JOINING AIRPAC SQUADRON
Becoming a Cadet
The Naval Sea Cadet program is for young men and women between the ages of 13 to 17. The Navy League Cadet Corps accepts young men and women ages 11 to 13 (mature 10 year olds accepted on Commanding Officer recommendation). Candidates interested in joining the Sea Cadets are required to have and maintain at least a ‘C’ average in school. In addition, they must be crime free, drug free, and a US Citizen.
Young ladies find being a Sea Cadet especially appealing. As in the Navy, promotion,
rank, authority and achievements have nothing to do with sex, race, or religion,
and has everything to do with intelligence, hard work and commitment. A significant
percentage of AIRPAC cadets are young ladies -
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Dual memberships in other organizations such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Civil Air Patrol and JROTC programs are also welcomed and encouraged. Current members of AIRPAC are also Boy Scouts and Eagle Scouts.
Joining the Sea Cadets has always been the decision of the cadet – not the parent. Parents are important, however, and parental permission is required in order for a cadet to join. Support of the parent(s) is also instrumental in the subsequent achievement of the cadet within the program.
Although cadets are under no obligation to remain in the program, they are responsible for meeting the standards required of them to remain in the program. Cadets in good standing maintain at least a ‘C’ average in school. They also remain crime free, drug free and physically fit. They must show positive moral character in and out of uniform.
Who to Contact
AIRPAC currently has a limited number of openings for youths at all the age levels.
Anyone interested in joining or just learning more about the squadron, please fill
out and submit the form on the “Contacts” page of this web site or contact the Commanding
Officer, LT Dawn Rademacher at airpacSB@cox.net or call 805-