[QUOTE=mtskier;56143]I was operating under the assumption ( I know) that the academy grad’s were regulated under the CFR I referenced above and therefore would get credit for days actually sailed once they received their 3rds. But it appears that they are able to start with 1080 on the books so to speak.[/QUOTE]
They’re not. A graduate of any school does NOT have 1080 days aboard ship, underway. Maybe training, or classroom, but not the same as a hawsepiper. Possible 180 days on the sea cruise, and another 180 on two commercial ships. Totaling 360. That’s all.