Welcome to the 181st Seabee Battalion, United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps. Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks ot The United States of America Lodge 272 is our sponsor. The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps (USNSCC) is a federally sponsored nationwide youth association.

The 181st Battalion currently consists of a unit of the Naval Sea Cadet Corps, (NSCC) The NSCC is for young people between the ages of 13 through 17. We also have a NAVY LEAGUE CADET CORPS Platoon for young people age 11 to 13.

181st Battalion has cadet openings for the current academic year for young people who have ambition, self-discipline, and a strong academic background. In addition to learning about the four sea services and the long maritime tradition of the United States, Sea Cadet training provides Cadets with a solid foundation for building academic and social skills, teamwork, and critical thinking.

 The 181st Seabee Battalion meets at the Massachusetts National Guard Armory, Pittsfield MA.  Our unit’s Officers and Instructor staff is made up of  Veterans and professional people in medicine, public safety and business. We currently have openings for the Officer Corps also.

The goals of our unit include:

• Developing an appreciation for Naval History, traditions and customs and their role in national defense.
  
• Developing a sense of pride in our nation, positive qualities of patriotism, courage and self-reliance, confidence and strong moral character and good citizenship traits.
  
• Developing an interest and skill in seamanship and seagoing and aviation subjects.
  
• Increasing the advancement potential of cadets who may later elect to serve in the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or Merchant Marine.
  
• Maintaining a Drug, Alcohol and Gang Free environment