WHAT IS SEA CADETS?
The Naval Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC) is for American youth ages 13-17 who have a desire to learn about the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine. Sea Cadets are authorized by the Secretary of the Navy to wear Navy uniforms appropriately marked with the Sea Cadet Corps insignia. The objectives of the Sea Cadet program are to introduce youth to naval life, to develop in them a sense of pride, patriotism, courage, and self-reliance, and to maintain an environment free of drugs and gangs.

SEA CADET UNITS
Cadets meet or "drill" at their local unit weekly or monthly through out the year. A unit is structured along military lines and is headed by a Commanding Officer. Units may drill on military bases, at reserve centers, local schools, or community centers.

Sea Cadet units are organized as either divisions, squadrons, or battalions. Divisions closely reflect the surface Navy, while squadrons are geared toward the field of naval aviation, and battalions meanwhile reflect Navy construction battalions (SeaBees).

Whether a division, squadron, or battalion, the local unit has one main purpose, and that is to foster team work, camaraderie and an understanding of the military command structure.

Cadets are instructed by both Sea Cadet Officers and senior cadets through classroom and applied instruction in subjects such as basic seamanship, military drill, and leadership. And most Sea Cadet regions throughout the country hold weekend competitions where units compete with each other to test their seamanship and military skills.

Local units will often participate in community events such as parades and fairs. They may also tour Navy and Coast Guard ships and shore stations. And participate in community service such as working in Veterans' Hospitals and organizing clothing and food drives.

BENEFITS
Depending on the rate achieved in the Naval Sea Cadets, former cadets may be eligible to enlist in the armed forces at an advanced pay grade. Being a member honorably discharged from the Corps is looked upon favorably by selection boards for military academies and ROTC programs. Also those cadets who are accepted to a four-year university may be eligible for scholarships.

The Naval Sea Cadet Corps provides its cadets the opportunity to develop their leadership skills, build their character and become productive citizens.

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
In order to join the Naval Sea Cadet Corps applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be between the ages of 13 and 17
Must be a US Citizen
Be in good health and pass a qualifying physical examination
Be a full time student and maintain satisfactory grades (2.00 "C" grade point average)
Be free of felony convictions

Check out the Navy Leaguer page on the upper left for our younger Navy Leaguers (ages 11)

WARRIOR DIVISION MISSION
The Mission of the Warrior Division is to serve the youth of Metropolitan Atlanta and surrounding North and West Georgia through the training, discipline, honor, integrity and traditions inherent in the United States Naval Sea Cadet Program; realizing each cadet’s unique potential within an innovative, inspirational unit environment that facilitates and empowers individual leadership and open communication while respecting the values and efficiencies of the Naval command structure.