About the battalion
We are the Travis Manion Battalion of the USNSCC. Our main base of operations is the Homeland Defense Center at Picatinny Arsenal in Dover, NJ. We have satellite drilling locations at Echo Hill Park in Lebanon as well as the Federal Air Marshalls Training Center in West Orange.
The Battalion consists of 35 cadets both male and female, consisting of 23 Sea Cadets and 12 League Cadets. The Battalion trains the cadets on military bearing with an emphasis on drilling, Navy history and PT. We also create experiences for the cadets to learn about military and maritime history. The Battalion in the past year has had visits to Washington's Crossing State Park, the USS Intrepid, USCG Base Sandy Hook as well as the Sandy Hook and Twin Lights of Navesink lightouses. We are also active in Community Service, participating in the Morris County 9/11 Memorial service, the Travis Manion 9/11 HERO run, Wreaths Across America as well as Operation Toy Train for the Toys for Tots program.
The Travis Manion Battalion services Morris, Sussex, Bergen, Passaic, Essex, Hudson, Union, Hunterdon, Warren and Somerset Counties in NJ as well as Bucks County PA. We were formed as a Battalion because we are associate with the Mobile Construction Battalions of the United States Navy or SEABEES. Please contact us for more information!
About 1St Lt. Travis Manion, Usmc
The Travis Manion Battalion is named in honor of 1st Lt. Travis Manion United States Marine Corps. “1st Lt. Travis Manion made the ultimate sacrifice in the Al Anbar province of Iraq. He, his fellow Marines, and Iraqi Army counterparts were ambushed while searching a suspected insurgent house. 1st Lt. Manion led the counterattack against the enemy forces. He was fatally wounded by an enemy sniper while aiding and drawing fire away from his wounded comrades. His selfless actions allowed every member of his patrol to survive. For his actions, he was awarded the Silver Star and Bronze Star with Valor.”
Learn more about Travis and his life of service at www.travismanion.org which was created to honor Travis and to carry on his motto, “If Not Me Then Who”, to the next generation.
about Our command staff
Our staff is made up of adult volunteers who dedicate their time to mentor and train the cadets within the battalion.
Commanding Officer - ENS Peter Ricciardi
Executive Officer - ENS John Carroll
Admin and Finance Officer - INSTR Jennifer Molloy
Supply Officer - INSTR Matthew Molloy
Recruit Training Officer - INSTR Derek St. Thomas
about our cadet staff
CCPO - Caedyn Ricciardi
LCPO - Ronan Tubridy
Not pictured:
LPO - Noah Poirier
Squad Leaders
PO3 Rebecca Carroll
SN Alexander Bord
SN Amanda Molloy
SN John Havens III
About our color guard
LPO - Noah Poirier
SA-T - Gabrielle Drucks
SN - Amanda Molloy
SN - Alexander Bord
Alternates:
SA - Dante Ricciardi
SA - Nathan Weaver
If you are interested in having our Color Guard present the Colors at your next ceremony, parade or special event, please contact Instructor Matthew Molloy at mmolloy@seacadets.org
About OUR SPONSOR
Our Battalion is proudly sponsored by the American Legion Post 278. Through their generous support the Battalion is able to outfit our cadets and create memorable training experiences.
American Legion Post 278
119 Route 183
Stanhope, NJ 07874
973-347-5558
About the United States Naval sea cadet corps.
The United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps is a program for young people age 13 through 17 and was federally chartered by the Congress on September 10th 1962 under Public Law 87-655 as a non-profit civilian educational organization. (Mature 10 through 13 year olds may join as Naval League Cadets.)
Objectives of the NSCC are: "(1) To develop an appreciation for our Navy's history, customs, traditions, and its significant role in national defense; (2) To develop a sense of pride in our nation, positive qualities of patriotism, courage, self-reliance, confidence, pride in workmanship and seamanship skill, and other attributes which will contribute to development of strong moral character and good citizenship traits; and (3) To present the advantages and prestige of a military career, and to increase the potential for advancement of those cadets who may wish to join the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or Merchant Marine."
The NSCC allows young people to sample military life without any obligation to join any branch of the Armed Forces. Should a cadet decide to enlist in either the Navy or Marine Corps, his or her cadet record may permit enlistment at an advanced pay grade. In addition, scholarship grants are available to qualified cadets (and former cadets) who are pursuing studies at the college level. Cadets are authorized to wear a Navy uniform distinctively modified with NSCC insignia.
Please Note: A medical examination similar to a high school sports physical is required for all cadet applicants . No one will be denied admission to the NSCC/NLCC due to a medical disability. Adult applicants must be in good health commensurate with their age group and be free from any ailment or condition that would prevent them from satisfactorily performing their primary duty of supervising youth.