United States Naval Programs

The Dante Mattioni Division (DMD-043) U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps (USNSCC) program is sponsored by the Maritime Academy Charter High School. The unprecedented success of the program at the Maritime High School has led to the creation of the Naval League Cadet Corps program at the Maritime Middle School. We currently have 12 students now participating as cadets in our high school. The USNSCC is a national youth leadership development organization that promotes interest and skill in naval disciplines while instilling strong moral character and life skills through leadership and technical programs modeled after the Navy's professional development system. Students are also taught self-discipline, patriotism, physical training, with an emphasis on academic excellence, high self-esteem, and personal achievement.

Cadets meet four hours a week, two hours on Tuesday and two hours on Thursday from 3pm to 5pm. Cadets complete courses in Basic Military Requirements (BMR) and training that is similar to what recruits learn in US Navy boot camp. High school Sea Cadets are eligible for a boating certificate which allows them to legally operate a watercraft in Pennsylvania. The Naval Sea Cadets help with school-wide blood drives, and maintain a neighborhood veteran’s park throughout the year, because community service is a priority for these young men and women; the concept of giving back is ingrained early in their upbringing. The Sea Cadet Honor Guard is often deployed to special school and community events, such as school graduation ceremonies and other maritime functions. All Sea Cadets must attend a two-week Naval Sea Cadet Boot Camp within their first year in the program where they will learn more about Navy life, culture, history, survival swimming, close order drill, and military etiquette. Cadets frequently train with our local Coast Guard units.