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The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps (USNSCC) is a federally-chartered non-profit youth organization for young people, ages 10 through the completion of high school. USNSCC is comprised of two programs. Our senior program, the Naval Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC), is for young people, ages 13 through the completion of high school. Our junior program, the Navy League Cadet Corps (NLCC), is for young people, ages 10 through 13.
Established in 1962, the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps is a youth leadership development program supported by the Department of the Navy and the Navy League of the United States. A lot has changed since our early days, but we have remained strongly committed to providing unique, lifechanging opportunities for our country’s youth. Join the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps and experience true adventure and camaraderie. You will be amazed at what you can accomplish when you chart your course, pursue your vision and become part of our cadet corps.
We are helping to create the next generation of leaders and problem-solvers. Throughout the year, cadets regularly meet for activities with a local unit. During school vacations, cadets have the opportunity to participate in training events around the country. We offer programs in areas such as aviation, field and medical training, leadership development, military police science, scuba diving, seamanship, photojournalism and sailing. Cadets train aboard U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships and can meet Sea Cadets from around the world on our International Exchange Program.
Cadets have the privilege of wearing the U.S. Navy uniform with appropriate Sea Cadet insignia. Cadets have absolutely no commitment regarding future military service, but cadets who do decide to enlist may be eligible to enter at an advanced paygrade.
At the start of 2022, our 60th anniversary, the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps boasted 5,285 cadets and 2,223 adult volunteers in 380 units nationwide with 25% female and 75% male, from 10-18 years of age.
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