a regiment to fulfill the USCG requirements for obtaining a license through a college. The regiment has a Pipe and Drum Band, Regimental Band, Honor Guard (Color Guard and Drill Team), and a Security Company. The band and honor guard perform at events both on and off campus, such as parades and dinners.
Incoming Cadets must go through Indoctrination (shortened to INDOC), ten days of training in August where they learn leadership and basic seamanship skills. During freshman year, also known as Mariner Under Guidance (MUG) year, cadets are made to square corners, stand at attention for all upperclassmen, have room inspections, and maintain the uniform of the day.
== Notable alumni ==
Commodore Leroy J. Alexanderson, the last Master of the SS United States
John W. Anderson, longest serving Master of the SS United States
Peter Coleman, class of 1981, Won the gold medal. Mallory Cup, in 1983 for North American Men's Sailing Championship, is named in the Inter-collegiate Sailing Association Hall of Fame.
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