RESOURCES

STANDARD CADET KNOWLEDGE

CORE VALUES

HONOR

We always conduct ourselves in the highest ethical manner. We are honest and truthful. We abide by an uncompromising code of integrity. We hold ourselves accountable. We take responsibility for our actions. We keep our word.

RESPECT

We treat all people with dignity, fairness, and compassion. We believe in the power of diversity. We foster an inclusive culture within the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps. We instill trust and respect within the chain of command, both as followers and leaders.

COMMITMENT

We prioritize the safety, and care for the professional, personal, and spiritual well-being, of our fellow cadets and volunteers. We seek to operate as a team to improve the quality of our work, our people, and ourselves. We pursue positive change and constant improvement for ourselves, our shipmates, and the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps.

SERVICE

We place the priorities of our country, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Merchant Marines, the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps, and our shipmates above our own. We strive to be our best by building moral courage, instilling trust, and inspiring hope in those we serve and those with whom we serve.

NSCC / NLCC OATH

NSCC OATH

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.

NLCC OATH

I promise to serve God, honor our flag, abide by the Navy League Cadet Corps regulations, carry out the orders of the officers appointed over me, and so conduct myself as to be a credit to my ship, the Navy League Cadet Corps, the Navy, and my country.

SAILOR’S CREED

I am a United States Sailor. I will support and defend the constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me. I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and all who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world. I proudly serve my country’s Navy Combat Team with Honor, Courage, and Commitment. I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.

NAVY HYMN

ETERNAL FATHER, STRONG TO SAVE

Eternal Father strong to save,
whose arm doth bind the restless wave,
Whose bidd’st the mighty ocean deep,
its own appointed limits keep,
O hear us when we cry to thee,
for those in peril on the sea.

NAVY SONG

Anchors Aweigh

Stand Navy out to sea, Fight our battle cry!
We’ll never change our course,
So vicious foe steer shy-y-y-y.
Roll out the TNT,
Anchors Aweigh, Sail on to victory
And sink their bones to Davy Jones, Hooray!

Anchors aweigh, my boys, anchors aweigh.
Farwell to foreign shores, we sail at break of day-ay-ay-ay.
Through our last night ashore, drink to the foam!
Until we meet once more,
Here’s wishing you a happy voyage home!

Blue of the mighty deep, Gold of God’s great sun.
Let these our colors be
Till all of time be done, done, done, done.
On seven seas w learn, Navy’s stern call
Faith, courage, service true,
With honor, over honor, over all.

GENERAL ORDERS OF A SENTRY

To take charge of this post and all government property in view.
To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.
To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guard house than my own.
To quit my post only when properly relieved.
To receive, obey, and pass on the sentry who relieves me all orders from the commanding officer, command duty officer, officer of the deck, and officers and petty officers of the watch only.
To talk to no one except in the line of duty.
To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
To call the officer of the deck in any case not covered by instructions.
To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.
To be especially watchful at night, and, during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.