Cruiser Milwaukee Division holds several New Cadet Orientations ("NCO") per year.  The NCO Program offer our new cadets the opportunity to have the opportunity for success in the unit.  Through the NCO Program, prospective Cadets and Parents/Guardians are introduced to the Sea Cadets organization and the Cruiser Milwaukee Division. 

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Orientation Meeting

During this meeting, one of our Senior Staff Members will sit with the interested Cadets and Parents and provide an introduction to our program, it benefits and requirements.  This meeting typically lasts about 2-hours and may include other interested parties as well.  If, at the end of the meeting, Cadets are interested in further investigating the Sea Cadets, they will be invited to attend a Shadow Drill.

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Shadow Drill

This will be a one-day event during one of our normally scheduled drills.  During this event, the Prospective Cadet(s) will be assigned to shadow one of our Senior Cadets throughout the day.  They can ask questions, learn basic military courtesies and learn other fundamental information about the Sea Cadets to help them with their decision to join the regular unit with confidence.

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NOTE: During this event, the Prospective Cadet will also be measured for uniforms in an effort to allow us to issue uniforms in a timely manner, should they decide to join us.

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To attend an Shadow Drill, a prospective cadet must have attended an Info Session with a Parent or Guardian.

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​TIME AND DATE: We will coordinate the Shadow Drill based on scheduled events for our Division.  Cadets will be required to report PROMPTLY at the time noted on the Plan of the Month ("POM"), sent to you approximately one-week in advance of the event.

LOCATION: The Richardson School. Please check-in according to our COVID-19 Safety procedures.

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REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CADETS: After you have been cleared at check-in, you will proceed to your next station as instructed by the Officers and Cadet leadership. DO NOT PROCEED WITHOUT PERMISSION.

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Next Steps

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Complete Application Package: Download and print the Application Package and complete each of the following sections. 

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• MEMBER INFORMATION & CONSENT AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

• REPORT OF MEDICAL HISTORY (to be completed by parent/guardian)

• REPORT OF MEDICAL EXAM  (to be completed by a healthcare professional.  IMPORTANT: you must use the DoD form.  Bring it with you to the exam. If your child had a recent medical exam for sports, etc., you will need to have your provider transfer the information to our form - you don't need to get a new exam.  This is a requirement we are not allowed to waive.)

• MEDICAL HISTORY SUPPLEMENTAL (if your cadet takes prescription medications - this must be signed by a healthcare professional)

• REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION (if your cadet requires a learning or physical accommodation)      

• IMMUNIZATION RECORD - YOU MUST INCLUDE THIS!

• COPY OF MEDICAL INSURANCE CARD  - If you do not have insurance, a statement of this must be provided by the parent.

• Pay the Enrollment fee - $240 here.

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Comply with Grooming Standards

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• Regulation haircut or style

  • Males - “fade” cut, no hair touching ears, no hair on head longer than 4”

  • Females - long hair pulled into bun at nape; short styles neat per Female Hairstyle Regulations

• No jewelry (including piercings) except necklace-wear that can be hidden under t-shirt

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What to Bring - League Cadets (10-13*)

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* if your child turned 13 over the summer and is not entering High School, please call to discuss which program is appropriate. 13 year old's may serve in Sea Cadets only at the discretion of the Commanding Officer

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• Any missing items from the Application Package

• Wear plain dark blue t-shirt (Hanes), dark colored pants (Blue Jeans are appropriate - no holes) and gym shoes

• Enrollment Fee (if not already paid)

• Water Bottle, filled with water

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What to Bring - Sea Cadets (13*-17)

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* if your child turned 13 over the summer and is not entering High School, please call to discuss which program is appropriate. 13 year old's may serve in Sea Cadets only at the discretion of the Commanding Officer

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• Any missing items from the Application Package

• Wear plain dark blue t-shirt (Hanes), dark colored pants (Blue Jeans are appropriate - no holes) and gym shoes

• Enrollment Fee (if not already paid)

• Water Bottle, filled with water

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