USCG-OUPV-L1.4
Sea service and recency: what the CFR says, and what the NMC applies
USCG-OUPV-M1 · The OUPV credential · USCG-OUPV-M1-A What the six-pack authorises, the three routes, eligibility, and the sea service that earns it.
Every school will tell you the OUPV needs 360 days. The CFR does not contain the number 360 anywhere. Both statements are true, and understanding why is the difference between an application that is accepted and one that comes back.
AI-drafted catalogue content pending SME review. USCG requirements change; verify every figure against the National Maritime Center and the current CFR before relying on it for an application.