Are members of the US Merchant Marines considered Military?

Question

I know that the Merchant Marine Academy in Kingspoint New York IS a service academy and that the Offiers become Naval Reservist, but what abut the common sailors are they considered Military?

yes but in a time of war?

Answer 1

NOPE.. they are civilian...but thyey have come under military jurisdiction before.. e.g. Liberty ships and Victory ships under WWII...

Not as uncommon as you might think.. even civil servants (fed) can and are shipped overseases by the military if they want to ship em (read the fine print)

Answer 2

Would'nt think so.The merchant navy of any country is considered a civilian organisation.