What is the Application Assist section of the Mil-2-Mariner (M2M) tool?

The Application Assist is the final section of the Mil-2-Mariner (M2M) tool and is meant to provide guidance for submitting your application to the National Maritime Center (NMC). MilGears currently does not electronically submit your application. Please review all content in the section to successfully apply to the [...]

What are the Mariner Preliminary Results in the Mil-2-Mariner (M2M) tool?

The Preliminary Results section is made up of two pages – the Calculations Summary and the Mariner Preliminary Results. The Calculations Summary page is based on the all of the information you previously entered into the tool and shows you your total creditable sea service based on your military-related sea experience as well as any other maritime experience entered. It is where your sea [...]

How does the Engage My Career tool work and what is its purpose?

The Engage My Career (EMC) tool looks at what you have done in the military by guiding you through a series of questions that collect information such as: your military occupation, pay grade, duty station history, training, qualifications (applicable to Mariner careers), and civilian education or credentials. The EMC tool uses this information to help guide you towards your personalized [...]

What is the purpose of the Mil-2-Mariner (M2M) tool and how does it work?

To begin a career as a credentialed Merchant Mariner, you need a Merchant Mariner Credential issued by the U.S. Coast Guard. These credentials require years of sea going experience, training and assessments or exams. Your military sea service, experience and training can meet some of these requirements. To use M2M, simply upload your documents, update missing information, and review your [...]

What is an apprenticeship?

A registered apprenticeship is a formal, structured training program that provides a combination of paid on-the-job training (OJT) and related technical instruction in a field of interest. This type of program allows you to get valuable work experience and recognized industry credentials to advance your career. As a Servicemember, you can earn an apprenticeship with the OJT and military training [...]