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The Naval Station Everett Division of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC) and the Navy League Cadet Corps (NLCC) is a youth program dedicated to helping young men and women of the greater Puget Sound Area realize personal success and achievement in school, in their community, and at home.
Through Sea Cadet Leadership, the objectives of this program include developing an interest and skill in basic seamanship and its naval adaptations, while learning the value of citizenship, patriotism, courage, self-reliance, teamwork and accountability.
Cadets train aboard the ships and shore activities of the Navy and Coast Guard, and are authorized by the Secretary of the Navy to wear Navy uniforms customized with the Naval Sea Cadet Corps insignia.
Membership in the Sea Cadets allows teenagers to sample military life with no obligation to join any branch of the armed forces. Should cadets decide to enlist in the Navy, or Coast Guard, their training may allow them to enter at an advanced pay grade. The Naval Sea Cadet Corps affords equal opportunity for participation to all American youth, without regard to race, color, religion or sex.
Who are the Navy League Cadets Corps
The U.S. Navy League Cadet Corps (NLCC) is for boys and girls, at least 11 but not yet 14 years old, who are interested in the sea and ships, and our nations seagoing services. The Navy League program is designed to introduce young people to maritime and military life, and to prepare them for later entrance into the Naval Sea Cadet Corps.
They learn and practice such nautical skills as knot tying and splicing, signaling, water safety and swimming, first-aid and even fire fighting. In their communities they may be asked to march in parades, and appear at fairs and other local activities. In meetings they discuss naval history, customs, traditions and leadership.
Navy League Cadet Corps wear modified uniforms with NLCC patches, rank insignia and ribbons. The NLCC training program provides the lessons, physical and mental tests, and written examinations for regular promotion. In general, cadets advance in rank about every six months by passing the requirements in the course.