CHAPTER SIXTHE NAVAL SEA CADETSection 1: Qualification for Enrollment 0610 - Membership 0610.1 A Naval Sea Cadet must be a United States citizen. 0611 - Age 0611.1 Cadet applicants must be 13 years of age and not yet have reached their 18th birthday to enroll. If motivated enrolled cadets have not graduated from high school by their 18th birthday, a waiver can be granted for continued enrollment until completion of high school and summer training of their graduation year as long as they are in compliance with Section 0632 series. 0612 - Physical Examination 0612.1 Cadet applicants must take a physical examination (minimum-sports type) to determine their fitness for entry into NSCC. This examination is to be conducted by a physician or authorized/certified physicians's assistant or nurse practitioner, military or civilian, with NSCC Report of Medical History (NSCADM 020) and NSCC Report of Medical Examination (NSCADM 021) will be used to record the results of the examination. The physician's office form may be used to record the examination results, if the NSCC Report of Medical Examination (NSCADM 021) form is used as a guideline for the examination, when the physicians office is going to charge an additional fee to record the results on the NSCC form. The standard for acceptance is the ability of the applicant to fully participate in training activities, and that he of she has no medical condition that would preclude enlistment or commissioning in the U.S. Armed Services. Acceptance criteria is listed on the reverse side of NSCC Report of Medical Examination (NSCADM 021) Form . Conditions that are considered disqualifying include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Symptomatic or recurrent orthopedic complaints; b. Allergies or hypersensitivity to foods, medications, and/or insect bites/stings (i.e., bee stings); c. History of asthma, seizures or convulsions, head injuries requiring hospitalization, loss of consciousness; d. Diabetes requiring dietary restrictions and/or medication; and/or, e. History of chronic motion sickness, sleep walking, or bed wetting since age 9; and/or, f. Contagious disease, illness or history of injury that will or is likely to require medical care or restriction of participation during training exercises with special attention being given to orthopedic and cardiovascular conditions or complaints. 0612.2 Examining physicians may submit statements for consideration of acceptance when the examiner (only physicians) is of the opinion that the condition in question does not present an unacceptable risk for worsening as the result of such participation (conditions that require medication or treatment will be considered not meeting acceptance criteria). The Executive Director may, for an advisory opinion, forward the documentation to the Navy's Chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery and/or seek direct consultation with Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) for determination if the condition is disqualifying. In each case, the Executive Director will make the final determination as to acceptance. There is no appeal process. 0612.3 Cadet applicants must be advised that meeting physical criteria for acceptance into the NSCC does not mean, or infer, that they can meet physical criteria for subsequent enlistment into the armed forces. 0612.4 Urinalysis and hemoglobin (blood) testing must be performed if the applicant has a history of problems involving the urinary tract or a history od anemia. Female applicants involved in outside activities as ballet, gymnastics, competitive swimming, or competitive running may be particularly prone to sever anemia and shall be given special consideration for close screening. 0612.5 Do not enroll youth who require prescription medications (or over the counter medications) on a continuing basis. Prospective cadets suffering from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or similar disorders, who require the prescription medication "Ritalin", or similar mind-altering medication, may enroll with the following conditions:
0613 - Education 0613.1 Cadet applicants must be enrolled in school/home schooled and have a satisfactory scholastic standing. 0614 - Moral Character 0614.1 Cadet applicants must have a good moral character and be free of felony/misdemeanor conviction. 0615 - Marital Status 0615.1 Cadet applicants must be single and remain single to be enrolled in the NSCC Program. Pregnancy and single parenthood are grounds for dismissal and the Cadet shall be separated from the program. 0620 - Parent/Guardian Interview 0620.1 The commanding officer, or a designated representative, must interview the parent(s)/guardian(s) of each cadet applicant to ensure their understanding of the goals and objectives of the NSCC, the nature of the training, and the need for their support in the conduct of training. They will be advised that participation in the NSCC is not a commitment to future enlistment in the armed forces. 0620.2 Parent(s)/guardian(s) must sign the agreement on the Cadet Application and Agreement Form (NSCADM 001) in the presence of an NSCC officer. A cadet applicant cannot be enrolled in the NSCC until the agreement has been signed. 0620.3 Parent(s)/guardian(s) will be briefed on the coverage provided by the NSCC accident and health insurance program. Parent/guardian signifies that they understand the accident insurance coverage when they sign the agreement. The family's health insurance information needs to be obtained, and then updated yearly, in case the Cadet gets sick during a drill or advanced training. 0620.4 The success of the NSCC/NLCC programs in accomplishing defined training goals, depends in large measure on parental support. The NSCC thrives on a family concept where parents/guardians volunteer support upon enrolling their children as cadets in the program. The NSCC/NLCC Parental Agreement Form (NSCADM 004) is designed to meet the need of formally requesting parents to assume an active role in activities of the NSCC program. The NSCC/NLCC Parental Agreement Form (NSCADM 004) is to be completed at the time of the required unit commanding officer/parent/cadet applicant interview which is conducted during the enrollment process. Having indicated the degree to which they will participate, unit commanding officers must follow-up immediately with the parents/guardians. Particular attention should be placed on participation in the Parent's Auxiliary Group. 0621 - Enrollment Fees 0621.1 Enrollment fees are established by the National Board of Directors. Cadet applicants are not permitted to participate in unit activities until these fees have been paid and an ID card received. an NSF check nullifies enrollment until corrected and individual is not covered by insurance. 0621.2 After the application process has been completed and it is determined that the cadet applicant is qualified, enrollment will be recorded on the NSCC Enrollment and Registration Form (NSCADM 007) and forwarded, with enrollment fees, to National Headquarters. If the NSCC Enrollment and Registration Form (NSCADM 007) is not completed properly, or there is a shortage in fees, the unit is notified of the missing/incorrect information or shortage of fees, and provided with a time frame that the required information/fees must be submitted to NHQ. If the additional information/fees are not received in the specified time frame, all fees submitted with that NSCC Enrollment and Registration Form (NSCADM 007) will be forfeit and none of those Cadets will be enrolled. If excessive fees are received, the enrollment will be processed and the overage in fees will be considered as a "donation" to the Corps. If a check is received by NHQ and it is returned from our bank for insufficient funds (NSF), the issuing unit will be assessed those bank charges. Those charges must be paid before NHQ will process any further enrollments. 0621.3 A cadet applicant is formally enrolled in the NSCC, and may participate in all unit activities, when the unit receives the NSCC/NLCC ID card from National Headquarters. 0622 - Promise of Naval Sea Cadets 0622.1 "I promise to serve God, honor our flag, abide by Naval Sea Cadet Corps Regulations, and carry out the orders of the officers appointed over me, and so conduct myself as to be a credit to myself, my unit, the Naval Sea Cadet Corps, the Navy, the Coast Guard, and my country." Section 3: Requirements for Continued Participation in NSCC 0630 - Personal Decorum 0630.1 Cadets must maintain a good moral character and remain free of felony/misdemeanor conviction. 0630.2 Cadets must accept discipline as a personal challenge leading to advancement and leadership opportunities. 0630.3 Promiscuous sexual behavior is not responsible behavior. Such behavior, including pregnancies or causing pregnancies, is serious misconduct which will normally result in separation/dismissal. Mitigating circumstances may moderate the disciplinary action taken. The Executive Director must approve continuance/dismissal from the Corps under these circumstances. 0630.4 Hazing, harassment or any other demeaning behavior exercised by an adult or cadet upon another cadet is grounds for immediate dismissal. Superior rank or position is not an excuse for subjecting juniors to such behavior. 0631 - Personal Appearance 0631.1 Cadets must maintain a neat, clean military appearance. The uniform must be clean, and worn with NSCC insignia affixed correctly, at all NSCC drills and functions. 0631.2 Cadet grooming standards will conform to Navy standards with the exception that facial hair will not be worn. 0632 - Scholastic Standards 0632.1 Cadets must maintain a scholastic standing which ensures advancement in school. 0632.2 Failure to pass to the next school grade, suspension from school, or leaving school are cause for disenrollment from the NSCC. 0633 - Drill Attendance 0633.1 Cadets are expected to attend a minimum of 75% of scheduled drills. Cadets failing to do so may, at the option of the commanding officer, be disenrolled from the NSCC. 0634 - Physical Fitness 0634.1 Cadets are expected to be able to comply with the Corps Physical Fitness Program, Units are required to conduct regular fitness training with the results recorded on the Cadet Exercise Chart (NSCTNG 020) at least monthly. Being able to meet the Corps physical fitness standards is a requirement for completing Recruit Training and continued enrollment and advancement in the Corps. These or high standards are required for other Advanced Trainings. Section 4: Female Cadet Participation 0640 - General 0640.1 Female cadets may be enrolled if there is a female adult leader attached to the unit who is available to supervise female cadet participation in training at all times. Common sense must dictate here. For example, multiple female cadets in a classroom setting will not require the female instructor to be in the room, but in the area. Any counseling of a female cadet will require two or more adults present, one of who must be female. 0640.2 Female cadet training will generally be the same as that given to male cadets except where common sense dictates otherwise. female cadets are not authorized to be in a vehicle alone without other female cadet(s) or a female escort. |