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Comment by Brenda Sue on June 28, 2010 at 9:34pm
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Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Visits MA "A" School
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By Yeoman Seaman Steven Cooney, Center for Security Forces
SAN ANTONIO (NNS) -- The commander of U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) visited the Center for Security Forces June 24 and spoke to the vital role of Navy master-at-arms (MA) in today's Navy.
USFF is the executive agent for all antiterrorism force protection (ATFP) policies and procedures. During his visit, Adm. John C. Harvey, Jr., USFF, took a firsthand look into the training of the Navy master-at-arms.
"In my view, one of the key foundations in the ATFP effort is a very well trained and skilled core of master-at-arms personnel," he said.
The admiral's tour included visiting electronic classrooms, where the web-based training portion of the "A" School curriculum, including basic principles for select topics, is delivered. He then moved on to more hands-on practical exercises, observing students performing take down procedures for non-compliant suspects in the gymnasium as part of security force training.
During a break in training, Harvey took time to speak with students about the significance of what they are doing for the Navy as a master-at-arms.
"This is not a drill. The master-at-arms force is the first line of defense for our Sailors," said Harvey. "You may be the one person who stands between your shipmates and the enemy - an enemy who wants to kill them."
When asked about the level and quality of training students are receiving, Harvey responded "the training is a good baseline, however, as with all "A" School training, there will be parts that have to be made stronger.
"As we get more knowledgeable about the threat we are facing all over the world to our ships, squadrons, and Sailors, we need to bring that knowledge back to the schoolhouse to build upon," added Harvey.
Prior to departing, Harvey offered this advice for the Navy's next generation of master-at-arms: "Never forget the reality of the threat to our Navy and the immense duty that you have taken on - the protection of our fleet."
For more news from Center for Security Forces, visit www.navy.mil/local/csf/.
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Josh's wife, they don't "allow" them a phone call like boot camp. There is MUCH more freedom in A school. He should just ask around and borrow someone's phone. Most of them that have been there more than a week probably have a phone now.
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Comment by joshswife(Ship11Div212)PIR06/11 on June 26, 2010 at 1:17am
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Is there anyone else that has a Sailor who starts A school on Tuesday?
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My husband landed at the SA airport tonight at 8:45pm. Will they allow him a phone call to let me know he got to the base ok? I thought I would hear from him by now, but nothing.
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Well, although I've been through San Antonio MANY times I can't say I've ever been to Lackland. My MA went to A school in Virginia.
I looked at a map - it is on the west side of town. What kind of things are you (or your family or just your Sailor) interested in doing or seeing? There is a Sea World near there that is pretty neat (but HOT). There is a nice shopping center called La Cantera which is near Fiesta Texas - which is an amusement park. Personally, I think EVERYONE ought to visit the Alamo where Davy Crockett, William B. Travis and Jim Bowie were killed. Across the street from that is the River Center Mall with an IMax called "The Price of Freedom" which tells the story of the Alamo. In that area are some wax museums and Ripley's Believe it or not museum. The Riverwalk is near there also. I have not been to the riverwalk in years - so I don't know the condition of it now. It is really just a river running through the city with lots of restaurants and bars on it - kinda neat maybe.
Tell me more about who is planning on going (ages, when) - and I'll try to give you more information.
hm - let me know and I might be able to go be your personal tour guide!
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Comment by mvpmom on June 25, 2010 at 8:41pm
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Brenda Sue, Thanks for the help. Since you are from Texas do you think you might know which area the base is close to. San Antonio East? North? Northeast?South,West,Riverwalk,Downtown East? Schetz ,Medical Center,Market Square or other area. I know you are a ways away but if you do or know anybody that could help that would be great.
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Teacher Mom under the picture it just says, Ship 12 MA's. but I guess they shaved them off and he says people were a little disappointed to see them go.Havea great weekend!
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Comment by Teacher Mom_Ship12Sailor on June 24, 2010 at 11:53pm
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Thanks for the help Brenda Sue...thought I was not very smart there for a minute. I will check back on Friday.
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Ladies, the photos only show on her page to her until Administration "approves" them. Then, they are available for everyone to see. That is pretty confusing because we used to say "but. . . I am looking at them now!" - "but. . . I"m on your page and I don't see any new pictures" - until we figured it out!
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Did you go to my page and scroll down to photos?
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