Parent(s) and Prospective Cadet's Commitment to Program

Unit Headquarters:
300 SW 25th Street
P.O. Box 21101
Fort Lauderdale
Florida 33335-1101
954-522-8995

E-Mail:
info@flseacadets.org

Sea Cadets is about:

• Having Fun − In Ways and Places You've Never Imagined!

• Learning & Growing from Exciting Experiences Few Ever Have!

• Friendship, Teamwork and Being Part of the Team Spruance FamilyBecoming Self-Disciplined and Successful in Everything You Do

• Helping Each Other While You Help Yourself

• Caring, Commitment, Courage & Compassion

• Honor − For Country, For Family, For Friends and For Self

The Command of the Spruance Division & Training Ship Radford have set forth a criteria for prospective cadets. By setting up and presenting the prospective cadets and parents with our standards for recruitment, both the cadet and the unit benefit. The officers and petty officers spend a great deal of time and effort preparing a new cadet for their tour of duty with the unit.

Prospective cadets and parents should be fully aware of the commitment they are making to this program before they join.

Cadets have multiple responsibilities: drill attendance (must attend no less than 75% annually), participation in unit activities, all uniform and grooming requirements are standard United States Navy, strict compliance to all of the Sea Cadet rules and regulations and a commitment to advancing in rank which includes completing and passing all NSCC or NLCC coursework. School academics and personal conduct are also considered.

Parents accept the responsibility to fully support the standards and activities of the unit. This includes understanding the financial commitment, travel commitments, time commitment and assisting when required to assure cadets are in compliance with unit standards.

The following is an overview of the recruiting process that you can expect:

• You will receive a request to attend an Orientation.  Prospective cadets and at least one (1) parent or guardian must attend a formal Orientation. The Orientation will include an overview of the program, the unit, the command and a Q & A.
• Drills are normally held every Saturday of the month with a two month summer break which allows the cadets training time. All drills unless directed are held at Headquarters, 300 SW 25^th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. 33335.  Information for all activities for cadets and parents can be found on line (http://www/flseacadets.org).  If there are any other questions, the cadet shall call their section leader for assistance or guidance. 
• At the end of the third drill, prospective cadets and their parents will be polled as to their intent. If all’s well, you will be given an application packet to be completed. This will include a list of documents (birth certificates, shot records, report card, social security cards or numbers) fees and a physical exam must also be performed within this time frame by a family physician. This packet must be 100% completed prior to submission. There are no exceptions to this requirement. 
• When all forms are submitted and all fees paid, the new cadet will be sworn in, uniforms will be issued (note: uniforms are not tailored. It is the responsibility of the cadet to assure uniforms are tailored to regulation with all required name tags and badges), first coursework, the BMR (Basic Military Requirements) will be issued and must be completed in the first 90 days from induction.

Commitment flows in both directions.  The Command is extremely committed and dedicated to every aspect that leads to the success of the cadets.  But, the Commands’ high degree of success would not be possible if this commitment were not made by our cadets as well.