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California Maritime Academy Corps of Cadets
Former names
California Nautical School (1929–39)
MottoLaborare Pugnare Parati Sumus (Latin)
Motto in English
To Work or Fight; We are Ready
TypePublic university
Established1929
Endowment$7.1 million (2016)[1]
PresidentRADM Thomas Cropper
Students1,046 (Fall 2013)[2]
Undergraduates1,045 (Fall 2013)[3]
Postgraduates29 (Fall 2013)
Location
Vallejo
,
California
,
United States
Campus89 acres
AffiliationsCalifornia State University system
MascotKeelhaulers
Websitehttps://www.cmacorps.org
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Corps of Cadets Logp

The California Maritime Academy Corps of Cadets is the undergraduate student body at the California Maritime Academy. As a State Maritime Academy, as required by Title 46 Part 310 of the Code of Federal Regulations students are considered Cadets, required to wear uniforms, and utilize a demerit-based disciplinary system. Participation in the Corps of Cadets is mandatory; participation in the Navy Reserve Merchant Marine program is optional. Cadets still utilize Merchant Marine Navy-style uniforms, customs, and traditions. Based on academic majors cadets are organized into Squads, Sections, Divisions and Companies which regularly muster in Morning Formations multiple times a week, as well as stand watches on campus and aboard the training ship.[4]

Overview

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A Cadet wearing the Khaki Service Uniform while aboard the Training Ship Golden Bear

All undergraduate students at the California Maritime Academy are required to participate in the Corps of Cadets. This requirement comes from the Title 46 Part 310 of the Code of Federal Regulations which requires all cadets who are pursuing licensing as a deck or engineering officer in the United States Merchant Marine to participate in a cadet program.

Military options

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There is no armed service obligation attached to graduation from the California Maritime Academy. However, financial aid and additional career opportunities exist for those students who choose to participate in any of the several military programs available on the CMA campus:

History

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The California Nautical School was established in 1929, when California State Assembly Bill No. 253 was signed into law by Governor C. C. Young. The bill authorized the creation of the school, the appointment of a Board of Governors to manage the school and the acquisition of a training vessel. The school's mission was "to give practical and theoretical instruction in navigation, seamanship, steam engines, gas engines, and electricity in order to prepare young men to serve as officers in the American Merchant Marine." By 1930, a training vessel and a school site was acquired; the original location of what would become California Maritime Academy was California City (now Tiburon, California) in the San Francisco Bay Area. This established the Corps of Cadets at the California Maritime Academy.

In January 1990 RADM John J. Ekelund, then president, resigned amidst allegations of mistreatment of the academy's first female cadets.[9][10] This led to a gradual elimination of military regimentation of cadets' life and training, as well as leading to becoming part of the California State University System. After becoming a campus of the California State University system, mandatory participation in the Navy Reserve Merchant Marine was eliminated with the introduction of academic majors that were not focused on becoming a licensed Merchant Marine or Reserve Naval Officer.

Organization

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The California Maritime Academy Corps of Cadets is a cadet-run organization, consisting of over 1000 members, modeled after the Naval Regiment of Midshipmen. The Corps of Cadets is supervised by the Office of Leadership Development who establish baseline regulations for the running of the Corps of Cadets. The day-to-day activities, such as formations and watchstanding are run primarily by the cadets.

Office of Leadership Development

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United States Maritime Service Cap Insignia

The Office of Leadership Development is Commandant of Cadets, who is appointed by California Maritime Academy and is a paid staff and faculty member. The Commandant is typically a retired Senior Officer from a maritime service, either the Navy, Marines, or Coast Guard.

The Commandant is assisted by a Company Commandants who oversee the cadet companies and one Lead Company Commandant for Leader Development. There is also an administrative support staff. In the past, the Commandant staff had Chief Petty Officers who mentored cadets on professional development and responsibility.

The campus President, Commandants, Company Commandants, Commanding Officer of the Training Ship, licensed faculty, and Training Ship staff, many of whom are Commissioned Officers of the United States Maritime Service also wear the Merchant Marine uniforms to set the standard for cadets to look up to, as well as develop cadets leadership and professional abilities.

Partial list of Commandants of Cadets

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Portrait Rank Name Service Year(s)
CDR J. L. Yount USCG 2004-2008
CAPT R. W. DeStafney USMC 2008-2010
CAPT D. E. Buckey USN 2010–2014
CAPT R. E. Brogan USCG 2014–2015[11]
CDR J. A. Allen USCG 2015–2015[12]
CDR M. A. Monti USN 2016-2017
MCPON Joe Campa USN 2017-2018
CAPT David Taliaferro USA 2018-Present

Corps of Cadets

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The California Maritime Academy Corps of Cadets is organized on the level of an Naval Regiment of Midshipmen. The same uniforms and insignia are used, with the exception of using the title of the rank. The following is the structure as of the 2014-2015 Academic Year:

Rank Structure

Corps Executive Staff

  • Corps Commander (6 Gold Bars)
    • Corps [Executive Officer] (5 Gold Bars)
    • Corps [Chief of Staff] (5 Gold Bars)
    • Academic Training Officer (5 Gold Bars)
    • Corps Information & Technology Officer (5 Gold Bars)
  • ASCMA President (6 Gold Bars)
  • Senior Hall Director (6 Gold Bars)
Cadets wearing the "Salt and Pepper" uniform. Rank or class standing is indicated by the shoulderboards.

Company Staff

  • Company Commanding Officer (5 Gold Bars)
  • Company Chief (5 Gold Bars)
    • Company Executive Officer (4 Gold Bars)
    • Company 1st Assistant/2nd Mate (4 Gold Bars)
    • Company 2nd Assistant/3rd Mate (3 Gold Bars)
    • Company 3rd Assistant (3 Gold Bars)

Division Staff

  • Division Commanding Officer (4 Gold Bars)
    • Division Executive Officer (3 Gold Bars)
      • Division Officer (2 Gold Bars)
      • Section Leader (1 Gold Bars with Blue Breaks)
        • Squad Leader (1 Gold Bars with Red Breaks)

All seniors not in an officer position wear the rank of Cadet Ensign (1 Gold Bar). Previously underclassmen were considered equivalent to enlisted ranks, and depending in position wore insignia of a Petty Officer or Chief Petty Officer. Currently, cadets in non-leadership positions wear sleeve striping and rank insignia that corresponds to their academic class standing.

Freshman Training

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Freshman cadets attend an orientation that familiarizes them with the campus layout and policies. Cadets are no longer required to undergo any training in drill or physical training. Cadets no longer learn marching, but still learn facing movements for Morning Formation and Colors.

Cadet awards

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Only awards received from California Maritime Academy, awards from another Maritime Academy if a transfer student, and awards from Military service are worn on the uniform. Reserve Officer Training Corps, Civil Air Patrol, and other program awards are not allowed to be worn on the CMA cadet uniform. Following Navy Uniform regulations, ribbons are worn three to a row, with no spaces in between the rows.

Meritorious Awards

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  • Meritorious Service Award
  • Distinguished Cadet Award
  • Cadet of the Month

Academic Awards

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Training Awards

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  • GOLDEN BEAR Award
  • Most Helpful Upper-Class Cadet Award
  • Best Shipmate Award
  • Gold Medal Leadership Award
  • Cruise Award
  • International Experience Award

Conduct Award

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  • Admiral's Leadership Award
  • Good Conduct

Organizational Awards

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  • Corps Officer
  • ASCMA Council
  • Resident Assistant
  • Section Leader/Squad Leader
  • Varsity Letter
  • Drill Team/Color Guard
  • Community Emergency Response Team
  • Community Service
  • Cadet Ambassador Program

Notable Alumni of the Corps of Cadets

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Graduated Cadets who exemplified the Core Values through their meritorious service in a position of significant responsibility.

See also

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References

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