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CHAPTER 49

MASTER-AT-ARMS

(MA)

NAVPERS 18068-49C

CH-37


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MASTER-AT-ARMS (MA) TABLE OF CONTENTS

SCOPE OF RATING MA-3

GENERAL INFORMATION MA-4

SECURITY FORCE SPECIALIST MA-5

SECURITY OPERATIONS MA-5

LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS MA-7

MOBILE SECURITY FORCE SPECIALIST MA-10



INDEPENDENT DUTY MASTER-AT-ARMS MA-14



INVESTIGATOR-PROTECTIVE SERVICE SPECIALIST MA-18



TRAINER-PLANNER MA-22



CORRECTIONS SPECIALIST MA-24



CORRECTIONS AND DETAINEE OPERATIONS MA-27


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NAVY ENLISTED OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS

FOR

MASTER-AT-ARMS (MA)

SCOPE OF RATING

Master-At-Arms (MA) provide waterborne and land security, aircraft and flight line security,

strategic weapons and cargo security, maritime security and platform protection; conduct customs

operations, corrections operations, detainee operations, and protective service operations; perform

force protection, physical security and law enforcement; organize and train personnel in forceprotection, physical security, law enforcement, and weapons proficiency; develop plans for

physical security and force protection enhancement of Navy bases, installations, property, and

personnel; and assist commands in conductingterrorist threat analysis and implementing defensive

measures.

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These Occupational Standards are to be incorporated in Volume I, Part B, of the Manual of NavyEnlisted Manpower and Personnel Classifications and Occupational Standards (NAVPERS 18068F)

as Chapter 49.


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GENERAL INFORMATION

CAREER PATTERN

MACM

MACS

MAC

MA1

MA2

MA3

SEAMAN

APPRENTICESHIP

Normal path of advancement to Chief Warrant Officer and Limited Duty Officer categories can be found in

OPNAVINST 1420.1.

SPECIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSCurrently have passed last two PRT cycles; have normal color perception, vision correction to 20/20, and normal

hearing; no history of mental impairment or disorder, emotional instability, alcoholism, drug abuse, or other physical

condition that impairs the performance of law enforcement and security duties.

CITIZENSHIP/SECURITY REQUIREMENTSMust be eligible for access to classified information; must be a U.S. Citizen or Naturalized Citizen; must obtain a

secret clearance; must be world wide assignable IAW MILPERSMAN 1440-010

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must have valid U.S. Driver license; must not have any domestic violence convictions (non-waiverable).

SAFETYThe observance of proper safety precautions in all areas is an integral part of

each billet and the responsibility of every Sailor; therefore, it is a universal

requirement for all ratings.


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Job Title Job Code

Security Force Specialist 001509Job Family NOC Short Title (30 Characters) Short Title (10 Characters)

Protective Service 3300-3021.00 SECURITY FORCE SPECIALIST SECFORSPECPay Plan Career Field Proficiency Level Other Relationships and Rules:

Enlisted

MA

A/J/M

2005, 2006Job Description

Security Force Specialists establish entry control points; conduct access control inspections; review, analyze, and plan security capabilities;

conduct vulnerability assessments; conduct patrols; conduct vessel escorts; utilize weapons and equipment; complete applicable forms and

reports; manage personnel; work with other agencies; plan operations; conduct preliminary investigations; collect and process evidence; plan andconduct assault operations; plan and tactically deploy security assets to defeat threat; manage and utilize military working dogs; respond to

crimes; operate security vehicles and boats; conduct physical security operations; conduct law enforcement operations.

DoD Relationship O*NET Relationship

Title and Group: Code and Area: Title and SOC Code: Name and Family Code:

Law Enforcement, General 183000 Detectives and Criminal Investigators Protective Service183 18 33-3021.00 33

SECURITY OPERATIONS

Paygrade Task Type Task Statements Skills AbilitiesE4 CORE Apply Rules of Engagement (ROE)

Judgment and Decision Making Inductive Reasoning

Social Perceptiveness Deductive Reasoning

E7 CORE Approve security reports and documents

Quality Control Analysis Oral Comprehension

Reading Comprehension Written Comprehension

E4 CORE Complete security reports and documents

Reading Comprehension Written Expression

Writing Written Comprehension

E5 CORE Conduct guardmount

Active Listening Oral Comprehension

Speaking Oral Expression

E7 CORE Conduct physical security surveys

Management of Material Resources Inductive Reasoning

Monitoring Deductive Reasoning

E4 CORE Conduct radio communications



E5 CORE Conduct security briefs and debriefs

Reading Comprehension Oral Comprehension


E6 CORE Conduct security drills

Management of Personnel Resources Deductive Reasoning

Systems Analysis Information Ordering

E6 CORE Conduct security exercises



E4 CORE Conduct security inspections and searches

Coordination Problem Sensitivity

Social Perceptiveness Flexibility of Closure

E4 CORE Conduct security patrols

Equipment Selection Deductive Reasoning

Monitoring Selective Attention


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E4 CORE Conduct security perimeter inspections


Quality Control Analysis Visualization

E7 CORE Conduct security post requirements and manning assessments

Management of Financial Resources Deductive Reasoning

Management of Material Resources Category Flexibility

E4 CORE Conduct security post turnoverActive Listening Oral Comprehension


E6 CORE Conduct security training

Learning Strategies Oral Expression

Speaking Speech Clarity

E6 CORE Conduct small arms and crew served weapons training

Learning Strategies Speech Clarity


E4 CORE Conduct suspect vessel boardings

Coordination Gross Body Coordination

Speaking Deductive Reasoning

E4 CORE Conduct tactical entries

Coordination Gross Body CoordinationSocial Perceptiveness Deductive Reasoning

E4 CORE Conduct tactical movements

Coordination Deductive Reasoning

Social Perceptiveness Gross Body Coordination

E4 CORE Conduct traffic control

Coordination Selective Attention

Social Perceptiveness Spatial Orientation

E7 CORE Develop security supporting policy and guidance

Reading Comprehension Category Flexibility

Writing Deductive Reasoning

E7 CORE Establish entry control point

Coordination Category Flexibility

Management of Material Resources Deductive Reasoning

E4 CORE Establish security perimeters

Coordination Spatial Orientation


E7 CORE Evaluate security programs

Monitoring Inductive Reasoning

Systems Evaluation Deductive Reasoning

E7 CORE Evaluate security training


Systems Evaluation Inductive Reasoning

E4 CORE Execute situational awareness

Monitoring Problem Sensitivity

Social Perceptiveness Inductive Reasoning

E7 CORE Manage security programs


Management of Personnel Resources Category Flexibility

E4 CORE Operate communications equipment

Quality Control Analysis Auditory Attention

Systems Analysis Finger Dexterity

E4 CORE Operate crew served weapons

Coordination Finger Dexterity

Quality Control Analysis Control Precision


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E4 CORE Operate Electronic Security System (ESS) equipment



E4 CORE Operate navigation equipment

Equipment Selection Spatial Orientation

Quality Control Analysis Selective Attention

E4 CORE Operate screening and detection equipmentCoordination Control Precision

Monitoring Time Sharing

E4 CORE Operate security boats

Equipment Selection Control Precision

Quality Control Analysis Time Sharing

E4 CORE Operate security lighting equipment


Quality Control Analysis Gross Body Coordination

E4 CORE Operate small arms weapons



E4 CORE Participate in guardmount

Active Listening MemorizationSpeaking Oral Comprehension

E4 CORE Perform required maintenance for security gear and equipment

Equipment Maintenance Finger Dexterity

Quality Control Analysis Manual Dexterity

E4 CORE Perform required security inventories

Management of Material Resources Number Facility

Writing Information Ordering

E4 CORE Perform small arms and crew served weapons maintenance



E4 CORE Recognize Improvised Explosive Devices (IED)



E4 CORE Verify identification credentials and documents

Reading Comprehension Inductive Reasoning

Speaking Information Ordering

LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS

Paygrade Task Type Task Statements Skills Abilities

E4 CORE Administer breathalyzer tests

Active Listening Information Ordering


E4 CORE Administer field sobriety tests



E4 CORE Administer first aid and basic life supportEquipment Selection Deductive Reasoning

Science Speed of Closure

E4 CORE Advise suspects of acknowledgement and waiver of rights

Social Perceptiveness Speech Clarity


E4 CORE Apply restraint devices

Persuasion Manual Dexterity

Speaking Finger Dexterity


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E4 CORE Apply use of force continuum

Critical Thinking Deductive Reasoning

Judgment and Decision Making Problem Sensitivity

E4 CORE Apprehend military suspects

Coordination Multi-limb Coordination


E4 CORE Conduct preliminary investigations

Complex Problem Solving Oral Expression


E4 CORE Conduct security escorts and transports



E4 CORE Conduct suspect pursuits


Speaking Gross Body CoordinationE4 JOBSPEC Conduct traffic accident investigations

Complex Problem Solving Deductive Reasoning

Critical Thinking Oral Expression

E4 CORE Conduct vehicle stops

Social Perceptiveness Oral ExpressionSpeaking Spatial Orientation

E4 CORE Conduct vehicle suspect extractions

Persuasion Gross Body Equilibrium

Speaking Static Strength

E4 CORE Conduct victim, witness and suspect interviews

Active Listening Oral Expression

Speaking Oral Comprehension

E7 CORE Coordinate inter-agency responses



E4 CORE Detain personnel

Persuasion Problem Sensitivity


E4 JOBSPEC Employ Military Working Dog (MWD)



E4 JOBSPEC Evaluate Military Working Dog (MWD) performance



E4 CORE Operate emergency vehicles

Operation Monitoring Time Sharing


E4 CORE Operate non-lethal weapons

Equipment Selection Finger Dexterity

Quality Control Analysis Rate Control

E4 CORE Operate vehicle speed measuring equipment

Operation Monitoring Hearing Sensitivity


E4 CORE Perform crowd control techniques

Coordination Static Strength


E4 CORE Perform physical control techniques

Persuasion Gross Body Coordination



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E4 CORE Perform unarmed self-defense techniques

Complex Problem Solving Gross Body Coordination

Persuasion Static Strength

E4 CORE Preserve crime scenes


Judgment and Decision Making Deductive Reasoning

E4 CORE Process evidence and contraband

Equipment Selection Information Ordering

Writing Flexibility of ClosureE4 CORE Provide testimony for official proceedings



E4 CORE Request search authorizations

Persuasion Oral Expression



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Job Title Job Code

Mobile Security Force Specialist 001504Job Family NOC Short Title (30 Characters) Short Title (10 Characters)

Protective Service 3300-9032.00 MOBILE SECURITY FORCE SPECIAL M SEC FORCPay Plan Career Field Proficiency Level Other Relationships and Rules:Enlisted MA A/J/M Not applicable, based upon the NEC assigned to the job (if any).Job Description

Mobile Security Force Specialists establish entry control points; conduct access control inspections; review, analyze, and plan security

capabilities; conduct vulnerability assessments; conduct patrols; conduct vessel escorts; utilize weapons and equipment; complete applicable

forms and reports; manage personnel; work with other agencies; plan operations; conduct preliminary investigations; plan and conduct assaultoperations; plan and tactically deploy security assets to defeat threat.



Law Enforcement, General 183000 Security Guards Protective Service183 18 33-9032.00 33

SECURITY OPERATIONS


E4 JOBSPEC Administer combat first aid



E4 CORE Apply Rules of Engagement (ROE)

















Speaking Oral ExpressionE5 CORE Conduct security briefs and debriefs




Management of Personnel Resources Deductive ReasoningSystems Analysis Information Ordering








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E4 CORE Conduct security post turnover











Speaking Deductive Reasoning












Writing Deductive ReasoningE4 JOBSPEC Employ grenades and other explosives

Coordination Explosive Strength

Judgment and Decision Making Spatial OrientationE7 CORE Establish entry control point















E4 JOBSPEC Execute tactical convoys

Monitoring Spatial Orientation

Social Perceptiveness Selective Attention


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E4 JOBSPEC Operate field combat equipment


Quality Control Analysis

E4 CORE Operate navigation equipment


Quality Control Analysis

E4 CORE Operate screening and detection equipment

Coordination Control Precision










Quality Control Analysis Control PrecisionE4 CORE Participate in guardmount

Active Listening Memorization



















E4 CORE Administer first aid and basic life support




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Speaking Gross Body Coordination

E4 CORE Conduct victim, witness and suspect interviews





Speaking Oral ExpressionE4 CORE Detain personnel




















Writing Flexibility of Closure

E4 CORE Provide testimony for official proceedings




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Job Title Job Code

Independent Duty Master-at-Arms 001492Job Family NOC Short Title (30 Characters) Short Title (10 Characters)

Protective Service 3300-3021.00 INDEPENDENT DUTY MASTER-AT-ARM ID MAA

Pay Plan Career Field Proficiency Level Other Relationships and Rules:Enlisted MA J/M 2002, 9501Job Description

Independent Duty Master-At-Arms manage security force training plan; review, analyze, and plan security and anti-terrorism requirements;

utilize weapons and equipment; complete applicable forms and reports; manage personnel; work with other agencies; plan and conduct security

force drills; train security forces; maintain training records; assess security force capabilities; conduct vulnerability assessments; conductbriefings; analyze intelligence; tactically deploy security assets to neutralize threat; conduct investigations, process crime scenes; conduct

interviews and interrogations; process and preserve evidence; process suspects; conduct bailiff duties; write plans, instructions, post orders, and

standard operating procedures; manage command physical security program; manage command law enforcement program; manage command

anti-terrorism.


Title and Group: Code and Area: Title and SOC Code: Name and Family Code:Law Enforcement, General 183000 Detectives and Criminal Investigators Protective Service183

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SECURITY OPERATIONS




Social Perceptiveness Deductive ReasoningE7 CORE Approve security reports and documents




















Systems Analysis Information OrderingE6 CORE Conduct security exercises










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Speaking Deductive ReasoningE4 CORE Conduct tactical entries















E4 CORE Establish security perimetersCoordination Spatial Orientation





















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Quality Control Analysis Control PrecisionE4 CORE Participate in guardmount







Management of Material Resources Number FacilityWriting Information Ordering











Paygrade Task Type Task Statements Skills AbilitiesE4 CORE Administer breathalyzer tests












E4 CORE Apply use of force continuumCritical Thinking Deductive Reasoning





E4 JOBSPEC Conduct criminal investigations


Critical Thinking Inductive Reasoning


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E4 JOBSPEC Conduct subject lineupsInstructing Oral Expression


E4 JOBSPEC Conduct suspect interviews and interrogations






E4 CORE Conduct victim, witness, and suspect interviews




Coordination Deductive ReasoningSpeaking Oral Expression





























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Job Title Job Code

Investigator-Protective Service Specialist 001497Job Family NOC Short Title (30 Characters) Short Title (10 Characters)

Protective Service 3300-3021.00 INVEST-PROTECT SERV SPECIALIST IN PROSRV

Pay Plan Career Field Proficiency Level Other Relationships and Rules:

Enlisted MA J/M 2002, 2009Job Description

Investigator-Protective Service Specialists review and analyze reports; secure crime scenes and conduct crime scene analysis; collect, analyze,

process and store evidence, respond to crimes, conduct interviews and interrogations; work with other agencies; manage and utilize confidential

informants; complete applicable forms; test suspected narcotics; submit evidence for forensic tests; conduct surveillance and counter surveillance

operations; conduct plain clothes operations; plan and perform investigative raids; utilize weapons and equipment; store investigative forms,

notes, and reports; protect assigned personnel; test and monitor security systems; review, plan, and analyze security and crises managementcapability of an activity; conduct mission planning and briefings, conduct entry control inspections; work with other agencies; inspect buildings

and travel routes; operate vehicles; direct security personnel.


Title and Group: Code and Area: Title and SOC Code: Name and Family Code:Law Enforcement, General 183000 Detectives and Criminal Investigators Protective Service183

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E5 CORE Conduct guardmount Active Listening Oral Comprehension





















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E4 CORE Conduct security post turnover





Speaking Speech ClarityE6 CORE Conduct small arms and crew served weapons training




Coordination Gross Body CoordinationSocial Perceptiveness Deductive Reasoning



































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E4 CORE Participate in guardmount


Speaking Oral ComprehensionE4 CORE Perform required maintenance for security gear and equipment










Coordination Problem SensitivitySocial Perceptiveness Spatial Orientation











Speaking Oral ExpressionE4 CORE Apply restraint devices









E4 JOBSPEC Conduct criminal investigations


Critical Thinking Inductive Reasoning

E4 CORE Conduct preliminary investigationsComplex Problem Solving Oral Expression





E4 JOBSPEC Conduct subject lineups

Instructing Oral Expression



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E4 JOBSPEC Conduct suspect interviews and interrogations






E4 CORE Conduct victim, witness and suspect interviewsActive Listening Oral Expression





E7 JOBSPEC Coordinate protective service detail assignments







Operation Monitoring Time SharingQuality Control Analysis Control Precision

























E5 JOBSPEC Survey travel routes for protective service details

Complex Problem Solving Spatial Orientation



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Job Title Job Code

Trainer-Planner 001514Job Family NOC Short Title (30 Characters) Short Title (10 Characters)

Protective Service 3300-3042.00 TRAINER-PLANNER TRAIN PLAN

Pay Plan Career Field Proficiency Level Other Relationships and Rules:

Enlisted MA J/M 0812, 0814, 9501, 9502Job Description

Trainer-Planners manage training plans; develop, update and manage curriculum; manage field training officer program; manage Personnel

Qualification System (PQS) program; plan, conduct, and assess security force drills; evaluate student progress; use weapons and equipment;

coordinate training and security planning with other services and agencies; train security forces; submit reports; conduct security planning and

briefings; manage security force training records; manage force protection training team; administer tests; monitor unit exercise; inspect

command security and antiterrorism program; review, plan, and analyze security and crises management capabilities of an activity; plan anddevelop entry control inspections; plan surveillance detection procedures; analyze intelligence; conduct vulnerability assessments; operate

budget; develop security requirements for new construction; develop standard operating procedures, post orders, and memoranda of

agreement/understanding; manage manpower and equipment requirements.



Law Enforcement, General

183000

Training and Development Managers

Management183 18 11-3042.00 11SECURITY OPERATIONS







Writing Written ComprehensionE5 CORE Conduct guardmount



E7 CORE Conduct physical security surveysManagement of Material Resources Inductive Reasoning












Management of Financial Resources Deductive ReasoningManagement of Material Resources Category Flexibility








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Job Title Job Code

Corrections Specialist 001487Job Family NOC Short Title (30 Characters) Short Title (10 Characters)

Protective Service 3300-3012.00 CORRECTIONS SPECIALIST CORR SPECPay Plan Career Field Proficiency Level Other Relationships and Rules:Enlisted MA A/J/M 2008, 9516, 9575Job Description

Corrections Specialists complete and review applicable forms and reports; process awardees and prisoners; process and manage enemy prisoners

of war; counsel awardees/prisoners; conduct searches and inspections; utilize weapons and equipment; manage personnel; work with other

agencies; plan and conduct security force drills; train security forces; conduct preliminary investigations; collect and process evidence; respond toalarms and incidents; manage prisoner work details; test and monitor security systems; manage physical security operations; operate control

center; release personnel; submit reports.


Title and Group: Code and Area: Title and SOC Code: Name and Family Code:Corrections 183100 Correctional Officers and Jailers Protective Service183 18 33-3012.00 33

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Speaking Oral ExpressionE7 CORE Conduct physical security surveys












E6 CORE Conduct security exercises Management of Personnel Resources Deductive Reasoning









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Coordination Selective AttentionSocial Perceptiveness Spatial Orientation



































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E4 CORE Participate in guardmountActive Listening Memorization












Coordination Problem SensitivitySocial Perceptiveness Spatial Orientation





Paygrade Task Type Task Statements Skills AbilitiesE4 CORE Administer first aid and basic life support
























E4 CORE Conduct victim, witness, and suspect interviews




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Judgment and Decision Making Deductive ReasoningE4 CORE Process evidence and contraband






CORRECTIONS AND DETAINEE OPERATIONS


E5 JOBSPEC Conduct corrections and detainee guard training


Speaking Oral ExpressionE4 JOBSPEC Conduct inspections and shakedowns of prisoner and detainee areas

Coordination Visualization

Social Perceptiveness Multi-limb Coordination

E4 JOBSPEC Conduct prisoner and detainee cell extractions

Equipment Selection Static Strength


E4 JOBSPEC Conduct prisoner and detainee escorts and transports



E6 JOBSPEC Manage corrections and detainee unit programs



E4 JOBSPEC Operate prisoner and detainee control centerCoordination Control Precision


E4 JOBSPEC Perform prisoner and detainee riot control techniques

Equipment Selection Gross Body Coordination


E4 JOBSPEC Process prisoners and detainees for confinement, detention, and release

Reading Comprehension Information Ordering



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E6 JOBSPEC Supervise prisoner and detainee movements and activities


Speaking Inductive Reasoning

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