Enrollment Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get on base on enrollment day?
- First please register by the deadline.
- All adults need REAL ID compliant government issued photo identification. Only those listed on your registration form will be admitted.
- DoD military/civilian/dependent ID cards
- Washington state Enhanced Drivers License/ID Card
- U.S. passport or passport card
- DHS trusted traveler program card (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
- Federal employee HSPD-12 PIV card
- DHS U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551)
- DHS Employment Authorization Document (Form I-766)
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
- Foreign-government issued passport with valid U.S. visa
- DoD ID Card Holders: Please fill out the security form as this will serve as your RSVP for the event for scheduling purposes.
Who do you accept for membership?
- We accept U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents ages 11 to 17 years old, who are full time students with a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
- Mature 10 year olds are accepted on a case-by-case basis.
- Current high school seniors are only accepted in September.
- We only accept those who show an interest and want to be a part of our program.
What happens on enrollment day?
- If you haven’t been interviewed in advance, learn about our program and be interviewed
- Meet our cadets and staff
- Tour our facility
- If you decide to join, enroll the same day
- Get a regulation haircut (the Coast Guard barber is open from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. - $8 cash only)
- Get measured for uniforms
- Take you ID card picture (you will need a regulation hair cut for your photo)
What/who do I need to bring?
- Your parent or legal guardian.
- Your completed application form. In the application you will find the enrollment forms, liability release form and medical forms.
- An annual medical exam is required for membership. It may be completed within the first month of membership on our form, we cannot accept other forms. This is basically a sports exam. Cadets cannot participate in away camps or physical activity until we have the exam. You will also find the medical accommodation request forms if needed.
- Your proof of citizenship or legal residency (birth certificate, passport, green card)
- Your immunization records (immunizations are required, no waivers or exemptions)
What should I do before the enrollment day?
- Watch our information video
- If you are becoming a Sea Cadet (ages 13 1/2 to 17) you can start working on your first Navy coursebook, the Basic Military Requirements.
- If you are becoming a Navy League Cadet (ages 10 to 13 1/2) start working on Part I of the Navy League Cadet Corps (NLCC) Syllabus.
- Ask questions.
How much will I need to pay on Saturday?
- Enrollment is $295.
- Purchase new uniform boots & shoes for $160 (optional)
- We accept cash, personal checks and credit cards. There is a 3.5% processing fee for credit cards.
- While we loan uniforms to you at no additional charge, we do not provide uniform shoes or boots. You may purchase new Bates-brand Navy issue uniform boots ($95) and dress shoes ($65) through us for a total of $160. Purchased online from Bates, the boots retail for $284.95 and the dress shoes retail for $129.95. Most uniform items are available through our supply system at no additional cost, however cost for special order items are the responsibility of the parents.
I have a friend who wants to join too, what do I do?
- Have them contact us at pao@blueangelssquadron.org and fill out the RSVP form before the deadline.
- They will need to come to our meeting with a parent or guardian.
- If they join you may be eligible for our recruiting incentive ribbon award.
PARENTS: We need your help! Do you have experience working with kids? Join our adult volunteer ranks as a uniformed or non-uniformed volunteer.
- Adult application form.
- We currently need assistance with tailoring, managing uniform supplies, and tracking administrative work such as cadet training, awards and promotions.
- First year enrollment is $20. Adult volunteer re-enrollments are covered by our program.
