U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps - FAQ's

 

                                                                   Who are we?

 

 

   *        Federally chartered by Congress in 1962 (Public Law 87-655)

   *        Non-profit youth training and education organization (Ages 11 - 17)

   *        Supported by the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard, sponsored by the Navy League of the United States.

   *        Our program is directed toward development of young American men and women.

   *        Promotes interest and skills in seamanship and aviation.

   *        Instills in every Cadet a sense of patriotism, courage, self-reliance, confidence.

   *        Builds those qualities which mold strong moral character and self discipline.

 

 

                                                         Who pays for the Program?

 

 

   *        Cadets pay for all program expenses, including travel to and from training, insurance, and uniforms.

   *        Out of pocket expenses can reach $400 - $ 500 per Cadet each year.

   *        Scholarships and assistance are made available, funds permitting.

   *        Funding assistance is provided through sponsors and local fund raising activities.

   *        Funded annually by the Defense Appropriations Bill (O&M Navy, Title II, Budget Activity 3).

   *        Title II funds are used to offset individual costs for summer training, conduct background checks on adult

 

               volunteers and reducing enrollment costs for Cadets.

 

   *        Operating funds come primarily from the NLUS, CFC and individual contributions.

 

 

                                                     What training do Cadets receive?

 

 

   * I      nitial 2 - Week recruit training "Boot Camp."

   *        Drill one day per week; follow-on training each summer aboard Navy, Coast Guard and USNSCC ships.

   *        Additional training is conducted at Navy, Marine and Army shore facilities.

   *        This past year, Cadets trained in 27 career fields; aviation, fire fighting and emergency services, legal

 

            services,master-at-arms, medical, music, SEABEE, amphibious, SEALs, ceremonial guard, mine warfare,

            SAR, submarines, seamanship, Coast Guard (Including Barque Eagle), Petty Officer Leadership, sailing,

            scuba diving, survival, Honor Guards, cooking/steward, military vehicle maintenance, engineering, military

            photography, mine warfare and EOD. There is also an international exchange program with other countries

            having Naval Sea Cadet Corps programs.

 

   *       Cadets complete USN Enlisted Correspondence courses, graded by the Navy.

   *       Credit is given to Cadets who enlist in the Navy and Coast Guard - who promote recruits up to two pay

 

            -grades upon boot camp completion based on their Sea Cadet experience.

 

 

                         

                                          How do Cadets do after leaving the program?

 

 

# The new class of (2010) entering the U.S. Naval Academy in June 2006 had 148 ex-Naval Sea Cadets.

#  Approximately 500 Cadets enlist in the Navy and Coast Guard and other services each year.

#  All Cadets carry forth learned values of good citizenship and leadership that will benefit our country.

 

 

                              How do we maintain a drug-free environment for our Cadets?

 

 

   * We provide an active program that is exercised in an environment which provides a peer group that

 

      eliminates those pressures to become involved in drugs.

 

   *  Work closely with DEA. Their field agents are an integral part of our entire training program.

   *  Designated a DEA Prevention and Education Resource.

 

 

 

For more information about other units and the Sea Cadet program, visit our national web site at: Seacadets.org.