League Cadet Advancement
HOW DO I GET PROMOTED?
To advance to the next rank, League Cadets must spend a certain time in their current rank, complete listed coursework (online course learning), and take certain trainings (in-person learning). Coursework consists of the League Cadet Syllabus.
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Trainings are not required for League Cadets, however, we strongly encourage all LC1 cadets attend League Orientation. Not only will they learn much more about how to be a cadet, the US Navy, and much more in a fun - but hardworking - group environment, they will be much better cadets and more likely to be offered leadership opportunities in the unit. Also, if a League Cadet wants to attend some of the many exciting Advanced Trainings, they need to attend League Orientation first.
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RECRUIT RANK - LC1 to LC2 APPRENTICE CADET
When New Cadets join, they hold the rank of LC-1 Recruit. To promote from LC1 Recruit to LC2 Apprentice Cadet, cadets need to complete the following items including Part 1 of the NLCC Syllabus coursework. There are eight(8) sections to Part 1. Cadets may be advanced to LC-2 Apprentice when the following requirements are met:
1) Complete Part 1 of the NLCC Syllabus on Polaris.
2) Pass the Apprentice Cadet Examination for Part 1 (proctored at regularly scheduled drill).
3) Pass the Physical Readiness Test (PRT) within the previous six months.
4) Serve a minimum of 4 months in rate as a Cadet Recruit (LC1).
5) Serve a minimum of 4 months as an NLCC Cadet.
LC-2 APPRENTICE to LC-3 ABLE CADET
To promote in rank from LC2 to LC3:
Cadets may be advanced to Able Cadet (LC3) when the following requirements are met:
1) Complete Part 2 of the NLCC Syllabus on Polaris.
2) Pass the Able Cadet Examination.
3) Pass the Physical Readiness Test (PRT) within the previous six months.
4) Serve a minimum of 4 months in rate as an Apprentice Cadet (LC2).
5) Serve a minimum of 8 months as an NLCC Cadet from the time of joining.
LC-3 ABLE CADET - LC-4 (Petty Officer 3rd Class)
To promote in rank from LC3 to LC4:
Cadets may be advanced to Petty Officer Third Class (LC4) when the following requirements are met:
1) Complete Part 3 of the NLCC Syllabus on Polaris.
2) Pass the PO3 Examination
3) Pass the Physical Readiness Test (PRT) within the previous six months
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4) Serve a minimum of 4 months in rate as an Able Cadet (LC3).
5) Serve a minimum of 12 months as an NLCC Cadet from the time of joining.
LC-4 (PO3) to LC-5 Petty Officer 2nd Class
To promote in rank from LC4 to LC5:
Cadets may be advanced to Petty Officer Second Class (LC5) when the following requirements are met:
1) Complete Part 4 of the NLCC Syllabus on Polaris.
2) Pass the PO2 Examination.
3) Pass the Physical Readiness Test (PRT) within the previous six months.
4) Serve a minimum of 6 months in rate as an Petty Officer 3rd Class (LC4).
5) Serve a minimum of 18 months as an NLCC Cadet from the time of joining.
LC-5 (PO2) to LC-6 Petty Officer 1st Class
To promote in rank from LC5 to LC6:
Cadets may be advanced to Petty Officer 1st Class (LC6) when the following requirements are met:
1) Complete Part 5 of the NLCC Syllabus on Polaris.
2) Pass the PO1 Examination.
3) Pass the Physical Readiness Test (PRT) within the previous six months.
4) Serve a minimum of 6 months in rate as an Petty Officer 2nd Class (LC5).
5) Serve a minimum of 24 months as an NLCC Cadet since time of joining.
LC-6 (PO1) to LC-7 Ships Leading Petty Officer
To promote in rank from LC6 to LC7:
Cadets may be advanced to Ships Leading Petty Officer (LC7) when the following requirements are met:
1) Complete designated coursework through Polaris.
2) Pass the Physical Readiness Test (PRT) within the previous six months.
3) Be at least 12 1/2 years old.
4) Serve a minimum of 6 months in rate as an Petty Officer 1st Class (LC6).
5) Serve a minimum of 30 months as an NLCC Cadet from time of joining.