Support Programs, International Ice Patrol, and Polar Ice Operations Program, among others. The official name of Marine Science Technician was adopted in 1970. Training and qualification The MST rate requires high ASVAB scores. Prospective MSTs must meet Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) score requirements of 114 in Verbal Ability plus Arithmetic Reasoning (VE+AR), and a minimum Mathematics Knowledge (MK) score of 56. Training for the rating is accomplished through a 12-week course at USCG Training Center Yorktown, VA. Upon graduation, MSTs may go on to pursue qualifications such as Pollution Responder, Federal On-Scene Coordinator's Representative, Facility Inspector, Container Inspector, Port State Control Examiner, Port State Control Officer (with vessel type classification) and other specialized qualifications. See also Marine safety (USCG) Marine Safety Insignia References http://www.uscg.mil/epm/AO/Non-Rate/Rate%20Requirements.asp External links Fleet Reserve Association August 2013 issue, USCG Marine Science Technicians United States Coast Guard job titles