Master-at-Arms (MA)

Master-at-arms From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Redirected from Master-at-Arms ) The examples and perspective in this article deal primarily with the United States and do not represent a worldwide view of the subject . Please improve this article and discuss the issue on the talk page . (May 2014) A Master-at-Arms ( MA ) may be a naval rating responsible for law enforcement and force protection, an army officer responsible for physical training, or a member of the crew of a merchant ship (usually a passenger vessel) responsible for security and law enforcement. In some navies a “ship's corporal” is a position, not the rank of a petty officer who assists the master at arms in his various duties. Contents 1 United Kingdom 1.1 Royal Navy 1.2 British Army 2 United States Navy 2.1 Overview 2.2 Mission 2.3 History 2.3.1 American Revolutionary War 2.3.2 Master-at-Arms circa 1890s 2.3.3 Master-at-Arms circa 1940s 2.3.4 Master-at-Arms circa 1970s 2.3.5 Master-at-Arms circa 1980s 2.3.6 Modern-Day Master-at-Arms 2.3.7 Global War on Terrorism 2.3.8 Master-at-Arms circa 2014 2.4 Master-at-Arms in Today's U.S. Navy 2.4.1 Master-at-Arms' Creed 2.4.2 Uniform 2.4.3 Duties and Functions 2.4.4 Organizational Structure 2.4.5 Civilian and Military Law Enforcement Cooperation 2.4.6 Demographics of Master-at-Arms (Ownership) 2.4.7 Community Sponsorship of Master-at-Arms (Stakeholders) 2.4.8 Standard Issued Weapons 2.4.9 Minimum Qualifications to be a Master-at-Arms 2.4.10 Master-at-Arms Career Path 2.5 Training and Education 2.5.1 Center for Security Forces 2.5.2 Master-at-Arms "A" School 2.5.3 Master-at-Arms "C" Schools 2.5.4 Credentialing 2.5.5 U.S. Department of Labor (DoL) Apprenticeships 2.5.6 Community Health and Sustainment 2.5.7 Naval Officer Commissioning Opportunities 2.5.8 College Credits 2.6 Controversies 2.7 Notable Masters-at-Arms 2.7.1 Medal of Honor Recipients 2.7.2 Navy Cross Recipient 2.7.3 Silver Star Recipients 2.7.4 Navy and Marine Corps Medal Recipients 2.7.5 Bronze Star with Valor Recipients 2.7.6 Career Milestone Achievements 3 Master-at-Arms Depicted in Film 4 See also 5 External links 6 References United Kingdom On board HMS Rodney , the master-at-arms (left) reads out the names at the "captain's defaulters and requestmen" parade (a type of court martial for minor offences), during World War II Royal Navy The Master-at-arms (MAA) is a ship's senior rating, normally carrying the rank of chief petty officer or warrant officer. He or she is in charge of discipline aboard ship, assisted by regulators of the Royal Navy Police, of which he is himself a member. The non-substantive (trade) badge of an MAA is a crown within a wreath. The post of master-at-arms was introduced to the Royal Navy during the reign of King Charles I; their original duties were to be responsible for the ship's small arms and edged weapons, and to drill the ship's company in their use. [ 1 ] This was not an onerous task, and masters-at-arms came to be made responsible for "regulating duties"; their role as weapons instructors was eventually taken over by the chief gunner. [ 2 ] The MAA is addressed as "Master" if holding the rank of chief petty officer, regardless of gender, and is often nicknamed the "jaunty", a corruption of the French gendarme, or the "joss/jossman". British Army In the British Army , a master-at-arms is a commissioned officer of the Royal Army Physical Training Corps , posted as an SO2 or SO3 at Divisional HQ or higher command, and responsible for overseeing all fitness training in subordinate units. The role is filled by RAPTC WO1s at Brigade HQs, while WO2s or Staff Sergeant PTIs are embedded at unit level. Master-at-Arms is also an appointment in the Army Cadet Force , given to a cadet with the rank of cadet sergeant or above who takes command of drill on a divisional level. United States Navy United States Navy Master-at-Arms Master-at-Arms Badge Active 1797 - Present (August 1st official birth date as per BUPERSNOTE 1440 CH-1 of 1973) Country United States of America Allegiance Constitution of the United States of America Branch United States Navy Type Naval Security Force Size 8,000+ Master-at-Arms [ 3 ] Part of U.S. Department of the Navy Garrison/HQ United States Fleet Forces Command , Norfolk, VA Colors Blue , Gold Engagements American Revolutionary War Barbary War American Civil War Spanish-American War World War I World War II Korean War Vietnam War Persian Gulf War Kosovo War Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Neptune Spear Commanders Commander, United States Fleet Forces Command Admiral Bill Gortney Master-at-Arms Rating insignia Issued by: United States Navy Type Enlisted rating Abbreviation MA Specialty Law Enforcement Overview Two Master-at-Arms conducting a security drill aboard the USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74). The Master-at-Arms rating is responsible for law enforcement and force protection in the United States Navy , the equivalent to the United States Army Military