Non Academy Schools

[mleners]

Does anyone know of any none academy schools that i can upgrade my OS to AB?

[Sf_deckhand]

You don't mention where you are located, but there are plenty of USCG approved schools where you can take a course in lieu of the AB exam, in order to upgrade your MMD.

The USCG website has a list of all the approved schools here: http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/approved_courses_schools.asp

Depending on what you are after, its close to mandatory I believe that you also take a Lifeboatman's class. There are less of these offered around the country, but they can also be found on the coast guard's website.

You can use this link http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/gmap/findschool.asp to find approved schools that offer particular courses near you.

Good luck!