Welcome to the US Naval Sea Cadet Corps

1. Welcome to the Welcome to the US Naval Sea Cadet Corps US Naval Sea Cadet Corps

2. Radford Division league Cadets ages 10 to 13 Spruance Division Sea Cadets AGES 14 TO 17

3. In1958The Navy League established the Naval Sea Cadet Corps by request of the Department of the Navy

4. September 10, 1962 Congress federally incorporated the Naval Sea Cadet Corps

5. Main purpose – • Foster good citizenship • Build character • Core values • Respect • Team work • Self confidence • Leadership • Appreciation of our Nation’s Sea Services

6. Australia Bermuda South Korea Belgium Sea Cadet organizations exist in most of the maritime nations Canada Russia Hong Kong United Kingdom Netherlands Japan

7. Foreign Exchange Partners - Australia - Belgium- Bermuda - Canada- Hong Kong - Japan - Netherlands - Russia - South Korea - United Kingdom

8. Cadets have absolutely no commitment regarding future military service.

9. Cadets who decide to enlist in the Military may gain entry at an advanced pay grade.

10. The Sea Cadet experience is looked upon favorably by Military Service Academies and ROTC selection boards.

11. No one gets paid or compensated. The staff are all volunteers.

12. NSCC Officer Corps must meet the following criteria: • Must be a US Citizen. • Be at least 21 years old (NSCC Midshipmen 18-21). • Pass a criminal background check. • Be free of felony convictions. • To ensure the safety and security of cadets, all NSCC adult leaders undergo a background check at initial enrollment and periodically at the discretion of NSCC National Headquarters.

13. The unit runs on donations from the Navy League and other generous sources.

14. Yearly National Membership Fee: $60

15. Uniforms: Approximately $150 - $180 ( Size trade up is free if uniform is in useable condition )

16. Drill at Spruance HQ During School Year • Start Time 0830hrs unless otherwise specified • Physical training • Parents meetings • Training classes • Presentations and guest speakers • Drill and ceremony • Uniform inspections • Event planning and preparation • Administrative and promotion • Division and squad time • Commanding officer time • Completion and Cadet pickup 1300hrs unless otherwise specified

17. Local Away Trainings from HQ During the School Year Will be posted in advance on the Training Calendar • US Air Marshall Service Tours • Flagship Training at USCG Station • Color Guard Events • Navy Seal Museum • Ship Visits • Homestead Air Show • Winterfest Boat Parade • Seven Seas Gala • High Ropes Team Building Course • Fire Fighting TrainingResolve Fire & Hazard Response • Survival Training • Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Course • Waterway Clean Up • Parades • Land Navigation Course • Mini Boot Camp • Fleet Week Ship's Tours • Bivouac Camp out • Lady Lucille Cruise • Swim Qualifications • Beach PT • Other events as they are available

19. Summer and Winter Trainings - Seal Team Training - Explosive Ordinance Disposal Training- Amphibious Training - Petty Officer Leadership Academy - Master-at-Arms Training (Military Police/Law) - Judge Advocate General (JAG) Training - Sailing School - SCUBA School -Seamanship Training - Shipboard Training-Opportunities also include living aboard Navy and Coast Guard Ships and Shore Stations for two weeks. • 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 - Mine Warfare Operations Training • Music School

20. Summer and Winter Trainings: • 14 day training approx $280 (Travel not included) • 7 day training approx $160 (Travel not included)

21. Summer and Winter Training Requirements League Cadets NLCC (10 to 13) must complete League Cadet Orientation Training ( 7 days ). Sea Cadets NSCC (14 to 18) must complete Sea Cadet Recruit Training ( 14 days ). Pass Physical Training test and minimum Swim Qualification test.

22. How do you get rank and Ribbons? Rank is earned. • Completing specific trainings • Completing course work • Completing attendance requirements

23. Ribbons are earned. • Completing specific trainings • Completing course work • Completing attendance requirements • Academic excellence or civilian involvement may apply to some ribbon requirements.

24. Who can join? • Pass a qualifying physical examination. • No one will be denied admission to the NSCC/NLCC due to a medical disability. • A full time student and maintain satisfactory grades (2.00 "C" grade point average or better). • Free of felony convictions.

25. How can I join? • Prospective Cadet must meet minimum training standards (Indoc phase and testing) and be recommended by the Indoc Staff and Departments. • Completion of the application Package. • Physical examination by a physician • No one will be denied admission to the NSCC/NLCC due to a medical disability. • Interview of the parent(s)/guardian(s) and Cadet to ensure their understanding of the goals and objectives of the NSCC

26. WWW.FTLSEACADETS.ORG Join

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