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Blue Angels Squadron is accepting new cadets to NSCC and NLCC programs
We are an award winning Sea Cadet unit that has been building leaders since 1961.
Find your closest location and register for an enrollment appointment
Annual Membership Dues:
$230 - local unit dues
+ $99 - national organization dues
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$329 - Total annual dues
Local unit renewal dues are discounted up to 50% depending on the cadet's rank at re-enrollment.
Enrollment Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get on base on enrollment day?
First please register by the deadline.
All adults (18 years old+) need REAL ID compliant government issued photo identification. Only those listed on your registration form will be admitted.
DoD military/civilian/dependent ID cards
DHS trusted traveler program card (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
Federal employee HSPD-12 PIV card
DHS U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551)
DHS Employment Authorization Document (Form I-766)
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
Foreign-government issued passport with valid U.S. visa
DoD ID Card Holders: Please fill out the security form as this will serve as your RSVP for the event for scheduling purposes.
To ensure your clear base security checks in time, foreign nationals must register 35 days in advance. U.S. citizens 15 days in advance.
Who do you accept for membership?
We accept U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents ages 11 to 17 years old, who are full time students with a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
Mature 10 year olds are accepted on a case-by-case basis.
Current high school seniors are only accepted in September. You must commit to attending recruit training over your winter break.
We only accept those who show an interest and want to be a part of our program.
Applicants must be unmarried, drug-free, tobacco-free, and alcohol-free.
Applicants must complete a medical examination similar to a high school sports physical and submit proof of immunization against common diseases.
Applications must also be physically and mentally able to participate in the basic required activities of the program, such as team-based physical training, close-order military drill, classroom instruction, and (for Sea Cadets only) annual overnight away-from-home training programs. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of the national Sea Cadet program that no qualified person will be excluded from participation in, denied the benefit of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination by the national Sea Cadet program simply because that person has a disability. We will grant reasonable accommodations where necessary to permit full participation.
How often do you meet?
We generally meet one weekend a month from September through June. See our drill schedule on the home page for our annual drill schedule. Away camps are held during winter and summer school breaks.
What is my commitment?
Our attendance policy requires a 75% attendance rate in order to remain a member in good standing. Members who fall below 75% may be removed from our program for lack of interest. Please see our attendance policy for more information.
We expect our cadets to be fully committed to the program. This means attending meetings (drills), completing required coursework, attending at least one away camp and promoting at least once a year. Ideally, cadets will attend two away camps and promote twice a year. Cadets who do not attend an away camp or achieve one promotion in a year may not be permitted to renew their membership.
What happens on enrollment day?
If you haven’t been interviewed in advance, learn about our program and be interviewed
Meet our cadets and staff
Tour our facility
If you decide to join, enroll the same day
Get a regulation haircut (the Coast Guard barber is open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - cash only)
Get measured for uniforms
Take you ID card picture (you will need a regulation haircut for your photo)
How long does enrollment take?
Plan on 1.5 to 2 hours.
What/who do I need to bring?
Your parent or legal guardian.
Your completed application form. In the application you will find the enrollment forms, liability release form and medical forms.
An annual medical exam is required for membership.
PLEASE HAVE YOUR COMPLETED MEDICAL EXAM WITH YOU TO ENROLL
The exam must be recorded on our form, we cannot accept other forms.
Our exam is basically a sports exam. If your insurance will not cover the exam, many urgent care clinics such as Swedish Clinic at Walgreens, Careclinic at Bartell, and ZoomCare offer sports/school exams from $50 to $200. If you have completed a medical exam in the past six months, you may request your doctor transpose the information from that exam on to our form and certify it as of the date of the last exam.
You will also find the medical accommodation request forms if needed.
If you are required to take medication during Sea Cadet activities, please have your DOCTOR complete the Medical Supplemental Form. Please note that this form will need to be updated each time you travel to an over-night camp.
Your proof of citizenship or legal residency (birth certificate, passport, green card)
Your immunization records (immunizations are required, no waivers or exemptions)
A copy of your medical insurance card.
What should I do before the enrollment day?
Ask questions.
How much will I need to pay on Saturday?
Be prepared to pay about $510 for the first year
Enrollment is $320 ($90 is paid to our national organization, the remainder stays with Blue Angels Squadron)
Purchase new uniform boots & shoes for $190 (you may purchase new Navy issue uniform boots ($120) and leather oxford dress shoes ($70) through us for a total of $170.
We accept cash, personal checks, ACH transfers, and credit cards.
What's included in my annual dues?
Dues pay for accident and liability insurance premiums, training materials, awards, uniform items, physical fitness uniform, and our operating overhead.
Navy work and dress uniforms are loaned at no additional charge. They must be returned upon disenrollment. Parents are responsible for the return of all loaned property in good condition (normal wear and tear excepted) or pay to replace lost or damage property. The replacement value of a full set of uniforms is approximately $700.
Do you offer scholarships?
We do not offer scholarships. Payment plans may be arranged on a case-by-case basis. In addition, we offer discounts on our local unit membership dues for renewing cadets based on their rank at re-enrollment. The higher the rank, the bigger the discount, up to 50%. We do not discount the national organization membership dues.