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United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps

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{{Infobox military unit

| unit_name = United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps

| image = Seal of the USNSCC.svg

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| start_date = {{Start date and age|1958}}

| dates =

| country = {{flagu|United States|name=United States|size=23px}}

| size = 396 units and 12,002 members (2,871 officers and 9,131 cadets)

| garrison = Arlington County, Virginia, U.S.

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| patron =

| motto = "Chart your course"

| colors = Sea Cadet Blue and Gold {{color box|#192250}}{{color box|#F7941E}}

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| equipment =

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| anniversaries = 10 September 1962 (federal incorporation)

| website = [http://www.seacadets.org/ ]

| commander1 = RADM Andrew Lennon, USN (Ret.)

| commander1_label = Executive Director

| work =

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The United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps (USNSCC or NSCC) is a congressionally chartered, U.S. Navy–sponsored organization that serves to involve individuals in the sea-going military services, U.S. naval operations and training, community service, citizenship, and teach an understanding of discipline and teamwork. The USNSCC is composed of two programs: the Navy League Cadet Corps (NLCC), which is for cadets ages 10–13, 5th grade through 8th grade; and the senior program (NSCC), which is for cadets ages 13–18 (March 1st of the year they complete 8th grade).

History

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The NSCC was founded in 1958 by the Navy League of the United States at the request of the Department of the Navy. In 1962, the USNSCC was chartered under Title 36 of the United States Code as a non-profit youth organization with an emphasis towards the sea-going services of the United States.[http://www.access.gpo.gov/uscode/title36/subtitleii_partb_chapter1541_.html Public Law 87-655] (10 Sept. 1962), at 36 USC 1541.

In 2000, the U.S. Congress stated that the NSCC and related programs "provide significant benefits for the Armed Forces, including significant public relations benefits."{{Cite web |url=http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c106:H.R.4208.IH: |title=Recruiting, Retention, and Reservist Promotion Act of 2000 (HR 4208) |access-date=23 January 2007 |archive-date=14 July 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714144731/http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c106:H.R.4208.IH: |url-status=dead }} Although under no service obligation, a sizeable percentage of cadets later enlist in the military.{{clarify|reason="Sizable" is not a strong definition.|date=May 2023}} Members who attain the grade E-3 or Seaman/Airman or are in the program for 2 years, may enter as an advanced paygrade of E-3 if they join the Navy before they turn 24 years old,[https://www.navycs.com/navy-advanced-paygrade.html Navy Advanced Paygrade requirements] and E-2 in the Marine Corps or other services, due to the training they receive.{{cn|date=May 2023}}

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U.S. Navy training activities include, but are not limited to:{{Cite web|title=Naval Sea Systems Command > Home > Warfare Centers > NSWC Crane > Partnerships > Educational Outreach > Sea Cadets|url=https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/Warfare-Centers/NSWC-Crane/Partnerships/Educational-Outreach/Sea-Cadets/|access-date=2021-02-19|website=navsea.navy.mil}}

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File:US Navy 070711-N-0318S-002 Vice Adm. Terrance Etnyre, commander of Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, salutes the Sea Cadets performing as sideboys of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet training ship Grayfox (TWR 825).jpg, commander of Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, salutes the Sea Cadets performing as sideboys of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet training ship Grayfox (TWR 825), Detroit Navy Week, 2007]]

The USNSCC owns a ship, the USNSCS Grayfox, homeported in Port Huron, Michigan. The USNSCC also sponsors an International Exchange Program with other sea cadet programs around the world including: United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, South Korea, India, Japan, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Hong Kong, Russia, and Bermuda.{{Cite web|url=https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57858c94bebafb1f79aaff27/t/5b99cb19032be40c8f4db0a2/1536805670106/2018+IEP+Manual.pdf|title=IEP Manual|last=Weggen|first=Jennifer|date=10 September 2018|website=US Naval Sea Cadet Corps International Exchange Program}}

The Band of the West (BOTW) is a 30-member martial music team which is the only active marching band in the USNSCC.{{cite web |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2016/03/02/carolyn-livengood-annual-ceremony-held-for-u-s-naval-sea-cadets-corps-band-of-the-west-division/ |title=Annual ceremony held for U.S. Naval Sea Cadets Corps Band of the West Division |last=Livengood |first=Carolyn |date=2 March 2016 |work=The Mercury News |access-date=26 May 2020 }} The band has been trained by top military bands in the nation including the United States Navy Band, Marine Band San Diego, and the 101st Army Reserve Band.{{cite web | url=https://www.seacadetbotw.com/music-training | title=Music }}

=Uniforms=

As of 10 January 2020, the U.S. Navy has authorized the NWU III Uniform to be worn by cadets, midshipmen, instructors, and officers of the USNSCC. The NWU III uniform worn by the NSCC/NLCC is modified with official USNSCC/USNLCC tapes, shoulder flashes, and an 8-point cover flash. The only footwear authorized for wear with the NWU III is a black combat style boot. Coyote, tan, and black "rough out" boots are not authorized for the NSCC.{{Cite web|url=https://homeport.seacadets.org/secure/home.aspx|title=USNSCC Homeport|website=USNSCC Homeport|access-date=2020-01-14}}{{Cite web|url=https://homeport.seacadets.org/HomeportDownloads/Library/110/NWU%20TYPE%20III%20RELEASE%20NOTICE%20AND%20ORDERING%20INSTRUCTIONS.pdf?id=438446507402662|title=USNSCC Interim Uniform Manual Change #3|date=10 January 2020|website=homeport.seacadets.org}}

=Rates=

Warrant officers are adult leaders who have received direct appointments into the USNSCC Officer Corps. Warrant officers wear a modified navy warrant officer's (W-2) uniform appropriately marked with NSCC Insignia. Warrant officers normally serve a specific function or head a department within the unit and remain in the grade of warrant officer, however, may become an Ensign in the normal path of advancement after one year of service if they choose to do so. Candidates for warrant officer do not have to complete the Officer/Midshipman Study Guide prior to appointment, but have to have obtained the rank of E-6 or higher in any branch of the Armed Forces, serve 1 year as an instructor, and possess a special skill, or speciality in the unit's operation.{{cite web|title=Rank and Insignia|url=http://www.usnsccregion03-4.us/aboutus.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140404055113/http://usnsccregion03-4.us/aboutus.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 April 2014|publisher=USNSCC}}

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Advancement and promotion

=Cadets=

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! Rank

! Correspondence course

! Training

! Time in rate

!Time in service

! Exam

! Approval authority

Recruit Candidate / RC

|Recruit Candidate

|N/A

|12 Drills

|N/A

|RO Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS)

|Commanding officer

SC-1{{Brk}}Seaman recruit{{\}}SR

| Polaris advancement course

E-1: Seaman Recruit (SR)

| N{{\}}A

| N{{\}}A

|N / A

| Basic Military Requirement Booklet

| Commanding officer

SC-2{{Brk}}Seaman apprentice{{\}}SA

| Polaris advancement course{{Brk}}E-2: Seaman Apprentice (SA)

| NSCC recruit training

| 3 months in NSCC

|3 months

| N{{\}}A

| Commanding officer

SC-3{{Brk}}Seaman{{\}}SN{{Brk}}OR{{Brk}}Airman{{\}}AN

| Polaris advancement course{{Brk}}E-3: Seaman (SN){{Brk}}OR{{Brk}}Airman{{Brk}}[https://www.scribd.com/doc/143869691/Navedtra-14014a-Airman NAVEDTRA 14014A]

| NSCC recruit training

&

Advanced training (Minimum 7 days)

| 6 months as SC-2

|9 months

| N{{\}}A

| Commanding officer

SC-4{{Brk}}Petty officer 3rd class{{\}}PO3

| Petty officer 3rd and 2nd class{{Brk}}[https://navytribe.files.wordpress.com/2015/08/navedtra-14504.pdf NAVEDTRA-14504]

| Advanced training (Minimum 7 days)

| 6 months as SC-3

|15 months

| PO3 exam

| Commanding officer

SC-5{{Brk}}Petty officer 2nd class{{\}}PO2

| Petty officer 3rd and 2nd class{{Brk}}[https://navytribe.files.wordpress.com/2015/08/navedtra-14504.pdf NAVEDTRA-14504]

| Advanced training (minimum 7 days), must have graduated from POLA (Petty Officer Leadership Academy)

| 6 months as SC-4

|21 months

| PO2 exam

| Commanding officer

SC-6{{Brk}}Petty officer 1st class{{\}}PO1

| Petty officer 1st class{{Brk}}[http://homeport.seacadets.org/display/CadetAdvance/Military+Requirements+for+PO1 NAVEDTRA-14145]

| Advanced training (minimum 7 days)

| 6 months as SC-5

|27 months

| PO1 exam

| NSCC executive director

SC-7{{Brk}}Chief petty officer{{\}}CPO

| Chief petty officer{{Brk}}[http://homeport.seacadets.org/display/CadetAdvance/Military+Requirements+for+CPO NAVEDTRA-14144]

| Advanced training (minimum 7 days){{Brk}}Staff RT (effective 1 September 2008){{Brk}}Be 16 years of age

| 6 months as SC-6

|33 months

| CPO Exam

| NSCC executive director

=Adult officers=

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! Rank

! Course

! Training

! Time in service

! Other requirements

Midshipman{{Brk}}Midshipman (MIDN)

| NSCC Officer/Midshipman Study Guide

| N{{\}}A

| N{{\}}A

| NSCC E-3 or above, or ROTC. between ages 18-21

Instructor{{Brk}}Instructor (INST)

| NSCC Officer/Midshipman Study Guide

| N{{\}}A

| N{{\}}A

| at least 21 years of age

Warrant officer{{Brk}}Warrant officer (WO)

| NSCC officer{{\}}Midshipman Study Guide{{Brk}}Complete OPD101

| Escort one Basic or one Advanced Training as an INST.

| Serve a minimum 1 year as an INST.

| Must have reached E-6 or above in military, at least 35 years of age

O-1{{Brk}}Ensign (ENS)

| NSCC Officer{{\}}Midshipman Study Guide{{Brk}}Complete OPD101

| Escort one Basic or one Advanced Training as an INST.

| One year as MIDN or INST{{Brk}}One year in NSCC

| N{{\}}A

O-2{{Brk}}Lieutenant, junior grade (LTJG)

| Complete OPD 201

| Escort one Basic or one Advanced Training as an ENS

| 2 years as ENS.{{Brk}}3 Years Minimum NSCC Time in service

| N{{\}}A

O-3{{Brk}}Lieutenant (LT)

| Complete OPD 301

| Escort one basic or one advanced training as a LTJG

| 3 years at LTJG.{{Brk}}6 years minimum NSCC time in service

| N{{\}}A

O-4{{Brk}}Lieutenant commander (LCDR)

| N{{\}}A

| Escort one Basic or one Advanced Training as a LT

| 4 years at LT.{{Brk}}10 years minimum NSCC time in service

| 1 career TWT must be recruit training

Awards and decorations

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|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=|ribbon=Naval Sea Cadet Corps Chairman's Medal Ribbon.svg|width=106}}

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|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=|ribbon=Naval Sea Cadet Corps Honor Ribbon.svg|width=106}}

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{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=|ribbon=Naval Sea Cadet Corps Distinguished Service Ribbon.svg|border|width=106}}

|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=|ribbon=Naval Sea Cadet Corps NLCC Distinguished Service Ribbon.svg|border|width=106}}

|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=|ribbon=Naval Sea Cadet Corps Meritorious Recognition Ribbon.svg|border|width=106}}

{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=|ribbon=Naval Sea Cadet Corps Commendation Ribbon.svg|border|width=106}}

|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=|ribbon=Naval Sea Cadet Corps Citation Ribbon.svg|border|width=106}}

|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=|ribbon=Naval Sea Cadet Corps NSCC Escort Officer Ribbon.svg|border|width=106}}

{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=|ribbon=Naval Sea Cadet Corps NLUS Youth Ribbon.svg|border|width=106}}

|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=|ribbon=Naval Sea Cadet Corps Community Service Ribbon.svg|border|width=106}}

|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=|ribbon=Naval Sea Cadet Corps NSCC IEP Ribbon.svg|border|width=106}}

{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=|ribbon=Naval Sea Cadet Corps Academic Achievement Ribbon.svg|border|width=106}}

|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=|ribbon=Naval Sea Cadet Corps Drug Reduction Service Ribbon.svg|border|width=106}}

|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=|ribbon=Naval Sea Cadet Corps Science Achievement Ribbon.svg|border|width=106}}

{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=|ribbon=Naval Sea Cadet Corps Recruiting Incentive Ribbon.svg|border|width=106}}

|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=|ribbon=Naval Sea Cadet Corps DAR ROTC Award.svg|border|width=106}}

|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=|ribbon=Naval Sea Cadet Corps DAR Outstanding Cadet Award.svg|border|width=106}}

{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=|ribbon=Naval Sea Cadet Corps SAR Citizenship Award.svg|border|width=106}}

|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=|ribbon=Naval Sea Cadet Corps VFW NSCC Ribbon.svg|border|width=106}}

|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=|ribbon=Naval Sea Cadet Corps Unit Commendation Ribbon.svg|border|width=106}}

{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=|ribbon=Naval Sea Cadet Corps Physical Fitness Ribbon.svg|border|width=106}}

|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=|ribbon=Naval Sea Cadet Corps Staff Cadet Ribbon.svg|border|width=106}}

|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=|ribbon=Naval Sea Cadet Corps Color Guard Ribbon.svg|border|width=106}}

{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=|ribbon=Naval Sea Cadet Corps NSCC NLCC Service Ribbon.svg|border|width=106}}

|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=|ribbon=Naval Sea Cadet Corps Merit Ribbon.svg|border|width=106}}

|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=|ribbon=Naval Sea Cadet Corps Marksman Ribbon.svg|border|width=106}}

{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=|ribbon=Naval Sea Cadet Corps International Naval Review Opsail 2000 Ribbon.svg|border|width=106}}

|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=|ribbon=Naval Sea Cadet Corps 25th 50th Anniversary Ribbon.png|border|width=106}}

|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=|ribbon=Naval Sea Cadet Corps 25th Year Commissioned Ribbon.svg|border|width=106}}

{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=|ribbon=Naval Sea Cadet Corps USCG Bicentennial Unit Commendation Ribbon.svg|border|width=106}}

|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=|ribbon=Naval Sea Cadet Corps Fifth Year Ribbon.svg|border|width=106}}

|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=|ribbon=Naval Sea Cadet Corps Fourth Year Ribbon.svg|border|width=106}}

{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=|ribbon=Naval Sea Cadet Corps Third Year Ribbon.svg|border|width=106}}

|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=|ribbon=Naval Sea Cadet Corps Second Year Ribbon.svg|border|width=106}}

|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=|ribbon=Naval Sea Cadet Corps First Year Ribbon.svg|border|width=106}}

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|+ Awards and decorations of the Naval Sea Cadet Corps{{cite web |url=http://homeport.seacadets.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=3834011 |title=NSCC/NLCC Ribbon Chart |publisher=Naval Sea Cadet Corps |access-date=5 January 2016 }}

!1st row

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|Chairman's Medal

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2nt row

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|Honor Ribbon

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3rd row

|Distinguished Service Ribbon

|NLCC Distinguished Service Ribbon

|Meritorious Recognition Ribbon

4th row

|Commendation Ribbon

|Citation Ribbon

|NSCC Escort Officer Ribbon

5th row

|NLUS Youth Ribbon

|Community Service Ribbon

|NSCC IEP Officer Ribbon

6th row

|Academic Achievement Ribbon

|Drug Reduction Service Ribbon

|ONR Science Achievement Ribbon

7th row

|Recruiting Incentive Ribbon

|DAR ROTC Award

|DAR Outstanding Cadet Award

8th row

|SAR Citizenship Award

|VFW NSCC Ribbon

|Unit Commendation Ribbon

9th row

|Physical Fitness Ribbon

|NSCC Staff Cadet Ribbon

|Color Guard Ribbon

10th row

|NSCC/NLCC Service Ribbon Ribbon

|NLCC Merit Ribbon

|Marksman Ribbon

11th row

|International Naval Review/OpSail 2000 Ribbon

|NSCC 25th/50th Anniversary Ribbon

|25th Year Commissioned Ribbon

12th row

|USCG Bicentennial Unit Commendation Ribbon

|Fifth Service Ribbon

|Fourth Service Ribbon

13th row

|Third Service Ribbon

|Second Service Ribbon

|First Service Ribbon

Headquarters

Policy and guidance for the administration and operation of the Cadet Corps programs is established by a National Board of Directors. The National Vice President of the Navy League for Youth Programs serves concurrently as the National Chairman of the NSCC National Board, and the Vice Chairman of the NSCC National Board serves as the National President. Day-to-day administration of the programs is accomplished by a full-time Executive Director and small staff located in Arlington, Virginia.{{cite web|title=Headquarters|url=http://www.seacadets.org/public/hq/|publisher=USNSCC}}

Gallery

File:Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren fire department battalion chief Tracy Hall offers some knot-tying pointers to a Navy League cadet.jpg|Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren fire department battalion chief Tracy Hall offers some knot-tying pointers to a Navy League cadet.

File:US Navy 040722-N-5526M-005 Naval Sea Cadets take part in a rigorous exercise routine while participating in Diver-Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Special Operations Program training at the Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek N.jpg|Naval Sea Cadets take part in a rigorous exercise routine while participating in Diver/Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Special Operations Program training.

File:US Navy 080716-N-4386D-001 Master-at-Arms 1st Class Doug Terou, left, assigned to Naval Station Everett, Wash., encourages members of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps to work during a master-at-arms training exercise.jpg|Master-at-Arms 1st Class Doug Terou, left, assigned to Naval Station Everett, Wash., encourages members of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps to work during a master-at-arms training exercise.

File:US Navy 080817-N-2296G-028 U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Josh Gladden provides instruction on how to get the perfect spit-shined shoes as part of basic training to U.S. Naval League Cadet Corps recruits during their one-week boot camp.jpg|U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Josh Gladden provides instruction on how to get the perfect spit-shined shoes as part of basic training to U.S. Naval League Cadet Corps recruits.

File:US Navy 090702-N-5366K-333 Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) William Davis, assigned to the U.S. Navy Parachute Team the Leap Frogs, talks to a U.S. Navy Sea Cadet Corps cadet from the Seal Beach Battalion.jpg|Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) William Davis talks to a U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps cadet from the Seal Beach Battalion.

See also

References

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External links

{{Commons category}}

  • [http://www.navy.com/about/before/ Naval Sea Cadet Corps]. Navy.com (About the Navy: "Before the Navy"). Retrieved 2009-12-05.
  • [http://www.seacadets.org Naval Sea Cadet Corps official website]. Retrieved 2009-12-05.
  • [http://homeport.seacadets.org/ National Resources Portal webpage] on Naval Sea Cadet Corps official website. Retrieved 2009-12-05.
  • [http://homeport.seacadets.org COMPASS: National Training Portal webpage] on Naval Sea Cadet Corps official website. Retrieved 2009-12-05.
  • [http://alumni.seacadets.org NSCC Alumni Association] official website. Retrieved 2009-12-05.
  • [http://www.iscaworld.com International Sea Cadet Association] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130516085646/http://iscaworld.com/ |date=16 May 2013 }} official website. Retrieved 2009-12-05.
  • [http://iep.seacadets.org/ International Exchange Program]

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