Cadet Expectations
HONOR
Cadets will act responsibly through:
- Arriving on time (15 minutes before the scheduled start time) • Having a positive attitude, ready to learn
- Reading the Plan of the Day/Plan of the Month in advance and preparing for drill
- Maintaining proper grooming
- Wearing the uniform with pride and never abusing this privilege
- Using chain of command to answer questions and deal with concerns
- Coming to drill adequately hydrated and well-rested
- Safeguarding their Sea Cadet ID cards and personal belongings, no “gear adrift.”
- Remaining in good standing academically at school (public, private, or homeschooled)
RESPECT:
Cadets will be respectful by saying “Yes, sir/ma’am” or “No, sir/ma’am” when addressing adults. Cadets will obey the orders of those placed in authority over them, whether young or old, and follow military courtesies, policies, regulations, and the Cadet Code of Conduct.
COMMITMENT:
Cadets will demonstrate commitment by:
- Maintaining or exceeding the minimum unit drill attendance of 75% per quarter (*A pattern of poor attendance at regular drill events may result in dismissal from the program.)
- Completing the online advancement courses on time
- Exercising regularly to improve physical fitness
- Attending at least one (NSCC) summer/winter training per year
SERVICE:
Cadets will serve and support each other through positive interactions by building one another up with encouragement and maintaining an environment free of cursing, inappropriate jokes, or demeaning comments. Cadets will look for community service activities and strive to complete 30 hours of community service for every year enrolled in the program.
COTC’s Top 6
Violating COTC’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.
- No Discrimination
- No Hazing
- No Sexual Harassment
- No Fraternization
- No Cadet-to-Cadet Contact
- No Substance Abuse
