The United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps (USNSCC or NSCC) is a congressionally-chartered, U.S. Navy-based organization that serves to teach individuals about the sea-going military services, U.S. naval operations and training, community service, citizenship, and an understanding of discipline and teamwork. The USNSCC is composed of two programs - the senior program for cadets age 13 through the age of 18, or the Navy League Cadet Corps (NLCC), which is for cadets ages 11 through 13.