Membership

Cadet Membership

To qualify to join the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps and the John T. Dempster, Jr. Division, prospective recruits must meet the following criteria:

THE NAVY SEA CADET CORPS (NSCC) MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

Must be between the ages of 14 and 17

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must be enrolled in school, either public, private or a sanctioned home school program and have a satisfactory scholastic standing (2.00 ("C") or above.

Must possess good moral character, be unmarried, not pregnant, drug & alcohol free, and be free of felony convictions.

Pass a Qualifying Medical Examination*

THE NAVY LEAGUE CADET CORPS (NLCC) IS FOR:

Boys and Girls

At least 10 but not yet 14 years old

Who are interested in the sea and ships, and our Nation's seagoing services

Pass a Qualifying Medical Examination*

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.

*A medical examination similar to a high school sports physical is required for all cadet applicants to the Naval Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC) or Navy League Cadet Corps (NLCC). No one will be denied admission to the NSCC/NLCC due to a medical disability. Where a medical condition precludes full, unlimited participation, a Request for Accommodation (NSCADM 015) may be presented by the parent or guardian for review so the cadet may participate in NSCC activities to the maximum extent possible.

Adult applicants must be in good health commensurate with their age group and be free from any ailment or condition that would prevent them from satisfactorily performing their primary duty of supervising youth. NOTE: Adults not physically qualified to perform all duties may still participate with a waiver from NHQ considering the parameters of their expected contribution to the NSCC program.