We are glad to see that you are interested in the program at the Shasta Division. The Sea Cadet program is for Cadets 10-17. This program requires 100% commitment from cadets and parents. Make no mistake, the Sea Cadets will challenge you to the core. Are you ready?

HOW TO JOIN THE SEA CADETS

1. VERIFY QUALIFICATIONS:

To join the program, the cadet must be a US citizen or permanent legal resident, 10-17 years of age, satisfactorily be enrolled in a public or private school or a certified home school program with a GPA of at least 2.0, be of good moral character, unmarried and remain single while in the program, and free of any felony convictions. 

2. COMPLETE THE APPLICATION:

If interested, please contact our Admin Officers at [email protected] and they will provide all necessary applications that need completed.  

3. ATTEND AN OPEN HOUSE:

Prospective candidates and parents are invited to an orientation meeting to share information about the unit’s activities and requirements.  The Commanding Officer (CO) and staff will ensure that the family understands both the opportunities and involvement commitments of the US Naval Sea Cadet program.  If interested in attending an Open House, contact our Admin Officers at [email protected]

4. Recruit Orientation:

New Sea Cadets will have the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in Sea Cadet custom courtesies and so much more during their first several drills.   

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

DRILLS:

Cadets are required to attend all mandatory Drills which typically take place the second weekend of each month. Punctually is essential! Report to and be picked up upon dismissal exactly at the specified time published on the monthly Plan of the Month (POM).  Cadets grow in confidence as they train in a highly structured and disciplined environment that stresses both personal accountability and teamwork. Our cadets wear uniforms, adhere to fitness and grooming standards, and are held to the highest standards of behavior.

Physical Readiness Requirements:

The USNSCC does require cadets to meet minimum physical standards around pushups, planks, and mile run. Note: special accommodations can be discussed with the Commanding Officer.  

ADVANCED TRAINING:

Cadets must take “away-from-home” Advanced Trainings (AT). Pass Physical Readiness Test (PRT) and complete the Coursework in POLARIS, a web-based system that cadets gain access to upon approved enrollment.  AT includes seamanship, sailing, aviation, security, building robots, medical, STEM, SCUBA, submarines, photography, culinary, special forces training, and much more.

UNIFORMS:

Cadets receive a Seabag with uniforms to wear at different events. Accessories and personal items such as work boots, dress shoes, running shoes, name tags, PT gear, etc. need to be purchased separately.  

FEES:

• A one-time uniform fee of $290.35 grants the Cadet a full Seabag.  Uniform accessories and personal items such as work boots, dress shoes, running shoes, PT gear, etc. are purchased separately. New cadets will receive uniform all uniform articles upon nine drill periods (three months of drill).  
• There is an annual enrollment fee of $147.35.
• Advanced Training (AT) and Recruit training (RT): These costs vary but typically range from $150 – $350 per training. Cadets are required to attend at least one AT per year after RT as a requirement in the Sea Cadets. While instruction, room, and board are included in the training, transportation to and from the sites is the parent’s responsibility.

SEA CADET OATH

I promise to serve God, honor our flag, abide by the Naval Sea Cadet Corps Regulations, and to carry out the orders of the officers appointed over me, and so conduct myself as to be a credit to myself, my unit, the Naval Sea Cadet Corps, the Navy, the Coast Guard, and my country.