What can I expect from A School for MA as a PO1 prior Army?

SSG Toryn Green — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 17:30:42 -0500

Response by SSG Toryn Green made Dec 6 at 2016 5:32 PM

SSG Toryn Green — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 17:32:59 -0500

To clarify, I ETS'd out of the Army in June 2016 and enlisted as an MA1 in the Navy. I am looking as for information such as: Will I be housed with the initial entry Sailors? What can I expect from a typical day at A School? Etc. Thank you in advance for the information and insight!

Response by PO1 Ron Clark made Dec 16 at 2016 10:25 AM

PO1 Ron Clark — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 10:25:46 -0500

This "A" School will probably be mostly administrative to you, procedure as to how the Navy does things versus the AP (Army Police). You will probably learn Navy history, Shore patrol tactics, and generally how the Navy does things. All military police operate under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, but some of the procedures and policy can be as different as a Mule from a Zebra! Lol! You will probably learn how to conduct a Captain's Mast, Courts-Martials and how to be a cop on a ship, and items of this nature.

Response by SN Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 7 at 2017 3:33 PM

SN Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 07 Jan 2017 15:33:13 -0500

Expect to muster everyday @0700 and2145but a school isn't too hard

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 23 at 2017 7:11 PM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 19:11:05 -0500

I had a First Class in a class behind me when I was there, he was a former Seabee, but I imagine it would be fairly similar. You'll be staying in one of the hotels there unless you really want to stay in the barracks. Currently, liberty is pretty limited because some of the new recruits did some stupid stuff a few months back and got everyone's liberty taken, but yours should be unaffected. The school is really easy, pretty straightforward stuff. Most of the instructors are Chiefs and really helpful for anything you may struggle with. It's just the most basic aspects of the job, there's "C" schools for the more specific jobs like MWD or Corrections.

Response by SA Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2017 10:13 PM

SA Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 22:13:28 -0500

Be ready for OC spray. Classes are easy. The instructors glorify the hell out of the rate. Other than that, it's easy. Study for the test, show up on time, and you'll do just fine.

Response by PO3 Ron Hinton made Feb 28 at 2017 12:43 AM

PO3 Ron Hinton — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 00:43:54 -0500

Early morning muster cleaning divisions until u class up health and comfort inspections and basic shooting and law enforcement stuff

Response by CPO Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 27 at 2017 6:02 PM

CPO Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 18:02:04 -0400

It is going to be compleatly different than your time in the Army. I am at a Joint command now (which really means Army) and seeing how the other half lives is eye opening.
Be prepared to get OC sprayed unless you have a certification from being sprayed before.

Response by SCPO Billy Miller made Dec 12 at 2017 1:36 PM

SCPO Billy Miller — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 13:36:48 -0500

If you are a former Army MP, then the MA school would only give you the differences in forms, etc. between the services. If you were not an MP, then the MA school should offer you a lot. One of the big differences between Army MP and Navy MAs is that as a senior Petty Officer or Chief Petty Officer, you could stand the chance of independent duty where you are the ONLY police officer for the command. You really have to good at nearly every facet of law enforcement and security.

Response by SN Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 4 at 2018 10:06 AM

SN Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 10:06:13 -0500

It should be fine for you. Not a long school at all and it's super easy to get a grip on things and learn.