Cadet Advancement
Naval Sea Cadet Corps
How do I get promoted?
To advance to the next rank, Sea Cadets must spend a certain time in their current rank, complete listed coursework (book learning), and take certain trainings (in-person learning). To advance in some of the higher ranks, Cadets must additionally pass exams. When New Cadets join, they hold the rank of E-1 Recruit.
More details can be found in page 1-12 of NSCC/NLCC ADMINISTRATION MANUAL under Quarterdeck/Policy.
See below the requirements to advance to next rank.
Recruit Candidate
Required: Submit Cadet Application
Seaman Recruit (E1) - Starting rank
Required POLARIS Coursework: Seaman Recruit
Required Training: Pass PRT
SR
E1 to Seaman Apprentice (E2)
Required POLARIS Coursework: Seaman Apprentice
Required Training: Recruit Training + PRT
Time in E1 grade: 3 month
SA
E2 to Seaman (E3)
Required POLARIS Coursework: Seaman
Required Training: Advanced Training + PRT
Time in E2 grade: 6 months
SM
E3 to Petty Officer 3rd Class (E4)
Required POLARIS Coursework: Petty Officer 3rd Class
Required Training: Advanced Training + PRT
Time in E3 grade: 6 months
Exam: PO-3
PO3
E4 to Petty Officer 2nd Class (E5)
Required POLARIS Coursework: Petty Office 2nd Class
Required Training: POLA + PRT
Time in E4 grade: 6 months
Exam: PO-2
PO2
E5 to Petty Officer 1st Class (E6)
Required POLARIS Coursework: Petty Officer 1st Class
Required Training: Advanced Trainings + PRT
Time in E5 grade: 6 months
Exam: PO-1
PO1
E6 to Chief Petty Officer (E7)
Required POLARIS Coursework: Chief Petty Office
Required Training: RT/NLO STAFF + PRT
Time in E6 grade: 6 months
CPO
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