USNSCC
Coursework (Quarterdeck) Instructions
Once you've been officially enrolled, you'll get an email from the Commanding Officer with your ID number. You'll want to create your online profile with Quarterdeck, our online management system. This is where you'll see your awards, complete coursework and promotion exams, view your ribbons, and look up and apply for trainings.
- Go to quarterdeck.seacadets.org
- Click "First Time User? Click here to register."
- Complete the registration form. Your USNSCC ID will be provided via email by the commanding officer or admin officer
- Once signed in, explore the portal and feel free to start the coursework!
You will also be able to sign up for trainings in this portal. The Parent Portal and cadet portal will need to be linked to sign up for trainings.
New parents will be required to do a one-time enrollment into the Parent Portal. This process will include having your cadet’s ID card on hand as the ID number is needed to link to your account. Currently, only the Primary Parent is permitted to register for a Parent Portal. The Primary Parent is the one listed as Parent #1 when the cadet's application was submitted. If we need to change the primary parent, please email Admin Officer: ao.121ent@seacadets.org
The Primary Parent will then fill out the medical history, medication forms, and acknowledge parental consents and releases as they would in the paper file. Once completed, parents will no longer be required to update the paper NSCADM001 pages 3 and 4 (Medical History) within 30 days of the training, as previously required. This will also allow you to update medical information quickly and efficiently for the home unit and training evolution. Once you complete these forms, you can locate the desired training and click “Apply.” If your cadet meets all of the basic requirements, the application will move to the unit staff for registration. Trainings fill up fast – do not wait to apply.
From the Quaterdeck you can get to “POLARIS” a web-based coursework application. Once you have signed up, follow the steps to start your coursework and search for Advance Trainings. Remember, the first training you’ll ever do is RT (Recruit Training) A.K.A. “Bootcamp”. To qualify for Bootcamp you need to pass the E-1 SR (PAC) coursework.
Why to I need to do coursework?
In order to advance (get promoted) in the Sea Cadet Program you need four things;
1. Coursework.
2. Time in rate (TIR).
3. An advanced Training.
4. Pass the physical readiness test (PRT).
NOTE: Sea Cadets are expected to complete all these elements in order to be eligable for promotion every six months.
League Cadets have three parts to achieve promotion;
1. Coursework.
2. TIme in rate (TIR).
3. Pass the physical readiness test (PRT).
NOTE: League Cadets can promote every four months until they reach Petty Officer, then they can promote every six months.
Sea Cadet Quarterly
Published by National Headquarters, SCQ focuses on notable unit news stories.
It is published on a quarterly basis, with new issues in March, June, September and December.
