U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps, South Portland Maine

U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps

CG Group Portland Division

T/S Nicholas FFG 47

Swim Training

Port Ops

Be part of the next generation of leaders

"...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."

- NSCC Charter - 36 USC 1541

Since 1958 the Naval Sea Cadet Corps has been committed to providing American youth with a drug and alcohol free environment to foster their leadership abilities, broaden their horizons through hands-on training and guide them to becoming mature young adults.

Sea Cadet organizations exist in most of the maritime nations of the world. Recognizing the value of these organizations in educating youth in maritime matters, the Department of the Navy requested the Navy League of the United States to establish a similar program for American youth.

The Navy League agreed to do so and formally established the Naval Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC) and Navy League Cadet Corps (NLCC) in 1958. Recognizing the importance and benefits of the NSCC, Congress on September 10, 1962 federally incorporated the Naval Sea Cadet Corps under Public Law 87-655 (36 USC 1541).

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.

The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC) is a youth program dedicated to helping young men and women, ages 13 through 17, realize personal success and achievement through a nautically oriented training program.

Through Sea Cadet Leadership, the objectives of this program include developing an interest and skill in basic seamanship and its naval adaptations, while learning the value of citizenship, patriotism, courage, self-reliance, teamwork and accountability.

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 customized with the Naval Sea Cadet Corps insignia.

Membership in the Sea Cadets allows teenagers to sample military life with no obligation to join any branch of the armed forces. Should cadets decide to enlist in the Navy, or Coast Guard, their training may allow them to enter at an advanced pay grade. The Naval Sea Cadet Corps affords equal opportunity for participation to all American youth, without regard to race, color, religion or sex.

Navy League Cadet Corps (NLCC) are boys and girls at least 11 but not yet 14 years old, interested in the sea and ships.

They learn and practice such nautical skills as knot tying and splicing, signaling, water safety and swimming, first-aid and even fire fighting. In their communities they may be asked to march in parades, and appear at fairs and other local activities. In meetings they discuss naval history, customs, traditions and leadership.

Local Commanders arrange field trips to military bases, ships and other interesting places.

Navy League Cadet Corps wear modified uniforms with NLCC patches, rank insignia and ribbons. The NLCC training program provides the lessons, physical and mental tests, and written examinations for regular promotion. In general, cadets advance in rank about every six months by passing the requirements in the course.

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