Information Contact your local Coast Guard recruiter. Its direct mission is draw individuals qualified with maritime education to serve as Marine Safety Officers in the U.S. Coast Guard. This program is for individuals who have graduated or will soon graduate from a maritime college or university. College Commitment Interested students must complete the academic requirements necessary to complete an under-graduate degree with a U.S. Coast Guard license option at an accredited maritime college or university. The active duty commitment is three years.
Interested students can inquire at that time or can contact their local recruiter.
The MMR was established in 1925 to increase mutual support and interface between the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Merchant Marine. The MMR s purpose is to augment the Navy s sealift capacity for United States national defense. Merchant Marines aid the Navy in a time of war by providing civilian shipping for military operations. Additionally, they are required to maintain good academic standing with a grade point of 2.0 or better and must pass a semi-annual Physical Readiness Test. Students will be offered the opportunity to join the MMR during the orientation period of their first year at Cal Maritime.