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Are you interested in joining the US Naval Sea Cadet Corps? Before you start the application process there are a few requirements you should know about. All cadets and parents must go through the application and interview process and cadets must pass a basic medical exam, performed by your doctor, so that they can be cleared for physical training.

Other mandatory requirements:

• League Cadets must be between the ages of 10 and 13

• Sea Cadets must be between the ages of 13 and 17

• Complete and submit all NSCC application forms to include the medical evaluation and medical history forms

• BB43 Enrollment fee for new cadets is $230, re-enrollment each year is $130.

• Fees for summer training events vary. See Training page for details

• Cadets must work toward progression in rank at a minimum of one rank per calendar year. See Advancement page for details

• Cadets must pass Physical Readiness Test every 6 months. See PRT page for details

• Must be a US Citizen

• Must have Navy regulation haircut and no facial hair prior to enrolling

• Be a full time student in an accredited school or homeschooled, and maintain satisfactory grades (2.00 “C” grade point average)

• Attend a minimum of 75% of all drills

• Be free of felony and/or misdemeanor convictions

• Be single and not a parent

Email bb43cadets@gmail.com to set up your visit and interview.