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One Federal academy, The US Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY
There are several State academies, such as Mass Maritime, Cal Maritime, Maine Maritime, SUNY Maritime, and Texas A & M.
For unlicensed seamen, there are several Union and Private schools for the training of deck and engine ratings
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What are the three major US military academies?
US Army - US Military Academy, West Point, NY US Navy/Marine Corps - US Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD US Air Force - US Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO US Coast Guard - US Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT US Merchant Marine - US Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY (New YOrk City)
What is the U S Merchant Marine Academy?
The US Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) is one of 5 Federal Service Academies located in Kings Point, NY. All Federal Service Academies have 4 year programs and graduates will have a BS degree in Engineering. Unlike the other Academies, a USMMA Graduate can select to be commissioned in ANY OTHER military or Coast Guard commissioning program (ie, they can graduate and become a Naval Aviator, Marine Corps Infantry Officer, Air Force Special Ops Officer, or Army Infantry Officer). Over one year of the four year USMMA program is spent cruising at sea.
Where is the US Merchant Marine Academy?
The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy is located at 300 Steamboat Road in Great Neck, NY.
Where is the Merchant Marine Academy 4 year program?
The US Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) is one of 5 Federal Service Academies located in Kings Point, NY. All Federal Service Academies have 4 year programs and graduates will have a BS degree in Engineering. Unlike the other Academies, a USMMA Graduate can select to be commissioned in ANY OTHER military or Coast Guard commissioning program (ie, they can graduate and become a Naval Aviator, Marine Corps Infantry Officer, Air Force Special Ops Officer, or Army Infantry Officer). Over one year of the four year USMMA program is spent cruising at sea.
What different between naval academy and merchant marine academy?
The US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, trains naval officers; the Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY, trains officers of the Merchant Marine.
Can girls join merchant navy?
Speaking for the US Merchant Marine only: Yes girls and women can join us.
Can someone who works in the merchant marine be awarded a purple heart?
No. This is a US military award.
Under which department does the US merchant marine serve?
In declared war, Merchant Mariners become Navy auxiliarists. In peacetime, we're civilians with no obligation to the military.
You want to get to Europe from the East US by any means you can work or take over a week to travel How can you get there for almost nothing?
Offer to work as a deck hand on a merchant marine vessel. Call the local merchant marine office at the port you want to depart from.
What colleges in the US require uniforms?
Only the Service Academies, military schools, and Maritime Academies.
What does acta non verba means?
Acta Non Verba means Deeds Not Words. This is the motto of the US Merchant marine Academy.
Where is the marine corps academy?
The US Naval Academy is the academy some Marine officers graduate from. There are other ways to be come a Marine officer like ROTC or OCS. Do not confuse the Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY as a Marine Academy although graduates can be commissioned in any of the armed services if they wish not to pursue a career sailing merchant vessels.
