Welcome to the official website of Rochester CA-124 Division, United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps (USNSCC). Our division meets at the Naval Reserve Center at 439 Paul Road, Rochester, NY. The Rochester CA-124 Division is only a small part of a national organization of nearly 200 units dedicated to developing American youth by instilling such values as pride, discipline, honor, courage, fidelity, and patriotism. Cadets gain these qualities through a nautically oriented training program that places an emphasis on leadership, accountability, and self-reliance.

The USNSCC offers young Americans, ages 13 through 17, opportunities unparalleled by any other youth organization. Rochester Division Cadets meet one weekend a month from 7:30am Saturday through 4:00pm Sunday. During the summer, Cadets train aboard US Navy and Coast Guard ships and at Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard shore installations across the country. Cadets receive instruction from, and work alongside, active duty and reserve military personnel. Cadets also have opportunities to train with international Cadet programs in Australia, Bermuda, Great Britain, Hong Kong, the Netherlands, and many other countries.

Along side our Sea Cadet Unit serves the Training Ship Charlotte Lighthouse, a unit of the Navy League Cadets. The Navy League Cadet Corps (NLCC) is for boys and girls between the ages of 11 and 13 years-old who are interested in the sea and ships, and our nations sea-going services. The Charlotte Lighthouse drills along with the Sea Cadets and participates in all the same activities and field trips. They also have an abbreviated Boot Camp they may attend to help foster a spirit of teamwork, camaraderie, and an understanding of the military command structure. There are also Advanced Trainings available for Senior Cadets.

Sea Cadet Corps units are organized based on a military structure, and Cadets wear modified Navy uniforms. The Sea Cadet program allows young men and women to experience what life is like in the military while still in high school; participation in the USNSCC does not come with a commitment to the armed services after graduation. The armed services recognize the benefits of the NSCC, however, and if a Cadet enlists in the US Navy or Marine Corps, they may do so at an advanced pay grade.

Our mission is to provide a drug free environment that develops youth, encourages citizenship, and promotes an interest in the maritime services. If you are a new visitor, please feel free to look around our site and contact me if you want to find out more about what we have to offer. For our current personnel, please take advantage of all of the resources on this site. Thank you for your interest.