Join the NLCC, 5th-8th grade
Navy League Cadets are 10-13 years old and drill with Top Hatters NSCC cadets.
NLCC Cadets will go through a League Orienation during 1 drill. Each cadet candidate may "Shadow Drill" prior to enrollment. The "Join Top Hatters" online form below will let us know which drill you are requesting to shadow.
To have a great shadow drill:
- Wearing of comfortable walking shoes, non-formfitting slacks and a crew neck shirt or polo (no logos/writing) Outerwear - plain jacket, etc. if desired (all youth are expected to maintain a professional image, cartoon or other distracting clothing is not permitted)
- Your cadet will experience US Navy dining at the base galley. Real Navy base...Real Navy food.
- Limited access to intensive training evolutions. Due to the liability of not being an enrolled cadet, some functions (such as firing ranges or hands-on small boats training) may have limited participation from shadow cadets - but will be present to observe.
- Cadets & shadows are not permitted cell phones. Please do not bring them.
- USNSCC policy prohibits non-enrolled adults to attend drill activities with cadets due to required background checks and specific training requirements. Activities/ceremonies that are open to non-enrolled adults will be announced when scheduled. We appreciate your cooperation with this policy. Be assured, you cadet is in good hands with our well trained and experienced staff.
Transferring to or re-enrolling at Top Hatters?
Transferring cadets:
Have your current file in hand. Contact your old unit to have them send your file to you if you do not already have it.
Transfering cadets must shadow at least one drill. THS will not accept a transfer without a complete shadow weekend.
All membership forms and medical documents must be current prior to transfer.
Re-enrolling cadets :
Cadets must turn in all forms and have updated insurance card/tricare letter in packet no later than 15 days prior to expiration date.
NEW CADET APPLICATION PROCESS:
Shadow a drill.*
Fill out entire application form found on the Parents tab. All forms must be initialed and signed where stated by parent/cadet.
Get USNSCC physical exam filled out by medical care provider
Obtain copy of current insurance card or Tricare Eligibility letter
Provide current immunizations, this is a USNSCC requirement for participation.
Provide headshot photo of cadet in a blue or black polo with a white background. Similar to a passport photo.
Top Hatters Squadron will accept the entire packet of documents with fees together, no later than 5 days prior to Recruit Orientation start date.
Attend 1st drill.
*Shadows MUST pre-register for a drill weekend. We will not take last minute shadows due to staffing and meal counts. Shadows that do not show up on their pre-scheduled time will be placed on a later date when there are open spaces.
TOP HATTERS CADET FEES
All fees are accepted via cash or check only. Fees & ALL forms are due at the time of enrollment.
Initial Membership Enrollment
$280
This covers the enrollment for NHQ and unit level requirments.
Discounts offered for enrolling sibilings. Contact the CO for details.
Monthly Drill Fee
$25
This covers food, beverages, snacks & more during each weekend.
Annual Membership Renewal
$120
Discounts available based upon rank at re-enrollment.
Training Fees
$250 - $500
Summer/Winter training(s) - fees vary based on training subject and length.
Trainings are not unit based activities & are paid to each training location.
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