Describe, in general terms, how the U.S. has incorporated STCW standards into U.S. domestic law and regulations? Has the STCW Convention been pulled into the UNITED STATES CODE (USC) and the CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (CFRs)? Which U.S. government Agency facilitates that process? Describe how the general system of licensing of U.S. Merchant Mariners works? What are the general elements (i.e. Sea-time, completing Assessments, taking approved courses, taking License exams, etc) that have been taken from STCW and now drive the TRAINING & EDUCATION of U.S. Mariners? Are the general requirements for a U.S. based mariner-trainee attending a Mariner Licensing Program at a MARITIME ACADEMY/COLLEGE in order to earn an STCW Endorsement on a Merchant Mariner different than that for a Mariner who is earning their STCW Endorsed license by earning sea time and taking the License exam (earning a license through the hawsepipe)?