ORANGE - Leadership, Commitment, Respect, and ServiceThe pursuit of understanding service as the core of leadership is critical to self discipline and successful unit management. Included in this category are courses and activities intended to develop such understanding in our cadets along with experiences, activities, competitions and explorations into Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics as well as Career Exploration, Teamwork, and Leadership.
We want strong leaders so we encourage our cadets to be a part of our school's student leadership. ASB, WEB, CIA and many of our school clubs are excellent ways to be part of the leadership fabric that gives students a voice in their world. Cadets are required to attend the weekly sessions or meetings of these bodies and be a school leader in good standing. On top of that they need to attend all Sea Cadet stated drills to earn credit.
Some community organizations such as Kiwanis, Rainbow, and DeMolay also offer students opportunities to make a difference. Churches and religious affiliated organizations do as well. Participation in these events may also earn points toward this rope. Check with your commanding officer for more information
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TSA is more than a competition, it is also an opportunity for cadets to learn about teamwork and leadership. To earn credit students must qualify for and attend the entire conference. Points.
Taking an active part, even on an occasional basis is valuable. We schedule several community service events every year such as wreaths across America and the Martin Luther King Day helping hands and community clean-up event. Of course, cadets may participate in feed the homeless and other charity events on their own, just let us know how to earn credit for these.
Command is so much more than ordering people around. It is the understanding and assumption of responsibility and service to the prople in your command. Command is signified by a gold braid around the right shoulder and arm of those serving as a current platoon or division commander.
Team commanders are entitled to wear a silver braid around their right shoulder.
Section Leaders: Section leaders who distinguish themselves may wear a silver or gold cord interwoven to their earned color rope.
A silver or gold rope may be worn in addition to a standard color rope
The second in command of a platoon is the Muster Chief, and that person is responsible for "backing up" the platoon commander. The Muster chief drills the platoon while the platoon commander may be otherwise engaged, and seves as an overwatch and mentor for those cadets under his or her purview.
A red rope may be in addition to a standard color rope
We have several books on honor, service, loyalty, and vision that are excellent guides to understanding these traits as essential to leadership. As a study group (at least three cadets), read and discuss the chapters of one or more of these books, and be prepared to share the principles they contain with your fellow cadets.
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Pete Carroll is one of college football's most successful coaches. He is also one of the smartest and most philosophical. He calls his coaching approach "Win Forever" and preaches it not just on the field, but to local kids and business audiences in the off-season. While his book has plenty of behind-the-scenes stories featuring some of the most famous names in sports, it's really about Carroll's approach to leadership, whether he's organizing anti-gang rallies or chatting with at-risk youth in LA's inner city neighborhoods. Win Forever holds valuable insight for coaches, executives, teachers, and leaders of all kinds |
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In Breaking Ice and Breaking Glass, Admiral Sandy Stosz draws upon her forty years of extensive experience and wisdom to provide tools that will help leaders reach their goals and succeed at every level. Character-centered, proven leadership principles emerge from these engaging, personal stories that teach leaders how to find and then become an inspiring mentor; implement successful diversity, inclusion, and equity programs; successfully lead in a complex environment; and much more. |
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The general idea of success varies from person to person and throughout time, but there are common principles that contribute to an individual's success as a whole. In "Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World," Admiral William H. McRaven shared powerful insights and life lessons learned from his experiences as a Navy SEAL. Learn and apply them personally to transform your life and maybe even the world around you |
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Based in the Great Depression, this book examines beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of times—the improbable, intimate account of how nine working-class boys from the American West showed the world at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin what true grit really meant. With an unlikely team composed of the sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the University of Washington’s eight-oar crew team was never expected to defeat the elite teams of the East Coast and Great Britain, yet they did, going on to shock the world by defeating the German team rowing for Adolf Hitler. The emotional heart of the tale lies with Joe Rantz, a teenager without family or prospects, who rows not only to regain his shattered self-regard but also to find a real place for himself in the world. Drawing on the boys’ own journals and vivid memories of a once-in-a-lifetime shared dream of remarkable achievement as an individual ans as part of a team. |
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Great stories take flight in this adventurous middle-grade anthology crafted by diverse authors. Kwame Alexander delivers a story in-verse about a boy who just might have magical powers; Jacqueline Woodson spins a tale of friendship against all odds; and Meg Medina uses wet paint to color in one girl’s world with a short inspirational story. Plus, seven more bold voices that bring this collection to new heights with tales that challenge, inspire, and celebrate the unique talents within us all. |
This category covers all of our drill "performance" elements. Participation on any of these teams is valued at one point, while competition or performance is valued at 2 points per event. The White rope is awarded at the discretion of the commanding officer, and based on separate guidelines he or she established for each activity below (ie, number of performances or competitions, placement, flagships, etc).
Typically a four-person team comprised of two riflemen and two flag bearers who present the national flag at special ceremonies.
A team of 12 cadets and a commander with rifles who compete in drill commands and unit movement.
A team of 12 unarmed cadets, a commander and a guidon bearer who compete in drill commands and unit movement.
A team of 12 cadets and a commander with rifles who compete in stationary or marching drill movements as well as trick rifle maneuvers that are limited only by the imagination & creativity of the drill unit and established rules for safety. Please keep in mind however that this is a military competition. Cadets may not be lifted off the ground at any time and "blind" tosses are not allowed.
All cadets on a drill competition roster may enter the Knockout Drill. This is a largely stationary movement single elimination competition
We participate/perform in parades. In such events, we dissolve our regular platoon structures and march as a single unit with a designated Color Guard, Drill Platoon(s) and a Drum Team.
A group of cadets that perform a Military Ritual or Honor Ceremony. Examples include the Pearl Harbor Day Memorial Ceremony or the POW/MIA Table Ceremony.
Yes, we are starting a drum team (2024). This team consists of cadets interested in percussive music and marching band. More on this later...
Cadets may earn the white rope in this category for completing a specified series of points. In general though, cadets must perform, qualify, or compete in at least three of the event categories above, and of course, earn 10 points.
The mission of the Sea Cadets is to build leaders of character. We place young men and women in constructive environments where they are able to develop good character, selfreliance, discipline and leadership skills. To fulfill that mission, we participate in Regional Flagship Competitions with other Sea Cadet units. We compete in events such as semaphore, Morse code, military marching, color guard, line heaving, marksmanship, personnel inspections, and other events as scheduled.
A variety of advanced training options are available on the Advanced Training tab at the top of this page. These are also listed periodically in Quarterdeck . Check regularly to be sure not to miss any offerings.