Forward March || U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Documentary

Forward March is a documentary that follows the journey of young Americans aged 11-18 who have joined a program entitled the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps. The Naval Sea Cadet Corps is the official youth organisation of the United States Navy and United States Coast Guard.
For more information on the Sea Cadets, please visit, www.seacadets.org
Executive Producer: Alicia Gavin
acgMEDIA: www.aliciagavin.com
Most footage shot in this film is from Fort Indiantown Gap Combined Training Command (www.figaptraining.org). The footage,taken in 2016, encompasses recruit training, emergency medical, SeaPerch (STEM), Radio Communications, Field Operations, NLCC Orientation, NLCC Advanced Orientation, Photojournalism, and POLA.
Additional Video Contribution from:
LT Sandi Chamyan
LTJG John Gallo
ENS Elaine Torres
WO David Sheets
LT Michael Murphy Division
ENS Stephen Traecy
ENS Alex Dale

[@iiraiyen]

If quitting comes to your head, you arent a real Naval Cadet, you should never give up. Giving up is the enemy, you will regret giving up, not only are you giving up on your brotherhood, your giving up on your country.

[@kylesmith1430]

Everyone has a thought of quitting, it’s the concept of getting up and moving on when the times get rough is what makes you a cadet.

[@n.i.t.f919]

@@kylesmith1430 last year when I went to Recruit Training there we're Alot of people who quit... For Alot of reasons but the majority who had quit were females I remember there was a kid in my company and barracks in a room over cried himself to sleep cause he just couldn't handle it we all saw him leave the next day ... The words from the CO I will never forget would be "If You Quit You will regret it." I cried in RT I admit cause of some new I got before I left but the sense of Brotherhood I could feel in RT until this day if I were to do it again RT made me know what true Comradery is... You don't gotta tell your family you are one you feel it I went to The RT Vikings Division had last year at Randolph Macom academy just something I will remember forever... Glad I joined Sea Cadets in Recruit Training I was not focused on anything but my Shipmates and us together making it through

[@ct-411ponds5]

It's not the fucking frontlines of Verdun man it's Sea Cadets.

[@denmark1628]

STEEZDA 1 thanks for that I was A Little Scared

[@kaiserluch9322]

You’re*

[@crosisofborg5524]

I joined the US Navy at 17. 10 weeks of boot camp in San Diego. It was unbelievably hard but I stuck with it. The memories of boot camp and my service to the Navy as a Corpsman has stayed with me my entire life. It was the best decision I ever made. I envy you kids going into the USNSCC. I wish I was a kid again so I could have this experience again.

[@isaacbrown4346]

As I look at this video I find myself going back in time (being a part of the sea cadets) class of 1979 from Ft Mc Henry in Baltimore, Maryland where I spent every chance I had to go in to the base and trained at Norfolk Naval Air Station. The Sea Cadets molded my life to whom Iam today, yes I own my life to this great organization I tear up just knowing what you can learn and see with the leadership of the staff, and officers that give the time, life and direction to giving you the best chance in life not just to move forward in military life but life itself. to all that read this I want you to think on where you are in your young life and take that step with your family and let us THE United States Naval Sea Cadets welcome you take that step YOUR LIFE WILL FOR EVER BE CHANGED.

[@sethmountainbikes8795]

Saw 2 of my friends in this video! I’m going to Great Lakes in summer

[@sethmountainbikes8795]

Edit: Great Lakes was the experience of a lifetime!

[@nickvu1873]

Former Sea Cadet. Seal Beach Battalion in Seal Beach, California. Now in the US Navy.

[@hamhami9742]

Damn.. what rate?

[@Edwin6932]

The Naval Sea Cadets changed me and provided me with opportunities I did not have before. In Puerto Rico, where I came from, JROTC is only available in private military schools, so I looked for a different option. That option came from the Naval Sea Cadets, and I am glad I joined. As a member of the 10th Caribean Division, I attended Sea Cadet Basic training and was mentored by amazing people. Now, after having served for 24 years in the Army, I decided to to become a JROTC instructor and a Naval Sea Cadet Instructor. If you are a mentor in the program, I want to thank you.

[@brianseo982]

Omg I am in this video.... I wasn’t sure that was my voice until I saw myself in the credits 😂

[@hannah_rwd]

Brian Seo May I talk to you? I have so many questions

[@teeganwebb1196]

Hannah Campbell same

[@ameliamason7385]

I went to that training too!!

[@carteravery5055]

Field ops at the gap was one of the best experiences i've been able to have in sea cadets. Hooyah division 501!

[@aliciagavin1443]

We are so glad you had such a positive experience! Unfortunately we are not hosting Field Ops this year, but we have some incredible trainings and we hope to see you at the Gap in a few weeks!

[@carteravery5055]

Thank you. Im actually attending POLA at the Gap soon here

[@harrythesalvage7030]

I'm proud and happy this is what i'm joining.

[@cadence2342]

How'd it go?

[@hamhami9742]

how was it

[@jacobgilbert8911]

I have boot camp at Fort Devens in a week and I'm extremely excited.

[@aliciagavin1443]

All of us at Fort Indiantown Gap Combined Training Command wish you the best of luck!

[@jacobgilbert8911]

Thanks! I'm dreading the fact that I have to shave my hair off tomorrow

[@jacobgilbert8911]

I've been watching all the USNSCC videos I could find because I am absolutely in love with the unit I'm in.

[@aliciagavin1443]

We're so glad you are enjoying your unit and the program!

[@jacobgilbert8911]

I just graduated. RTC NE NSCS Joshua Booth, Foxtrot Division 2017. We were 5 points behind Echo for honor division. Sucks, but it was a great experience.

[@redbullfan27]

The flag speech was beautiful.

[@abhiramkidambi6666]

yeah old glory is one of the most patriotic and best poems ever

[@unitedurbanwarriorsociety8286]

I was a Naval Sea Cadet 3-years prior to enlisting in the US Navy in 1979. I was in the Blue Angel Squadron in Seattle WA. First at Sandpoint Naval airbase then Lake Union naval reserve.

[@burntferidgerator6848]

I am joining the Blue Angel Squadron whats it like?

[@unitedurbanwarriorsociety8286]

When I was in the Cadet corp. it was in the mid late 70" and it was an awesome experience! Life changing! Follow your gut! and if you join become part of it and make it yours! Be the best you can be and never quit! Good luck!

[@id1ot.b0x74]

i’m planning to join the scorpion squadron in keyport!

[@unitedurbanwarriorsociety8286]

I was a Navy Sea Cadet with the Blue Angles Squadron back in in the mid-late 70's. We were at Sand Point Naval Air Base then moved to Lake Union. Good to see the squadron is still live and well. I tried to find some of my old friends but haven't had any luck. To much time has gone by.

[@dwb6243]

United Urban Warrior Society that’s my squadron! Hooyah

[@mgaviation5249]

This video is amazing! Truly shows the Naval Sea Cadet Corps~

[@aliciagavin1443]

Thank you, you can check out more videos about the Sea Cadets on my page.

[@NathanRiess]

I’m a new cadet but I’m lucky I have the privilege to go to Great Lakes one of the best place to train according to most sea cadets. They are also rough but not as rough as most of the areas.

[@SonarCST]

Tyler Joint Force Battalion Cadet right here! Proud of being a Sea Cadet!

[@pjhoage4840]

i am a cadet in the USNSCC From Buffalo and home of the Mighty Sullivans Division, i just finished my 3rd training and i love this video i have been in for 7 months now

[@westhuizenarchives2614]

I am starting with daily exercises in preparation for me heading to Sea Cadets in a few weeks! Wish me luck I guess!

[@nicholasfranzen2349]

I’m in this and it brought back so many memories

[@abis5407]

I love it. Please more videos. I'm a League Cadet and they are so accurate

[@aliciagavin1443]

There are more videos on this main youtube page and more will be coming in the coming weeks.

[@cocknballtorturer6839]

Heading to boot camp on the 26th! Wish me luck 🙏

[@offbrandnerds2514]

Advice to new cadets for RT: -don't do anything to stand out -only ask ABSOLUTLY NECCESARY questions -address people properly -get as much as possible out of the experience. Don't resent it.

[@Fishergofooahing]

Thank you sm I’m scared 😮

[@Fishergofooahing]

@offbransnerds2514

[@meowschwitz1056]

The BB-31 battleship division is my own. We do some fun field ops in the desert. We were on a ruck march with this one marine and the desert reminded him of Afghanistan and he had a flashback and just took off running. He came back six hours later. It's a fun experience and I reccomend joining.

[@d33rub16]

You guys talked during chow? Lucky. I went to devens and that is the hardest bootcamp in the sea cadets.

[@ameliamason7385]

Yea they let us talk at chow. I was in orientation n even then I thought it was weird 😂😂 now ik for a fact that's not how it's supposed to go

[@abischwy7414]

This is an awesome video sadly I'm heading to Norfolk for orientation and not the Gap. Alicia Gavin please make more videos.

[@aliciagavin1443]

There's always next year. We hold NLCC Advanced Orientation and would be delighted to have you in 2018. We will be uploading more videos this year. Good luck at orientation!

[@abischwy7414]

Alicia Gavin Thank you.

[@guynohrenberg5098]

Beautifully done! I will share it. Thank you!

[@rantbihh2345]

I want to join this so bad

[@aliciagavin1443]

More information can be found on our website: www.figaptraining.org

[@Musiclover-rc6bj]

Rant Bihh I joined.I love the Sea Cadet Corps.But remember that being a cadet is no easy task.But when ur used to it,The sea cadet corps is great

[@aliciagavin1443]

Sea Cadets is an incredible experience for those who want to join the military. It gives cadets so many opportunities with the US Military and working alongside peers with similar interests. It is difficult, but it is worth it. If you want to join, I suggest finding a local unit. They will be the best at providing hands on information about Sea Cadets in your area and how it can make a difference in your life. Check out www.seacadets.org for more information on that.

[@rantbihh2345]

I have a interview today for the Sea cadets !!! But why is my units recruit training only a week long?

[@rantbihh2345]

Hey I have been in the program 8 months I love it and made many friends and do good on pt and I'm ranking fast Nas Fallon division

[@austinmaier8666]

As a former 6 year sea cadet and now an active duty navy personnel and sea cadet instructor, this video hits hard. Id probably be somewhere completely different without this program. Anyone here who's in sea cadets, stay in. It will be better than any experience in your adolecent life. Trust me. And BZ to all of you.

[@aliciagavin1443]

So glad to here what a positive influence the program has had for you.

[@hfdshrimp3973]

I love about current NWU’s, but are we going to convert to the new type II’s?

[@juan-hs2fq]

HFD Shrimp do you mean type lll?

[@hfdshrimp3973]

Yes and no, I’m guessing the navy is gong to do the same as the marines do. Dessert camo in the summer, and woodland during the winter.

[@ameliamason7385]

We have the type III's now

[@firebender1174]

You did a great job in this, hoorah sister

[@TOKalways]

This is amazing because I’m leaving for my first RT in 10 hours

[@battletracer2019]

where did u go for your rt?

[@TOKalways]

@@battletracer2019 Latimer, TN

[@battletracer2019]

@@TOKalways very nice how are you enjoying see cadets these past 7 months?

[@n.i.t.f919]

I start next month Going to MD Annapolis div

[@aliciagavin1443]

Good luck!

[@brayholley4805]

Good video keep up the good work

[@dakotafurrow5026]

Can't wait till I join

[@xmdevus]

Great video GO Atlantic City division

[@Labomba34]

Worcester (CL-144) Division🇺🇸 hooyah!

[@HonkyTonkinMusicMan66]

I actually went there and it was like everyone in the league cadets were my friends, and at least 1 person from my home division showed up

[@Texasmilitarydepartmentvid9654]

Why are they wareing 2 different uniforms the Blue NWU & M81 Woodland BDU? Shouldn't they be wareing the Type 3 Green NWU?

[@meowschwitz1056]

Those are for the Navy not the Cadet Corp

[@mjvotypka4989]

Well done! Thank you.

[@jakebo1677]

What happens when you finish the 2 week training? Is it just a two week thing or do you continue additional training?

[@ameliamason7385]

Once u finish the 2 week recruit training, u can go on to advanced trainings in order to rank up.

[@rommosher]

I do and i don't want to go to rt. What do they have there?

[@burntnuggets1735]

Wait... is this in Great Lakes?

[@ameliamason7385]

No fort indiantown gap

[@echozulu2011]

HOOYAH SCORPION SQUADRON!

[@christianordonez5704]

Where are these trainings?

[@Rotcsteve-vz6jz]

So how much is seal training?

[@trevorl746]

What if you want to be a pilot in the navy do they have stuff for thst

[@n.i.t.f919]

Do the Airman course and do FAA Ground school or go to Airman Basic

[@meowschwitz1056]

They have a course for airman.

[@harrythesalvage7030]

What division is everyone else in? I'm in David G Ouellet

[@gavinsapp564]

HarryTheHumanoid 2745th seabee battalion

[@ameliamason7385]

233rd Seabee Battalion. And we got unit of the year Mr. 2745 3 yrs in a row

[@ameliamason7385]

@@gavinsapp564 233 Rd is just up the way from y'all bout 45 min.

[@xxrubblesxxgaming8598]

Do you have to group shower together ?

[@lstrongdenerley]

Unfortunately yes

[@ameliamason7385]

Well at this training u do. This is fort indiantown gap. Some trainings u don't. I went to orientation here I didn't see myself in the video tho

[@heidiclark8368]

isn't this program to primarily recruit young people into the military starting at an early age? I see where the "catch" is and there might be good skills learned, but ultimately it is to entice them to go into the navy. Is that not the real end goal?

[@cringeycrouton3171]

I like how they say ship mate but in the Navy you don't want to me called that. Never ever! Never.

[@gregoryhardimon473]

I just signed up with the GEN. Colin Powell division I'm still working on BMR's 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😎😂

[@aliciagavin1443]

Congratulations! We hope you enjoy summer training.

[@gregoryhardimon473]

Alicia Gavin Thank you!😂

[@hfdshrimp3973]

Gregory Hardimon dude, I’m still studying general orders

[@rivalranger7614]

Get the BMR done fast so you can go straight to basic

[@themanofthebook]

My RT check in consisted of 4 petty officers yelling in my face and ripping my sea bag out of my hands and dumping it everywhere. I'm a PO3 so I'm probably gonna end up staffing sooner of later and I will aspire to do better than the Petty Officers that lead by fear instead of Honor and Confidence.

[@JustinDiCriscio]

USS New Jersey BB-62 represent our motto. "They hate us cause they ain't us!"

[@denmark1628]

I don’t Know If..I should Go,

[@CallsignAllfather]

Y’all got to talk during chow? Shiiiiiieeettt

[@d33rub16]

ShadowGamer at devens we had to look at our food and not talk

[@billmonthy]

I am an AO for a USNSCC in SC how can I get a copy of this for recruiting?

[@aliciagavin1443]

Please contact us through the training website: www.figaptraining.org. If you click the contact page, you can use the information for the Public Affairs Officer to get a copy of the video. Alternatively, feel free to download it using: www.onlinevideoconverter.com/video-converter

[@billmonthy]

Thank you... Most schools' internet servers block this video.

[@nope4535]

Why do league cadets wear like old dress uniform and cadets wear the jumpers i saw some leaguers wearing the real dress whites but i dont know ive been in 9 months im a lc2 im supposed to be a po3 but i gotta wait 4 months 😞

[@b_kohlleppel08]

The difference between this RT and my RT are insane😅

[@datenzaz9304]

Why would someone want to be called Sea Cadet, not a Navy Cadet?

[@abcyoungn1662]

I emailed the person that does it in my city and never got a reply soo I don’t know ...

[@JP-xn7si]

It may take a while, it took me a few months to get a response. That's because they hold recruiting sessions every few months, mine held their last recruiting session last october or september. I heard the recruiting is selective so if you want to you can send another request and explain why they should recruit you.

[@jehovahhohenzollern3329]

Congratulations! You our Cadets of two branches Squires and Pages are formerly upon legal age U.S. Knights, forever. The Crown of Prussia has never retracted a Knighthood in History.

[@luigimarroquin4872]

I wanna join but I’m fat lmao

[@hezekiahlistiak6284]

I'm seeing a lot of cringe in this comment section

[@Hchris101]

Bruh

[@3345-p9g]

What's all this shit then? Rule Brittania

[@coledeshler930]

Civil air patrol is better 🤡

[@Thickness169]

Looks easy as hell

[@meowschwitz1056]

The BB-31 battleship division is my own. We do some fun field ops in the desert. We were on a ruck march with this one marine and the desert reminded him of Afghanistan and he had a flashback and just took off running. He came back six hours later. It's a fun experience and I reccomend joining.