Oh yes they are ... and actually I was just using the USVN as an example because I've been part of it for a damn long time and know the Rules & Regulations of the USVN pretty good, not because Kapitain was part of it. But then ... well let me take a look at the roster
(Doesn't look like you are on it, but if so ... I have yet to hear from some one that he was signed up to the USVN without his knowledge ...)
Oh and just for the curious ...
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Active Roster
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Inactives/Reserve/Retired Roster