Training Support Center Great Lakes announced Feb. 25 the availability of the newly revised Student Handbook (TRASUPPCENGLAKESINST 1616.1C) posted online through the Training Support Center Great Lakes website.

Lt. Cmdr. Mindie Witt noted the updates correlate with what is expected of students in the Fleet.  Changes in the handbook encompass revised sections in a wide array of policies including; room standards, alcohol, mishap and safety reporting, liberty and watch standing.

"TSC's recent updates to Student Policies and procedures were initiated to realign with current Fleet policy and operate the way we would do so on a ‘ship’ or ‘squadron’ to better prepare them as a fleet ready Sailor,” Witt said. “The new changes increase personal responsibility on the part of the service members to keep what they earn while conducting themselves in accordance with the Navy values."

The Student Handbook is a document that not only assists the students on policies and what is expected of them, but it also gives Navy Military Training Instructors (NMTI) the tools they need in continuing the Sailorization process by helping the students hone training learned in boot camp applying skills they need to become a well-rounded Sailor.

  “The ropes worn by a TSC NMTI signify they are qualified to oversee barracks of anywhere from 150 to 400 students,” Witt said. “They are the staff members who routinely conduct inspections of living quarters and uniforms, overseeing watch standing, ensuring general health and wellness, upholding all Navy regulations and standards, holding weekly training, and personifying Navy core values.”

Aside from their leadership roles in the barracks, NMTIs have the opportunity to teach courses such as sexual assault prevention and response, naval history and suicide prevention.

NMTI's make up approximately 80 percent of TSC's enlisted military staff and most of them are stationed full-time in the ships (barracks) providing around-the-clock mentorship. They also have the opportunity to obtain Master Training Specialist designation.

"NMTI billets at Training Support Center Great Lakes are unique and challenging," said Capt. David Dwyer, commanding officer of TSC Great Lakes. "As such, their significant qualification represents my trust and confidence in their ability to provide professional training and military development, while leading and mentoring our 21st Century new-accession Sailors. The staff at TSC performs their duties with excellence and unwavering standards in support of the command, and the five local Naval Education and Training Command Learning Sites."

To download or print the Training Support Center Student Handbook visit www.public.navy.mil/netc/centers/tscgl/CommandInfo.aspx#tab7. After entering the site, click on “TRASUPPCENGLAKESINST 1616.1C” link.

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