entry level MMC

[Jnx]

I'm going through the checklist here, and it wants a "Reference #." I would just leave this blank, because I don't know what it's talking about, but I don't want my application process to be stretched out even longer. Can anyone fill me in about what this is? Do I need it?

Also, once I have everything sent in- what's the average processing time before I get the credential? I got my TWIC in just under 2 weeks, so I have high hopes.

checklist:
http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/checklists/MCP-FM-NMC5-36 Entry Level.pdf?list5=checklists%2FMCP-FM-NMC5-36+Entry+Level.pdf&B4=GO!

edit:
Maybe I don't even need that checklist? Here's the other one officially titled "MMC Application Submittal Checklist" which the 1st checklist says is the one I need to include
http://www.uscg.mil/nmc/checklists/a..._checklist.pdf

[Shadow]

On my last renewal I was told that the goal was to have the credential in hand in less than 30 days. It only took a couple of weeks from when I turned in my application until I had my license in hand. I live in Alaska so mail takes longer. An entry-level mmd with no seatime to evaluate, clean physical, and no criminal record I imagine will go pretty fast, but if you plan on 30 days you will be less likely to be disappointed.

[JW-Oceans]

References are needed for Licenses only

[Mike23]

I got my entry level MMC within 3 1/2 weeks. That's with a super clean background and physical.

[Robert]

Reference # is probably your Mariners Reference Number assigned by the Coast Guard which you will have with your first MMC.

[Mike23]

I got my entry level MMC within 3 1/2 weeks. That's with a super clean background and physical.

Oh and don't forget to get your TWIC 1st before you try and get your MMC because that's what they had said they needed when I drove to MD to apply and give them my paperwork for my MMC.