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The Sea Cadet Corps (SCC) or Sea Cadets, is one of the three corps in the New Zealand Cadet Forces, the other two being the Air Training Corps, and the New Zealand Cadet Corps. Its members are civilians. Members have no obligation to head into the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) however some do choose to join the NZDF.

History

The SCC traces its roots back to 1929 when the first open Sea Cadet unit was formed in Christchurch, by the Canterbury Navy League. Units formed in the four main centres and were controlled nationally by the Canterbury branch of the League.

Organisation

National

The SCC is managed at a national level by the Commandant (usually a Regular Force Lieutenant-Colonel/Wing Commander/Commander), and his/her Staff at Defence Force Headquarters in Wellington. (The current Commandant is Lieutenant Colonel Bob Campbell). The community, is represented by the Sea Cadet Association of New Zealand.

Area

The country is broken into 3 areas, Northern (Northern half of the North Island), Central (Southern half of the North Island) and Southern (entire South Island). Each area has a NZCF Training and Support Unit, commanded by an Area Co-ordinator, with Advisors for SCC units.

Unit

Each unit is managed by the Cadet Unit Commander, and his/hers officers.

Membership

Cadet Members

Cadets can join from the age of 13 to the age of 18. Units provide uniform, but may hold bonds to ensure that they are returned. Unit fees are set by each unit annually, but are normally between $10.00-$20.00 per term. Cadets may in time be promoted to NCO ranks. Cadet NCO ranks are based on the Royal New Zealand Navy ranks, In the SCC, NCO ranks are often abbreviated by omitting the "Cadet" prefix. However, not all cadets become NCOs, but all get the chance to train and progress though the different levels of training, Basic, Proficiency, and Advanced levels, by demonstrating knowledge and skills in cadet knowledge, service knowledge, leadership, and weapons safety..

Adult Members

Adult Members can serve in two capacities: Commissioned Officers or Civilian Instructors. Officers are commissioned into the New Zealand Cadet Forces, with the post-nominal letters NZCF, at the rank of Ensign, and can be promoted to Sub-Lieutenant and Lieutenant, after completing the necessary training and service. The highest rank attainable is Lieutenant_Commander, which is available only to Unit Commanders. Civilian Instructors are civilians who help train cadets. They do not wear uniform, but they are generally treated the similarly to officers by cadets.

Activities

Parade Nights

Every unit holds Parade Nights around 2-3 hours long weekly during School Terms. Each parade night usually begins and ends with a parade. The starting parade is used to inspect uniforms, and to inform the cadets on the parade night's activities. The final parade to inform the cadets on upcoming events in the unit. Between the parades, the cadets undergo classroom, or practical instruction.

Shooting

Units conduct regular range training with smallbore rifles. Some units have their own armouries and ranges at their parade hall. Cadets must pass a TOET (Test of Elementary Training) before being allowed on the range.

Boat work & Rigging

Develop and maintain safe seamanship skills in power, sail, oar and paddle craft. & learn the correct way to utilise ropes and pulleys

Other Activities

Courses

Tri-Corps Courses

SCC Courses & Competitions

See also

External references


 
New Zealand Cadet Forces

New Zealand Cadet Corps |
New Zealand Sea Cadet Corps | 
New Zealand Air Training Corps

International
International Sea Cadet Association
Australia
Australian Navy Cadets
Belgium
Royal Belgian Sea Cadet Corps
Bermuda
Bermuda Sea Cadet Corps
Canada
Navy League Wrennette Corp
Canada
Royal Canadian Sea Cadets
Canada
List of Sea Cadet Corps in Canada
New Zealand
New Zealand Sea Cadet Corps
United Kingdom
Sea Cadet Corps
United Kingdom
The Marine Society & Sea Cadets
United States
United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps

 


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