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The United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC) is an Organization sponsored by the Navy League Of The United States . The United States Navy supports the NSCC to a small degree, such as uniform assistance, use of military facilities, and assisting with training courses, but the vast support comes from the volunteers and parents of the cadets. Cadets are aged between 13 and 18. They must be physically fit, and have a good academic standard to be members. A younger version of the NSCC, the Navy League Cadet Corps (NLCC), exists for cadets between the age of 11 and 13. The National Headquarters of the NSCC is in Arlington, Virginia. Captain Michael Ford, USN (ret.) is the National Director. There are twelve regions in all, each headed by a Senior Regional Director. Each region is further sub-divided into smaller groupings, each consisting of about ten units. These sub-regions are headed by Regional Directors. For example, Pacific South-West Region (Region 11) covers California, Nevada, and Arizona, while Region 11-6 covers the area within Region 11 around Long Beach, California. Each unit usually has about twenty cadets and two officers, though some units have had far more than this number. All units must have a minimum number of personnel in order to be commissioned into the NSCC. The USN allows the NSCC and NLCC to wear the Navy uniform, though with distinguishing shoulder insignia. U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations are adhered to by the NSCC/NLCC. Rank insignia are the same as the U.S. Navy's, except the colors are changed to yellow and worn on the right sleeve. Seaman ranks are in the form of Chevrons. Adult Leaders are those aged from 18 and up. Adults between the ages of 18 and 21 serve as Midshipmen . Although cadets who reach the rank of Chief Petty Officer may be allowed to stay that rank, as opposed to becoming a midshipman, until the end of the summer following their senior year of high school. Adult Leaders 21 and up can serve as officers, though some elect to stay as instructors without rank. The NSCC serves to teach cadets about the Navy and the other branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, community service, citizenship, and an understanding of command and teamwork. While under no obligation, a sizeable percentage of cadets go on into the United States Military. Members receive an advanced paygrade of either E-2 or E-3 depending on the service. Cadets may attend summer training programs, each lasting about two weeks, although some last much longer than that. Before attending advanced trainings, cadets must first attend Recruit Training, or 'Boot Camp', as it is called in the program. Boot Camps are largely run by senior cadets. Most (although not all) trainings take place on military bases within the continental United States. Examples of the most popular advanced trainings are Airman, SEAL, SWCC (Special Forces Boats), POLA (a leadership training for senior cadets), JAG Legal Training, Amphibious Training, Master-at-Arms Training, Submarine Seminar, as well as various US Coast Guard shipboard trainings. The USNSCC also takes part in cadet exchanges with other nations with sea cadet programs, most notably Canada, the United Kingdom, Holland, Russia, Australia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. Foreign cadets participate in the American exchange in Norfolk, Virginia. All cadets have to take courses and pass examinations to gain promotion. Officers must have term of service requirements and take courses to advance in grade as well. The highest grade a cadet can reach is Chief Petty Officer . The highest grade an officer can reach is Lieutenant-Commander 2006 - This site is monitored for currency and accuracy by the NSCC Internet Development Group. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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