The Sea Organization (Sea Org) is an unincorporated fraternal religious order of the Church of Scientology, comprising the church's most dedicated members. It has been described by some as a paramilitary and as a private naval force, having operated several vessels in its past and displaying a strong maritime tradition. As of 2009, it consisted of approximately 5,000 members, according to official Scientology statistics. The Sea Org was established on 12 August 1967 by L.