The Douglas A. Munro Division of the US Naval Sea Cadet Corps was stood up on September 27, 2003. Named in honor of the Coast Guard’s hero and Medal of Honor Recipient, the Munro Division conducted its first drill on the anniversary of Munro’s heroic fete off the coast o20-Sep-200900 US Marines by positioning his Higgins boat between them and Japanese fire to provide cover for the Marines leaving the island. Fatally wounded, Munro reportedly asked “Did they get off?” moments before he died.
In carrying on the legacy of Douglas A. Munro, the Munro Division plankowners chose “Leave No Man Behind” as the unit’s motto. Each cadet lives by this motto. Working together as a unit, the cadets train in such areas as seamanship, damage control, marksmanship and military protocols and courtesies. Participation in the Munro Division exposes the cadets to life in the US Coast Guard and Navy. Personal growth is achieved through meeting the challenges of the sea cadet program and learning new skills.
The US Naval Sea Cadet program began in 1962. Sponsored by the Navy League of the United States, the program set as its goal to encourage patriotism, good citizenship and self esteem in young men and women between the ages of 11 and 17. Over 10,000 cadets strong, the sea cadet program offers young men and women the unique opportunity to train hands on with the Coast Guard and Navy.
As the Munro Division grows, it will continue to present new challenges to its cadets new and old and honor the memory and fetes of Douglas A. Munro. Forever forward in thought and action, the Munro Division welcomes those interested in meeting the challenge of learning about today’s Coast Guard and Navy.
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