United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps
| United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps | |
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| Active | 1958 – present |
| Country |
 United States of America
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| Size | 388 units and 12,002 members (2,871 Officers, 9,131 Cadets) |
| Garrison/HQ | Arlington County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Motto(s) | "Honor, Courage, Commitment!" |
| Colors | Blue, Gold |
| Anniversaries | September 10, 1962 (federal incorporation) |
| Website | http://www.seacadets.org/ |
| Commanders | |
| Executive Director | Captain Henry J. Nyland, USN (Ret.) |
| Deputy Director | David I. Hull, M.S., M.A., J.D. |
The United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps (USNSCC or NSCC) is a congressionally-chartered, U.S. Navy-based organization that serves to teach individuals about the sea-going military services, U.S. naval operations and training, community service, citizenship, and an understanding of discipline and teamwork. The USNSCC is composed of two programs - the senior program for cadets age 13 through the age of 18, or the Navy League Cadet Corps (NLCC), which is for cadets ages 10 through 13.
The NSCC was founded in 1958 by the Navy League of the United States at the request of the Department of the Navy. In 1962, the USNSCC was chartered under Title 36 of the United States Code as a non-profit youth organization with an emphasis towards the sea-going services of the United States. The law was amended in 1974 to allow female participation in the USNSCC.
In 2000, the U.S. Congress stated that the NSCC and related programs "provide significant benefits for the Armed Forces, including significant public relations benefits." Although under no service obligation, a sizeable percentage of cadets later enlist in the military. Members who obtain the grade E-3 or Seaman/Airman may receive an advanced paygrade of E-3 if they join the Navy or Coast Guard before they turn 24 years old, and E-2 in the Marine Corps or other services, due to the training they receive. Former Sea Cadets also represent a percentage of students at the five federal service academies.
The Naval Sea Cadet Corps is officially supported by the Navy League of the United States, and is endorsed by the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and United States Coast Guard. The United States Coast Guard, through COMDTINST 5728.2C, USCG Public Affairs Manual, has designated the USNSCC as the Coast Guard's primary youth program, rather than a JROTC.
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