hello everyone

[Chad]

any info will be good.

[MacSteve]

um. care to elaborate? thats a little absurd to just walk in and say any info will be good.

[sweetmtn]

Care to tell us a bit about yourself first? Maybe like, are you in DEP? What rate/job are you looking to get or have? Any Navy background in your family?

[Chad]

im just lookin for info on the job i would like which is an m-a. like where i would go to aschool and all the above.

[sweetmtn]

OK...here is some info for you:
The MA rating provides the Navy with security specialists who perform antiterrorism, force protection, physical security, and law enforcement duties on land and at sea. Due to the unique functions of the MA, strict adherence to eligibility criteria must be maintained.
What They Do
MA’s are the Navy’s security and force protection professionals. An MA may operate a force protection watercraft, direct an investigation, control a base access point, or supervise a K-9 asset.
Working Environment
MA’s may expect to be assigned to duty at shore stations in the United States and overseas; aboard ships as either ship’s company or embarked security team; or as part of a maritime expeditionary security squadron. The work environment varies widely with individual assignments. MAs are currently serving in expeditionary security locations worldwide and providing landward and seaward security in support of Joint Service operations.
Qualifications and Interests
Those personnel who want to qualify for the MA rating should be people oriented, dedicated, resourceful, and versatile. They should possess strong writing and speaking skills, a good memory, and the ability to conduct detailed work while maintaining accurate records.

Prospective MA’s should possess physical strength, manual dexterity, and competence with tools, equipment and machines.

School
Class “A” Technical School

Present Location
San Antonio, TX.

Approximate Training Time
Approximately 7 Weeks

[Chad]

thanks alot that really helped me understand that this is the rate that i would like to choose. it was b/t this and boatswains mate but i think i'd rather be an m-a

[MacSteve]

Im sure you would rather be an MA then a BM. BM's get VERY dirty.

[AlexRiot]

Im sure you would rather be an MA then a BM. BM's get VERY dirty.

sometimes its fun to get dirty

[MacSteve]

not when everybody else is leaving the ship for liberty, and your stuck chipping rust and painting over. ;)

[Chad]

lol thanks for that piece of info. now im really gonna choose m-a.


thanks
-chad