Required Knowledge
Every Sea Cadet will be required to remember recite these items throughout their Sea Cadet career - you should start memorizing them now. The meaning and importance of these items are explained in the SR PAC on Polaris, if you need a refresher.
CORE VALUES
Honor. Respect. Service. Commitment.
SEA CADET OATH - Printable
I PROMISE TO
serve faithfully,
honor our flag,
abide by Naval Sea Cadet Corps regulations,
carry out the orders of the officers appointed over me,
and so conduct myself as to be a credit to myself,
my unit,
the Naval Sea Cadet Corps,
the Navy, the Coast Guard,
and my country.
CODE OF CONDUCT - Printable
I WILL
put others before self
participate with enthusiasm
meet or exceed all advancement requirements
wear my uniform with pride
follow our Navy’s customs and courtesies
know the rules and follow them
do the right thing, even when it’s not popular
stay away from alcohol, drugs, and gangs
perform each task with maximum effort
earn the trust of my superiors and the respect of my subordinates
strive to become a leader of character
treat others with dignity and respect
stand up against bullying, hazing, harassment, discrimination, gossip, and all other forms of prohibited conduct
11 GENERAL ORDERS OF A SENTRY - Printable
To take charge of this post and all government property in view.
To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.
To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guard house than my own.
To quit my post only when properly relieved.
To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the Commanding Officer, Command Duty Officer, Officer of the Deck, and Officers and Petty Officers of the Watch only.
To talk to no one except in the line of duty.
To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.
To call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions.
To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.
To be especially watchful at night and during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post, and to allow no one to pass without proper
ANCHORS AWEIGH - Sing along!
Stand, Navy, out to sea,
Fight our battle cry;
We'll never change our course,
So vicious foe steer shy-y-y-y.
Roll out the TNT,
Anchors Aweigh.
Sail on to victory
And sink their bones to Davy Jones, hooray!
Anchors Aweigh, my boys,
Anchors Aweigh.
Farewell to foreign shores,
We sail at break of day-ay-ay-ay.
Through our last night ashore,
Drink to the foam,
Until we meet once more.
Here's wishing you a happy voyage home.