Communications Guide
Clear communication is how we keep cadets safe, prepared, and successful. Here's exactly how the division communicates — and what's expected of you.
The Right Tool for
Every Situation
The division uses different communication channels for different purposes. Using the right channel at the right time keeps everyone informed, keeps leadership responsive, and keeps cadets safe. Read this guide and follow it — it's not optional.
TeamApp (Stack Team App) is the official primary communication platform for Cruiser Milwaukee. Search for our team by name: Cruiser Milwaukee. Download the app and join immediately upon enrollment.
What you'll find in TeamApp:
- Division Chat — daily updates, announcements, and general division communication
- Events — official drill weekend dates, advanced training opportunities, and community events
- Plan of the Month (POM) — the full monthly drill plan, posted approximately one week before each drill weekend
- Documents — forms, materials, and reference documents for cadets and families
The POM is the monthly guide that tells cadets and families everything they need to know before showing up to drill. It is posted approximately one week before each drill weekend via TeamApp.
The POM contains:
- Detailed day-by-day drill schedule
- Training objectives for the month
- Specific locations and reporting times
- Uniform of the day requirements
- Leadership assignments and duty roster
- Any special instructions or announcements
Quarterdeck is the official national Sea Cadets records and training system. It is not a communication tool — it is your cadet's permanent record. All cadets and parents must maintain active accounts with current information at all times.
What Quarterdeck manages:
- Medical documents and emergency contact information
- Training records and advancement tracking
- Awards and ribbons documentation
- Training course registration
Quarterdeck includes two built-in tools:
- Homeport — policies, regulations, and official program documentation
- Polaris — online training courses for rank advancement and specialized knowledge
Primary email: crmilwaukee@gmail.com
This is a shared leadership inbox — multiple leaders see and respond to it, which means faster responses, better coordination, and no missed communications. Use this address rather than individual leader contacts whenever possible.
Use email for:
- Private or sensitive matters that shouldn't be in a group chat
- Administrative questions requiring detailed explanation
- Medical accommodation requests or documentation
- Anything requiring a written record
Division-wide emails are sent occasionally to reinforce critical updates and key announcements. These typically duplicate information already posted in TeamApp.
Text messages and phone calls to individual leaders are reserved for urgent, time-sensitive situations only — when other channels are not fast enough or not accessible.
Appropriate uses:
- Running late to drill on the day of
- Day-of coordination that can't wait
- Emergencies requiring immediate response
- When TeamApp, email, and other channels are unavailable
Two-Deep Communication
The division follows strict two-deep communication standards that protect both cadets and adult leaders. These are not suggestions — they are requirements.
No adult communicates privately one-on-one with a cadet. All communication must include at least two approved adults OR occur in visible group settings.
This policy applies to: TeamApp, email, text messages, phone calls, and social media. No exceptions.
The Simple Version
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