Mission Statement
The mission of the Petty Officer Leadership Academy (POLA) is to prepare elected NSCC Cadets for leadership roles in their home units by teaching certain leadership related classes which are not necessarily available nor, normally taught at the cadets' home units.
Objectives
The cadet trainees will develop skills to support performing their responsiblities as NSCC Petty Officers by having the opportunity to:
- Develop strategies for carrying out their duties as an NSCC Petty Officer
- Raise their level of awareness of the responsiblities, authority and accountability as a leader.
- Gain an understanding of leadership principles taught to U.S. Navy Petty officers including: ethics and core values, effective leadership, and subordinate development through motivation and counseling.
- Practive being a leader of a number of cadets in various group activities, as well as demonstrating teamwork as a member in group activities.
- Develop a sense of identity and Esprit d' Corps within the Naval Sea Cadet Corps through shared experiences.
1. POLA Course of Study "The Petty Officer Leadership Course"