### Question
How does UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY define critical position?


### Answer
Under *46 U.S.C. § 51324*, **critical position** is defined as:

> a position that contributes to the improvement of—


(1) the culture or infrastructure of the Academy

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 51324*
  - Heading: **Subtitle V-Merchant Marine > Part B-Merchant Marine Service > CHAPTER 513-UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY**

