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The History of the US Naval Sea Cadets 

Since 1958 the Naval Sea Cadet Corps 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.

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).

Today, the NSCC has formed partnerships with organizations such as the Foundation for Teaching Economics and the Flying Midshipman Association to offer cadets broader opportunities in areas of leadership and aviation. The NSCC also took an active part in the creation of the International Sea Cadet Association (ISCA). The ISCA is an association of Sea Cadet Corps' from around the world, whose main objective is to facilitate exchanges of cadets between member countries.



History of the George Washington CVN-73 Division


We are named after the USS George Washington (commonly known as GW) is 1,092 ft (333 m) long, 257 ft (78 m) wide and is as high as a twenty-four-story building, at 244 feet (74 m). The super carrier can accommodate approximately 80 aircraft and has a flight deck 4.5 acres (18,000 m²) in size, using four elevators that are 3,880 ft² (360 m²) each to move planes between the flight deck and the hangar bay. With a combat load, GW displaces almost 97,000 tons and can accommodate 6,250 crewmembers. General Washington had long been a proponent of a strong Navy. On 15 November 1781 he wrote, Without a decisive Naval force, we can do nothing decisive. And with it, everything honourable and decisive. These words are engraved on a plaque on the ship's quarterdeck.
The George Washington Division of the US Naval Sea Cadets started at the Bronx High School of Science in the Bronx, New York with LT Lloyd Burkett, USNSCC as Commanding Officer. It was due to a request by Bronx Science students who were involved with the Intrepid Museum. In the brief time at that location one Sea Cadet went on to the US Military Academy at West Point and two others went into the college Naval ROTC program. The George Washington Division then moved to our permanent base at Salesian High School due to the efforts of LT Ed Donovan, USNSCC as Executive Officer. Up to the  present time we have had our cadets complete NSCC "Boot Camp" and Advance Training. Our cadets have gone on to the US Naval Academy, SUNY Maritime College and enlisted in the Navy with advance standing and higher pay. When the Intrepid Air, Sea and Space Museum started its two year renovation project the Intrepid Division of the Sea Cadets were transferred to our Division. Now that the the Intrepid is back, our cadets and officers are standing ready to assist the Intrepid Museum as in the past.
We will continue to recruit in Westchester, Manhattan, the Bronx and the New York City area.
Benefits and Experience
 

Depending on the rate (rank) achieved in the Naval Sea Cadets, former cadets 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.

The Naval Sea Cadet Corps provides its cadets the opportunity to develop their leadership skills, build their character and become productive citizens.

It should also be noted that a special opportunity exists for cadets who are interested with a career in the Maritime Industry. In general salaries  in the mid $40,000 is possible after graduation from high school. If a cadet graduates from a two-year college such as Kingsborough Community College, CUNY with an Associate Degree in Maritime Technology and the appropiate Coast Guard certifications, a starting salary of over $75,000 is common. Graduation from a four-year college such as SUNY Maritime College or the US Merchant Marine Academy with a degree and Coast Guard Certifications will enable a career and starting salary of well over $100,000. 

To view testimonials from former cadets please go to the Endorsements page.