The undergraduate student body at the Maritime College is organized
into a Regiment of Cadets. The Regiment is a military-style organization and is governed by a set of Rules and Regulations
similar to that of the US federal
service academies. The Regiment is led by cadet officers assisted by professional personnel of the Commandant of Cadets
Office. The College sets high standards for conduct, leadership, teamwork and personal appearance that are in keeping with the
demands of the profession and the best traditions of the sea going services.The regimental system offers a vehicle for developing the leadership skills of the cadets, supports the professional training
of the cadets, and provides a framework for safely managing a large number of cadets at sea on the training ship.