U.S. Naval Sea Cadets Corps
Falcon Division
Cranston, RI
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U.S. Naval Sea Cadets Corps Falcon Division Cranston, RI |
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 Click here for Awards/Promotion from 2009 Inspection Welcome to the US Naval Sea Cadet Corps Falcon Division Homepage, we are excited you are here. In order to learn about the cadets let me start by mentioning a few things. The US Naval Sea Cadet Corps Since 1958 has been committed to providing American youth with a drug and alcohol free environment to foster their leadership abilities, broaden their horizons through hands-on training and guide them to becoming mature young adults. The Naval Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC), ages 13-17, and the Naval League Cadet Corps (NLCC), ages 11-13, are for American youth who have a desire to learn about the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine. The Naval Sea Cadet Corps provides its cadets the opportunity to develop their leadership skills, build their character and become productive citizens. Sea Cadets are authorized by the Secretary of the Navy to wear Navy uniforms appropriately marked with the Sea Cadet Corps insignia. The objectives of the Sea Cadet program are to introduce youth to naval life, to develop in them a sense of pride, patriotism, courage, and self-reliance, and to maintain an environment free of drugs and gangs. Falcon Division drills at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Providence on the first and third Saturdays of every month. The division’s one main purpose is to foster team work, camaraderie and an understanding of the military command structure. Cadets are instructed by both Sea Cadet Officers and senior cadets through classroom and applied instruction in subjects such as basic seamanship, military drill, and leadership. And most Sea Cadet regions throughout the country hold weekend competitions where units compete with each other to test their seamanship and military skills. Falcon Division often participates in community events such as parades and fairs. We also tour Navy and Coast Guard ships and shore stations and participate in community service such as working in Veterans' Hospitals and organizing clothing and food drives. Depending on the rate achieved in the Naval Sea Cadets, as a former cadets you may be eligible to enlist in the armed forces at an advanced pay grade. Being a member honorably discharged from the Corps is looked upon favorably by selection boards for military academies and ROTC programs. Also those cadets who are accepted to a four-year university may be eligible for scholarships. One of the best ways to learn about the Sea Cadet Corps and the League Cadet Corp is to visit us on one of our drill days. You will see a calendar page with our upcoming events. Please feel free to visit us, ask question and even participate to get a feel for the program. You may also send me an email with any questions you may have. On behalf of the cadets, staff and officers of Falcon Division, I want to thank you for visiting with us today. We look forward to seeing you at our next drill. Sincerely, CW2 Fran Kirby, USNSCC Commanding Officer Falcon Division You can visit the NSCC National Recruiting Website at http://www.seacadets.org.  |
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