2. Contents
Message from NLUS National President....
1
Letters of Support
Commandant of the Marine Corps ..........
2
Chief of Naval Operations ......................
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Commandant of the Coast Guard ...........
4
NLUS Council Activities.............................
5
Legislative Affairs......................................
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Development .............................................
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Youth Scholarships.....................................
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Sea Service Awards ..................................
7
Sea-Air-Space Exposition 2010 ..................
8
Council and Unit Locations ........................
10
Seapower Magazine...................................
12
Financial Overview.....................................
14
Where We’re Headed..................................
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Leadership and Senior Staff Listing...........
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The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC) is a
federally chartered non-profit civilian youth training
organization for young people, ages 11 through
17, composed of two cadet programs. The Sea
Cadet program is for youth, ages 13 through 17,
and the Navy League Cadet Corps (NLCC) is a
junior program for youth, ages 11 through 13. We
are sponsored by the Navy League of the United
States (NLUS) and supported by both the U.S.
Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard.
the Goals of
our Cadet Programs
At the request of the Department of the Navy, the
Navy League of the United States established the
U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps in 1958 to “create
a favorable image of the Navy on the part of
American youth”.
Today’s U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps continues
to further the image of our maritime services
by adhering to a standardized training program
designed to:
Develop an interest and ability in seamanship
and seagoing skills
Instill virtues of good citizenship and strong
moral principles in each cadet
Demonstrate the value of an alcohol-free,
drug-free and gang-free lifestyle
Expose cadets to the prestige of a military
career and to increase advancement
potential of those who decide to join our
nation’s armed services
Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)
donations allow the NSCC to serve more than
388 units and 12,002 members throughout the
United States. Our program provides counseling,
leadership training, maritime skills, aviation training,
foreign exchanges, physical fitness programs, drug
& alcohol abuse prevention, scholarships and
FUN!
Please remember America’s youth and check
10185 on your CFC donation form!
WHo We ARe
CONTENTS
WHo We ARe
national Chairman’s Message............... 1
Letters of support............................... 2
An overview of our Year ..................... 5
sea Cadets in numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
WHAt We Do
What our training Program
Looked Like in 2013. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
training Program Description . . . . . . . . 10
WHeRe We stAnD
2013 Financial overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4
ReCoGnItIon
scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5
Awards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6
Cadet successes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
In APPReCIAtIon
Volunteer thanks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 9
supporter thanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 9
WHeRe We ARe HeADeD
A Glimpse into 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0
tribute to Morgan L. Fitch, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . 20
nsCC Board of Directors and staff . . . . 21
3. Building on a strong Legacy
The U.S. Naval
Sea Cadet
Corps continued
in 2013 to fulfill
its mission
as one of the
U.S. Navy’s
premier youth
organizations,
providing a
high-quality
environment
for the mental,
moral and
physical training
of young people
that develops
within them the
principles of
patriotism and
good citizenship.
Despite some
funding challenges this year, we continued to grow
as an organization with total enrollment reaching
more than 12,000 cadets and adult leaders. That
is a testament to the volunteerism and ingenuity
of the nearly 3,000 adult leaders who dedicate
themselves to working with our many partners in
the military and patriotic service organizations to
provide an environment conducive to the training
and development of our cadets.
A bittersweet moment in the legacy of our
organization occurred on November 18, 2013, when
Morgan L. Fitch, Jr. passed away from this world
and into the next. Truly beloved as both the founder
of the Naval Sea Cadet Corps and major benefactor
of the Naval Sea Cadet Foundation, Morgan will
always be remembered as a man who cared deeply
about creating opportunities for American youth
that would empower them to develop and thrive
as future leaders. It was Morgan Fitch who sat
across the table from Admiral Arleigh Burke in 1958
to create the concept that later became the U.S.
Naval Sea Cadet Corps, and it was Morgan Fitch
who continued to support the organization through
his leadership and philanthropy. America is a better
country because of his vision and dedication, and
we are committed as an organization to continue to
build upon the strong foundation he established.
As we look forward into 2014, the Naval Sea Cadet
Corps is evolving in the way we reach out and
engage America’s youth. We will continue to provide
training programs that are compelling and fulfilling
for our cadets in achieving their goals, and work
with our partners to make best use of the resources
available to us. We remain highly appreciative of
the support we receive from the U.S. Navy, Marine
Corps, Coast Guard and Maritime Administration.
Working together, we will provide our cadets with
the skills and confidence needed for the challenges
ahead of them.
All the Best,
Warren H. Savage, Jr.
National Chairman
Chairman’s Message
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7. WHo We ARe
Benefits of the U.s. naval sea Cadet Corps
nsCC is good for our
country. In certain parts of
America, the local cadet units
represent our nation’s Navy – and
they do this very well. Cadets
perform a variety of community
services benefiting their hometowns,
by participating in roadside
and park clean-up efforts and
volunteering at public libraries and
museums. Cadets also provide
support to our veterans through
outreach programs and honor guard
detachments for memorial services.
The virtues of good citizenship
and strong moral principles form
the core of the program, which
works to instill these traits into each
cadet. Cadets are not required
to join the armed services once
they turn 18, but they will enter
the adult world having been taught
the fundamentals of citizenship
and the value of being responsible
and productive members of their
communities.
nsCC is good for our navy
and Coast Guard. As an
official youth organization of the
U.S. Navy and Coast Guard, the
program educates its members in
America’s rich oceanic traditions
and teaches them the values of
professional seamanship. Training
received in the Naval Sea Cadet
Corps helps to shape capable and
competent sailors and officers for
our maritime services.
While cadets are not required to join
the armed services upon graduation,
they do so at very high rates. Our
units report that every year a
growing number of cadets choose
to either enlist or pursue officer
commissioning programs, such as
the service academies, ROTC or
OCS. According to former Chief
of Naval Operations Admiral Gary
Roughead, each cadet who enlists
saves the navy over $14,000 in
life-cycle training costs.
Our training program includes a
wide variety of quality training
evolutions, each based on the
proven standards of the U.S. Navy
and Coast Guard. Each cadet who
enters the armed services is a
disciplined, well-trained individual
who typically adjusts better to
the rigors of military service than
those with no experience. Attrition
rates of former cadets prior to their
completion of obligated service are
very low compared to non-cadets
who join the military. Contribution
to a lower attrition rate means
a reduced cost to the navy and
Coast Guard.
nsCC is good for America’s
youth. Our program provides
numerous benefits to its cadets
– both tangible and intangible. In
addition to expanded exposure
to various career opportunities,
our cadets and alumni often cite
the feelings of pride, camaraderie,
respect and honor associated with
their experience in the program.
These immeasurable benefits are
very important to us. they define us.
NSCC engenders among its
participants the value of an alcohol-
free, drug-free and gang-free
lifestyle. Through exposure to a
unique team-centric, objective-
based environment, cadets learn to
demand the best from themselves
and others.
The program also provides
quantifiable benefits to its cadets.
Cadets who enlist in the armed
services are often eligible for
military advanced pay grade
programs (up to two grades in
some services). This means that
a cadet who enlists in the Navy
may be eligible for a higher rank
and pay than his or her non-cadet
counterpart. Being a cadet also
can help individuals become more
competitive for certain programs.
over 10% of the midshipmen in the
most recent entering class at the
U.s. naval Academy were former
cadets, a figure consistent over the
past decade.
The program provides cadets
with not only the motivation and
encouragement to pursue their
goals, but also concrete assistance
in achieving them. Annually, 17
different scholarship funds are
awarded to exceptional cadets who
wish to pursue a college education.
nsCC … Chart your course.
We are very proud of the service
the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps
provides to our country and to our
Navy and Coast Guard, but the
true merit of our program is seen in
the success stories of our cadets,
who go on to seize the limitless
opportunities that are available
to them.
2013’s top three Accomplishments
1. Proven adaptability. this
year’s sequestration presented
considerable financial challenges
to our program. We worked hard
to maintain the high caliber of
our training program by taking
unprecedented action. More on
pages 8-9.
2. Continuing to grow. Despite
losing 60% of our funding, our
headquarters team continued to
process enrollments. In 2013, we
gained 3,798 new cadets and
743 new adult volunteers.
3. Building partnerships.
throughout 2013, we
worked with patriotic service
organizations and civic leaders to
strengthen advocacy on behalf of
our cadets and adult volunteers.
For a full list of our partners, see
page 19.
AN OvERvIEW OF OUR YEAR
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8. tHe nAVAL seA CADet CoRPs In nUMBeRs
We GReW.
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GU
HI
PR
in 46 states
(Plus Puerto Rico & Guam)
3,798
new Cadets
2,450
sea Cadets
2,446
sea Cadets
32
teams
5
teams
983
League
Cadets
743
new Volunteers
388 Units
9,131 total Cadets
2,871 total Volunteers
12,002 MeMBeRs
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9. We tRAIneD. We’Re GoInG PLACes.
5,859
totAL CADets
tRAIneD In 2013
nsCC
ReCRUIt
tRAInInG
ADVAnCeD
tRAInInG
sessIons
CYBeR
PAtRIot
PRoGRAM
seMI-
FInALs
nLCC
oRIentAtIon
& ADVAnCeD
tRAInInG
eVents
While cadets are not required to join the armed services
upon graduation, they do so at very high rates.
attended
attended
participated
across the
country in
registered
for the
made it
to the
2012 seRVICe
ACCessIons
# oF
CADets
U.s. naval Academy 137
U.s. Military Academy 3
U.s. Coast Guard
Academy 2
U.s. Air Force Academy 2
U.s. Merchant
Marine Academy 7
naval Reserve officer
training Corps (RotC) 17
officer Candidate
school – navy 6
officer Candidate
school – Army 10
officer Candidate
school – Air Force 4
officer Candidate
school – Marine Corps 1
naval Academy
Prep school 3
Air Force enlisted 4
Army enlisted 60
Coast Guard enlisted 6
Marine Corps enlisted 60
national Guard enlisted 11
navy enlisted 265
totAL 598
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10. WHAt We Do
What our training
Program Looked
Like in 2013
Making the Most of It
What Happened
Due to funding cuts mandated by the 2013 sequestration,
the federal grant that NSCC receives to subsidize its training
activities was reduced from a budgeted amount of $2.7 million
to just the Congressionally mandated reprogramming of $1.037
million, a reduction in funding support of over 60%. Of the money
NSCC did receive for 2013, over 90% went directly to cadet
training and oversight support, with a small remainder held for
contingencies and winter training.
What I love about the sea
Cadets is the camaraderie.
… You form closer
friendships ... because
you have to rely on each
other more. two weeks
of Field ops in south
Carolina brought me closer
to my platoon than ten
years of school. … the
opportunities are also
something I love about
the program. Where else
can a young adult travel
all over the United states
and to different military
installations?
PO2 Ryan Dutschman,
NSCC, Sea Cadet
TRAINING
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11. In a healthy year, federal grant funds support many additional
aspects of the NSCC training program. Due to the 2013
funding cut, fiscal support was entirely suspended for the
following:
U.S. participation in the International Sea Cadet
Association’s International Exchange Program
Officer Professional Development (OPD) training for our
volunteer force
Locally arranged Sea Cadet training
SeaPerch training for our volunteers and SeaPerch
training support for additional cadets
Naval Academy Summer Seminar and Science,
Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) participation
Coast Guard Academy Information Mission (AIM)
participation
How We Adapted
Due to the funding cut, only 68 of NSCC’s 162 scheduled
training evolutions could be subsidized which meant that
cadet deposits had to fully cover all training costs for the
remaining 94 training evolutions. Because of the increase in
price per training session, NSCC headquarters realized that
there would be cadets who were unable to afford the training.
Significant adjustments had to be made at the NSCC
headquarters level. To advance in rank, cadets must attend
advanced training. In order to not penalize the cadets
who were unable to afford the increased training fee, rate
advancement credit was also authorized for forty or more
hours of community service or locally-arranged internships
of one week or longer with local public service organizations
such as police departments, fire departments or civic
organizations engaged in public or community service.
Credit was also authorized for attendance at local or state-
sponsored citizenship or leadership programs, such as Boys
or Girls State events.
In 2012 with full funding: training
cost to each cadet was approximately
$120 per week.
the 2013 budget reduction impact:
training cost to each cadet was approximately
$200 – $250 per week, with those trainings
totally unfunded costing even more. Many higher-
cost trainings, such as sCUBA, were not offered.
this is a rate increase of
approximately 66 – 108%.
What We need
In order to resume a healthy status and continue our
commitment to America’s youth while growing in strength, the
Naval Sea Cadet Corps requires reinstatement of full funding
for its training grant.
I had no idea what I was
getting myself into going
to recruit training. I felt so
much pride not only for
myself, but for my fellow
cadets at our graduation.
We pulled together and
became a team… I thought
we did awesome and will
remember it forever.
Seaman Fischer Mata,
NSCC, Sea Cadet
seAPeRCH LAUnCH
sHIPBoARD tRAInInG
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12. WHAt We Do
ADVAnCeD tRAInInG CLAsses LoCAtIons
Basic and/or Advanced
Airman Training 4 FL, CA, TX
Aviation Ground School (FAA) 2 CA, KY
Air Traffic Control 1 FL
Amphibious Operations Training 1 vA
Basic and/or Advanced Seabee 3 CA, OH, WI
Ceremonial Honor Guard 4 FL, GA, MI, WA
Culinary Arts 6 FL, MI, PA
Drug Education for Youth 1 GA
Field Training 9
CA, CT, IA, NC, NH,
MN, PR, SC
Homeland Security, Fire
Fighting, Search and Rescue 2 FL, MI
Life Guard 1 TN
Petty Officer
Leadership Academy 27
LA, CA, FL, IL, MI,
OH, vA, TN, MN, MA,
ME, NJ, RI, UT, OR,
TX, PR, PA
Master At Arms/Police Science 8
vA, MI, NY, GA, TN,
PR
Maritime Interdiction and
Law Enforcement 1 CA
Marksmanship Training 4 CA, MI, MN
Medical Training 7 CA, FL, NY
Photojournalism 5 CA, GA, FL
Naval Intelligence 1 CA
Navy Electronics/Radio/
Communications 1 CA
SEAL Challenge/Orientation 2 MI, MN
Sailing School 1 CA
SWCC Special Boats 1 FL
Basic and/or Advanced
SCUBA, Underwater Research 7 FL, MI, PR, TN
Seamanship 8
CA, IL, MA, ME, MI,
vA, HI
Advanced Seamanship
at Massachusetts
Maritime Academy
2 MA
Shipboard
East and West Coast
as Locally Arranged
Submarine Seminars 2 CT, GA
SeaPerch Underwater
Robotics 10
CA, IA, MA, MI, MN,
PA, TN
Military vehicle Maintenance 1 MI
Fitness Lifestyle 1 TN
totAL 123
naval sea Cadet Recruit training
After enrolling in the program, all Sea Cadets must
attend a mandatory two-week recruit training
session. These training sessions are taught at the
Navy’s Recruit Training Command, at other naval
bases or stations and at regional recruit training
sites using other military host resources.
The curriculum of this training is approved by the
U.S. Navy and standardized at all training sites.
Cadets receive 106 hours of instruction, with a
focus on the Navy’s core values of honor, courage
and commitment. Both tone and tenor of instruction
are modeled after the Navy’s recruit training.
In 2013, there were 25 recruit training
classes nationwide, including four classes
conducted over the winter holiday and spring
school break. training was also held in Guam
and Puerto Rico.
A total of 2,450 cadets attended recruit
training with approximately 277 volunteers
in support.
naval sea Cadet Advanced training
After successful completion of recruit training,
Sea Cadets may choose from a wide variety of
advanced training opportunities that are nationally
advertised by NSCC headquarters. While recruit
training is designed to familiarize cadets with Navy
life and Navy-style discipline, advanced training
focuses on military and general career fields and
opportunities. It also serves to provide cadets with
disciplined and interesting activities during the year.
A total of123 nsCC and advanced training
classes took place under the guidance of
nsCC’s leadership.
our son has grown so
much...his confidence
is high and his vision for
his future is limitless. … I
know he will grow in to a
fine young man with the
leadership and dedication
this program requires. We
are so thankful for all the
volunteers that make this
available.
Dee Mata,
Sea Cadet parent
HARBoR seCURItY tRAInInG
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13. What do I enjoy about
the sea Cadet program?
to start off, I am able
to meet people around
the country that I have
become great friends with.
... the summer training
opportunities are endless!
Cadets are interested in
many different things and
the trainings offered fit
pretty much everybody’s
interests. Recruit training
is also a great experience;
you get a good in-depth
look at the running of
the program and the
program’s core values.
PO2 Ryan Caughill,
Sea Cadet
navy League
Cadet training
The NLCC training program is
modeled after the Sea Cadet
program, but is tailored to be age-
appropriate. The training program
is less arduous, but still includes a
wide variety of training opportunities
designed to give League Cadets
exposure to Navy life.
Cadets can attend a one-week,
away-from-home Navy League
Orientation class. Cadets who
complete orientation can participate
in advanced training sessions
such as classes in aviation, sailing,
leadership, medical and adventure
training. League Cadets also learn
about small boats and small boat
safety using the U.S. Coast Guard’s
safe boating curriculum.
In 2013, 983 League Cadets
accompanied by122 escorts
attended navy League
orientation and advanced
training sessions nationwide.
Locally
Arranged training
Locally arranged training is
training away from a cadet unit’s
regular drill site, but not nationally
advertised. These training sessions
are generally limited to local unit
participation and typically between
two and four days in length. Locally
arranged training is among the most
cost effective of NSCC’s training
opportunities as berthing costs
are frequently avoided or donated
by local support organizations
typically leaving only meals and
transportation to be funded.
Locally arranged training often
includes consistently outstanding
training offered by the U.S. Coast
Guard. Training must be under
five days/four nights in length in
order to fit the definition of being a
locally arranged training evolution.
Examples of funded locally
arranged training include:
Seabee and SEAL challenges
Ship visits
Honor Guard competitions
Field operations
TRAINING
LAnD nAVIGAtIonsWIM qUALs
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14. WHAt We Do
science, technology,
engineering and Math
(steM) training
seaPerch
In 2011, NSCC established a partnership with
the Office of Naval Research that allowed
cadets to participate in their SeaPerch
program. The SeaPerch program is an
innovative underwater robotics program that
equips cadets with the resources they need to
build an underwater Remotely Operated vehicle
(ROv). Building a SeaPerch ROv teaches
basic skills in ship and submarine design, and
encourages cadets to explore concepts in naval
architecture and ocean engineering.
With full funding: In 2012, the program
grew to approximately 90 units across
the country participating with nearly
3,000 nsCC and nLCC cadets involved.
160 adult volunteers were trained to
administer the program.
the budget reduction impact: In
2013, the additional training of adults
to administer the seaPerch program
was suspended. Demand for further
participation by additional cadets could
not be met due to lack of funding
support.
TRAINING
I love being a sea Cadet
because it teaches me
responsibility, respect and
integrity. I also love the
naval sea Cadet Corps
because it gives me a
chance to help veterans
and appreciate the
sacrifices that these brave
men and women have
made for this great country.
the naval sea Cadet
Corps is an outstanding
young military program and
I don’t know where I would
be without it.
Seaman Steve Schilling,
NSCC, Sea Cadet
International
exchange Program
The NSCC is a founding member of the
International Sea Cadet Association.
The merit-based program provides an
opportunity for Sea Cadets to participate
with the host nation’s Sea Cadets in
seamanship and cultural training for up to
two weeks.
Unfortunately, our participation
in the International exchange
Program was suspended in 2013
due to funding limitations.
AVIAtIon sIMULAtoR tRAInInG
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15. My daughter has only been in the
naval sea Cadet Corps for half
a year. even in that short time,
the growth in her confidence,
discipline, respect and direction
has been remarkable. My
daughter loves her battalion and I
am a very grateful parent!
Eric Munhall,
Sea Cadet parent
CyberPatriot
CyberPatriot is a youth outreach
program of the Air Force Association
under sponsorship by Northrop
Grumman that trains youth in the
practical applications of computer
network defense within a competitive
framework. Fortunately, CyberPatriot
participation is at no additional cost
to cadets. The competition has a
tournament-style structure with a series
of web-based competition rounds
that culminate in the National Finals
Competition in Washington, D.C.
every March.
For the 2013-2014 school year,
we have 32 teams registered.
Five sea Cadet teams have
advanced to the semi-finals.
2013 training summary
type of training # of Participants
NSCC Recruit Training 2,450
NLCC Orientation 983
Advanced Training 2,426
total Cadets trained 5,859
Despite the impact of our funding
shortfall, we are proud that our
program continued to provide
high-caliber training opportunities
to our cadets.
seAPeRCH tRIALs
Knot-tYInG
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16. WHeRe We stAnD
93%
Program
expenses
G&A/Fundraising
4%
Bid and Proposal
3%
64%
training/
Federal Grant
Revenue
nLUs
Contribution
14%
other
Income
2%
Uniform
Income
5%
Membership
Income
12%
Royalty/Investment
Income
2%
CFC/other
Donations
1%
2013 Financial overview
Unaudited
Revenue
The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps received
approximately 64% of its total revenue from training
program fees and a federal grant. The organization
also received around 14% of its revenue as an annual
donation from the Navy League of the United States.
About 12% of its revenue came from membership fees,
and 5% came from uniform sales. The remainder is from
royalty/investment income, donations and other income.
expenses
The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps spent
approximately 93% of its total revenue on program
expenses in direct support of cadet and volunteer
training. Only about 4% of revenue was allocated
toward general and administrative (G&A) needs as
well as fundraising efforts. About 3% was utilized for
bid and proposal efforts.
Estimated using values as of 30 November 2013.
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17. In no other youth program have
I experienced the profound
moments of pride in the youth of
our country as I have in the sea
Cadet program.
Ensign Karen vore, NSCC,
Sea Cadet volunteer and parent
scholarships
The Naval Sea Cadet Corps scholarship
program was established to provide financial
assistance to deserving cadets who wished
to further their education at the college
level. Established in 1975, the scholarship
program consists of a family of funds: the
NSCC Scholarship Fund, the Navy League
Stockholm Scholarship and the NSCC
“named scholarship” program, designed
to recognize an individual, corporation,
organization or foundation.
Since the inception of the scholarship
program, over 290 scholarships have been
awarded, totaling more than $500,000.
The 2013 award recipients, amounts
received, and their unit names are listed
to the right.
navy League of the United states stockholm scholarship
Thomas R. Cornes $3,000
RADM Richard
O’Kane Division
CA
Harry Lee & Rose Howell scholarships
CPO Dean P. Williams $3,500 valor Division AL
CPO Ryan C. Pellegrino $3,500 America Division vA
CPO Svetlana Sergojan $3,500 Capitol Battalion OR
PO1 Ariege C. Besson $3,500 Lexington Division CO
LCDR H.e. Mooberry scholarship
(Funded by national Capital Council, navy League of the United states)
CPO Nicholas J. Ratinaud $2,500 Great Lakes Division MI
CPO Andrew R. Falahee $2,500 Paul Revere Division CA
PO2 Priyanka K. Bisarya $2,500 Gunfighter Squadron CA
MIDN Carly M. Robinson $2,500 Liberty Division FL
LCDR John Camp scholarship
(Funded by the northern Virginia Council, navy League of the United states)
CPO Amanda B. Haverkamp $2,000
Henry E. Mooberry
Division
DC
Uss Bole (DD-755) in honor of Lt William G. Faris, Usn
(Funded by the Jo Wardroom (1961 — 65)
CPO Sarah A. Barnhart $2,000
Arleigh Burke
(DDG-51) Division
IN
naval sea Cadet Corps scholarships
CPO Karl E. Westgate $5,000 Gunfighter Squadron CA
CPO Katherine A. Autore $2,000 Princeton Division CA
CPO Ian S. Hart
(Funded by CAPT Kathleen K.
and CAPT Charles A. Farrell)
$1,000
Top Hatters
Squadron
vA
nsCC Board of Directors scholarships
Kyle L. Schweitzer
(In honor of Anna Ricco, funded
by the Board of Directors and
Mr. Nicholas Ricco)
$1,500 Annapolis Division MD
PO2 Michelle Nguyen
(Funded by the
Board of Directors
and Mr. Alexander Gaston)
$1,500 Crane Division IN
san Diego Gas & electric
CPO Julia M. Patsios $1,000
Massachusetts
Bay Division
MA
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18. ReCoGnItIon
RECOGNITION
If it were not for the United states naval
sea Cadet Corps, I would not have
discovered the Coast Guard, which is far
more than a job or career – it is a calling.
CDR Holly Harrison,
U.S. Coast Guard,
Sea Cadet alumni
Awards
Individual Awards
the nicholas Brango Award for
Inspirational Leadership, officer of
the Year
To Wo Jennifer Weggen, nsCC,
for inspirational leadership while
serving as Commanding Officer
of America Division, sponsored
by the Richmond Council, NLUS,
Richmond, virginia.
the Judge R.t.s. Colby Award
for excellence in training, nsCC
Instructor of the Year
To Instructor Robert Demchak,
nsCC, for inspirational service,
dedication and devotion while
serving as the Commanding Officer
of NCB 39 Battalion, sponsored
by the Penobscot Council, NLUS,
Madison, Maine.
the Willis e. Reed Award for nsCC
Cadet of the Year
To Cadet CPo Ryan Pellegrino,
nsCC, for excellence and
achievement in all phases of the
Naval Sea Cadet Corps training
program and for academic
achievement in high school studies,
while serving in the America Division,
sponsored by the Richmond
Council, NLUS, Richmond, virginia.
the Keith t. Weaver Award for
nLCC Cadet of the Year
To Cadet Po2 Adan Reischauer,
nLCC, for excellence and
achievement in all phases of
the Navy League Cadet Corps
training program, and in academic
achievements while serving in the
Central Iowa Division, sponsored
by the Marshalltown Police
Department, Marshalltown, Iowa.
the nsCC Hall of Fame Award for
noteworthy national Leadership
To Charles t. Alaimo, for his
noteworthy national leadership and
service to the Naval Sea Cadet
Corps for 48 years.
the Fred D. Carl Regional Director
of the Year Award
To LCDR Hollie R. Brown, nsCC,
for superior performance as
Regional Director of Region 11-5,
Pacific Southwest.
the Bruce B. smith Regional
Director’s Recruiter of the Year
Award
To LCDR Alan M. starr, nsCC, for
superior recruiting and retention as
Regional Director of Region 6-5,
Southeast Region.
the Chairman’s Medal
The Chairman’s Medal is awarded
for sustained superior performance
while serving in a senior leadership
role in support of the Naval Sea
Cadet Corps’ National Program.
This year the Chairman’s Medal is
awarded to the following individuals:
LCDR Kenneth Hall, nsCC
CAPt Robert C. Hurd, Usn (Ret)
LCDR Lee VanDerHulst, nsCC
LCDR Luther L. Clyburn, nsCC
sea Cadet trophy
this recognition program was expanded in 2013 to include
a member from both the U.s. House of Representatives
and the U.s. senate as well as a senior sea service leader
for their advocacy in support of a strong naval sea Cadet
Corps. this year’s recipients were sen. James Inhofe
(R-okla.), Rep. Madeleine Bordallo (D-GU) and ADM
Robert Papp, commandant of the Coast Guard.
senAtoR InHoFe RePResentAtIVe BoRDALLo ADMIRAL PAPP
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19. Being a sea Cadet has given
me an opportunity to learn
and lead that I would not
have had anywhere else. It
has helped me set goals, push
myself, grow and meet some
very wonderful people.
Seaman Michael Laine,
NSCC, Sea Cadet
the naval sea Cadet
program opens your eyes
to the commitment and
professionalism of the United
states navy.
Instructor Adrian vore,
Sea Cadet volunteer
and parent
Unit Awards
the John J. Bergen trophy
recognizes the most outstanding
nsCC unit in the nation.
To the Centurion Battalion,
commanded by LT James
McClure, Jr., NSCC, and
sponsored by the American
Legion Post 112, Florida.
the Morgan L. Fitch trophy
recognizes the most outstanding
navy League Cadet Corps
training ship in the nation.
To the training ship Reina
Mercedes, commanded by
LCDR Catherine Coble, NSCC,
and sponsored by the Annapolis
Council, NLUS, Maryland.
the Halas trophy recognizes
the most outstanding combined
nsCC unit and nLCC training
ship in the nation.
To the Annapolis Division and
training ship Reina Mercedes,
commanded by LCDR John
Moon and LCDR Catherine
Coble, NSCC, and sponsored by
the Annapolis Council, NLUS,
Maryland.
the navy League of Canada
Challenge trophy recognizes
the most improved nsCC unit
finishing in the top ten nsCC
units in the nation.
To the Forrestal squadron,
commanded by LT Dennis Diltz,
Jr., NSCC, and sponsored by
Dallas NLUS, Texas.
the Anthony H. Murray, sr.,
seaman Award recognizes
the naval sea Cadet unit
that produces the most
advancements to nsCC e-3.
To the Central Iowa Division,
commanded by LCDR Eric
Goslinga, NSCC, and sponsored
by the Marshalltown Police
Department, Iowa.
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20. ReCoGnItIon
Cadet successes
Promotion to
Chief Petty officer and
Petty officer First Class
There were 121 Sea Cadets advanced to
the Corps’ highest rate of Chief Petty Officer
(CPO) during 2013.
These fine young men and women from
across the country completed an average of
65 days of fundamental and advanced training
with Navy and Coast Guard units nationwide.
Additionally each passed the same Non-
Resident Career Course required of active
duty Sailors competing for advancement.
In 2013, we also advanced 152 cadets to
Petty Officer First Class. These cadets will be
eligible for promotion to CPO in 2014.
The large number of cadets advanced to
Chief Petty Officer and Petty Officer First
Class bodes well for the NSCC, as it indicates
successful retention among cadets.
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21. In APPReCIAtIon
Volunteer
thanks
In 2013, more than 960 of
our volunteers have served as
escort officers in support of
our training program. More
than 624 of our adult
members have completed
the Officer Professional
Development course ensuring
a high-level of skill as command
officers in NSCC. These
numbers only begin to highlight
the level of commitment that
our volunteers exhibit to our
cadets and to our program.
As the backbone of our training
program, our volunteers work
tirelessly as local unit leaders
and as escort officers for our
various training activities. This
year we thank our volunteer
contingent who have sacrificed
and readily given up weekends,
summer and holiday vacations,
and their hard-earned free-time
to support the U.S. Naval Sea
Cadet Corps.
The Naval Sea Cadet Corps
succeeds because of its
volunteers and we cannot
fully express the extent of our
gratitude or the long-lasting
impact of their efforts.
supporter
thanks
The U.S Naval Sea Cadet Corps
wishes to express our appreciation
for the generous support of the
corporate, memorial, individual and
special friend contributors listed on
this page. We are grateful for your
support of our program.
Foundation Contributions:
Naval Sea Cadet Foundation, Inc.
Individual Contributors:
Charles and Kathleen Farrell
Combined Federal Campaign
donors
Judge Robert T.S. Colby
Members of the Naval Sea Cadet
Corps
Members of the Navy League of
the United States
Morgan and Helen Fitch
NSCC Board of Directors
NSCC/NLCC Unit sponsors
Timothy J. Kruse
Timothy O. Fanning
United Way donors
USS Atlanta Reunion Association
USS John A Bole JO Wardroom,
1961-1965
Corporate Contributors:
National Capital Council, NLUS
Navy League of the United States
Northern virginia Council, NLUS
U.s. naval sea
Cadet Corps extends a
heartfelt “thank you” to
these special friends:
Air Force Association
Association for Unmanned vehicle
Systems International
Association of the
United States Navy
Grayfox Foundation
Marine Navigation and
Training Association
National Guard of
the United States
Noble Odyssey Foundation
U.S. Air Force /
U.S. Air Force Reserve
U.S. Air National Guard
U.S. Army /
U.S. Army Reserve
U.S. Coast Guard /
U.S. Coast Guard Reserve
U.S. Marine Corps /
U.S. Marine Corps Reserve
U.S. Navy /
U.S. Navy Reserve
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22. The vision for the Naval Sea Cadet
Corps grew out of conversations
between Morgan and Admiral Arleigh
Burke about the need for a consolidated
Navy youth program. The first company
of cadets was formed in 1959 and
was comprised of 78 young men from
around the country.
Morgan’s support of the Naval Sea
Cadet Corps did not end at its inception,
but grew even more comprehensive
with time. Because of his extensive
background and knowledge of the
ways of the nation’s capital, the Navy
and the business world, Morgan was
an incredible advocate for the Naval
Sea Cadet Corps. Under his leadership,
the Sea Cadet program was federally
chartered in September of 1962 as
a non-profit civilian organization. In
addition to using his legal expertise to
ensure that NSCC had financial and
legal legitimacy, Morgan worked with
others to establish the program’s original
training plan and Cadet Regulations. He
served as the first Naval Sea Cadet
Corps Chairman from 1962 until 1965.
In 2004, Morgan and his wife, Helen,
helped to form the U.S. Naval Sea
Cadet Foundation in order to ensure
that the program would continue to
thrive. In 2007, Morgan was presented
with the Lone Sailor award, which
is an honor awarded to sea service
veterans who embody the U.S. Navy’s
core values of honor, courage and
commitment in their work in the civilian
sector.
Morgan will be remembered by all who
knew him as a man of action who was
always working to create opportunities
for the youth of America. His life of
service impacted many. Morgan’s
generosity and devotion have shaped
the Naval Sea Cadet Corps from its
beginnings of 78 young men to over
9,000 young men and women today.
The Naval Sea Cadet Corps will
continue to honor his memory by
providing dedicated support and
opportunities to the cadets that Morgan
cared about so deeply. His vision and
commitment have bettered the youth of
our Naval Sea Cadet Corps, our Navy
and our nation.
Fair winds and following seas, Morgan.
What a difference one life makes!
tribute to
Morgan L. Fitch, Jr.
november 21, 1922 —
november 18, 2013
WHeRe We’Re HeADeD
A Glimpse into 2014
some of the exciting things we have planned for 2014 include:
GOING FORWARD
Planning
We will further refine
our organizational
objectives and
establish relevant
metrics that will help
us to measure our
future successes.
Communicating
& Rebranding
We are building a strategic
communications roadmap that
will help to focus our engagement
efforts under a consistent message.
In addition to our updated logo and
slogan, we are working hard on
the re-branding of NSCC across
our spectrum of communication
products and messaging, to include
the roll-out of our updated
www.seacadets.org website.
training
We want to continue
to subsidize the
cost of our training
events in an effort
to alleviate program
costs to each cadet.
It is important to us
that our program is
financially accessible
to everyone.
Growing
One of our goals for
2014 is to reach more
people than ever before
regardless of race,
ethnicity, gender, socio-
economic or geographic
background. We will be
making an increased
effort to promote a
culture of inclusion
across our diverse
cadet corps.
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23. oRGAnIZAtIonAL stRUCtURe
A National Board of Directors establishes program policy and guidance
for the administration and operation of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet
Corps. The National Chairman of the NSCC is a National Officer of
the Navy League of the United States and serves on its Steering
Committee. The National President of the NSCC serves as the vice
Chairman of the NSCC Board of Directors and assists the National
Chairman in overseeing the functions of the NSCC and NLCC.
Day-to-day administration of the program is accomplished by a full-
time Executive Director and a small staff in Arlington, virginia. These
professionals work with volunteer Regional Directors, unit commanding
officers and local sponsors. They also collaborate with Navy League
councils and other civic and patriotic organizations.
nsCC Headquarters staff
executive Director CAPT James E. Monahan,
USN (Ret)
Deputy Director CAPT Henry J. Nyland,
USN (Ret)
Director of
strategic outreach
Katelyn McIlvaine
Financial Manager Fai Blakley, CPA
training/
Inspections/
Database
1SG Stephen K. Bunting,
USA (Ret)
office
Administrator/
Finance
Evelyn v. Tadle
Administration/
Uniforms/
Accident &
Liability Insurance
LCDR vinson Nash, NSCC
Registration/
Reports
veronica Morales
Administration/
Unit Records
Barbara J. Donnelly
nHq
Representatives
CAPT R.B. Baker,
USN (Ret)
CAPT Bruce Bruni,
USCG (Ret)
CAPT Charles Farrell,
USN (Ret)
CAPT Stan J. Mack,
USN (Ret)
CAPT D.A. Rannells,
USN (Ret)
CAPT William Radomski,
USN (Ret)
nsCC Board of Directors
Chairman Warren H. Savage, Jr.
President John D. Stegman
Vice Presidents John W. Alger
Keith A. Larson
Directors Charles T. Alaimo
Al J. Bernard
Fred Byus
W. L. “Babe” Crouch
Patricia Du Mont
Timothy Flatley
Robin L. Graf
William C. Griggs
Shirley A. Hill
Lorraine D. Hughey
William R. Keller
Thomas O. Klomps
James S. Lukasiewicz
Timothy D. Moon
vincent W. Patton, III
James T. Sketchley
Peter J. Soler
Jackson C. Stevens
John G. Sutter
Roycealee Wood
Gar Wright
Ronney A. Wright
Director emeritus Stanley E. Ellexson, Jr.
Alexander Gaston
Gerald H. Moeller
Nicholas D. Ricco
Judge Advocate Judge Robert T. S. Colby
nsCC Advisory
Council
Randy W. Hollstein,
Chairman
Raymond R. Couture
James H. Erlinger
Timothy O. Fanning
Harold W. Learson
Lawrence P. Lynott
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