Goals and Background Information
The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps programs includes two separate units. The Naval Sea Cadet Corp (NSCC) and the Navy League Cadet Corp (NLCC). The NSCC is for young men and women ages 13 through 17 and is a Federally chartered non-profit educational organizaiton sponsored by the Navy League of the U.S. and supported by the Navy Department. The NLCC is for boys and girls ages 11 through 13. It is a junior, or supportive, program which is sponsored and totally supported by the Navy League of the U.S.
In 1958, the Navy Department, requested the Navy League sponsor a Sea Cadet Program for America’s youth, and the Navy League accepted the challenge. The intent was to create a favorable image of the Navy on the part of our youth. In September 1962 the U.S.Naval Sea Cadet Corp was Federally chartered by Congress under Public Law 87-655 as a non-profit civilian organization. The law established the NSCC as a legal entity and set forth the purpose, objectives, corporate powers and other enabling details for the functioning of the NSCC.
The goals of the NSCC are 1) to develop an appreciation for our Navy’s history, customs, traditions, and its significant role in national defense: 2) to develop a sense of pride in our nation, positive qualities of patriotism, courage, self-reliance, confidence, pride in workmanship, seamanship skills and other attributes which will contribute to the development of strong morale character and good citizenship traits: and 3) to present the advantages and prestige in a military career, and to increate the potential for advancement of the cadets who wish to join the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or Merchant Marines.
The goals of the NLCC are “…to give young people mental, moral and physical training through the medium of naval and other instruction, with the object of developing principals of patriotism and good citizenship and instilling in them a sense of duty, discipline, self-respect and respect for others.”
In addition to personal development, there are certain other benefits to young people through participation in the Cadet Corps programs. First, and most important, is familiarizaiton with the military. The Cadet Corps programs allow young people to sample military life while in high school without the obligation to join any branch of the armed forces. Should a cadet decide to enlist in either the Navy or Coast Guard, the cadet’s record may permit enlistment at an advanced pay grade. Other benefits include the opportunity for college scholarships, as well as taking part in an international cadet exchange program.
Sea Cadet recruits (E-1) attend a nine day recruit training (RWT) during their FIRST summer, usually at one of the Navy’s Recruit Training Commands. (Our cadets will attend the Navy training facility at Great Lakes, Illinois). Once they successfully complete this training, they are able to attend “Summer Advance Trainings” with the US Navy and/or Coast Guard. Costs for these programs are published well in advance.
In 1958, the Navy Department, requested the Navy League sponsor a Sea Cadet Program for America’s youth, and the Navy League accepted the challenge. The intent was to create a favorable image of the Navy on the part of our youth. In September 1962 the U.S.Naval Sea Cadet Corp was Federally chartered by Congress under Public Law 87-655 as a non-profit civilian organization. The law established the NSCC as a legal entity and set forth the purpose, objectives, corporate powers and other enabling details for the functioning of the NSCC.
The goals of the NSCC are 1) to develop an appreciation for our Navy’s history, customs, traditions, and its significant role in national defense: 2) to develop a sense of pride in our nation, positive qualities of patriotism, courage, self-reliance, confidence, pride in workmanship, seamanship skills and other attributes which will contribute to the development of strong morale character and good citizenship traits: and 3) to present the advantages and prestige in a military career, and to increate the potential for advancement of the cadets who wish to join the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or Merchant Marines.
The goals of the NLCC are “…to give young people mental, moral and physical training through the medium of naval and other instruction, with the object of developing principals of patriotism and good citizenship and instilling in them a sense of duty, discipline, self-respect and respect for others.”
In addition to personal development, there are certain other benefits to young people through participation in the Cadet Corps programs. First, and most important, is familiarizaiton with the military. The Cadet Corps programs allow young people to sample military life while in high school without the obligation to join any branch of the armed forces. Should a cadet decide to enlist in either the Navy or Coast Guard, the cadet’s record may permit enlistment at an advanced pay grade. Other benefits include the opportunity for college scholarships, as well as taking part in an international cadet exchange program.
Sea Cadet recruits (E-1) attend a nine day recruit training (RWT) during their FIRST summer, usually at one of the Navy’s Recruit Training Commands. (Our cadets will attend the Navy training facility at Great Lakes, Illinois). Once they successfully complete this training, they are able to attend “Summer Advance Trainings” with the US Navy and/or Coast Guard. Costs for these programs are published well in advance.