ALCOAST 420/22 - OCT 2022 COAST GUARD MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL PATHWAY FOR ENGINEERS

R 271635Z OCT 22 MID200080398270U
FM COMCOGARD FORCECOM NORFOLK VA
TO ALCOAST
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UNCLAS
ALCOAST 420/22
SSIC 1540
SUBJ: COAST GUARD MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIAL PATHWAY FOR ENGINEERS
A. Executive Order 13860: Supporting the Transition of Active Duty
Service Members and Military
Veterans into the Merchant Marine, 4 Mar 2019, Executive Office of
the President
B. Military to Mariner Voluntary Credentialing Program, COMDTINST
1540.2
C. Office of Cutter Forces Deck Watchstation Qualification Standard
Engineering Addendum, OCT 2022
D. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 111514Z MAY 22/ALCOAST 177/22
1. This ALCOAST announces the pathway for Coast Guard engineers
seeking merchant mariner credentials (MMC) issued by the National
Maritime Center (NMC), initiated by REF (A), supported by REF (B),
and outlined in REF (C). The Military to Mariner (M2M) program
with Cutter Forces (CG-751) has established a pathway to the
Qualified Member of Engine Department (QMED) rated endorsement. The
new M2M course will satisfy all types of QMED credentials.
2. As a part of Coast Guard's commitment to credentialing and
lifelong learning, the M2M program received NMC approval for its
QMED course for interested engineering officers, CWOs, MK, EM, and
DC ratings. This course will meet the requirements for all types of
QMED credentials. Upon completion of the QMED course requirements
and exam, M2M will issue a certificate that members can submit to
NMC for credit as part of their MMC application. This certificate
removes the hurdle for members to take exams at a Regional Exam
Center. By removing the need to take outside training courses per
REF (D), the certificate allows members to allocate their annual
$4,500 Credentialing Assistance benefit toward other credentials or
adding endorsements to their MMC. Participation in M2M courses is
strictly voluntary for Coast Guard members. Units shall not make
completion of M2M courses a requirement for any reason. More
information on how to participate and complete requirements can be
found at:
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https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/forcecom/VCP/SitePages/Military
%20to%20Mariner%20(M2M).aspx

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https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/cg751/IQP/WQS%20Addendum%20for
%20Mariner%20Licensing/Forms/AllItems.aspx

3. The M2M program provides counseling to those seeking MMCs and
assistance with the application process. Questions regarding MMCs
may be directed to the CG M2M mailbox at: CGM2M@uscg.mil.
4. RDML M. W. Raymond, Commander, Force Readiness Command (FC-C),
sends.
5. Internet release is authorized.