<p>Okay, I was looking at the booklet and I got confused. If I were to apply there, does that mean I would have to do the Coast Guard thingy and then get drafted into the Coast Guard? (Noticing that almost everypage you see people in the uniform)</p>
<p>I just need someone to clear it up for me.</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>There is no military obligation incurred by students who attend SUNY Maritime. Many of the uniforms that you see are probably Corps of Cadet uniforms. You CAN elect to join the corps of cadets if you want to, while a student at SUNY Maritime, but it is not mandatory. Also, being in the corps of cadets does not mean you have military obligation. There are ROTC programs at SUNY. If you join ROTC, you DO incur a military obligation consistent with your ROTC contract.</p>