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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]US Merchant Marine Academy. Often overlooked but a solid option. My DH went there and loved it.

You do 2 semesters at sea. [b]And your commitment is 8 years (I think) of navy reserves.[/b] He traveled the world, had no school debt, got a great education, and the payback was relatively low. He loved his time there and payed back more than the minimum requirement.

Since then, a few kids in our neighborhood have also gone and loved it.

It has had problems in recent years with some harassment type issues. But, has worked hard (I'm told, I have not first hand knowledge) to try to address those. [/quote]
Is it accurate that enlisting in the Navy reserves for 8 years (as opposed to the 5-year active duty commitment of the other service academies) satisfies the military commitment for attending the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy?

Is this also true of the Coast Guard Academy, or do you have to enlist in active duty afterwards?  I know that USNA, USAFA, and USMA-West Point all require the 5-year active duty commitment. TIA.[/quote]
You don’t enlist after going to the service academy. You are an officer. You owe a commitment- it may be active duty or it may be reserves. [/quote]

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