Personal Essay: The United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps

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Everybody has done something about which they are proud, whether it be winning a competition, sacrificing their time to helps others, or achieving a personal goal.
Looking back on my life, there are several accomplishments of which I am quite proud. I I have completed The United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps (USNSCC) Bootcamp. It is a U.S. Navy-based organization that serves to teach individuals about the sea going military services, U.S. naval operations and training, community service, citizenship, and an understanding of discipline and teamwork. Each Cadet must attend NSCC recruit training, which serves to introduce each "recruit" to the standards and routine involved in the life of a Sea Cadet. Military drill, customs and courtesies, physical fitness training, and other courses related to the sea going services, are part of the demanding schedule of recruit training. You must also be physically and mentally able to participate in the basic required activities of the
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I went to NAS JAX for boot-camp, it was a 2 week boot-camp. We focused on the Navy’s core values of honor, courage and commitment. I learned to become a better citizen, while other classes teach me the importance of strong maritime forces. I study naval history, customs and traditions, seamanship, navigation and other subjects. When I graduated boot-camp I earned a Physical Fitness Ribbon, Marksman Ribbon with Sharpshooter "S" Appurtenance, Honor Ribbon, & NSCC/NLCC Service Ribbon. After basic training After graduating from NSCC recruit training, I had the opportunity to attend Advanced Training in many different locations and in many different fields, depending on my personal interests. Cadets have to attend at least one Advanced Training each year in order to advance in rank. I did Marksmanship training,Land

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