U.S. Naval Sea Cadets - Raleigh Battalion
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Choose Adventure
If you are looking to choose adventure, but are ready for a challenge, we welcome you to apply to join our unit. Sea Cadets is not for everyone. It is a commitment.
If you are looking to be a good citizen, a future leader, character matters to you, and you hold yourself to a high standard of integrity, perhaps you would be a good fit. Here are the requirements to be considered for admission to our unit:
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Our enrollment period for our Spring 2025 Recruit Orientation class is January 1 - February 28, 2025.
Requirements
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At least 10 years old and in 5th grade up to senior in high school
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Satisfactory academic standing (Minimum 2.0 GPA)
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U.S. Citizen or permanent legal resident
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Drug, alcohol, and felony-free
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Not married or pregnant
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Of good moral character (see our Code of Conduct below)
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Attend a minimum of 75% of scheduled unit drills
Cadet Code of Conduct
​I promise to
Serve faithfully
I will ...
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put others before self
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participate with enthusiasm
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meet or exceed all advancement requirements
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Honor our flag
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wear my uniform with pride
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follow our Navy's customs and courtesies
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Abide by U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corp regulations
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know the rules and follow them
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do the right thing, even when it's not popular
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stay away from alcohol, drugs, and gangs
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Carry out the orders of the officers appointed over me
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perform each task with maximum effort
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earn the trust of my superiors and the respect of my subordinates
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And so conduct myself as to be a credit to myself, my unit, the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corp, the Navy, the Coast Guard, and my country
I will ...
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strive to become a leader of character
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treat others with dignity and respect
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stand up against bullying, hazing, harassment, discrimination, gossip, and other forms of prohibited conduct
Apply
Fill out the form below to request a cadet interview to see if this program is a good fit for you.