Cadet-Resources

The 11 General Orders of a Sentry

1. To take charge of this post and all government property in view

2. To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.

3. To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

4. To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guard house than my own.

5. To quit my post only when properly relieved.

6. To receive, obey and pass on to the sentry who relieves me, all orders from the Commanding Officer, Command Duty Officer, Officer of the Deck, and Officers and Petty Officers of the Watch only.

7. To talk to no one except in the line of duty.

8. To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

9. To call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions.

10. To salute all officers, and all colors, and standards not cased.

11. To be especially watchful at night, and, during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.

Maritime Services

United States Navy - October 13, 1775

The Sailor's Creed

I am a United States Sailor.

I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me.

I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world.

I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team with Honor, Courage and Commitment.

I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.

Officer and Enlisted Ranks

Physical Readiness Test (PRT)

Standards

The link above contains the Sea Cadets PRT Standards.

Each Cadet must pass the PRT twice per Calendar year (Spring and Fall Cycles) before being authorized to attend Trainings (LO, RT or Advanced Trainings) and to be Advanced in Rate.

PRT Tests will be given during most Drills

Useful information that all Sea Cadets should know

Naval Sea Cadet Corps - John T. Dempster, Jr. Division

Naval Sea Cadet Corps - John T. Dempster, Jr. Division

Flag Etiquette

Proper United States Flag Etiquette procedures via the US Flag Code.

This is a Tri-Fold, Two Sided PDF. Print it out and take it with you when you have a Color Guard event.

John T. Dempster, Jr. Division - Lawrenceville, NJ

The John T. Dempster, Jr. Division of the NSCC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

PRT Requirements

Select the link above to access the official Sea Cadets PRT Grading Results Form and Standards for Gender and Age.

Minimum Standards are highlighted in Green and must be achieved to Pass.

Cadets must Pass in order to attend Trainings and to retain their Membership in the Sea Cadets.

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.

United States Marine Corps - November 10, 1775

United States Coast Guard - August 4, 1790