The United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps (USNSCC or NSCC) is a congressionally chartered, U.S. Navy-sponsored organization that serves to teach individuals about the sea-going military services, U.S. naval operations and training, community service, citizenship, and an understanding of discipline and teamwork. The USNSCC is composed of two programs – the Navy League Cadet Corps (NLCC), which is for cadets ages 10-13; and the senior program, which is for cadets ages 13-18. History The NSCC was founded in 1958 by the Navy League of the United States at the request of the Department of the Navy. In 1962, the USNSCC was chartered under Title 36 of the United States Code as a non-profit youth organization with an emphasis towards the sea-going services of the United States. In 2000, the U.S. Congress stated that the NSCC and related programs "provide significant benefits for the Armed Forces, including significant public relations benefits." Although under no service obligation, a sizeable percentage of cadets later enlist in the military. Members who attain the grade E-3 or Seaman/Airman or are in the program for 2 years, may enter as an advanced paygrade of E-3 if they join the Navy before they turn 24 years old, and E-2 in the Marine Corps or other services, due to the training they receive. U.S. Navy training activities include, but are not limited to: Amphibious Operations Training Shipboard training Coast Guard FAA Ground School JAG Legal Training MAA (Master at Arms, the Navy equivalent to Military Police) Law Enforcement Academy POLA (Petty Officer Leadership Academy) Seabee (Naval Construction Battalions) Submarine Seminar (basic and advanced) USN Seamanship Academy Firefighting and Damage Control School Port Operations Honor Guard School Field Medical School (Corpsman) Cybersecurity Training Joint Special Operations Command Training SEAL Training SWCC (Special Warfare Combat Crewman) IE "special boats" EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) Training AIRR (Naval Helo Search And Rescue Swimmer) Training Advanced Music Training Land Navigation Training Field Operations Training Homeland security training Search and rescue training Marksmanship training Expeditionary Warfare Training Maritime Interdiction International Exchange Program Photojournalism Scuba Naval Criminal Investigative Service training Coastal Riverine training Locally arranged training Lifeguard U.S. Naval Academy Summer Seminar Due to COVID-19 there are virtual trainings offered The USNSCC owns a ship, the USNSCS Grayfox, homeported in Port Huron, Michigan. The USNSCC also sponsors an International Exchange Program with other Sea Cadet programs around the world: exchange countries include the United Kingdom,