GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS
REQUIREMNTS FOR CADETS: Medical Requirements: All applicants must pass a medical examination similar to a high school sports examination to determine if they are eligible to join the USNSCC/USNLCC. (View Medical Acceptance Criteria). Please be advised that negative results on the medical exam may prohibit the enrollment of the prospective cadet. Physical Fitness All applicants must pass a physical fitness examination to determine if they are eligible to join the USNSCC/USNLCC. Fitness testing requirements are age related. (View Physical Fitness Requirements). Please be advised that negative results on the physical fitness exam may prohibit the enrollment of the prospective cadet. Education: Applicants must be enrolled in school, either public or private, or a sanctioned home school program and have a satisfactory scholastic standing. A copy of the prospective cadets most recent report card must be submitted with their application. Moral Character: Applicants must possess good moral character, be unmarried, not pregnant, drug free and be free of felony convictions. All cadets will be interviewed by the Commanding Officer or a designated officer. Parental support is needed in meeting the drill attendance requirements, transportation and personal appearance and particularly haircuts/hair styling. DURATION OF SEA/LEAGUE CADET PROGRAM: Once a cadet has enrolled, a minimum 1-year enrollment is required. In addition, cadets are required to attend a two-week boot camp during the summer (one week for League Cadets). A cadet is asked to mark his calendar for the entire year so that personal activities can be scheduled around drills. Cadets must call the LPO 48 hours in advance of drill if they will be absent. Keep in mind that there are an average of 40 drills per year. Cadets must attend 75% of all scheduled drills. Cadet Application and Agreement/Standard Release (NSCADM 001): Applicants cannot enroll if this form is not signed by a parent/guardian. Medical forms (NSCADM 020 and NSCADM 021): Applicants will not be eligible to enroll without the completion of these forms. Sea Cadet Fees: The initial enrollment fee is $150.00 and $51.00 per year thereafter. Enrollment fees include administrative, insurance and uniform fees. The NSCC accident insurance program form is attached to the application packet. NO ID card will be issued until the correct fees are received by NHQ. League Cadet Fees: The initial enrollment fee is $150.00 and $51.00 per year thereafter. Enrollment fees include administrative, insurance and uniform fees. The NSCC accident insurance program form is attached to the application packet. NO ID card will be issued until the correct fees are received by NHQ. In addition to the annual enrollment fee, additional costs for meals, transportation to and from training, uniform costs, and other related expenses may be applicable to the program or the unit. Shoes and nametags are required to be purchased by the cadet. Refund/Transfer: Enrollment fees paid by individuals who subsequently drop from the NSCC program are non-refundable or transferable to another applicant. Replacement: A $10.00 fee will be charged for each lost, stolen or damaged ID card replaced by NHQ. Overdraft Checks: A $25 fee will be charged for a returned check. Issue: Upon receipt of the appropriate fees, NHQ will issue each applicant listed a NSCC/NLCC ID Card valid for 1 year. All cadets must possess current NSCC/NLCC ID Cards at all times. The annual enrollment fee will be collected 3 months prior to expiration of card. Description: A white card printed in Blue will be issued to Sea Cadets and a white card printed in Black will be issued to League Cadets. Cadet ID Cards will be stamped “Under Age 21” to clearly indicate that NSCC/NLCC Cadets are minors With a current ID Card and orders from the CO, cadets have access to military exchanges to purchase additional uniforms, etc.
Sea Cadet Age Requirements: (USNSCC) An applicant for the Mohawk Valley Battalion Sea Cadets must be at least 13 years old but not have reached their 18th birthday.
League Cadet Age Requirements: (USNLCC) An applicant for the Mohawk Valley Battalion League Cadets must be at least 10 years old but not have reached their 13th birthday.