Current Usage
The insignia was authorized for wear by students at the United States Merchant Marine Academy who are Midshipmen, Merchant Marine Reserve, in 1942. Presently, all Midshipmen, USNR at the United States Merchant Marine Academy wear the device.
According to U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations, the Merchant Marine Reserve Insignia is an approved breast qualification insignia for wear on prescribed U.S. Navy uniforms. It is not classified as a warfare qualification insignia. The breast insignia may be worn by:
- An officer holding a valid U.S. Merchant Marine Officer License for vessels of unlimited ocean tonnage or horsepower;
- U.S. Merchant Marine Officers who are also U.S. Naval Reserve officers while wearing a U.S. Merchant Marine or U.S. Maritime Service uniform; and
- Merchant Marine Reserve, USNR Midshipmen such as those at the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point.
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