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NSCC History & Formation
- In 1957, the Secretary of the Navy directed the Chief of Naval Personnel to formally conduct a feasibility study and determine benefits to the Navy from establishing a national Sea Cadet program
- The NSCC was founded in 1958 by the Navy League at the request of the Department of the Navy
- The first NSCC unit, 9-1-1 Division is established and musters 48 Sea Cadets and 10 officers
- The first Naval Sea Cadet Officer is L. Treat Taylor
- His "commission" is signed by Morgan L. Fitch, Jr. President of the Navy League of the U.S.
Official Founding of the NSCC
Public Law 87-655 was passed by congress on September 10, 1962 to officially charter the Naval Sea Cadet Corps
- Established as a non-profit youth development organization with emphasis toward sea-going services of the United States
- Initial governing body included Morgan L. Fitch, Jr., RADM John J. Bergen, USN (Ret), George S. Halas, RADM William Catlett, USN (Ret); John S. Leahy, Jr., J. Paull Marshall; and Carl Stockholm
- The Public Law was amended in 1974 to allow female participation
Goals of the NSCC
- To develop an interest and ability in basic seamanship and seagoing skills
- To instill the virtues of good citizenship and strong moral principles in each Cadet
- To demonstrate the value of an alcohol-free, drug-free, and gang-free lifestyle
- To make each Cadet aware of the prestige of a military career and increase the advancement potential of those who serve
Navy League Cadet Corps (NLCC)
- NSCC vs NLCC Program differences
- NLCC is not included under NSCC federal charter, but is sponsored by Navy League and operated by NSCC
- NSCC Officer corps provides leadership for NLCC
- NLCC is not included under NSCC federal charter, but is sponsored by Navy League and operated by NSCC
- Age range; transition from NLCC to NSCC
- Sea Cadets are ages 13-17; set by Federal charter
- League Cadets are ages 11-14 (waiver to enroll at age 10 by Unit CO discretion)
- Sea Cadets are ages 13-17; set by Federal charter