Cadet Expectations

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Cadets will conduct themselves honorably at all times, including

  • Being completely truthful
  • Being polite and considerate to all people
  • Showing proper military bearing


Cadets will support each other through positive interactions, including

  • Building one another up with encouragement
  • Maintaining an environment free of cursing, teasing, inappropriate jokes or comments


Cadets will be respectful to all adults and cadets, including

  • Saying “Yes, sir/ma’am”, “No, sir/ma’am”,  etc.
  • Obeying those placed in authority over them whether young or old
  • Following military courtesies


Cadets will act responsibly through

  • Being on-time to all events
  • Reading the Plan of the Day in advance and preparing for drill
  • Maintaining proper grooming
  • Wearing the uniform with pride
  • Using chain of command to answer questions and deal with concerns 
  • Coming to drill properly hydrated
  • Safeguarding their Sea Cadet ID cards


Cadets will take advantage of the education offered through the program by

  • Attending all drills, work days, community service and fundraisers
  • Completing the advancement courses assigned to them in a timely manner
  • Exercising daily to improve physical fitness
  • Attending field trips and at least one (NLCC) or two (NSCC) summer trainings per year*


*Lack of attendance at regular events will result in not attending field trips and summer training.
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