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.
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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.
Navy League units
are organized as Training Ships or companies. NLCC training ships and
companies are often affiliated with Sea Cadet units and most often
drill on the same day and at the same location as their sister unit.
Like Sea Cadet
units, the NLCC training ship and company has one main purpose, and
that is to foster team work, camaraderie and an understanding of the
military command structure among cadets.
Cadets are
instructed by both Sea Cadet Officers and senior Sea Cadets through
classroom and applied instruction in subjects such as basic
seamanship, military drill, and leadership. And most regions
throughout the country hold weekend competitions where training ships
and companies compete with each other to test their seamanship and
military skills.
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Navy League cadets
are trained in nautical skill such as knot tying and splicing,
signaling, water safety and swimming, first aid, and even fire
fighting. Cadets are instructed in military drill and discipline and
are taught from a syllabus covering naval history to ship
nomenclature. Navy League cadets also tour ships and bases and
participate in community events such as parades and fairs.
In addition, cadets
have the opportunity to participate in weekend long competitions and
one week long summer training held on Navy and Coast Guard bases.
Week long summer training is comprised of NLCC Cadet Orientation or
"mini boot camp" for new cadets, and advanced training for senior
cadets.
NLCC boot camp
provides intense training in military and naval subjects and an
introduction to the military atmosphere. NLCC advanced training
provides senior cadets with training in leadership, boat safety, and
subjects relevant to prepare cadets for the Sea Cadets.
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Taking part in the
pride and honor of wearing the Navy uniform, and being apart of a fine
organization gives the NLCC cadet a sense of service. In addition,
NLCC cadets who complete one year in the program, and later enter the
Sea Cadets, will enter at a higher rank. The training received in the
NLCC will give cadets the experience for an easy transition to the
Naval Sea Cadet Corps.
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In order to join the
Navy League Cadet Corps one must meet the following criteria:
- Be between the ages
of 11 and 14.
- 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.
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