CHART YOUR COURSE
The mission of the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps is to build leaders of character by imbuing in our cadets the highest ideals of honor, respect, commitment, and service.
The United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps (Sea Cadets) is the US Navy’s youth development program
We give young Americans skills, knowledge, and confidence through an amazing variety of training opportunities. Sea Cadets wear uniforms, work as teams in a disciplined environment, and adhere to our core values of honor, respect, commitment, and service.
What is the Smoky Mountain Anchor Division?
SMAD is the local chapter of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps (USNSCC) and Navy League Cadet Corps (NLCC) in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.
Any student, ages 10-17, may join any unit within the Sea Cadet/League Cadet program. The Smoky Mountain anchor division is the home squad to cadets from all over East Tennessee, Sweetwater to Morristown, and even Western North Carolina (we're THAT awesome).
The Smoky Mountain Anchor Division meets one weekend per month. Our current base is located in Clinton, TN, and Cadets stay overnight, typically being dropped off Saturday morning and picked up Sunday late afternoon.
What Do Cadets Do?
Each Drill weekend is planned in advance and cadets and families will receive a POM (Plan of the Month) from the unit Leadership in advance via Email.
Drills consist of team-building, physical training activities, close-order military drill, and practical hands-on instruction. This may also involve special off-site activities.
Drill Weeked Activities
Events and activities have included:
- Boating & Swimming
- Camping & Hiking
- SCUBA Training
- Visit from a 4-Star General
- Outdoor Survival Training
- Ice Bears and Smokies games to provide the Color Guard!
What is the Commitment?
Cadets are expected to attend Drill weekends (dates are set a year in advance), study and complete online coursework, memorize the Sea Cadet Oath, learn knots and nautical terms, and attend at least 1 training per year in order to advance in rank.
Optional opportunities include: Color Guard for events, parades, and ceremonies, out-of-state trips, and fundraising meet-ups.
Sea Cadets instills values of discipline, accountability, and teamwork in a safe environment. We give cadets a chance to step outside of their comfort zones with dynamic challenges. We help our cadets thrive with humility and confidence.
Building tomorrow's Leaders
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Who we are
Sea Cadets are young men and women aged 10 through the end of high school who choose adventure, seek challenges, and step outside of their comfort zones. There are two programs within Sea Cadets: the Navy League Cadet Corps (NLCC) for middle school students and the Naval Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC) for high school students.
Our mission
The mission of the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps is to build leaders of character by imbuing in our cadets the highest ideals of honor, respect, commitment, and service.
Who Can Join?
- U.S. citizens or Permanent Legal Residents
- Young men and women ages 10 through the completion of high school.
- Students in good academic standing.
Quick Facts:
Becoming a parent or guardian in the Sea Cadets is an exciting opportunity. Unlike many other extracurriculars, Sea Cadets allows your son or daughter to chart their own path to success, step outside of the comfort zone, and seek challenges.
Time
Cadet units typically meet one weekend per month or one night per week during the school year. Training away from home is conducted during school vacation periods.
Cost
Annual enrollment fees range from $150 to $250 per year depending upon location. Uniform fees vary from $200 to $400 in the first year. Summer and winter training costs are typically $250 to $275 per week. Training fees include instruction, room, and board.
*** The Smoky Mountain Anchor Division believes that money should never be a hinderance to becoming a Sea Cadet. Contact our unit for USNSCC scholarship opportunities and/or visit the Parent's Auxiliary page to apply for scholarships and/or assistance with training fees or travel expenses.
ADA
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of the Sea Cadets that no qualified person will be excluded from participation in, denied the benefit of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination by the USNSCC simply because that person has a disability. The Sea Cadets will grant reasonable accommodations where necessary to permit full participation.
Safety
Safety is our number one priority. All of our volunteers undergo regular background checks and cadets are under adult supervision throughout training.
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