* BB43 Interest Meeting * ONLINE * RSVP Below *
The mission of BB43 is to introduce youth ages 10 - 17 to the sea-going military services and U.S. naval operations and training while developing in them a sense of personal and corporate pride, patriotism, courage, teamwork, accountability, and self-reliance. Our vision is to provide an organization that trains our youth to become the servant leaders of tomorrow; confident in their abilities to lead and mentor, and never hesitant to help others in need. The core values of our program are Honor, Courage, and Commitment.
Our unit conducts drill one weekend per month from 0730 (7:30 am) - 1500 (3 pm) on SAT and SUN in Millington, TN, and our cadets also attend additional trainings over summer and/or winter breaks. Cadets must maintain 75% attendance and advance in rank each year through physical challenges, academic coursework, and annual training evolutions outside of the local unit.
ONLINE INTEREST MEETING - RSVP Below
You and your children ages 10-17 (5th-10th Grade) are invited to attend our next online interest meeting. Our enrollment periods for new cadets are AUG/SEP (WINTER) FEB/MAR (SUMMER). The application packet and $230/cadet enrollment fee must be submitted by 15 OCT or 15 APR to be included in either the WINTER/SUMMER enrollment period.
Our once-a-month weekend drills are held at 1041 Hornet Ave., Millington, Tenn. We are located next door to the Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) in Building 763. Parking is located at the rear of the building off Dakar Street. All potential cadets must attend an online interest meeting with a parent. After attending the online interest meeting potential recruits are then welcome to shadow the unit during drill weekend..
Online interest meetings are held at 1000 (10:00AM) on scheduled Saturdays in AUG/SEP or FEB/MAR.
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Cadets work on military bearing, physical training, marching, discipline, rank & structure, naval history and heritage, and much more
Our Color Guard team provides services to several organizations in the area including Navy League Memphis, West TN Veteran's cemetery, military ceremonies and reunions
After basic training, cadets have vast advanced training opportunities in seamanship, aviation, medical, STEM, cyber, marksmanship, winter survival, river ops, POLA, service academies...