bearhunter66
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- Jul 15, 2013
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http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=123607
I wrote a letter to Pistole. Key points:
I am writing this letter to better understand why this policy would not apply to midshipman attending the United States Merchant Marine Academy. As I am sure you are aware, the United States Merchant Marine Academy is a federal service academy that educates and graduates licensed Merchant Marine officers of exemplary character who serve America’s marine transportation and defense needs in peace and war.
I noted that the new policy applied to the United States Coast Guard Academy, which is under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. In this regard, the United States Merchant Marine Academy is similar as it is under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Transportation and not the Department of Defense.
Similar to the other four (4) Federal Service Academies, every midshipman at the United States Merchant Marine Academy is required to complete Standard Form 86, Questionnaire for National Security Positions, as a criterion for acceptance and enrollment.
Additionally, and unique to United States Merchant Marine Academy, every midshipman is also required to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC®). This document, issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), is a vital security measure that will ensure individuals who pose a threat do not gain unescorted access to secure areas of the nation’s maritime transportation system.
I copied my Senators and Congressmen. May also send a copy to RADM Helis. I encourage all current/past/future parents and kids to do the same. KP is often the forgotten academy (remember that sequestration issue last year this time) and we need to sound off.
BH
I wrote a letter to Pistole. Key points:
I am writing this letter to better understand why this policy would not apply to midshipman attending the United States Merchant Marine Academy. As I am sure you are aware, the United States Merchant Marine Academy is a federal service academy that educates and graduates licensed Merchant Marine officers of exemplary character who serve America’s marine transportation and defense needs in peace and war.
I noted that the new policy applied to the United States Coast Guard Academy, which is under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. In this regard, the United States Merchant Marine Academy is similar as it is under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Transportation and not the Department of Defense.
Similar to the other four (4) Federal Service Academies, every midshipman at the United States Merchant Marine Academy is required to complete Standard Form 86, Questionnaire for National Security Positions, as a criterion for acceptance and enrollment.
Additionally, and unique to United States Merchant Marine Academy, every midshipman is also required to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC®). This document, issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), is a vital security measure that will ensure individuals who pose a threat do not gain unescorted access to secure areas of the nation’s maritime transportation system.
I copied my Senators and Congressmen. May also send a copy to RADM Helis. I encourage all current/past/future parents and kids to do the same. KP is often the forgotten academy (remember that sequestration issue last year this time) and we need to sound off.
BH