Sea Cadet Training and Eligibility

Eligibility To Drill

Our Sea Cadet Unit can provide you many opportunities for training and advancement. If you would like to become a Cadet and meet the requirements, we would be happy for you to join! Please note that you are under no obligation and if you would like to come out and spend a drill weekend to "try it on" we welcome you.  **Use the Contact Us form to let us know!

Joining us for the Weekend to Try Out?

Please bring this form, Trial Drills Waiver, with you when you come. No other forms are necessary at this time.

Ready to Sign on?

Please click here to access the Welcome Aboard Packet with the list of required paperwork, Sea Bag list, etc.

All prospective Sea Cadets must be willing on all points:
  • Between the ages of 13-17 years of age (League Cadets must be between ages 11 - 14)
  • Pass a basic medical exam
  • Be actively engaged in an age and grade appropriate educational program
  • Have parental consent and commitment
  • Possess good moral character
  • Stay drug free
  • Actively interested to participate in the program
  • Prepared to attend drills regularly
  • Prepared to become physically active
  • Put forth effort to advance in the program
  • Recognize and respect persons in authority
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Do you want to know where to find information regarding uniforms? Training Opportunities? Awards and Courses? Please check out the Resources website and the Compass website for all that and more. The links to those pages are found below and will be invaluable as a source for Cadets.

DRILLS ONCE A MONTH

Navy Blue Jackets Manual
Members of the Unit will meet monthly for drill exercises which may consist of physical training, classroom training, off site activities, and various community service evolutions.

Cadets typically spend the weekend from Friday evening at 1800hrs until Sunday afternoon when released at 1400hrs.

The monthly Plan of the Drill announcement includes all scheduling and gear requirements and changes from drill to drill.


ADVANCEMENTS:

Promotions within the Sea Cadets (ages 14 to 18) are based upon merit.  Cadet recruits enter as E-1's, and upon successful completion of boot camp and other academic requirements may be advanced to E-2. As Cadets receive additional training, they may advance through the rate structure, eventually attaining rate of chief petty officer (E-7).  Although our training is accomplished in a naval environment, it should be noted that no future Armed Service obligation is required of any Cadet because of participation in our program. Promotions within the League Cadets (ages 11 to 13) are also based upon merit. League Cadets  advancement is from E-2 to E-6. Boot camp is not a requirement, but is encouraged by the 13th birthday in order to prepare for Sea Cadets and the corresponding boot camp requirement.

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Go to the Resources Site for complete information regarding USNSCC regulations, uniform information, awards, administrative manuals and forms.
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Go to Compass for complete and up to date information regarding Cadet advancement and training opportunities. Also, the course requirements for ranks are found here.