CHAPTER TWOROLE OF THE SEA SERVICE0210 - General 0210.1 The NSCC was established in response to a request by the Secretary of the Navy that a nationwide Sea Cadet Corps be formed as part of the Navy's efforts to create a favorable image in the minds of United States youth. Four basic objectives mirror the Navy's concern for American youth: first, to imbue a sense of patriotism, courage, self-reliance and confidence in cadets; second, to encourage cadets to develop an interest and skills in seamanship and seagoing disciplines; third, to develop an interest on the part of cadets in the oceans and their importance in world affairs; and fourth, to develop in cadets an interest in, and appreciation for, Navy history, customs and traditions in a gang-, drug, and alcohol free environment. 0220 - General 0220.1 It is the policy of the Secretary of the Navy that Navy youth programs will afford equal opportunity for participation to all United States citizens without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. 0220.2 The U.S. Coast Guard has a long-standing record of working with various national youth programs, as operations permit, and at no cost beyond the expense of normal operations. Commands at all levels cooperate fully with the Naval Sea Cadet Corps. Section 3: Responsibilities of Navy Recruiting Command 0230 - General 0230.1 The Chief of Naval Operations has assigned overall responsibility for coordination of Navy support for NSCC to the Commander, Navy Recruiting Command. These responsibilities include coordination and implementation of Navy policy regarding support of NSCC, and for issuing such instructions as necessary to ensure maximum program support by all Navy commands. 0230.2 Instructions for Navy support of NSCC are contained in OPNAVINST 5760.5 (Series). Section 4: Responsibilities of the U.S. Coast Guard 0240 - General 0240.1 The Commandant of the Coast Guard has assigned overall responsibility for coordination of Coast Guard support for the Naval Sea Cadet Corps to the Coast Guard Headquarters Community Relations Branch. These responsibilities include coordination and implementation of Coast Guard policy regarding support of NSCC, and for issuing such instructions as necessary to ensure maximum program support by all Coast Guard commands. 0240.2 Instructions for Coast Guard support of NSCC are contained in the Coast Guard Public Affairs Manual (COMDINSTM5728.2 (series)) |