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Take a good look at the people in these pictures. They're learning things, going places.
Your classmate might be in one of the shots. They're doing something special.
Most of all, they're having fun.
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We'll let you in on the SECRET. If you are a young man or woman, between
ages 10 and 18, take a look at the Navy League Cadet Corps / US Naval Sea Cadet Corps.
You'll get training in sea going skills; while learning pride
in your country, self-respect, courage, reliance and teamwork. You'll train upon actual Navy and Coast Guard ships and bases,
and wear modified US Navy Uniforms.
Sea and League Cadet Units function like military units, but
their goals are to promote responsibility and citizenship, giving you an appreciation for our Nation's Navy, Marine Corps,
Coast Guard and Merchant Marine.
Over 10.000 young people, like you, are involved in nearly 300
units nation-wide. And while it offers you a taste of military life, there is absolutely no obligation for you to join
any of the armed services.
Think about it. You can become part of America's best-kept SECRET.
Talk to your school's counselors or call your local Sea or League cadet unit to find out more.
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FOR YOUR PARENTS - WHO WE ARE...
The Navy Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC) was organized in 1958
by the Navy League of the United States at the request of the department of the Navy. Since then, the organization has grown
rapidly in the number of units and young people enrolled.
In 1962, NSCC became a congressionally chartered as a non-profit
organization for training young Americans, men and women, in basic seamanship skills, pride in country, self reliance and
teamwork, with the help of Navy and Coast Guard units.
WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT????
The Sea Cadet and League Corps offer a Navy-orientated
training program to all young Americans, ages 10 through 18. The Corps give young people a sample of military life with no
obligation to join the armed services. Should a cadet decide to enlist in the US Navy or Coast Guard their prior training
may allow them to enter at an advanced rank.
Both the Navy and the Cadet Corps work to give Sea
Cadets a broad educational base developing them along the "whole-person" concept. To accomplish this, staff instructors and
invited lecturers present cadets a wide range of military and civilian opportunities available to them and explain their role
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There's a place in the Sea Cadet Program for Adults, too!
There are active duty and retired military people, some
adults with just a little military experience, some with none. We have homemakers, retired persons, business leaders and "
everyday joes" who make up the Sea Cadet Adult Staff. No prior experience with the Sea Cadets is necessary. We have a terrific
"on the job" training program, and there are several levels in which you can serve:
Midshipman - for those 18-21, male or female - former
Sea Cadets. Midshipmen carry out assignments as directed with in a unit.
Instructor: Though not classified as a member of the Officer
Corps, they may have skills or knowledge useful to the Sea Cadet program. If qualified, the Instructor teaches in accordance
with the unit's training schedule and helps department heads in the performance of their duties. Instructors must be over
21 years old. All adults leaders start at this level.
Staff Officers: Following commissioning as an NSCC officer they
are assigned a position and are an integral part of the Sea Cadet unit - Staff / Assistants, Division Officer, Department
Head, Executive Officer and Commanding Officer
Promotion for Staff Officers are through an annual promotion
board held at National Headquarters.
Parent's Association: Made-up of parents and others who
are interested in supporting the unit - the cornerstone of any successful Sea Cadet program. This can include helping the
staff with improvements to the Unit's spaces, supporting the administrative staff, arranging social events for cadets and
fund-raising ventures; as well as escorting cadets to on-base and off-base activities.
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