Valley Forge Squadron U.S. NAVAL SEA CADETS

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What we do:

After enrolling in the program, all Sea Cadets must attend a mandatory recruit training session after spending some time with the regional or local unit to get prepared. The preparation phase allows cadets time and opportunity to learn up basic military rules, regulations, and to ensure they know how to train properly to meet or exceed minimum physical fitness standard.

The curriculum of this recruit 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. 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 bases or host resources.

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.

Some examples of arranged events and advanced training include:

  • Seabee and SEAL Challenges

  • Ship Visits

  • Field Operations

  • Field Medical

  • Basic Medical

  • Advanced Medical

  • STEM - Lego

  • STEM - Submarine Model Build and Competition

  • SCUBA


  • Culinary Arts

  • Photo Journalism

  • Leadership - Petty Officer Training

  • ​Sailing

  • ​Special Operations

  • ​International Exchange Program

  • Beach Clean Up Day

  • Color Guards For Special Events (Veterans Day, 4th of July Parade, Memorial Day, etc.)

Why we do it:

At the request of the Department of the Navy, the Navy League of the United States established the USNSCC in 1962 to "create a favorable image of the Navy on the part of American youth".

Today's U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps continues to further the image of our maritime services by adhering to a standardized training program designed to:

  • Develop an interest and ability in seamanship and seagoing skills

  • Instill virtues of good citizenship and strong moral principles in each cadet

  • Demonstrate the value of an alcohol-free, drug-free and gang-free lifestyle

  • Expose cadets to the prestige of public service and a variety of career paths through hands-on training with our nation's armed services

Interested in Joining?

How do I become a Cadet?

The Process of becoming a Cadet is a simple one.

1. Make an appointment for a visit by emailing ValleyForgeSeaCadets@gmail.com

2. Meet with the Recruiting Officer.

3. Ask any questions you might have.

Note: We provide most of the uniforms (working and dress) needed but there are a few items that each cadets needs to purchase, please see the WORKING UNIFORM AND PT GEAR REQUIREMENTS subpage under the Cadet Resources tab.