U.S. Navy Master at Arms "A" School | The Complete Guide 

So, you're a fleet cop.. Keep in mind, you young man, are in a good position to help your shipmates. Help your fellow USMC, USN, CB Personnel. Do not let them get hurt. This responsibility is yours now. God Speed & God bless you boy. 2023

The most informative video I found. Thank you!!

I went through this about five months ago. I found A school to be incredibly annoying all the way through, lol. Glad I’m out in the fleet now and not having to deal with Texas shenanigans. Love your videos man, keep up the good work man

Thank you so much, my daughter heads to San Antonio in 2 weeks and this was very informative.

very informational im going to A-school on april as a fleet returnee and this helps alot

This video is honestly everything I needed to know about A School, I’m shipping out in November after I finish off my senior year in highschool and going in as an MA, can’t wait for the adventure! Thank you againnnn!!!

Im going to A School next month and im honestly a bit nervous. I spent 6 years in the army and now switched to the navy. Its all so different between branches and thats whats a little bit scary. This video is very informative into what to expect. It sounds fun.

I’m looking to become an MA k-9 handler, so this video was very informative. I appreciate you, man 🙏🏾‼️

Master At Arms here for 6 years now. Any questions feel free to ask and I got you all whether it’s on HPU harbor patrol, K-9 or Topside Law enforcement I’ll answer them 🤙🏼

Hello! I appreciate your content, and I might now choose this career field when my waivers get cleared

C school graduation is even more relaxed, they just called our names in a classroom and handed us our certificates. After that, I was hanging around the base a little longer, had a final room inspection to prove I left the room empty and clean, and went home for 7 days. I couldn't stand it, it felt like I woke up and the navy was just a dream. The 7 days came and went and I got on the plane to Norfolk, which brought me to my first command. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!

Im about to have my indoc tomorrow thanks for the advice

Great video!

Young man, you did an OUTSTANDING job conveying your presentation. Bravo Zulu to you. I believe every potential Navy MA prospect should listen to this so they have some great insight and can make an informed decision regarding a career as a Navy Master At Arms. I retired in 98 as a MAC and attended my MA "C" school in Anniston, Alabama. My class was the last class at this venue before all MAA training was moved to San Antonio. Nevertheless, it too was an intense 10 week course of instruction back in 1985. I converted from SH2 to MA2 in 85. I know a lot has changed since my time, but I hope there are top notch and high quality MA's in the rating just like there was when I was part of the 'elite' force of the MA rate. Good luck during your career and continue to be the "instructor quality" MAA as you displayed in this video. I'm 72 now, but even so, I thoroughly enjoyed watching this presentation. It brought back a lot of GREAT memories of my time in training and putting all that to work into the 'real' side of the Navy. I have been in the Tidewater area since 91. I was stationed out of Norfolk (USS G. Washington) and SAMI instructor of two course at Little Creek Amphib Base. Many Kudos to you.

25 years ago, I arrived at Lackland from CTR A school, Corry Station. There was no sponsor assigned to me, not even an address. My dad, who went to USAF basic in 1952, gave me rough directions! In any case, my orders were to NSGA Medina; a gate guard looked at my orders and directed me to the MA quarterdeck, where the OOD said that I was indeed at the right place, the "Naval Security Group" confused him. They started barking at me, so I got my seabag and went back to the car, ole boy screaming at me. Finally got him to look a little closer at my orders, at which time he mellowed with a "oh, you're a spook. You're quarterdeck is at Kelly, Security Hill. They put me up in the MA A School barracks that weekend, which was a trip.

Great information. I would just say, people don’t “snitch” in the military, they tell the truth so that people are held accountable for not following the rules to the benefit of all hands.

During the OC course I got really angry 😂 to the point when I was trying to make myself cry and I couldn't. We stayed at the decontamination for 2 hours after the last person was sprayed (Me) because it was alphabetical. After we went back to our barracks...I took a long shower, did a load of laundry and then fell asleep. Woke up to my eyes feeling like I was swimming in chlorine for awhile. Wasn't too bad. By the next day...I felt fine and we did like 4 days of powerpoints for the beginning of unit 3. I graduate tomorrow and then I start NSF LES.

Great video my friend I leave the 27th I’m becoming a MA I go to SA Texas after basic

You guys can learn a lot more by learning from the Navy civilian police also. They actually graduate from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in either Georgia or New Mexico. I've been to that academy and I'll tell you they give you a lot more training there than they do in the A school in Texas that you go through. A lot more civilian law enforcement knowledge You can learn from them.

Any advice on what job should I pick? I'm a non-citizen with a master's degree enlisting (reserve) and will ship out this March. I'm planning to start a PhD degree in August. I'm trying to find a job that will help me when I try to become an officer later, and at the same time is no longer than 12 weeks at A school so I can start the PHD in August without conflicting with A school. Will MA be a suitable job in the reserve?

Hi. My husband is going in MA A-school this coming mid of July. Is there any way I can visit him inside the base? Also is there any hotel inside the base that I can stay in? I’ve heard I’m allowed to enter the base if I bring my dependent id

They should be called the Master at paperwork! Gunnersmates are the Real Masters of Arms!

While on deployment in 2017 on my ship, I went tad to security and basically did ur a school in 2 weeks and got oc sprayed at the end. And made us to a course while sprayed, like Mach moves and baton strikes. Stuff like that

Haeden, First and foremost thank you for your service. Second I am an Air Force Vet (1998-2004) who's from Racine, WI (right south from your MKE). I just stumbled upon your channel cause it was recommended given I watch military videos quite a bit. I've bounced around from the upload where you left the day of boot camp. I look forward to a newer upload video about your dad. I also gotta salute you for being a big Elvis fan. In fact my mom was voted by the Racine Journal Times newspaper and was on Fox Channel 6 news as the biggest Elvis fan in SE WI back in the 70's. She's got a scarf from his MKE show he gave her, she also has which is nuts she has locks of his hair from the official Elvis fan club on the 70's and has plenty of autographed items so I was raised on him since I was in the womb. So when you wore the blue suit and did the line about charges I said wow this is refreshing seeing a young Elvis fan who is legitimate. Your videos are professional, informative and any young man or woman coming into the Navy have you to thank as well as Austin Alexander who's videos I've watched for years too. I must say Great Lakes Naval Base holds a special place still because I became addicted to opioids from (2006-2012) to the point where I was at my wits end/rock bottom. I tried called rehabs from st Louis up to green bay all wanting thousands of dollars up front, or they said no beds for 4-6 weeks. To which I told them I don't have that long. Finally after calling around for hours my kids mother said you're a veteran I said well yeah?! Call the veterans crisis line and I literally went omfg duh!! Haha. I called and the operator Tyler who was a Navy vet said we are going to take care of you putting me at ease amidst massive opioid withdrawal. But, he got me into Capt James A Lovell Healthcare Center the next morning as a walk in on October 24, 2012 and I am still a patient there and have been clean ever since. I salute the Navy for being a part in saving my life. I look forward to more videos and have liked and shared some as well. Take care and stay safe out there. Wisconsin especially SE Wisconsin is brought of you sailor!! From one brother to another stay safe, but have fun. Lastly don't forget to try and knock out college while you're in. Even if it's just one class per semester or a few that's the one regret I have.

I’m exited I leave for boot camp April 9th and I picked MA as my job

Very informative video! But I just have a question as I’m looking forward to being an MA as well and I did some research upon qualifications and specifically ASVAB line scores to qualify. I calculated my own line scores to see if I’ve met the score requirement for MA’s and turned out I’m just a couple points off. I just want to know if there’s still an exception to get the job selected when I head to MEPs.

How is living arrangements? I’m certain you have roommates during A school, but what about after you graduate?

I was a sheriffs deputy and was sprayed with oc. I still have my certificates from it. My question is if I’ve already done it in civilian law enforcement will I have to do it again at A school

Heading to this A school in 2 weeks, prior service.

Hey bro, fellow Milwaukee native here as well. My question is on the ASVAB. Do you have any advice for that? I take mine next Wednesday and I want to be an MA, speciality NCIS. I look forward to be properly prepared, so any advice would be highly appreciated!

Did you train with Air Force Security Forces (Air Force MP)? Since their school is at lackland too.

I leave for boot camp April 3rd my job I picked at MEPS Master-At-Arms (MA) kind of nervous about everything

I’m going to MEPS next week and I have a list of jobs I would like if I’m unable to get the main job I want which is IS and MA is very high on that list.

we still use the M9? i thought the SIG P320 was the new standard.

K9 was earned not given out one bit.

What's the asvab score to have to make MA. Thanks. Interested on being MA

My step dad told me to not use the water after being OC Sprayed because it’ll make it worse. Told me to suck it up. Now honest question though, you saying use the water is that to trick us to get more pain or being legit. When i heard about can go blind kinda dropped my mouth a little bit

Is A school up to date with law enforcement training?

How much do MAs get to travel? Would you recommend being an MA like is it a good rate

Expect respect!

Hey do you have any info for a fleet returnee going to MA A school?

What happen with your personal cell phone after you arrived at boot camp?

Interesting. And good advice. I was a MM, which I didn't enjoy. I always thought MA would be a job I would've enjoyed a lot more. You mentioned swimmers. Can MAs become divers? When I was in the Navy, divers, EOD, and SEALs were not their own ratings. If you wanted to go into those fields, you had to be in a "source rating", which is one that allows you to go into those fields. And when you completed the training, you kept your original rating, but gain another NEC. So you'd have SEALs, EOD, and divers who were BMs, BTs, MMs, and so on. Now, they're all their own ratings (SEALs are SO, EOD are EOD, and divers are ND). If MAs can become divers, do they keep their MA rating, or switch to ND?

Are there any specialized niches you can do as a MA?

How do get internet? Thanks

I just got oc sprayed and barelyyy passed the course

Can you have a friend record you while having oc pray?

Pro tip: MAKE SURE SOMEONE RECORDS YOUR ENTIRE OC EXPOSURE! There may be a day where you want to go into some kind of LEO role after the military, and that paper certificate means fuck all, and you'll have to be exposed again. Same with taser, some people have a bad time getting tased. Get it on video so you won't have to do it in the future.

Is A & C now combined for a total of 9 weeks?

Excellent video! You should be an instructor!!!

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Can someone help me how to fill out the packet for liberty 🙏

How much shooting do you do? What ranges?

Can MAs join the MESF

I do want to ask, does Navy MA's have a Special Reaction Team (SRT) (which is a SWAT Team)component like the Army, Marines, and Air Force MPs do?

You use the M9 and not the sig?

Why the cammos

Hopefully none of you have MA2 Moore as your class sponsor lol. That mf likes to scream at you 😂

Did this guy steal Hugh Hefner's cloths?

Do they not give you milk ?? For oc or should you just get that on your own

ID checkers

How does it work if you are married? Are you allowed to see your wife?

lol that oc certificate is on perms relax lol

Great smoking jacket.

If someone leaves something when they leave does that mean it’s up for grabs and if so would I have to send things I had shipped over back?

Hi. My husband is going in MA A-school this coming mid of July. Is there any way I can visit him inside the base? Also is there any hotel inside the base that I can stay in? I’ve heard I’m allowed to enter the base if I bring my dependent id