U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps-Escondido Battalion & Training Ship Kit Carson

But if you were to ask them they would simply tell you that it's fun. Sea Cadet organizations exist in most of the maritime nations of the world.

The Sea Cadet Corps offers young Americans ages 11-17 a wealth of opportunities from learning leadership skills, to developing self-discipline, to experiencing unique adventures. Since 1958, the Naval Sea Cadet Corps has been committed to providing American youth with a drug and alcohol free environment to foster their leadership abilities, broaden their horizons through hands-on training and gui

de them to becoming mature young adults. 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. Recognizing the importance and benefits of the NSCC, Congress on September 10, 1962 federally incorporated the Naval Sea Cadet Corps under Public Law 87-655 (36 USC 1541). 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. Honor, Courage and Commitment is the Navy’s motto and adult volunteers strive to teach these ideals, along with practical naval knowledge. Cadets meet or "drill" at their local unit weekly or monthly throughout the year. A unit is structured along military lines and is headed by a Commanding Officer. During these drills, Cadets are trained in nautical skills such as knot tying and splicing, signaling, water safety and swimming, first aid, and even fire fighting. They are instructed in military drill and discipline and are taught from a syllabus covering naval history to ship nomenclature. Cadets also tour ships and bases and participate in community events such as parades and fairs. The organization has one main purpose, and that is to foster team work, camaraderie and an understanding of the military command structure. During summer and winter school breaks, Cadets can participate in advanced or special trainings covering a diverse range of interests. Some examples include: Photojournalism, Leadership, Sailing, Field Ops, Aviation, Culinary Arts, Judge Advocate General (JAG), Fire Fighting, Marksmanship, Music, Seamanship and even SEAL Training to name just a few. Additionally they can earn the opportunity to participate in a foreign exchange program, as well as the opportunity to check out either the Naval or the Coast Guard Academies. The Naval Sea Cadet Corps also provides the opportunity to earn college scholarships. While participation in the Sea Cadet Corps in no way obligates participants to serve in the Navy, those that choose to enlist in the Armed Forces could enter service at an advanced rank and earn an advanced pay grade based on their Sea Cadet performance. Take a moment to check out our website to see the exciting things that Escondido Battalion and Training Ship Kit Carson is up to. If you are interested in attending an orientation to learn more, contact us via the How to Join link on the website. A Recruiting Officer will contact you to set up the orientation. At the orientation, the Commanding Officer (CO) will provide information about the USNSCC and answer any questions you may have. After the orientation, you have the option to join us for the day before making a commitment. We look forward to meeting you!

11/09/2015

On 12 December, Escondido Battalion will be placing wreaths at Miramar National Cemetery to honor our veterans. Please consider donating a wreath to support our unit and to show our veterans that WE WILL NEVER FORGET.

http://give.wreathsacrossamerica.org/goto/CA0202P

01/12/2015

An example of the kind of trainings that cadets can attend.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mygf2ynE788

NLCC SEAL Training 2014 10 Navy League Cadet Corps leaguers ages 11 to 13 completed a grueling 7 day (and night) SEAL Orientation course at Camp Pendleton, California, in July 2014....

02/02/2014

USNSCC Winter 2013-2014 Recruit Training - Delta Company A day in the life with Delta Company - Naval Sea Cadets 2013-2014 Winter Recruit Training - Camp Pendleton, CA

01/18/2014

Sent 3rd and 4th care package off to our adopted SEAL Team in Afghanistan today. They report that they received our first two packages which were doubly welcomed as a supply truck was blown up just prior to our packages arriving. Keep our troops in your thoughts and thank you again Cadet family and friends for your continued support!!

Youth inspire optimism for nation’s future

01/17/2014

Posted in the UT today. Written by XO Vore!

Youth inspire optimism for nation’s future Sea cadets program at Camp Pendleton restores faith in this country and its future.

12/16/2013

Wreaths Across America is a national organization on a mission to REMEMBER those who’ve served in the military, HONOR their service and sacrifice, and TEACH others to do the same. Each December, wreaths are laid upon the gravesites at National Cemeteries across all 50 states.

12/09/2013

The unit was granted special access to Submarine Squadron 11, aka SUBRON 11, at Naval Base Point Loma to tour the USS San Francisco (SSN-711). Launched in 1979, this Los Angeles-class nuclear submarine, is the third ship or boat of the United States Navy to be named for the city of San Francisco. During the tour, the cadets were able to look through the sub's two periscopes for a clear view of Coronado, see where the 150 crewmen ate and slept, saw the torpedo room and learned what life was like living in such close quarters. Our hats off to Petty Officers Benton, Hill and Williams, who led our tour, and to the rest of the extraordinary crew of the USS San Francisco.