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Join Us
Eligibility Requirements
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Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
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Age requirements:
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League Cadets: age 10 and started the 5th grade
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Sea Cadets: age 13 and completed the 8th grade
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Must meet, or exceed, Level 2 for Physical Readiness Test (PRT) to enroll
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Must be enrolled in a public, private school, or a certified home school program
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Minimum 2.5 GPA
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​Up to date on State of Colorado school-required immunizations
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​Must be of good moral character and free of criminal convictions
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Alcohol-free, drug-free, gang-free, and remain that way through the program
Commitment Requirements
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Uphold the USNSCC Code of Conduct
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75% drill attendance requirement
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​including overnight
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Level 2+ on the Physical Readiness Test (PRT)​​
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Be PRT-ready at every monthly drill​
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Achieve Level 3 to promote and attend advanced training courses
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Online coursework (each rank)
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Online exams (each rank)
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Maintain a 2.5+ GPA in school
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Advanced Training (1 minimum per year)
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Promotion (ideally every 4-6 months
Steps to joining the Colorado Sea Cadets:​
Learn About the Program
Attend a Shadow Day Session
Enroll in Program
Listen in on a no-pressure virtual information session to see if the program is right for you or your child. Topics covered: program history, eligibility requirements, commitment requirements, uniforms, physical readiness test (PRT), grooming standards, drill experience, advanced training opportunities, enrollment fee, and upcoming Shadow Day sessions.
Visit the home page for upcoming information session dates/times.
After you've attended a virtual information session, interested future cadets will be invited to attend a Shadow Session with the unit, held at the Naval Reserve Center at Buckley Space Force Base. This session consists of a 3-4 hour in-person session shadowing an active cadet of similar age, gender, and interests. Chow is provided and parents/guardians are given a tour of the facilities and overview of the enrollment process.
At the completion of a Shadow Session and mutual fit is established, an invitation to enroll is sent via email with next steps on how to enroll and supporting documentation required. Upon final enrollment, your child can attend the next month's drill as a Recruit Cadet.
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