The Portland Division is a unit of the US Naval
Sea Cadets Corps (USNSCC). The USNSCC is a membership organization
for youth between the ages of ten and seventeen and is
federally incorporated by Congress under Public Law 87-655
as a non-profit civilian education organization. Our
cadets study and experience various aspects of life in the
sea services (Navy and Coast Guard) and perform community
services in the Portland area.
Interested Cadets and their parents are invited to
attend a drill day to identify if USNSCC meets the needs of
your youth. We meet two Saturdays each month at the Naval
Operational Support Center, Swan Island (see the Drill Schedule page for specific
dates).
Mission Statement:
The Mission of the Portland Division is to uphold the ideals
of the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps while instilling
the virtues of Pride, Service and Patriotism through the hands-on
development of seamanship and leadership skills.
Purpose Statement:
In cooperation with the Department of the Navy, the purpose
of the Portland Division, Naval Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC) is
to introduce young Americans to life in the sea services,
to support individual growth, to instill the qualities of
responsible citizens, to build an appreciation for our nation's
military services, and to provide opportunities to learn seagoing
skills.
Learn more "About Sea Cadets:
History" at http://www.seacadets.org/about/history/
Portland Division Objectives:
To develop in young men and women
an interest and skill in seamanship and sea going disciplines.
To support the individual growth of every Cadet's self-discipline,
self-reliance, self-motivation and self-confidence.
To instill the patriotism and character that enhances the
quality of our nation’s citizens.
To gain an appreciation of our Navy's history, customs, traditions,
and the importance of a modern Navy as an essential element
of the Department of Defense team.
To make cadets aware of the prestige of a military career
while increasing the advancement potential of cadets who may
later elect to serve in the military.
To provide Cadets with opportunities to train and work with
Navy and Coast Guard personnel.