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The document is a Certificate of Discharge to Merchant Mariner issued by the U.S. Coast Guard, detailing the necessary information for mariners upon discharge from service. It includes sections for personal details, voyage nature, and vessel information, along with instructions for distribution and compliance with legal requirements. The document also outlines privacy practices regarding the collection of personal information.

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Can a Merchant Marine be considered a veteran?

In some cases merchant marinersmembers of the U.S. Merchant Marinesmay also qualify as veterans for purposes of eligibility for VA benefits. Whether a merchant mariner can qualify as a veteran depends largely on when the mariner served.

Is a merchant mariner part of the military?

The Merchant Marine is not a government agency or a military service, so there is no central hiring agency. This means there is not a common pay scale that applies across the agency or industry roles within it.

What can you do with merchant marine credentials?

With an MMC, you may work in the deck, engineering, or stewards departments of a ship. Where you can work and what you can do will depend on the type of endorsement(s) you hold. The deck department is concerned mainly with the navigation and operation of a ship.

Do merchant mariners qualify for VA loans?

While not all Merchant Marines are eligible for veterans benefits programs offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, they may qualify. Benefits programs available for veterans include health care options, disability compensation, education opportunities, and even home loans.

Are merchant mariners considered veterans?

Veteran Status for Merchant Mariners Whether a merchant mariner can qualify as a veteran depends largely on when the mariner served. Merchant mariners performed support roles to the U.S Armed Forces during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam era.

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