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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]USMMA is a fine option - with less "rat" style hazing - for folks who want to become ship drivers. I knew several folks who did their USMMA service obligation as USNR, and then switched to become a civil service mariner for MSC. A few went to USCGR for their service obligation and then either got a regular USCG commission or switched to being civil service mariners with MSC.

The actual US-flag shipping fleet outside of MSC is small. I think maybe Matson is the biggest commercial US flag operator left - largely with cargo runs between Guam, Hawaii, and California.

[b]USMMA is not the optimal path if one wants to fly, to serve in submarines, do intel work, or go into certain other specialties. 
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At least NY State and California have Maritime academies with 4-year degrees that are similar to USMMA. Their grads often have a similar career path to the above. 
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I am not sure about that, as grads can join any military branch if they opt to do so and the availability is there. [/quote]

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