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On behalf of all the Men and Women of the National Maritime Center, Welcome Aboard!
The Coast Guard is committed to providing world-class credentialing services to our Veterans.
                  
Kirsten R. Martin Commanding Officer National Maritime Center
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This presentation was developed specifically for the Military to Mariner (M2M) program
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Learning Objectives:
Organization & Contact Info
Credentialing Process
Military Sea Service
Appeal Process
Recent Changes
Q&A Session
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NMC Organizational Chart
National Maritime Center
(CG-NMC)
17 RECs
and
03 MUs
Mariner Credentialing Program Policy Division
(CG-CVC-4)
Maritime Personnel Qualifications Division
(CG-OES-1)
Operations & Oversight Division
(NMC-1)
Mariner Training & Assessment Division
(NMC-2)
Program Support Division
(NMC-3)
Mariner Information Division
(NMC-4)
Mariner Evaluation Division
(NMC-5)
Medical Evaluation Division
(NMC-6)
Local Coast Guard units work with the NMC regarding local, limited, and restricted credentials.
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Important Contact Info
Website:
Customer Service Center Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm EST
Phone:
888-IASKNMC ( )
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Credentialing Steps:
Information
TWIC
Application Submission
Application Completeness Review
Comprehensive Evaluation
Testing
Final Determination
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7. Click here to browse the website! (if connected to the Internet)
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Step 1 of 7: Information
The NMC Website:
Click here to browse the website!
(if connected to the Internet)
How & Where to apply
Forms & Checklists
Regulations & Policy
News & Updates
Online Status Checks
Online Credential Verification
FAQs
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Step 2 of 7: TWIC
All applicants must:
Hold a Valid TWIC
Present a TWIC Receipt
Be Exempt from TWIC
More Info:
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Step 3 of 7: Application Submission
your application to your Local REC
All other addresses on our website
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Step 4 of 7: App Completeness Review
Complete & Accurate?
TWIC
Application
Med-Cert or Physical
Drug Screen
Fees
Proof of Citizenship
Additional Info; 60-Days N
Accepted; Forwarded to NMC Y
Old Credential(s) Returned
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Supplemental Application Materials
Sea Service
Training and Assessments
Copy of Credentials Held
Third Party Release
Although these items are optional for application acceptance, they should be provided up-front in order to avoid delays during the evaluation
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Step 5 of 7: Comprehensive Evaluation
Additional Info Needed?
Testing Required?
Safety & Suitability
Medical Competence
Professional Qualifications
Approved
Denied
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Step 6 of 7: Testing
Test Results Forwarded to NMC to continue processing
Applicant “Approved to Test” from the NMC
Applicant Successfully Completes Testing or Submits Course Completion Certificate in Lieu of Testing
* When testing is required
** Applicant can test at any REC
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Step 7 of 7: Final Determination
APPROVED
DENIED
The National Maritime Center determines if an applicant meets the requirements.
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These next few slides are specific to Military Sea Service
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16. Acceptable Documentation of Military Sea Service:
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Military Sea Service
Acceptable Documentation of Military Sea Service:
Transcript of Sea Service (TOSS)
History of Assignments (HOA)
Military Tracking Software Printout
Discharges or other Documentary Evidence
CO/EOs may submit DWO or EWO qual letters
Documentation varies by military branch
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17. Military Ratings-Deck Dept
Apply military experience towards Able Seaman ratings:
Boatswain Mate (BM)
Gunner’s Mate (GM)
Operation Specialist (OS)
Quartermaster (QM)
Radarman (RD)
Signalman (SM)

18. Continue Military Ratings-Deck
Seaman (SR, SA, SN)

19. Military Rating-Engine Dept
Apply military experience towards Qualified Members of the Engine Department (QMED) ratings:
Boiler Technician (BT)
Damage Controlman (DC)
Electrician’s Mate (EM)
Engineman (EN)
Gas Turbine System Technician (GM, GSE, GSM)

20. Con’t Military Rating-Engine Dept
Hull Maintenance Technician (HT)
Interior Communication Electrician (IC)
Machinery Technician (MK)
Machinery Repairman (MR)
Telephone Technician (TT)
Fireman (FR, FA, FN)

21. Other Administrative Military Ratings
Apply military experience towards Staff Officer ratings (i.e. Purser):
Subsistence Specialist (SS)
Storekeeper (SK)
Mess Management Specialist (MS)
Ship’s Serviceman (SH)
Hospital Corpsman (HM)
Health Services Technician (HS)

22. Con’t Other Adminstrative Military Ratings
Culinary Specialist (CS)
Note: Any other military ratings “may” qualify for merchant mariner endorsement(s).

23. Sea service letter(s) should include:
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Vessel Information
Sea service letter(s) should include:
Name and/or official number
Period of time assigned
Rate or rank
Position held
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Proof of Qualifications
Qualifications such as Army Watercraft Operator certification, DWO, EWO, etc., must be included in the form of PQS or designation letters
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Shipboard Generated Letters
Can be used to document sea service on the vessel to which the applicant is currently assigned
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26. All applicants for an officer endorsement must have:
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Recency
All applicants for an officer endorsement must have:
Three months of qualifying service on vessels of appropriate tonnage or horsepower within seven years of the date of application
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Recent Changes: Medical Certificate
The CG-Issued Medical Certificate serves as proof that a mariner meets the medical requirements
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2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
Medical Certificate Timeline
As of 01/02/14
The Coast Guard started issuing separate medical certificates to certify mariner compliance with the minimum medical standards.
03/25/14 – 03/24/17
U.S. vessels that cannot demonstrate compliance with the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) may be at risk of port state control actions, including detention, when operating in the port of a ratifying nation.
After 03/24/17
A person may not employ or engage an individual on a vessel subject to STCW unless that individual maintains a valid medical certificate.
After 03/24/19
A person may not employ or engage any individual that is required to hold an MMC unless that individual maintains a valid medical certificate.
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29. Understanding the Medical Certificate:
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Understanding the Medical Certificate:
Standalone Credential
Three Expiration Dates
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30. To renew a Medical Certificate, applicants must submit:
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To renew a Medical Certificate, applicants must submit:
New Physical ONLY
* No Fees Required
* No Application Necessary
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31. MMC Medical Endorsements
Use other experience towards Staff Officer ratings (i.e. Medical doctor, Professional nurse and/or Marine physician assistant ):
Medical doctor: A valid license as physician or surgeon issued under the authority of a state or territory of the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia.

32. Con’t: MMC Medical Endorsements
Professional nurse: A valid license as a registered nurse issued under authority of a state or territory of the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia.
Marine physician assistant. Successful completion of an accredited course of instruction for a physician's assistant or nurse practitioner program.

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Recent Changes: Post Dating Credentials
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Validity of Current Credential 
Within 8 Months from Expiration
Whenever an applicant applies for renewal within 8 months of expiration, a new post-dated credential will be issued which becomes effective the day the current credential expires
Current Credential
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Appeal Process
Applicant is affected by decision or action of the NMC
After reconsideration, applicant may make a formal appeal to the Director of Prevention Policy, COMDT (CG-54)
Prior to an appeal, applicant must submit a request for reconsideration directly to the NMC
The decision from COMDT (CG-54) constitutes final agency action
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35. All reconsiderations and appeals must:
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All reconsiderations and appeals must:
Be in writing
Be submitted within 30 days
Include a description of the decision
Include a reason why the decision should be set aside or revised
The original decision or action remains in effect unless otherwise stayed or set aside
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Thank You
Questions?
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