After enrolling in the program, all Sea Cadets must attend a mandatory two-week recruit training session. These training sessions are taught at the Navy’s Recruit Training Command, at other naval bases or stations and at regional recruit training sites using other military host resources.

The curriculum of this training is approved by the U.S. Navy and standardized at all training sites. Cadets receive 106 hours of instruction, with a focus on the Navy’s core values of honor, courage and commitment. Both tone and tenor of instruction are modeled after the Navy’s recruit training.

RECRUIT TRAINING REMINDERS:

• Cadets must complete Coursework and pass Physical Readiness Test (PRT) before registering for RT.  The PRT will be administered again as soon as you arrive for RT and you will be sent home if you do not pass

After successful completion of recruit training, Sea Cadets may choose from a wide variety of advanced training opportunities that are nationally advertised by USNSCC headquarters. League Cadets who complete orientation can also participate in specifically tailored advanced training sessions. Cost for trainings vary depending on length and type of training.  

While recruit training is designed to familiarize cadets with Navy life and Navy-style discipline, advanced training focuses on military and general career fields and opportunities. It also serves to provide cadets with disciplined and interesting activities during the year.

Advanced training opportunities include special offerings, such as:

• Aviation

• Seamanship

• STEM/Robotics/Cyber

• Medical

• Special Ops

• Culinary

• Photojournalism

• Petty Officer Leadership Academy

• Basic or Advanced Underwater Scuba

• The United States Naval Academy’s Summer Seminar

• The U.S. Coast Guard Academy Introduction Mission (AIM)

Summer Trainings are posted and updated daily at  beginning March and April.

Training prerequisites such as age, rank, coursework, PRT, swim class, etc. can be found in the "Details" of each training on Homeport and must be met before a cadet can register for a training.

Before NSCC Cadets can attend an advanced training, they must complete Recruit Training first. 

Summer & Winter Trainings are posted and updated on Homeport  beginning in March and October:

Locating and Signing Up for Training: 

Use the "Find Trainings" button on your Quarterdeck to discover available training, sorting by state or subject. Hit "Apply" to register your cadet and send a message to your Home Unit. Confirmation details and payment processes will be provided by the training team. 

1.  Must have passing PRT in last 6 months

2.  Enrollment must be valid through the last training date.

3.  All requests are subject to review. 

Cadets with poor attendance or who are not working toward advancement may not be approved for advanced training