United States Merchant Marine Academy
Acta Non Verba
Merchant Marine Academy Mission
“To educate and graduate leaders of exemplary character who are inspired to serve the national security, marine transportation, and economic needs of the United States as licensed Merchant Marine Officers and commissioned officers in the Armed Forces.”
- United States Merchant Marine Academy
Service Obligation Opportunities
The United States Merchant Marine Academy graduates officers in both the military and the merchant marine. The merchant fleet is composed of commercial ships owned and operated by United States companies and registered under the American flag - critical to the international trade and transportation system! The service obligation after graduation provides the most flexibility of all federal service academies! Graduates can choose to work either 5 years in the U.S. maritime industry, serving 8 years as an officer in any reserve unit of the Armed Forces. Additionally, graduates may serve for 5 years on active duty in any of the nation’s services - including occupations such as becoming a submarine officer, a Navy or Air Force fighter pilot, or a Marine Corps infantry officer - to name a few! Click below to schedule your free consultation to find out more!
