Honor & Respect
Our mission is to build leaders of character. We do so by offering hands-on and experiential training in partnership with the Navy and its sister services to instill the highest ideals of honor, respect, commitment, and service.
We offer two programs: The Naval Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC) program for ages 13-18 and the Navy League Cadet Corps (NLCC) for ages 10-13.
Greatness
Begins Here
Greatness Begins Here
The United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps (USNSCC) is a youth leadership development program sponsored by both the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard.
Sea Cadet Oath
I promise to serve God, honor our flag, abide by the Naval Sea Cadet Corps Regulations, and to carry out the orders of the officers appointed over me, and so conduct myself as to be a credit to myself, my unit, the Naval Sea Cadet Corps, the Navy, the Coast Guard, and my country.
Who We Are
The United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps (USNSCC) is a nonprofit, national youth leadership development organization sponsored by the US Navy and the US Coast Guard. We build the leaders of tomorrow while instilling strong moral character and life skills through leadership and technical programs modeled after the Navy’s professional development system.
Sea Cadets gain unique and valuable experiences that incorporate hands on learning and teamwork. Our diverse program includes seamanship, sailing, aviation, security, building robots, medical, STEM, SCUBA, submarines, photography, culinary, special forces training, and an international exchange program. Cadets grow in confidence as they train in a highly structured and disciplined environment that stresses both personal accountability and teamwork. Our cadets wear uniforms, adhere to fitness and grooming standards, and are held to the highest standards of behavior.
Official Partners
What We Do
Our Unit, the George Washington Division, is based at SUNY Maritime, which is centrally located beneath the Throggs Neck bridge. Through their generous support, we have access to classrooms, computer labs, pool, indoor gym, ship simulator, marine obstacle course, and waterfront activities. Midshipmen from the college’s Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) assist in training middle and high school-aged NYC Sea Cadets. Adjacent to the meticulously manicured peninsula campus is the Navy Reserves Center (NRC). To the south, directly across the Sound, lies the Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), about 1.5 hours to the north is West Point Academy, and less than 4 hours away is the United States Naval Academy.
SUNY MARITIME VIRTUAL TOUR
We drill one weekend each month and train to be physically prepared to pass the biannual Physical Readiness Test. Our activities include field trips to naval bases, museums, memorials, FAA ground school, and community service in partnership with other youth institutions. We learn about U.S. Navy history, complete coursework, earn well-deserved promotions, and proudly represent our unit in parades. Additionally, we have the opportunity to travel across the U.S. and participate in advanced training in various fields, including engineering, sailing, culinary arts, space camps, aviation, photojournalism, medical training, and more, offered allover the US.
Cadet Advancement
Recruit Candidate (RC)
Required Coursework: SR in POLARIS
Required Training: Level 1+ PRT
Time Allowed: 3 month
Seaman Recruit (SR)
Required Coursework: SC-1 in POLARIS
Required Training: Pass PRT
Time Allowed: 3-6 months
Seaman Apprentice (SA/AA)
Required Coursework: SC-2 in POLARIS
Required: Recruit Training (RT, aka "Bootcamp")
Time Allowed: 0-6 months
Seaman/Airman (SN/AN)
Required Coursework: SC-3 in POLARIS
Required: At least one (1) Advanced Trainings (AT)
Time Allowed: 6-12 months
Petty Officer Third Class (PO3)
Required Coursework: SC-4 in POLARIS
Required: At least one (1) Advanced Trainings (AT)
Time Allowed: 12-18 months
Petty Officer Second Class (PO2)
Required Coursework: SC-5 in POLARIS
Required: At least one (1) Advanced Trainings (AT)
Time Allowed: 18-24 months
Petty Officer First Class (PO1)
Required Coursework: SC-6 in POLARIS
Required: At least one (1) Advanced Trainings (AT) & POLA Training.
Time Allowed: 24-30 months
