NSCC Coursework & Advancement

Cadets ages 14-17 years old

NSCC Cadets advance through taking the appropriate NSCC Correspondent Courses and Trainings.

To locate your required coursework, click here: NSCC QUARTER DECK.  Completion of the E1 Coursework  is required prior to attending Recruit Training.  

Advancement Chart 2023

1. All coursework and exams are now completed through  POLARIS.  You must be registered and logged into your Quarter Deck account.  If you have questions on how to access your Quarter Deck account, please email sbbseacadets@gmail.com

2. For those cadets who have completed their Petty Officer Courses, you must email the CO when you are ready to take your exam. 

3. Petty Officer Leadership Academy (POLA) may be completed at any time after being advanced to E-3, but prior to advancement to PO2. 

4. Service as a Staff Cadet at NSCC Recruit Training or NLCC Orientation, in a leadership position, must be completed after completion of POLA and prior to advancement to CPO.