Sec. 3506. CADET COMMITMENT AGREEMENTS

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## SEC. 3506 CADET COMMITMENT AGREEMENTS Section 51306(a) of title 46, United States Code, is amended— ####

(1)in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking “must” and inserting “shall”; ####

(2)by amending paragraph

(2)to read as follows: > > #### “(2) > > obtain a merchant mariner license, unlimited as to horsepower or tonnage, issued by the Coast Guard as an officer in the merchant marine of the United States, accompanied by the appropriate national and international endorsements and certifications required by the Coast Guard for service aboard vessels on domestic and international voyages, without limitation, before graduation from the Academy;” > ; ####

(3)by amending paragraph

(3)to read as follows: > > #### “(3) > > for at least 6 years after graduation from the Academy, maintain— > > > ##### “(A) > > a valid merchant mariner license, unlimited as to horsepower or tonnage, issued by the Coast Guard as an officer in the merchant marine of the United States, accompanied by the appropriate national and international endorsements and certifications required by the Coast Guard for service aboard vessels on domestic and international voyages, without limitation; > > > ##### “(B) > > a valid transportation worker identification credential; and > > > ##### “(C) > > a Coast Guard medical certificate;” > ; and ####

(4)by amending paragraph

(4)to read as follows: > > #### “(4) > > apply for, and accept if tendered, an appointment as a commissioned officer in the Navy Reserve (including the Strategic Sealift Officer Program, Navy Reserve), the Coast Guard Reserve, or any other reserve component of an armed force of the United States, and, if tendered the appointment, to serve, meet the participation requirements, and maintain active status in good standing, as determined by the program manager of the appropriate military service, for at least 8 years after the date of commissioning;” > .