GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

SEA CADET GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

“General” Knowledge does not mean unimportant or trivial - in fact, it is the opposite. All cadets are expected to KNOW THESE BY HEART at all times.

 

Sea Cadet Oath, Cadet Code of Conduct, and USNSCC Core Values

USNSCC Sea Cadet Oath (left) & Cadet Code of Conduct (right)

Sea Cadet Core Values: Honor, Respect, Commitment, and Service

CO’s TOP 6:

** Violating CO’s Top 6 will be grounds for severe consequences: demotion in rank, termination from the unit, termination from the USNSCC program, Captain’s Mast, and more.

  1. No Discrimination

  2. No Hazing

  3. No Sexual Harassment

  4. No Fraternization

  5. No Cadet-to-Cadet Contact

  6. Zero Tolerance for Substance Abuse

Discrimination: We are a color-blind, gender-blind organization. There is no place in Sea Cadets for ignorant biases, racism, sexism, or bigotry. Discrimination of any kind does not belong here and is not tolerated.

Hazing: Hazing is conduct that causes a Cadet to suffer or be exposed to any activity which is abusive, humiliating, oppressive, or harmful, even if the victim is a willing participant. This kind of behavior is unacceptable.

Sexual Harassment: Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination that involves unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical contact of a sexual nature that interferes with an individual’s performance, or creates an intimidating or hostile work environment. This policy is gender neutral and applies the same way to males or females at the training. This is not the place for jokes, kidding, teasing about sexuality, flirting, or connecting on Facebook for dates later. Leave that at home; it’s not what you’re here for.

Fraternization: Fraternization is an unduly familiar relationship between superiors and subordinates that is prejudicial to good order and discipline. Fraternization weakens the chain of command by creating favoritism, or the appearance of favoritism in our training environment. Everyone here has a job to do; your job is to learn everything that is taught to you, and the best way for all of us to succeed at our jobs is to be professional.

Cadet-to-Cadet Contact: There is to be no cadet-to-cadet contact; keep your hands to yourself! Any relationships between Cadets must be professional in all respects. Focus on your mission, and focus on your division’s success

Substance abuse: We have a zero-tolerance policy that covers illegal drugs, as well as prescription and over-the-counter medications. All medications will be turned in at check-in. You cannot take any medication here unless it is prescribed to you and administered by our adult staff. Sharing your medications with other Cadets is also strictly prohibited.

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 those 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.

Sea Cadet Oath:

I promise to serve faithfully, honor our flag, abide by Naval Sea Cadet Corps regulations, 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.

11 General Orders:

  1. To take charge of this post and all government property in view.

  2. To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing anything that takes place within sight or hearing.

  3. To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

  4. To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guard house than my own.

  5. To quit my post only when properly relieved.

  6. To receive, obey, and pass on to 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.

  7. To talk to no one except in the line of duty.

  8. To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

  9. To call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions.

  10. To salute all officers, and all colors and standards not cased.

  11. 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.

Petty Officer's Creed:

I am honored to have achieved the rank of cadet Petty Officer in the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps through dedication, hard work and motivation. I have learned by being a follower, and am now prepared to become a leader. As a cadet Petty Officer, I will train my shipmates to the best of my ability, while continuing to further my knowledge of the United States Navy and Coast Guard. I will set the example and disciplined, educated, physically fit and unbiased leader. I will instill in my shipmates, through my own example, the highest standards of Pride, Service and Patriotism, while conducting myself with Honor, Courage and Commitment. 

Anchors Aweigh:

Stand Navy out to sea
Fight our battle cry
We'll never change our course
So vicious foes 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
Farewell to foreign shores
We sail at the break of day-y-y-y
Through our last night on shore
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 colors be
Till all of time be done, done, done, done
On seven seas we learn
Navy's stern call
Faith, courage, service true
With honor over honor over all

Phonetic Alphabet:

Alpha      Golf       Mike               Sierra      Yankee
Bravo      Hilo       November     Tango      Zulu
Charlie    India     Oscar              Uniform
Delta       Juliet    Papa                Victor
Echo        Kilo      Quebec           Whisky
Foxtrot     Lima    Romeo             Xray

Navy Enlisted Rates:

E-1      Seaman Recruit
E-2     Seaman Apprentice
E-3     Seaman
E-4     Petty Officer 3rd Class
E-5     Petty Officer 2nd Class
E-6     Petty Officer 1st Class
E-7     Chief
E-8     Senior Chief
E-9     Master Chief
E-10    Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)

Navy Officer Ranks:

O-1     Ensign (ENS)
O-2    Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG)
O-3    Lieutenant (LT)
O-4    Lieutenant Commander (LCDR)
O-5    Commander (CDR)
O-6    Captain (CAPT)
O-7     Rear Admiral Lower Half (RDML)
O-8     Rear Admiral Upper Half (RADM)
O-9     Vice Admiral (VADM
O-10    Admiral (ADM)
O-11     Fleet Admiral (FADM, reserved for wartime only)