Navy NEC · Combat & Infantry

P01A Chief Master-At-Arms (CMAA)

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating. Part of the Master-At-Arms rating

Overview

A Chief Master-At-Arms serves as the primary assistant to the Command Antiterrorism Officer. The chief trains and assesses command sentries and security reaction force personnel and assists the Commanding Officer with maintaining good order and discipline.

Core Skills

  • antiterrorism planning
  • security force training
  • sentry assessment
  • security reaction force readiness
  • physical security operations
  • incident response
  • discipline enforcement
  • risk assessment
  • command briefing

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Microsoft Word

Civilian Career Paths

  • Physical Security
  • Private Security
  • Law Enforcement
  • Emergency Management

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • Certified Protection Officer (CPO)
  • CompTIA Security+
  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry

Career Growth

  • Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
  • Physical Security Professional (PSP)
  • Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
  • Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM)

What the Work Involves

  • Supervise and coordinate the investigation of criminal cases, offering guidance and expertise to investigators, and ensuring that procedures are conducted in accordance with laws and regulations.
  • Prepare work schedules and assign duties to subordinates.
  • Investigate and resolve personnel problems within organization and charges of misconduct against staff.
  • Direct collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners.
  • Explain police operations to subordinates to assist them in performing their job duties.

Related Occupations

  • Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
  • Detectives and Criminal Investigators
  • First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
  • First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.

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Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.

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