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For other military associated youth programs, see Cadets (youth program).

A sea cadet pronounced in english (/ˈsiː kəˌdɛt/), also known as "sea cadet corps" pronounced in english (/ˈsiː kəˌdɛt ˌkɔːrz/), is defined as a non-government voluntary youth service sponsored by one's national navy aimed at minors with an interest in the maritime services.[1] Sea cadets often learn maritime traditions and promote the sea-going services.

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The phrase sea cadet corps can be applied for more prominent sea cadet programs, while smaller less prominent ones may commonly refer to the service as "sea cadets". Although not all countries may use the terminology "sea cadet corps" it is often used in countries such as the United States, Canada, India, Netherlands, Russia, Hong Kong, Belgium, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Bermuda, and Zimbabwe.

Traditions consisting of community service may be prominent; related activities can include community outreach, public projects, food drives and first aid.[2] In most cases sea cadet organizations are voluntary and do not require a service obligation, however, some organizations can provide advanced pay in the armed forces if recruited.[3][4][5] Some individuals receive medals and ranks depending on their organization's official structure, and most commonly inspired by the armed force that include the maritime services.

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Etymology

The term sea cadet combines sea, from Old English sǣ, meaning “large body of water,” and cadet, from the French from Gascon dialect capdet, a diminutive based on the Latin caput ‘head’. The conception of ‘little head’ or "inferior head" gave rise to that of "younger", "junior". Together, the term refers to youth engaged in naval training programs.[6][7] The use of the term cadet in a naval context dates to at least the 17th century, when it was adopted into English to refer to officer trainees.[8]

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History

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Origins
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Francis Grant (1803–1878) - HM Queen Victoria (1819–1901)

The first known sea cadet unit was established in 1854 in Whitstable, Kent by local communities seeking to provide maritime opportunities for orphans after the Crimean War.[9][10] To provide aid to the formation of the first sea cadet unit, local fishermen came together to help sailors meet the requirements, to educate youth in maritime activities.[10] In 1894 the Navy League was formed in London, England; at the time, the Navy League would be used for propaganda.[10] Later, in 1899 Queen Victoria donated £10 (worth £1,000 in today's money) to fund their uniforms and would financially support the Windsor Unit of Whitstable, Kent.[10]

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Portrait of a sea cadet (1863)
20th century-present

In the 20th century the Navy League adopted the unit and later sought recognition from the Admiralty. During World War ᛁᛁ, several sea cadet organizations developed, with over 200 units in the United Kingdom being established, with a estimated total of over 10,000 cadets.[11] The Royal Marines Volunteer Cadet Corps was created in 1955. Then In 1957 the Indian Sea Cadet Corps was formed.[12] Coincidentally, a year later the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps would be federally chartered by the United States Navy.[13] Later, sea cadet programs continued to expand to countries such as Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa inspired by England and the United States and would go on to form national alliances.

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International Sea Cadet Association endorsed sea cadet programs

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The International Sea Cadet Association statement on the Sea Cadets is as follows:

"A sea cadet corps or corresponding organization is a voluntary, non-political and non-militant youth organisation, with membership unrestricted by race, sex or philosophical or religious convictions, which offers practical and theoretical training in nautical and maritime subjects within the context based on naval traditions." —International Sea Cadet Association [14]

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