

c. I know the origins and history of the salute. Initial Date

c. I know when and when not to salute. Initial Date

I need to salute when:

d. I recognise and can react to the following boatswains calls (pipes):

Still Initial Date How to react:

Carry On Initial Date How to react:

General Call Initial Date How to react:

d. I recognise and can react to the following bugle calls:

Alert Initial Date

How to react:

Carry On Initial Date

How to react:

Sunset Initial Date

How to react:

4. ORGANISATION

a. I know the personnel and their positions on our ship. Initial Date

a. I know what a Chain of Command is. Initial Date

a. I understand what officers, senior rates, and registered instructors

are, and know how to address them.

Initial Date

b. I understand the Chain of Command on our unit. Initial Date

The chain of Command on my unit.

Commanding Officer

First Lieutenant

Division names

Divisional Officers

b. I understand the Chain of Command in the Nautical Training Corps. Initial Date

c. I can recognise the three basic cadet class rate badges. Initial Date

5. PARADE TRAINING

a. I know how Parade Training allows squads to be handled quickly

and effectively.

Initial Date

b. I know that Parade Training develops my self-confidence,

self-discipline, and smartness.

Initial Date

a. Attention Initial Date

Stand at Ease

Initial Date

Standing Easy

Initial Date

Dressing with

intervals

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Dressing without

intervals

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By the right number

Initial Date

b. Right turn at the

Halt

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Left turn at the Halt

Initial Date

About Turn at the

Halt

Initial Date

c. On and off berets Initial Date

On and off caps

Initial Date

Standing at ease

with caps off

Initial Date

Attention with caps

off

Initial Date

d. The salute Initial Date

e. Marching in Quick

Time

Initial Date

Halting from Quick

Time

Initial Date

Changing Step on

the March

Initial Date

f. Marking Time Initial Date

Forward from Marking

Time

Initial Date

Halting from

Marking Time

Initial Date

Change Step whilst

Marking Time

Initial Date

g. Forward Pace Initial Date

Backward Pace

Initial Date

Side Closing Pace Initial Date

6. SQUAD DRILL

I can carry out the following drill moves:

7. CADET UNIFORM AND ITS HISTORY

8. SHIP’S ROUTINE – COLOURS AND SUNSET CEREMONIES

a. I know the history of the cadet uniform. Initial Date

b. I know how to care for the cadet uniform. Initial Date

b. I know how to wear the cadet uniform. Initial Date

c. I know how to iron items of the cadets uniform. Initial Date

d. I know how to clean and polish boots and shoes. Initial Date

a. I know the importance of the Colours and Sunset ceremonies. Initial Date

b. I have participated in the Colours and Sunset ceremonies on my

ship.

Initial Date

9. PARTS OF A SHIP

I know what these nautical terms mean:

a. Stern Initial Date

Aft Initial Date

a. Midships Initial Date

Bow

Initial Date

a. Forecastle Initial Date

Port

Initial Date

a. Starboard Initial Date

Hull

Initial Date

b. Heads Initial Date

Deck

Initial Date

b. Deckhead Initial Date

Bulkhead

Initial Date

b. Hatch Initial Date

Bridge

Initial Date

9. PARTS OF A SHIP

I know what these nautical terms mean:

10. PARTS OF A BOAT, OAR, AND SAIL

a. I know what these terms mean in relation to parts of a boat:

Thwart Initial Date

Centre plate/ drop keel

Initial Date

Stretchers Initial Date

Keelson

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Crutches Initial Date

Tiller

Initial Date

Gunwhale Initial Date

Bottom boards

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b. I know what these terms means in relations to parts of an oar:

c. I know what these terms mean in relation to parts of a sail:

Loom Initial Date

Shaft

Initial Date

Blade Initial Date

Leather Initial Date

Head Initial Date

Leach

Initial Date

Sheets Initial Date

Foot

Initial Date

Clew Initial Date

Reef Points

Initial Date

Luff Initial Date

Tack

Initial Date

11. BEHAVIOR IN A BOAT

a. I know which lifejacket and/ or buoyancy aid to wear. Initial Date

b. I know why I must not place my hand on the gunwhale. Initial Date

b. I know why it’s important that talking is kept to a minimum in a boat,

and why behaviour must always be sensible.

Initial Date

b. I know why the boat must look neat when under way (e.g. fenders and

lines).

Initial Date

12. PRACTICAL BOATING

a. I have sailed (with an RYA instructor) and /or kayaked or canoed

(with an a BCU coach).

Initial Date

I went boating on: / /

Where:

Type of boat:

13. SEAMANSHIP

a. I know about different types rope. Initial Date

a. I know how to be safe around ropes. Initial Date

a. I know how to care for and store rope. Initial Date

a. I know how ropes are kept at our unit. Initial Date

a. I can seal the end of a rope by:

Tying and taping

Initial Date

This can be used for (type of rope):

Heat sealing

Initial Date

This can be used for (type of rope):

b. I understand the following terms in relation to bends and hitches:

Working end Initial Date

Bight

Initial Date

Standing part or end Initial Date

A round turn

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A half hitch Initial Date

A twist

Initial Date

An overhand knot Initial Date

Loop

Initial Date

Elbows Initial Date

c. I can tie the following bends and hitches:

Cow Hitch Initial Date This knot is used for:

Overhand Knot Initial Date This knot is used for:

Bowline Initial Date This knot is used for:

Clove Hitch Initial Date This knot is used for:

Sheet Bend Initial Date This knot is used for:

Sheepshank Initial Date This knot is used for:

Reef Knot Initial Date This knot is used for:

Figure of Eight Initial Date This knot is used for:

Round Turn and Two

Half Hitches

Initial Date This knot is used for:

14. PIPING

a. I know the history of the Boatswain’s Call Initial Date

b. I can pipe the following calls:

I was Duty Pipe on: / /

Still Initial Date

Carry On

Initial Date

The General Call Initial Date

15. COMMUNICATIONS

a. I know the historical background of communications. Initial Date

b. I know the Phonetic Alphabet Initial Date

A N 0

B O 1

C P 2

D Q 3

E R 4

F S 5

G T 6

H Y 7

I U 8

J V 9

K X

L Y

M Z

My name in the phonetic alphabet is:

c. I know how to use a public and home telephone. Initial Date

16. NAVIGATION a.

I understand the basic principles of magnetism and the magnetic

compass.

Initial Date

b. I know the main points of a compass. Initial Date

a. I know what first aid is. Initial Date

b. I know how to deal with an emergency, and manage an incident. Initial Date

19 FIRST AID

a. I understand the need for daily exercise. Initial Date

a. I understand the need for physical recreation games. Initial Date

a. I understand the need for qualifications in swimming. Initial Date

b. I know some methods of daily exercise. Initial Date

I have tried these methods of exercise:

b. I have played some physical recreational games. Initial Date

I have played these physical games for fun:

b. I have started some swimming training. Initial Date

I went swimming on:

/ /

18. PHYSICAL TRAINING

a. I know why personal cleanliness is important. Initial Date

b. I know the importance of fresh air and ventilation.

Initial Date

c. I know the importance of sufficient sleep. Initial Date

d. I know why a proper diet is important. Initial Date

17. HEALTH AND HYGIENE

ADULTS THAT HELPED ME COMPLETE MY BOOKLET

Name and how you know the cadet Initials

a. I know the fire drill procedure on our unit. Initial Date

b. I know what the unit fire alarm sounds like, and what to do when I hear it.

Initial Date

c. I have visited a fire station. Initial Date

I visited a fire station on:

/ /

c. I know how to identify dangers to the first aid and the casualty. Initial Date

c. I know the procedure for getting help. Initial Date

20. FIRE PREVENTION

19. FIRST AID

SECTIONS a b c d e f g

The Aims of the Nautical Training Corps Section 1

Ordinary Seaman to Able Seaman first Class Advancement Section 2

Ceremonial Section 3

Organisation Section 4

Parade Training. Reasons for Drill Section 5

Squad Drill Section 6

Cadet Uniform and it’s History Section 7

Ship’s Routine Section 8

Parts of a Ship Section 9

Parts of a Boat, Oar and Sail Section 10

Behaviour in a Boat Section 11

Practical Boating Section 12

Seamanship Section 13

Piping Section 14

Communications Section 15

Navigation Section 16

Health and Hygiene Section 17

Physical Training Section 18

First Aid Section 19

Fire Prevention Section 20

Ordinary Seaman

Completion Date

Junior Seaman

Junior Seaman Second Class

Junior Seaman First Class

Completion Date

New Entry

Advancement to Ordinary Seaman on reaching the age 11 years and

New Entry age 11 years and the satisfactory completion of the

New Entry Training go on to Ordinary Seaman

SHIPS No

CADETS NAME

DATE OF BIRTH

Start Date