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Ranks & Rates

There are various ranks within the Sea Cadets, known as rates they are gained when the cadet achieves the necessary standards as listed below.

Adult ranks are also available again based on training and achievment click here

Junior Cadets
No Badge Of Rate	JUNIOR SEA CADET 2ND CLASS New entry into the Junior Section Minimum age 10 Yrs.
	JUNIOR SEA CADET 1ST CLASS (1 blue star badge) Mminimum of 6 months service as a Junior Sea Cadet Completion of Unit (Red Section) core Module
As above, but two, worn one each side of the brassard	LEADING JUNIOR SEA CADET (2 Blue star badges) 12 months service as Junior Sea Cadet 1st Class Completion of Waterborne (Blue Section) core Module
Cadets
No Badge Of Rate	New Entry Minimum Age 12 Years
	CADET (Cdt) One Red Star Minimum Of 6 Weeks As New Entry Or Direct Entry From Junior Sea Cadet. Satisfactory Completion Of Part One Training Approved By CO.
	ORDINARY CADET (OC) Two Red Stars Satisfactory Completion Of Part One Training. Have Obtained Minimum Of 8 Points As Result Of Qualifications Earned From Part Two Subjects. Approved By CO.
	ABLE CADET (AC) Three Red Stars Satisfactory Completion Of Part One Training. Increased Points To A Minimum Of 15 As A Result Of Qualifications Earned From Part Two Subjects. Have Qualified 3rd Class In Seamanship. Have Gained At Least 3 Points In A Single Boating Profficiency. Approved By CO.
	LEADING CADET (LC) One Red Fouled Anchor Minimum Age 15 Satisfactory Completion Of Part One Training. Either Examination Board Or rates Course And District Or Area Interview. Have Increased To A Minimum Of 30 Points. Passed SCC Swim Test. Achieve One Of Following Pulling Coxswain RYA Level 2 Dinghy In A Crewed Dinghy RYA Level 2 Power YSS Stage 3 In A Crewed Dinghy SCC Offshore Watch Leader Either Qualified 2Nd Class In Seamanship Or Qualified 3Rd Class In A Second Specialisation. Qualified For 3 Points In A Single Boating Profficiency In Addition To The Requirement Above. Recommended By CO. Approved By District Officer
	PETTY OFFICER CADET (PO) Crossed Fouled Anchor Red Or Gold Minimum Age 16. Satisfactory Completion Of Part One Training Minimum 6 Months As Leading Cadet. Qualify For 1St Class In At Least 1 Specialisation. Qualify For One Of The Following. Pulling Instructor Level 2 Sailing With 2 Modules BCU 3 Star Or Power Level 2 With Planing Endorsement OR Qualify For Master Coxswain + Qualify For 2nd Class In At Least One Specialisation. Successful Completion Of Either Area Exam Board Or Petty Officer Cadets rates Course And Area Interview. Recommended By CO Approved By District Officer.

Adult rates are shown below Return to top of document

Rate	Badge	Abbreviation
Civilian Instructor, Trainee Instructor or Unit Assistant		CI, TI or UA
Probationary Petty Officer		PPO
Petty Officer		PO
Chief Petty Officer		CPO
Warrant Officer		WO

Adults have a chance to become an officer and that rank structure is as follows:

Rate	Badge	Abbreviation
Midshipman		Mid
Sub Lieutenant		Sub Lt
Lieutenant		Lt
Lieutenant Commander		Lt Cdr