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What is Sea Cadets |
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The
Naval Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC) is for American youth ages 13-17
who have a desire to learn about the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast
Guard and Merchant Marine. Sea Cadets are authorized by the
Secretary of the Navy to wear Navy uniforms appropriately marked
with the Sea Cadet Corps insignia. The objectives of the Sea
Cadet program are to introduce youth to naval life, to develop
in them a sense of pride, patriotism, courage, and self-reliance,
and to maintain an environment free of drugs and gangs.
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At
the Unit |
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Cadets
meet or "drill" at their local unit weekly or monthly
through out the year. A unit is structured along military lines
and is headed by a Commanding Officer. Units may drill on military
bases, at reserve centers, local schools, or community centers.
Sea
Cadet units are organized as either divisions, squadrons,
or battalions. Divisions closely reflect the surface Navy,
while squadrons are geared toward the field of naval aviation,
and battalions meanwhile reflect Navy construction battalions
(SeaBees).
Whether
a division, squadron, or battalion, the local unit has one
main purpose, and that is to foster team work, camaraderie
and an understanding of the military command structure.
Cadets
are instructed by both Sea Cadet Officers and senior cadets
through classroom and applied instruction in subjects such
as basic seamanship, military drill, and leadership. And most
Sea Cadet regions throughout the country hold weekend competitions
where units compete with each other to test their seamanship
and military skills.
Local
units will often participate in community events such as parades
and fairs. They may also tour Navy and Coast Guard ships and
shore stations. And participate in community service such
as working in Veterans' Hospitals and organizing clothing
and food drives. |
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Training
& Advancement |
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Sea
Cadet training consists of Navy Non-Resident Training Courses
(NRTC), training evolutions (away from local units), shipboard
training, and training arranged locally by units. All
new cadets enter the program at the rate of Seaman Recruit.
In order for cadets to move up through the ranks they must
complete the following: the NRTC Correspondence Course for
that rate, one training evolution, and depending on the rate,
the Navy's Military Leadership exam for that rate. NRTC's
cover basic military and naval subjects such as naval history,
seamanship, leadership, and ship/aircraft familiarization.
The cadet rate structure parallels that of the Navy and Coast
Guard's enlisted rate structure, with Chief Petty Officer
being the highest rate a cadet can achieve.
Training
takes place mostly during summer months and occasionally during
winter and spring break periods and are generally one to two
week evolutions. The first training evolution for all cadets
is NSCC Recruit Training, better known as boot camp. It is
a scaled down version of the Navy's boot camp. For approximately
two-weeks cadets are instructed by active and reserve military
personnel and Sea Cadet officers in military drill and discipline,
physical fitness, seamanship, shipboard safety, first aid,
naval history, and leadership.
After
cadets have successfully completed boot camp, they can then
participate in advanced training. Sea Cadet advanced training
currently consists of the following:
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TRAINING SCHOOLS
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AIRMAN
TRAINING (BASIC & ADVANCED)
- AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TRAINING
- FAA GROUND SCHOOL
- CULINARY ARTS TRAINING
- MEDICAL TRAINING (GENERAL, FIELD, SURGICAL & DENTAL
TECH)
- FIREFIGHTING TRAINING
- PHOTO JOURNALISM TRAINING
- CEREMONIAL GUARD
- SUBMARINE SEMINAR
- MARKSMANSHIP TRAINING
- CONSTRUCTION BATTALION (SEABEE) TRAINING (BASIC &
ADVANCED)
- MINE WAREFARE OPERATIONS TRAINING
- MUSIC SCHOOL
- SEAL TEAM TRAINING
- EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL TRAINING
- AMPHIBIOUS TRAINING
- PETTY OFFICER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
- MASTER-AT-ARMS TRAINING (MILITARY POLICE/LAW)
- JUDGE ADVOCATED GENERAL (JAG) TRAINING
- SAILING SCHOOL
- SCUBA SCHOOL
- SEAMANSHIP TRAINING
- SHIPBOARD TRAINING
LIVE
ABOARD NAVY & COAST GUARD SHIPS & SHORE STATIONS FOR
TWO-WEEKS.
Sea Cadet training is held throughout the continental United
States, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Guam on military installations.
In
addition to the above, those cadets who exhibit extraordinary
initiative and leadership ability may participate in annual
exchanges with Sea Cadet Corps' around the world.
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FOREIGN EXCHANGE PARTNERS
-
AUSTRALIA
- BELGIUM
- BERMUDA
- CANADA
- HONG KONG
- JAPAN
- NETHERLANDS
- RUSSIA
- SOUTH KOREA
- UNITED KINGDOM
Cadets
get to meet their foreign counterparts, experience new cultures,
and get to see how the navies of the world operate. |
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Benefits |
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Depending
on the rate achieved in the Naval Sea Cadets, former cadets
may be eligible to enlist in the armed forces at an advanced
pay grade. Being a member honorably discharged from the Corps
is looked upon favorably by selection boards for military academies
and ROTC programs. Also those cadets who are accepted to a four-year
university may be eligible for scholarships.
The Naval Sea Cadet Corps
provides its cadets the opportunity to develop their leadership
skills, build their character and become productive citizens.
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Membership
Requirements |
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In
order to join the Naval Sea Cadet Corps applicants must meet
the following criteria:
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Be between the ages of 13 and 17.
- Must be a US Citizen
- Be in good health and pass a qualifying physical examination.
- Be a full time student and maintain satisfactory grades
(2.00 "C" grade point average).
- Be free of felony convictions
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