I am joining the Navy nexy summer.

[Jazz Man]

Hi,

My name is Ian and I am a new member. I am interested in Joining the Navy. All of the men in my family have served in the U.S. Military, and I believe I owe it to my country considering that I can safely walk down the street thanks to those who have killed and given their lives for us. My father was a U.S. Marine and fought in Somalia and Iraq. My Uncle Steven was a Command Master Chief in the Navy, and the other one did work in the Navy he is not aloud to tell me. Anyway, I want to be in the Master at Arms program, or in one of the bands. I am going in because I want to serve, and also I am going to get college out of it. I was wanting to ask a few questions.

I was curious if once I am a Master at Arms, (if that position is available), is it possible to move onto Counter terrorist Units later on if I decide to stay in longer than four years?

I was also curious as to if I get out after four years, and my professional music career does not workout, is it possible to go back in the Navy?

Thank you for the help. I look forward to possibly seeing any of you next year.


-Ian McElrath

[Jazz Man]

Anyone?

[KYmom]

Welcome,,

Pistol or someone should be along shortly to answer your quesitons.....

But thank you for joining

[Retired Navy Chief]

I'll try to answer your questions as best as I can ... gotta get ready for this hurricane later today :eterollll:.

Counter terrorism is a possibility .... however, in my personal opinion, you would be more apt to do that type of work as part of the SPECWAR rate (SO - Special Operators or SEALs). There are special groups of them dedicated to this type of work.

MAA is good for police and investigator work. There are avenues to branch off within the MAA jobfield but I don't know of many who do it within the Navy.

As for your music career ... if you get out of the Navy after your term is up and you have a good re-enlistment code (not a bad conduct discharge or anything)... then it is possible for you to come back. Definately not a guaranteed thing though ... many people are told no ... just depends on the needs of the Navy at that time.

Depending on your skill level, musically ... consider trying out for the Navy Band. That is all they do .... play music. they are VERY good. When I was a recruiter, we had the Navy's country band "Country Current" come down to play a concert in Branson, Mo. Talk about a class act !! There is even a rock band or two ... never heard them.

I don't know if you saw any of the 9/11 memorial shows yesterday... but the memorial at the Pentagon featured a Musician Senior Chief playing the bagpipes .... complete in Navy regulation uniform KILT !!

Something to think about .... they have tryouts ... worth a shot if you are good enough.

Back in a few days ... when this storm blows over.

cheers,
PISTOL

[Jazz Man]

Thanks for your help.

[RightHereWaiting]

Welcome to the boards. :] I hope you get the rate you want when it's your time to join. My name's Natasha and I'll be going in as an HM [Hospital Corpsman]. It's nice to "meet" you.

[Retired Navy Chief]

Ok ... after looking into it a little more, this will give you some idea about what MAA's do. As I said before ... there are avenues for anti-terrorism work if that is what you want to pursue.

From wikipedia ...
In the United States Navy, a Master-at-Arms (MA) is the rating concerned with law enforcement. They serve as a military police force onboard naval installations, both Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS), ships and naval air squadrons. MAs report to the executive officer, help maintain discipline, and assist in security matters. The MA rating is also supplemented by DoD personnel, contractors and Sailors with the Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) code 9545 qualification. These Sailors with the NEC 9545 have training in law enforcement. The number of NEC 9545 billets, by percentage, was decreased and is no longer used for billets. The current active duty number of MAs consists of approximately 10,000 Sailors. The expansion from 3,500 personnel in the year 2000 to the current manning level is due to the expanding role of the Master-at-Arms in Antiterrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) duties rather than traditional law enforcement. Some Law Enforcement duties may include Military Working Dog (MWD) handlers (NEC 2005/2006), Criminal Investigators (NEC 2002), Brig Afloat/Naval Corrections (NEC 2008), Patrolmen, Gate Sentries, Physical Security Specialist, Small Arms Marksmanship Instructors (SAMI) (NEC 0812), AT/FP Training Supervisor, and at some bases Harbor Patrol. In support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), today's MA force is being forward deployed to many places around the world including Cuba, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Djibouti, among other locations overseas. MAs may be assigned to a Mobile Security Detachment (MSD) or Squadron, Riverine Squadrons (RIVRON), Maritime Civil Affairs Group (MCAG), Naval Coastal Warfare Groups, or a special forces unit where they will conduct AT/FP and expeditionary missions. These missions typically include; Protective Service Specialist (NEC 2009), Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) Teams, Embarked Security Teams aboard a ships with minimal self-defense capability, fortifying landside locations, and securing foreign ports for use by U.S. warships. Most MA's who perform these type of AT/FP related duties now report through the newly formed Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) from their chain of command. In civilian life, Masters-at-Arms would be detectives, police officers, corrections officers, and port security personnel. MA "A" School is located at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Texas. They consist of 50 calendar days of training. Navy MAs are recognized as military police officers. MA's also receive further training and certifications depending on their specialties within the rate.

Cheers,
PISTOL

[SBMA09]

You dont have to wait until next summer to join either as long as you are a senior in high school and atleast 17 and both parents sign off you can join and work with your recruiter through the year to prepare for basic and your more likly to get your rate if you sign up early in your senior year I just signed up as a Master at Arms in august and leave july 17th

-Steve

[Navy Ash]

Hi,

My name is Ian and I am a new member. I am interested in Joining the Navy. All of the men in my family have served in the U.S. Military, and I believe I owe it to my country considering that I can safely walk down the street thanks to those who have killed and given their lives for us. My father was a U.S. Marine and fought in Somalia and Iraq. My Uncle Steven was a Command Master Chief in the Navy, and the other one did work in the Navy he is not aloud to tell me. Anyway, I want to be in the Master at Arms program, or in one of the bands. I am going in because I want to serve, and also I am going to get college out of it. I was wanting to ask a few questions.

I was curious if once I am a Master at Arms, (if that position is available), is it possible to move onto Counter terrorist Units later on if I decide to stay in longer than four years?

I was also curious as to if I get out after four years, and my professional music career does not workout, is it possible to go back in the Navy?

Thank you for the help. I look forward to possibly seeing any of you next year.


-Ian McElrath

I am actually doing some work with the Navy and they just launched a new site (www.mynavymyfuture.com)that contains information about how to get the recruitment process started. It also has information about how to receive college funding. Good luck!