Great Lakes Division
U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps
I have recently joined the Great Lakes Division of the U.S. Naval Sea cadet Corps as an instructor. I will be conducting classes in Knot tying, Sailing and Amateur Radio under the supervision of LCDR. L. Clyburn (Captain) and Lt. K. Trax (Training Officer) We are also establishing an ARRL affilliated Amateur Radio Club for cadets interested in radio communications. All members will be entitled to use of the HF and VHF club station aboard the training ship Pride of Michigan. (pictured above)
The Naval Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC) is for American youth ages 13-17 who have a desire to learn about the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine. Sea Cadets are authorized by the Secretary of the Navy to wear Navy uniforms appropriately marked with the Sea Cadet Corps insignia. The objectives of the Sea Cadet program are to introduce youth to naval life, to develop in them a sense of pride, patriotism, courage, and self-reliance, and to maintain an environment free of drugs and gangs.
The U.S. Navy League Cadet Corps (NLCC) is for boys and girls, at least 11 but not yet 14 years old, who are interested in the sea and ships, and our nations seagoing services. The Navy League program is designed to introduce young people to maritime and military life, and to prepare them for later entrance into the Naval Sea Cadet Corps.
The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Officer Corps provides adult leadership for cadets of the NSCC and the NLCC. NSCC officers are dedicated volunteers who instruct cadets, operate divisions and escort cadets when participating in events away from the division. Officers may either be civilians or military personnel (active, reserve or retired) who are knowledgeable of youth and interested in their training. Instructors are also recruited from active Reserve military commands and leaders within the community. The NSCC does not require specific education or professional qualifications, but applicants with nautical/military experience are desired. NSCC officers are authorized to wear Navy officer uniforms (modified by the NSCC insignia). All NSCC officers are appointed by NSCC National Headquarters.
Great Lakes Division at the Mariners Church
The Noble Odyssey Foundation Radio Club
The Noble Odyssey Foundation Radio Club was formed to encourage the members of the U. S. Naval Sea Cadets to learn the fundamentals of radio communication and participate in the operation of the radio station on board the Pride of Michigan training ship and to further their knowledge of electronics and operating practices. the club callsign is K8NOF.
K8NOF Shipboard station