E

U. S. Navy Sea Cadet Corp

(This Website is best viewed full page)

The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC) is a youth program for young Americans, male and female, ages 13 through 17, whose objectives are to develop an interest and skill in basic seamanship and in its naval adaptations, to train them in seagoing skills and to teach them patriotism, courage, self-reliance and kindred virtues. Cadets train aboard the ships and shore activities of the Navy and Coast Guard, and are authorized by the Secretary of the Navy to wear Navy uniforms appropriately marked with Sea Cadet Corps insignia. There are some 260 units in operation in almost every state in the union as well as Puerto Rico and Guam, with some 10,000 young Americans participating. The Naval Sea Cadet Corps affords equal opportunity for participation to all American youth without regard to race, color, religion or sex.

The U.S. Navy League Cadet Corps (NLCC) is for boys and girls, at least 11 but not yet 14 years old, who are interested in the sea and ships, and our nations seagoing services. The Navy League program is designed to introduce young people to maritime and military life, and to prepare them for later entrance into the Naval Sea Cadet Corps. Cadets are instructed by both Sea Cadet Officers and senior Sea Cadets through classroom and applied instruction in subjects such as basic seamanship, military drill, and leadership.

NSCC FAQs

SEA CADETS

LEAGUE CADETS

WORCESTER (CL-144)

DIVISION

NLCC FAQs

Hands-on training for Sea Cadets is authorized on board ships and shore activities of the Navy and Coast Guard. Training is conducted by military personnel and by qualified NSCC officers and instructors. Examples of available NSCC training include: Recruit Training, Shipboard Training, SEAL Training, Medical Training, Aviation Ground School and Flight Training, Navy Choir and Band Training, Seabee Training, Submarine School, and Foreign Exchange programs to such locations as Australia, Bermuda, Belgium, Canada, Great Britain, the Netherlands, and South Africa.

HISTORY of the NSCC

The Naval Sea Cadet Corps had its beginning in Great Britain over 300 years ago. Lord Nelson was a Royal Navy Sea Cadet. The Sea Cadet program has been in existance in Canada for over 100 years. Sea Cadet Corps' exist in Germany, France, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Bermuda, Canada, The Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Denmark, Australia, and New Zealand. In 1958, following studies of British and Canadian Sea Cadet Corps', the idea of the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps was presented to various members of Congress, to the Secretary of the Navy, to the Chief of Naval Operations, and to the National Convention of the Navy League. In 1958 the Navy League agreed to the idea and formally established the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps and the U.S. Navy League Cadet Corps. On 01 January 1959, the pilot unit (9-1-1 Division, Great Lakes, IL) was chartered in Lake County, IL and within a year 15 additional divisions were formed across the nation. On 10 September 1962, the NSCC was federally incorporated by Congress under Public Law 87-655 as a non-profit civilian education organization, a legal entity separate from the Navy League. This law was later amended to permit enrollment of young women in the Corps. The objectives and purposes of the NSCC as in this law (as amended) are: "...through organization and cooperation with the Department of the Navy, to encourage and aid American youth to develop, train them in seagoing skills, and to teach them patriotism, courage, self-reliance and kindred virtues."

Today, the NSCC has formed partnerships with organizations such as the Foundation for Teaching Economics and the Flying Midshipman Association to offer cadets broader opportunities in areas of leadership and aviation. The NSCC also took an active part in the creation of the International Sea Cadet Association (ISCA). The ISCA is an association of Sea Cadet Corps' from around the world, whose main objective is to facilitate exchanges of cadets between member countries.

USE THESE FORMS FOR ENROLLMENT of BOTH SEA CADETS and LEAGUE CADETS

CADET APPLICATION FORM

Use this form to enroll a cadet in both the Sea or League Cadet Corps. Also used to update cadet personal information. Please submit a new form each year to update your contact info.

MEDICAL HISTORY FORM

Use this form when enrolling your cadet to provide a record of your son or daughters medical history. This form should be resubmitted annually by all hands or more frequently if there is a significant change in medical history. Adult leaders will resubmit this form prior to acting as Escort Officer for TWT.

MEDICAL REPORT FORM

This physical examination form is to be signed by a MEDICAL DOCTOR.

Accident Insurance Information Letter

Naval Sea Cadet Corps Accident Insurance information letter published by National Headquarters detailing the extent of the policy coverage.

Payment of all fees are due upon enrollment. Effective 01 JAN 04 the Enrollment Fee will be $55.00 for all cadets. . Please make all checks out to "NSCC". Please do not hesitate to contact the Commanding Officer or Admin Officer if you have any questions or concerns with any enrollment requirements

Commanding Officer

Are you an adult with prior military, maritime or professional educator experience?

Do you enjoy working with motivated, well discliplined, young people?

Visit with the unit at our regular drill on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month between 6 PM & 8pm during the school year at Navy/Marine Reserve Center, or call 781-585-4207 for more information on how you can be a part of this fantastic program.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What is the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corp?

The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps is a youth program for young Americans, male and female, ages 13 through 17, whose objectives are to develop an interest and skill in basic seamanship and in its naval adaptations, to train them in seagoing skills and to teach them patriotism, courage, self-reliance and kindred virtues. Cadets train aboard the ships and shore activities of the Navy and Coast Guard, and are authorized by the Secretary of the Navy to wear Navy uniforms appropriately marked with Sea Cadet Corps insignia. There are some 260 units in operation in almost every state in the union as well as Puerto Rico and Guam, with some 10,000 young Americans participating. The Naval Sea Cadet Corps affords equal opportunity for participation to all American youth without regard to race, color, religion or sex.

2. How old must I be to join the Sea Cadets?

You are eligible to join if you are 13 years of age or have not reached your 18th birthday.

3. What are the requirements for membership?

All prospective cadets must be unmarried, enrolled in school, have parental consent and possess good moral character in addition to being interested in the program and prepared to attend drills regularly.

4. What about medical exams?

Applicants must successfully pass a basic physical examination very similar to that required of a regular Navy enlistee.

5. Will I have to pay dues?

Yes. There is a minimal enrollment fee per year which includes premiums paid toward the Sea Cadet Group Accident and Health Protection Plan. Every year, all cadets and officers in the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps (Worcester Division) have to pay $55.00.

6. Must I buy my own uniform?

Surplus U.S. Navy uniforms are made available to Naval Sea Cadet Corps. These uniforms, in turn, are made available to cadets at a minimal cost for handling and shipping. Uniform needs which cannot be met through this source may be purchased at Navy Exchange Uniform Shops.

7. Will Sea Cadet training detract from my school work?

Not likely. Worcester Division (CL-144) and Training Ship Patriot State has their drills (meetings) on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, Two week trainings (AKA: TWTs) are normally held in the summer. Trainings such as the Flagship Competition are held on the weekends.

8. What do the Sea Cadets learn?

They study a broad range of subjects. Some are designed to help them become better adult citizens; others teach them the importance of strong maritime forces. They also study naval history, customs and traditions, seamanship, navigation and similar subjects which would help their chances for a promotion should they decide to join one of the sea services.

9. What are my chances for promotion?

Promotion within the Sea Cadets is based on merit. Promising young men and women, upon filling certain qualifications and requirements, are given command positions and encouraged to develop qualities of leadership. Throughout the US Naval Sea Cadet Corps, cadets can go as high as a Chief Petty Officer (E7). And in the US Naval League Cadet Corps, cadets are able to go as high as a Ships Leading Petty Officer (LC7).

10. Who instructs the Sea Cadets?

Officers instruct the cadets inside class room areas (Seamanship Classes, Airman Classes, Corpsman Classes, Basic Military Requirements, and the League Cadet classes). The senior cadets will instruct the cadets outside the classroom in areas such as military drill (marching), customs and courtesies and many other things.

11. Can I go to camp this summer?

Yes. Newly enrolled Sea Cadets are required to attend two weeks of summer recruit training at Navy or Coast Guard "boot camps" throughout the country. Having successfully completed recruit training, cadets participate in additional training in advanced subjects during succeeding summers. These two-week training periods offer a varied program of activities in addition to valuable instruction of a maritime nature.

12. Are Sea Cadet permitted to go to sea?

Yes. After completing recruit training and other required courses of instruction, many Sea Cadets can participate in two weeks advanced training aboard Navy and Coast Guard vessels ranging from small harbor craft to large nuclear powered aircraft carriers.

13. What types of training is available aboard ship?

Sea Cadets are trained in basic seamanship, damage control, watch-standing, fire-fighting, and other nautical skills.

14. Are there advanced training courses for Sea Cadets?

Yes. In addition to advanced training aboard naval vessels, Sea Cadets may attend orientation courses such as Airman School, Music School, Seabee indoctrination, Medical, SEAL Team, Submarine Orientation, and other courses designed to prepare cadets for leadership, either within the Sea Cadet organization or in other fields.

15. Are there travel opportunities?

Yes. Sea Cadets travel to training sites all over the country during the summer training period. Additionally, outstanding Cadets are selected to participate in the United States-Canadian Sea Cadet Exchange Program in Nova Scotia and British Columbia, as well as other countries in Europe and Asia.

16. How are Sea Cadets selected for the Exchange Program?

Exchange cadets are selected on a merit basis. Each cadet must have an outstanding record as well as a good reputation within his/her home community. For More information on International Exchanges, the Regional Director of the Southern New England Region; Lieutenant Commander Campbell hosts it (www.usnscc.org)

17. Can Sea Cadets obtain summer employment?

Yes. Sea Cadets are permitted to choose a training period during the summer months that will not interfere with summer employment arrangements.

18. Will I be required to join the U.S. Armed Forces?

No. Sea Cadets have absolutely no commitment regarding future military service. For those Sea Cadets who do decide to enlist in the Navy or Coast Guard, prior Sea Cadet training may permit entry at an advanced pay grade.

19. What is the main purpose of the Sea Cadet training?

While Sea Cadets are organized along military lines, the main purpose is to foster good citizenship and an interest and appreciation of our nation's maritime services: the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marines.

20. What are the requirements to join the Navy League Cadets?

In order to join the Navy Sea Cadet Corps one must meet the following criteria:
be between ages of 13 and 18
be a citizen or legal resident of the U.S.
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

HOME

United States Naval League Cadet Corps

1. Who are Navy League Cadets?

The U.S. Navy League Cadet Corps (NLCC) are boys and girls, at least 11 but not yet 14 years old, who are interested in the sea and ships, and our nation’s seagoing services. The Navy League program is designed to introduce young people to maritime and military life, and to prepare them for later entrance into the Naval Sea Cadet Corps.

2. What do Navy League Cadets do?

We meet ("drill") with the Sea Cadet Worcester Division (CL-144) throughout the year. The Division is structured along military lines and is headed by a Commanding Officer. Our unit drills at the Navy / Marine Reserve Center on Plantation Street, Worcester, MA.

3. What is the purpose of Navy League Cadet Training?

Like Sea Cadets, our NLCCs training program has one main purpose: foster team work, camaraderie and an understanding of the military command structure among cadets.

4. How do Navy League Cadets receive training?

We are instructed by both Sea Cadet Officers and senior Sea Cadets through classroom and applied instruction in subjects such as basic seamanship, military drill, and leadership. Weekend competitions are occasionally held where training ships and companies compete with each other to test our seamanship and military skills.

League Cadets attend NLCC boot camp which provides intense training in military and naval subjects and an introduction to the military atmosphere. Upon completion, we may attend NLCC advanced training with courses in leadership, boat safety, and subjects relevant to prepare cadets for the Sea Cadets.

5. Where we are going with this program?

Taking part in the pride and honor of wearing the Navy uniform, and being apart of a fine organization gives us a sense of service. In addition, when we complete one year in the program, and later enter the Sea Cadets, we will enter at a higher rank. The training received in the NLCC gives us the experience for an easy transition to the Naval Sea Cadet Corps.

6. What are the requirements to join the Navy League Cadets?

In order to join the Navy League Cadet Corps one must meet the following criteria:
be between ages of 11 and 14
be a citizen or legal resident of the U.S.
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

Disclaimer

This is the official site of the Worcester (CL-144) Division, Naval Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC),. The pages comprising this site are developed and maintained by the Unit Designated Webmaster. The inclusion of commercial products or links thereto, does not imply endorsement of said products or their makers.

Information found on this web site may be used by currently active Sea Cadet units and their membership, but copyright of all linked NSCC publications rests with the Naval Sea Cadet Corps. NSCC emblems, logos, and other graphics are registered trademarks of the Naval Sea Cadet Corps and/or are protected under 36 USC 154106. Commercial use must be approved by the Executive Director of the USNSCC.

Neither the Naval Sea Cadet Corps, Worcester (CL-144) Division nor any of its members, makes any warranty, expressed or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, product, or process disclosed, or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights.

The words and layouts of various outstanding NSCC Division Websites have been borrowed, edited and adjusted to meet the needs of this site. We wish to thank those NSCC Units for their contributions to this site.