Welcome

Harlan R. Dickson Divison
United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps

Welcome to the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps, an organization that offers unique blend of opportunities for our Nation's young people. Cadets and their parents are urged to read through this website together to understand what is expected of them. Any questions about the material can be answered at the next drill by a senior cadet, or an officer. Suggestions concerning this material or other aspects of our program will be considered.

Our objective is to teach youth about self-motivation, discipline, dedication, self-confidence, and today's military. On some nights, a new cadet may feel slightly intimidated by the discipline and what is now expected of them. That is understandable because the atmosphere here is quite a bit different than being at home. New restrictions and expectations may even frighten some cadets. Our purpose is not to scare anyone. During the times that cadets may not really want to go to drill, we rely on the parents to point out to their kids that they are really learning something that they can't learn in school and that it can only get better from where they are. Someday, they too may advance in rank and could be in charge of training new recruits. All it takes is dedication, hard work, and the will to better themselves. The payoffs come in different forms. There is recognition, advancement, certificates of satisfactory completion, awards, ribbons, and trainings.

Often, it is easier to join with a friend. Then, they both can expect the other to go and they may learn to depend on that person. The cadet may also earn a recruiting ribbon to wear on their dress uniform. That is one of the first steps of teamwork.

You see, the larger the unit becomes, the more options are open to it. There can be more companies, more squads, and more leadership positions to fill. It also increases the chances a unit has for winning the award for the region's best unit; maybe even the country's best.

The importance of regular drill attendance is stressed. All cadets should be at the Reserve Center no later that 1830 with the proper attitude in tow. Drill normally runs to 2100. The first thing done at drill is first muster. That is when attendance is taken and any information concerning that night's drill is dealt with. Next is first period, which lasts about 50 minutes. After that there is a ten minute break to pay dues and get a snack. Second period then takes place as is also roughly fifty minutes. At 2045, final muster begins. It deals with the uniform for next week and information on upcoming events; such as parades, award nights, field trips, weekend drills, or trainings. Each period of the night is either classroom instruction or drill, which could be marching, color guard instruction, or the monthly physical training(PT). Regular attendance is vital.

Always keep in mind that the most important thing about any unit is the cadets. This meansYOU

What to bring to each drill

• Regulation Handbook
  
• Wear Your Proper Uniform - Pressed and Complete
  
• Your current correspondence course (BMR, Seaman, Airman, etc..)
  
• Notebook, pencil, and black pen
  
• Dues money ($2.00/drill)
• Anything else you were told to bring -- Permission Slips, PT Gear, Questions, etc.