America Division - Becoming A Member

We are always looking for dynamic, hard-working people interested in joining our organization.

Benefits of Joining

Who can join?

This program is for young people at least 13 but less than 18 years old. Cadets must be 14 by March of their recruit year in order to go to Boot Camp.

Cadets must be:

1. United States Citizens.
2. In good physical condition-able to pass the Presidential Physical Fitness Test.
3. Drug free (this includes medications for ADD, asthma, allergies, etc.).
4. Enrolled in school, either public, private or a sanctioned home school program and have a C (2.0) average or better.
5. Of good moral character, unmarried, not pregnant, and free of felony convictions.
6. A physical examination within the last 6 months is required. The following are medical criteria that must be met:
   • Acceptance is based upon the ability to participate in strenuous physical activity. No applicant will be accepted with a contagious disease, illness, or history that will or is likely to require medical care.
   • Routine immunizations are required.
   • DISQUALIFYING CONDITIONS INCLUDE:
     • Symptomatic or recurrent orthopedic complaints
     • Allergies or hypersensitivity to foods, medication, or insect bites/stings
     • History of asthma, seizures or convulsions, head injuries requiring hospitalization, loss of consciousness
     • Diabetes requiring dietary restrictions or medications
     • History of chronic motion sickness, sleepwalking, or bedwetting since age 9.
   • There is no specific limit for vision. However, applicants who wear glasses or contact lenses but cannot participate in activities that require the removal of glasses (or contacts) should be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
   • The Examining physicians may submit appropriate statements for consideration of acceptance, when the physician is of the opinion that the applicant will not encounter any restriction of participation in the program and that the condition in question does not present an unacceptable risk for aggravation or worsening as the result of participation in the activities of the program.
   • FINAL AUTHORITY FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICANTS RESTS WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NSCC.