Joining

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Prospective candidates and parents are invited to an  orientation meeting to share information about the unit’s activities and  requirements.  The Commanding Officer (CO) and staff will ensure that  the family understands both the opportunities and involvement  commitments of the US Naval Sea Cadet program.  Fill out the form below to  join the list for our next orientation meeting.  After this meeting,  the prospective cadet will receive an invitation to shadow a drill  weekend and pass an interview by our staff.

Download and complete the full application, including physical  examination by the Pediatrician, current immunization records, COVID  vaccination card, COVID waiver, and a copy of the insurance card front  and back. Please be aware that cadets MUST have a unique email address  on the application. Scan the complete form and email it to the CO. Head  over to the account section, create an account with the cadet’s name and  pay the fees. 

• There is an annual enrollment fee of $300.  
  • This covers the $99 HQ fee (insurance and cadet ID, membership), as well as the cost for the unit to order name plate, name tapes, ribbon racks and the ribbons each cadet will earn during the course of their cadet experience, it also covers administrative costs for awards, each cadet has a paper unit file as well. 
• There is an annual re-enrollment fee of $150. 
  • This covers the $99 HQ fee (insurance and cadet ID, membership), and what additional costs are added for administrative or operational costs 
• Uniform accessories and personal items such as work boots, dress shoes, running shoes, PT gear, etc. are purchased separately, see the parent section for recommendation on where to buy.  
• Advanced Training (AT) and Recruit training (RT): These costs vary but range from $175 – $350 per training. Cadets are required to attend  at least one AT per year after RT as a requirement in the Sea Cadets.  While instruction, room, and board are included in the training,  transportation to and from the sites is the parent’s responsibility.

Upon application approval and payment has cleared, the cadet will  receive a Sea Cadets ID and the seabag with uniforms. Parents must  purchase the items listed under the Parent Purchase tab.