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| REGION 13 USNSCC / USNLCC |
| WELCOME TO THE USNSCC / USNLCC REGION 13 WEBSITE !! We will utilize this website to distribute information to the various units within Region 13 as well as provide general information about the US Naval Sea Cadet and League Cadet Programs. |
Region 13 encompasses all USNSCC / USNLCC Units in the states of Washington, Alaska, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. We are the finest youth organization in the nation; the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps (USNSCC). The NSCC, or just Sea Cadets, is actually 2 programs: ------------------------------------------- THE US NAVAL SEA CADET CORPS (USNSCC) Is for young Americans between the ages of 13 and 17 years of age. New Cadets may join at 13 and stay a Sea Cadet until December 31st of the year they turn 18, or until graduation from High School. ------------------------------------------------ THE NAVY LEAGUE CADET CORPS (USNLCC) Is for young Americans between the ages of 11 to 13 years of age. The NLCC is basically the same as the NSCC except that NLCC Cadets wear different uniforms and are restricted from participating in long (overnight) shipboard cruises and other hazardous activities. ----------------------------------------------- Sea Cadet organizations exist in most of the maritime nations of the world. Recognizing the value of these organizations in educating youth in maritime matters, the Department of the Navy requested the Navy League of the United States to establish a similar program for American youth. The Navy League agreed to do so and formally established the Naval Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC) and Navy League Cadet Corps (NLCC) in 1958. The basic objectives of both programs are: (1) to help young Americans become more patriotic and responsible citizens, and (2) to help young Americans understand the role of the maritime services in national defense and in maintaining the economic viability of our nation. On September 10, 1962, the NSCC was federally incorporated by Congress under Public Law 87-655 as a non-profit civilian education organization, a legal entity separate from the Navy League. This law was later amended to permit enrollment of young women in the Corps. The objectives and purposes of the NSCC as in this law (as amended) are: "...Through organization and cooperation with the Department of the Navy, to encourage and aid American youth to develop, train them in seagoing skills, and to teach them patriotism, courage, self-reliance and kindred virtues." Today, the NSCC has formed partnerships with organizations such as the Foundation for Teaching Economics and the Flying Midshipman Association to offer cadets broader opportunities in areas of leadership and aviation. The NSCC also took an active part in the creation of the International Sea Cadet Association (ISCA). The ISCA is an association of Sea Cadet Corps' from around the world, whose main objective is to facilitate exchanges of cadets between member countries. The US Navy and US Coast Guard officially support the NSCC / NLCC for purposes of training. The Navy League of the United States (NLUS) is the official sponsor of the NSCC / NLCC. Local Navy League Councils sponsor individual units or where there are no Navy League Councils, other Patriotic Organizations usually provide sponsorship. |
