The Naval Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC) and The Naval League Cadet Corps (NLCC) is for American youth ages 11-17 who have a desire to learn about the Navy. 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, pat
riotism, courage, and self-reliance, and to maintain an environment free of drugs and gangs. We drill once a month, usually the second weekend of the month in Visalia, CA at the Veterans Memorial Building. Cadets are instructed by both Sea Cadet officers and Senior Cadets. We participate in many community events such as parades, food drives, etc...
All new cadets enter the program at the rate of Seaman Recruit. In order for cadets to move up through the ranks they must complete the following: the NRTC Correspondence Course for that rate, one training evolution, and depending on the rate, the Navy's Military Leadership exam for that rate. NRTC's cover basic military and naval subjects such as naval history, seamanship, leadership, and ship/aircraft familiarization. The cadet rate structure parallels that of the Navy and Coast Guard's enlisted rate structure, with Chief Petty Officer being the highest rate a cadet can achieve.
