Benefits of Being a Sea Cadet
Not only do cadets get to experience adventure and travel their peers can only imagine, they get a head start on joining the military or going to college. Depending on the rank they earn in the Sea Cadets, they can enter the military at an advanced paygrade. The Sea Cadets also offers college scholarship funds to qualifying cadets.
Advancement
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Promotions within the Sea Cadets are based upon
merit. Cadet recruits enter as E-1's, and upon successful completion of
boot camp and other academic requirements may be advanced to the
apprentice rates E-2. As cadets receive additional training, they may
advance through the rate structure, eventually attaining the rate of Chief
Petty Officer (E-7).
Sea Cadets complete official U.S. Navy correspondence courses for each rank, advancing in rate every 6 months (if they keep up with their coursework). League Cadets complete NLCC courses for each rank, advancing in rate every 4 months. |
Travel Opportunities
The Naval Sea Cadet Corps also participates in an International Sea Cadet Exchange Program with several countries including Canada, United Kingdom, Belgium, Japan, The Netherlands, Hong Kong, and other countries in Europe and Asia. Each summer selected cadets have the opportunity to meet and train with their foreign counterparts.
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