Our NOSC is getting an armed MA soon, how about yours?

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 11:57:18 -0400

Our CO just mention on a few drill weekend ago that we will be getting an armed MA soon. Just wonder is every NOSC getting it or just "me"?

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 6 at 2015 11:59 AM

1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 11:59:17 -0400

Is that just to provide a Guardian Angel during the training drill?

Response by SSgt David Tedrow made Oct 6 at 2015 12:26 PM

SSgt David Tedrow — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 12:26:06 -0400

I am glad to hear that they are FINALLY doing something about this. Not sure just one armed MA will suffice and it will be interesting to see what their duty restrictions will be once they are on site.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 6 at 2015 11:22 PM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 23:22:09 -0400

My NOSC is already full of MAs, I'm pretty sure nothing will change for us.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 9 at 2015 8:27 PM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 20:27:06 -0400

Lame.
Obviously an improvement over no one 'officially' armed, but all members of our military should be protectors, not protectees.
Plus if there were ammo as well as arms it wouldn't have had to be a 16 hour drive to get qualified :-)