competitive examinations. The order of merit will be determined not only by the scores on the required entrance examinations, but also by each candidate's previous academic record, evidence of ability, character, citizenship and leadership qualities, participation in extracurricular activities, part-time or fulltime employment, church or club activities, physical fitness and, in general, his potential ability to develop into a competent Merchant Marine Officer.

(c) Notification of selection. Results of the selection process will be made known about June 1, when each candidate and his nominating official will be notified of his status as (1) a principal candidate, or (2) an alternate candidate, or (3) an unqualified candidate. Alternates will replace principal candidates who decline appointment or fail to meet physical requirements.

(d) Reporting to the academy. During August, all candidates selected for appointment who have met all requirements will be issued instructions to report to the United States Merchant Marine Academy by a specified date in mid-August for orientation and induction.

(e) Oath. Each cadet who is a citizen of the United States will be given an oath of office at the United States Merchant Marine Academy as follows:

I, having been appointed a cadet to the United States Merchant Marine Academy accept appointment and do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservations or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter; so help me God.

(f) Birth certificate. Each candidate will be required to present an acceptable birth certificate. § 310.57

Courses of instruction.

(a) At academy. Cadets entering the United States Merchant Marine Academy select the Nautical Science or Engineering program which will fit them to serve in the Deck or Engine Department aboard ship. The curriculum includes the study of general education courses in addition to professional and technical subjects. Cadets normally spend four eleven-month academic years in the course of study. The first, third and

fourth academic years are spent at the Academy at Kings Point, New York. ·

(b) Sea year. Cadets spend the second year training at sea aboard one or more merchant vessels. The sea year may be split, when circumstances warrant. In addition to practical shipboard assignments, cadets are required to complete a Sea Project incorporating material from the major segments of the Academy curriculum.

§ 310.58 Training on subsidized vessels. All subsidized merchant vessels, in accordance with contractual arrangements, are required to provide for the training of at least two cadets, as assigned by the Superintendent of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, which shall be in accordance with the following provisions:

(a) Work assignments. All practical work assignments for cadets shall be in accordance with such courses as are prescribed by the Superintendent of the United States Merchant Marine Academy.

(b) Working hours. Steamship company employers in order to permit cadets to carry on with their training courses, shall not normally work cadets more than eight hours in any one day. Cadets shall devote at least three hours of their own time each day to study.

(c) Pay. Cadets shall receive pay, while attached to merchant vessels, at the rate of $151.95 per month from their steamship company employers. Cadets, while assigned to ships, will be furnished quarters and subsistence by the steamship company employer. While aboard ship, they shall be berthed in rooms with other cadets in that part of the vessel designated for licensed officers or first class passenger quarters and shall mess with the licensed officers. In addition, the steamship company employers shall pay the cadets such subsistence and room allowances in port, transportation allowances, and other bonuses or allowances as are paid to the licensed officers of the vessel to which cadets are attached.

[G.O. 97, 28 F.R. 2005, Mar. 1, 1963, as amended by; Amdt. 2, 32 F.R. 3022, Feb. 17, 1967]

§ 310.59 Training on other vessels and by other facilities or agencies. Arrangements may be made by the Maritime Administrator for training of cadets on Government owned vessels, in cooperation with other governmental and

private agencies, on other vessels, and, for instructional purposes only in shipyards, plants, and industrial and educational organizations.

§ 310.60 Allowances and expenses.

(a) Items furnished. Each cadet is provided with free tuition, quarters, subsistence, medical and dental care, and to certain travel expenses in accordance with Chapter 5, Part A of the Joint Travel Regulations while traveling under official Academy orders.

(b) Allowances. Cadets receive an allowance of $300 per year, payable quarterly, toward the cost of uniforms and textbooks for each of the three years at the Academy. No allowance is received during the sea year as cadets will earn about $1,000 from their steamship company employers.

(c) Deposit required. A cadet, upon admission to the United States Merchant Marine Academy, is required to deposit $750 on entrance, plus $150 on the following January 1, and $50 on the following July 1, to help defray the relatively heavy initial cost of clothing and equipment. These deposits, plus other necessary expenses, except spending money, are balanced off over the fouryear course of training by the allowances and salary specified in paragraph (b) of this section.

[G.O. 97, 28 F.R. 2005, Mar. 1, 1963, as amended by Amdt. 2, 32 F.R. 3022, Feb. 17, 1967]

(a) Cadets may be granted leave of absence of approximately four weeks in August after completion of the first, second and third year of training.

(b) Studies and exercises are suspended on January 1, February 22, May 30, July 4, the first Monday in September, November 11, Thanksgiving Day, December 25 and on such other days as may be designated by the President as national holidays. On such days cadets may be granted liberty.

(c) Cadets may be granted about ten days' leave during the period which includes Christmas and New Year's Day.

(d) Liberty and other privileges are granted to cadets meriting it under applicable regulations.

(a) A cadet will be graduated from the Academy upon the successful attainment of the following objectives:

(1) Completion of the required course of study;

(2) Passing the required United States Coast Guard examinations for licensing; (3) Filing for a Commission in the United States Naval Reserve.

(b) Graduates receive the degree of Bachelor of Science; the United States Coast Guard license either as third officer or third assistant engineer; and may be granted a commission as Ensign in the United States Naval Reserve by the Department of the Navy.

§ 310.64 Foreign students.

(a) Appointments from the American Republics. The Act of Congress approved August 9, 1946 (46 U.S.C. 1126b) and Executive Order 10661 of February 27, 1956 (21 F.R. 1315) provide for the admission of citizens of American Republics (other than the United States) to receive instruction at the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York. The total number of persons from American Republics other than the United States to be enrolled at any one time shall not exceed twelve and not more than two persons from any of such republics shall receive instruction at the United States Merchant Marine Academy at the same time. Applications for appointment under the provisions of this law must be addressed through the appropriate diplomatic channels of the applicant's country. Nominations must reach the State Department in Washington, D.C., by January 1.

(b) Appointments from the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. The Act of Congress approved September 14, 1961 (75 Stat. 514) provides for the admission of not to exceed four persons at a time from the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands to receive instruction at the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York.

(c) Regulations. Persons receiving instruction under the authority of the above Acts shall receive the same pay, allowances, and emoluments as do citi

zens of the United States, to be paid from the Maritime Administration training appropriation. Subject to any exceptions as may be determined by the Maritime Administrator (in the case of cadets from the Trust Territories as a result of a joint agreement by the Maritime Administrator and the Secretary of Interior), they shall be subject to the same rules and regulations governing admission, attendance, discipline, resignation, discharge, dismissal, and graduation as cadets at the Merchant Marine Academy appointed from the United States; but such persons shall not be entitled to appointment to any office or position in the United States Merchant Marine by reason of their graduation from the Merchant Marine Academy. Each candidate must:

(1) Be a bona fide male citizen of the country transmitting the request and meet the other requirements as to age, marital status and character as set forth in § 310.53 for United States citizens. (2) Possess physical qualifications as specified in § 310.55. All candidates must undergo a physical examination and physical aptitude examination as arranged by the Maritime Administrator.

(3) Be proficient in reading, writing and speaking idiomatic English and must meet the following scholastic entrance requirements:

(i) Must qualify in the College Entrance Examination Board Scholastic Aptitude Test and achievement tests in English Composition and Intermediate or Advanced Mathematics. See § 310.54(b). Detailed certificates covering schoolwork will not be required of candidates from the other American Republics and the Trust Territories of the Pacific. These candidates will be given the same examination in English Composition as other candidates, but due consideration will be accorded these foreign students when evaluating test results.

(ii) Each candidate shall submit a certificate from his Government that he is conversant with the literature of his native country and that he has completed a course in the literature of his native language equivalent in general to two years of secondary school work in literature in the United States. In lieu of this certification, a candidate may produce evidence of having acquired the units for literature from accredited schools of the United States.

(4) Candidates will be furnished information as to the time, place, etc., of

the College Entrance Examination Board tests. A Maritime Representative or a diplomatic representative of the United States in the candidate's country shall in the case of all these candidates furnish a report as to the candidate's proficiency in the use of idiomatic English.

(5) In lieu of the oath of allegiance to the United States, a substitute oath will be required in substance as follows: I,

-------, & citizen of years

--)

aged months, having been appointed as a cadet to the United States Merchant Marine Academy, do solemnly swear or affirm to comply with all regulations of the Academy, and to give my utmost efforts to accomplish satisfactorily the required curriculum; do swear or affirm not to divulge any information of military value which I may obtain, directly or indirectly, in consequence of my presence at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, to any alien government; and do agree that I shall be withdrawn from the United States Merchant Marine Academy if deficient in conduct, health or studies.

Subpart D-Regulations for Receipt of Donations for Chapel and Library At United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York AUTHORITY: The provisions of this Subpart D issued under sec. 3, 62 Stat. 172.

SOURCE: The provisions of this Subpart D contained in Revised General Order 24 (WSA Function Series), Supp. 4, 13 F.R. 6329, Oct. 28, 1948.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

§ 310.100 Basis and purpose.

By virtue of the authority contained in the act approved April 17, 1948 (Pub. Law 485, 80th Cong., 2d sess.), and in accordance with General Accounting Office Accounts and Procedures Letter No. 12789, United States Maritime Commission No. 224, dated June 8, 1948, this subpart is hereby prescribed to provide for the receipt of, and accounting for private contributions to assist in construction of a chapel and a library at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York. § 310.101 Designation and authority.

The Assistant Chief, Office of Maritime Training, is hereby designated to accept private contributions to assist in defraying the cost of construction of said chapel and library. All private contributions received shall be transmitted to the Comptroller, Maritime Administration, for deposit.

§ 310.102

CONTRIBUTIONS

Receipt for contributions.

The immediate receiving person shall give proper receipt for all contributions. Receipts shall be prepared in duplicate, one copy for the contributor and the other copy to accompany the contribution. Contributions may be made by check. In such cases the check shall be made payable to the Treasurer of the United States.

§ 310.103 Accountability.

All contributions shall be forwarded to the Assistant Chief, Office of Maritime Training, Maritime Administration, Washington, D.C., for transmission to the Comptroller, Maritime Administration, for disposition in accordance with the following trust fund receipt and appropriation accounts prescribed by the Comptroller General of the United States

Sec.

PART 350-SEAMEN'S SERVICE AWARDS

A red, white, and blue umbra silk ribbon bar, one and three-eighths inches long by one-half inch wide may be issued, in accordance with the procedure set forth in § 350.4, to each master, officer, or member of the crew of any United States ship who, between June 30, 1950 and September 30, 1953, served in the waters adjacent to Korea, within the following bounds:

From a point at latitude 39°30' N., longitude 122°45' E.; southward to latitude 33° N., longitude 122°45′ E.; thence eastward to latitude 33° N., longitude 127°55′ E.; thence northeastward to latitude 37°05′ N., longitude 133° E.; thence northward to latitude 40°40′ N., longitude 133° E.; thence northwestward to a point on the east coast of Korea at the juncture of Korea with the U. S. S. R.

§ 350.4 Procedure for purchase.

Application for the Korean Service ribbon shall be made to the Seafarer Relations Branch, Division of Manpower Development, Maritime Administration, Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C. 20235. Such application should include seaman's name, his license or identification number, the name or names of ships on which he served, dates of service, and his mailing address. If found to be eligible, an Authorization Card will be supplied to the applicant whereby he may purchase the Korean Service Bar from the only duly certified distributor, Harry Sadow, Inc., 20 Vesey Street, New York, N.Y. 10007, at a cost of 65 cents. Replacement may be obtained in the same manner if bar is lost, destroyed, or rendered unfit for use, without fault or neglect on the part of the owner.

[G.O. 81, Amdt. 4, 32 F.R. 9224, June 29, 1967]

(a) The following ribbon bars, previously issued for service in the U.S. Merchant Marine during World War II, pursuant to earlier Acts of Congress and Executive orders, now repealed, may be replaced, if bar is lost, destroyed, or rendered unfit for use, without fault or neglect on the part of the owner, at a cost of 65 cents per ribbon bar by presenting to Harry Sadow, Inc., either in person or by mail, the appropriate Authorization Card presently in the applicant's possession:

Atlantic War Zone Bar.
Pacific War Zone Bar.
Mediterranean-Middle East War Zone Bar.
Combat Bar.
Defense Bar.
Victory Medal Bar.

If Authorization Cards are lost or destroyed, replacements thereof may be obtained upon application to the Seafarer Relations Branch, Division of Manpower Development, Maritime Administration, Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C. 20235.

(b) The following decorations may be replaced at cost upon application to the Seafarer Relations Branch, Division of Manpower Development, Maritime Administration, Washington, D.C. 20235:

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355.2 Requirements regarding evidence of United States citizenship.

355.3 Form of affidavit.

AUTHORITY: The provisions of this Part 355 issued under sec. 204, 49 Stat. 1987, as amended, sec. 1, 73 Stat. 597; 46 U.S.C. 1114, 11.

SOURCE: The provisions of this Part 355 contained in General Order 89, 25 F.R. 5293, June 14, 1960, unless otherwise noted. § 355.1 General.

(a) Under section 2, Shipping Act, 1916, as amended, and section 905(c), Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended, no corporation is deemed a citizen of the United States unless it is organized under the laws of the United States or of a State, Territory, District, or possession thereof; its president or other chief executive officer and the chairman of its board of directors are citizens of the United States and no more of its directors than a minority of the number necessary to constitute a quorum are noncitizens (except that in case of corporations under Title VI of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended, all directors must be citizens of the United States) and the controlling interest therein is owned by citizens of the United States (or, in the case of a corporation operating any vessel in the coastwise trade, on the Great Lakes, or on bays, sounds, rivers, harbors, or inland lakes of the United States, 75 percent of the interest in such corporation is owned by citizens of the United States).