Welcome to USNSCC Small Boat School
The Naval Sea Cadet Program offers advanced training opportunities to cadets who have completed recruit training. We are pleased to offer underway trainings taught by active duty and retired Coast Guard & Navy instructors at Smith Mountain Lake, VA. We also host and train Active Duty Military Personnel upon request made to the CO.
Postings available on Magellan.
Our Mission
To provide students the opportunity to reach their potential as mariers through safe and comprehensive hands-on education while always maintining the highest quality of instruction.
Sea Cadet organizations exist in most of the maritime nations of the world. Recognizing the value of these organizations in educating youth in maritime matters, the Department of the Navy requested the Navy League of the United States to establish a similar program for American youth. The Navy League agreed to do so and formally established the Naval Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC) and Navy League Cadet Corps (NLCC) in 1958. Recognizing the importance and benefits of the NSCC, Congress on September 10, 1962 federally incorporated the Naval Sea Cadet Corps under Public Law 87-655 (36 USC 1541).
We give young Americans the skills and confidence needed to be the leaders of tomorrow. Sea Cadets wear uniforms, work as teams, and adhere to our core value of honor, respect, commitment, and service. Cadets are not required to join the military, but the program provides the opportunity to experience military drills, training and boot camp in a safe, positive environment.
For more information regarding the Naval Sea Cadet program or to find a unit near you, please visit the national site: seacadets.org