USMMA
Military abbreviation · Military Unit and Organization
| Stands for | United States Merchant Marine Academy |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
USMMA stands for United States Merchant Marine Academy, a military unit and organization abbreviation.
Federal service academy at Kings Point, New York, run by the Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration, that trains midshipmen as licensed merchant marine officers. Graduates may serve at sea, in the maritime industry or as officers in any armed service.
Example: The USMMA midshipman spent her sea year aboard container ships crossing the Pacific.
Usage notes
Dedicated in 1943, the academy lost 142 midshipmen killed at sea during World War II, and it is the only federal academy authorized to carry a battle standard. Graduates typically hold reserve commissions, often in the Navy Reserve, as part of their service obligation.
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