New Zealand Sea Cadet Corps

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The Sea Cadet Corps (SCC) or Sea Cadets, is one of the three corps in the New Zealand Cadet Forces, the other two being the Air Training Corps, and the New Zealand Cadet Corps. Its members are civilians. Members have no obligation to join the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) however some do choose to join the NZDF. The NZDF is partnered with the civilian Sea Cadet Association of New Zealand (SCANZ).

Contents 1 History 2 Organisation 2.1 National 2.2 Area 2.3 Unit 3 Membership 3.1 Cadet Members 3.2 Adult Members 4 Activities 4.1 Parade Nights 4.2 Shooting 4.3 Boat work & Rigging 4.4 Other Activities 5 Courses 5.1 Tri-Corps Courses 5.2 SCC Courses & Competitions 6 National Efficiency Competition 7 Units around the Country 8 See also 9 External references

[edit] History

The SCC traces its roots back to 1929 when the first open Sea Cadet unit was formed in Christchurch, by the Canterbury Navy League. Units formed in the four main centres and were controlled nationally by the Canterbury branch of the League.

[edit] Organisation

[edit] National

The SCC, as a component of the New Zealand Cadet Forces, is managed at a national level by the Commandant NZ Cadet Forces (usually a Regular Force Lieutenant-Colonel or equivalent), who is part of Headquarters New Zealand Defence Force staff in Wellington. At community level, The SCC are represented by the Sea Cadet Association of New Zealand.

[edit] Area

The country is broken into 3 areas, Northern (Northern half of the North Island), Central (Southern half of the North Island) and Southern (entire South Island). Each area has a NZCF Training and Support Unit, commanded by an Area Co-ordinator, with Advisors for SCC units.

[edit] Unit

Each unit is managed by the Cadet Unit Commander, and his/hers officers.

[edit] Membership

[edit] Cadet Members

Cadets can join from the age of 13 to the age of 18. Units provide uniform, but may hold bonds to ensure that they are returned. Unit fees are set by each unit annually, but are normally between $10.00-$20.00 per term. Cadets may in time be promoted to NCO ranks. Cadet NCO ranks are based on the Royal New Zealand Navy ranks, When a new member joins usually no matter what the age for the first few parades they are the rank of "New Entrant" however this is differed by if they were a previous higer rank from one of the 3 cadet corps and different unit standards. The next obtainable rank is "Ordinary Cadet" and after that is "Able Cadet". These ranks are both obtainable by passing a fairly simple test, however the next three ranks ("Leading Cadet", "Petty Officer", "Chief Petty Officer" and "Master Cadet") are only obtainable by passing courses which is shared with not only Sea Cadets but the other two Cadet Corps (Air Training Corps and New Zealand Cadet Corps). There are 3 courses; Junior Leaders, Senior Leaders and Advanced Leaders. These give the Cadets the leadership skills they need to help with training in all sectors of the SCC. In the SCC, NCO ranks are often abbreviated by omitting the "Cadet" suffix. However, not all cadets become NCOs, but all get the chance to train and progress through the different levels of training, by demonstrating knowledge and skills in cadet knowledge, service knowledge, leadership, and weapons safety..

[edit] Adult Members

Adult Members can serve in two capacities: Commissioned Officers or Civilian Instructors. Officers are commissioned into the New Zealand Cadet Forces, with the post-nominal letters NZCF, at the rank of Ensign, and can be promoted to Sub-Lieutenant and Lieutenant, after completing the necessary training and service. The highest rank attainable is Lieutenant Commander, which is available only to Unit Commanders. Civilian Instructors are civilians who help train cadets. They do not wear uniform, but they are generally treated the similarly to officers by cadets.

[edit] Activities

[edit] Parade Nights

Every unit holds Parade Nights around 2-3 hours long weekly during School Terms. Each parade night usually begins and ends with a parade. The starting parade is used to inspect uniforms, and to inform the cadets on the parade night's activities. The final parade to inform the cadets on upcoming events in the unit. Between the parades, the cadets undergo classroom, or practical instruction.

[edit] Shooting

Units conduct regular range training with smallbore rifles. Some units have their own armouries and ranges at their parade hall. Cadets must pass a TOETS (Test of Elementary Training Skills) before being allowed on the range. Each year the Smitt Trophy shooting competition is held between all the Sea Cadet Units in New Zealand. For the past three years this has been won by TS Calliope of Wanganui.

[edit] Boat work & Rigging

Develop and maintain safe seamanship skills in power, sail, oar and paddle craft. & learn the correct way to utilise ropes and pulleys

[edit] Other Activities

• Drill
• History of RNZN
• Dress and bearing
• First Aid
• Navigation
• Radio procedures

[edit] Courses

[edit] Tri-Corps Courses

• Junior leaders Course
• Senior Leaders Course
• Advanced Leaders Course
• Junior Outdoor Leaders Course
• Senior Outdoor Leaders Course

[edit] SCC Courses & Competitions

• Cadet Sailing Charge Course
• Area Sea Cadet Skills
• National Sea Cadet Skills
• Sea Time

[edit] National Efficiency Competition

Each year The Sea Cadet Corps holds a competition for the most efficient unit in the country. Each area (Northern, Central and Southern) selects one unit. Then a naval officer inspects each of the three units chosen and selects a final winner. The winning unit keeps the massive trophy for a year as well as a placement on Spirit of New Zealand for one cadet.

In 2005 The Efficiency Competition was last won by TS Amokura of Evans Bay. TS Amokura also won the Efficiency Competition in 2003 as well as taking out both the National and Central Area Sailing Regattas. TS Calliope of Wanganui won the Central Area Efficiency competition for 2007, while also gaining an honourable third at the National Sailing Regatta.

[edit] Units around the Country

Main article: New Zealand Sea Cadet Corps units

The SCC has several units around the country.

[edit] See also

• International Sea Cadet Association
• United Kingdom Sea Cadet Corps
• Other Nations' Sea Cadet Corps

[edit] External references

• International Sea Cadet Association
• New Zealand Cadet Forces Web Site

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Australia	Australian Navy Cadets
Belgium	Royal Belgian Sea Cadet Corps
Bermuda	Bermuda Sea Cadet Corps
Canada	Canadian Navy League Cadet Corps
Canada	Navy League Wrennette Corp
Canada	Royal Canadian Sea Cadets
Canada	List of Sea Cadet Corps in Canada
Hong Kong	Hong Kong Sea Cadet Corps
The Netherlands	Netherlands Sea Cadet Corps
New Zealand	New Zealand Sea Cadet Corps
New Zealand	Sea Cadet Association of New Zealand
United Kingdom	Girls' Nautical Training Corps
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United Kingdom	The Marine Society & Sea Cadets
United States	United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps