### Question
What is the definition of civilian nautical school?


### Answer
The definition of **civilian nautical school** is as follows in *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 1295f*:

> any school operated and conducted in the United States (except the Academy maintained under section 1295b of this Appendix, any State maritime academy assisted under section 1295c of this Appendix, and any other school operated by the United States or any agency of the United States) which offers instruction to individuals quartered on board any vessel for the primary purpose of training them for service in the merchant marine

#### Citation:
  - *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 1295f*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 24A-MERCHANT MARINE ACT, 1928 > SUBCHAPTER XIII-MARITIME EDUCATION AND TRAINING**

