Master-at-arms

[Bushwhacker]

It seems a US Navy Master-at-Arms is an Officer in charge of law and order (law enforcement) in the US Navy.

Is there another way to express this rank, for instance, Sergeant Major or the like.

Thanks a lot

[5jj]

'Master-at-Arms' is a job/post/function/ role, not a rank.

Depending on the service and the country, the Master-at-arms may hold an NCO rank or be commissioned officer. See: Master-at-arms - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia .

[Barb_D]

As a side note, there is no "sergeant" rank of any sort in the US Navy.

In the US Navy, ratings apply to enlisted men and women, not officers. Your rating could be a type of mechanic or cook or air traffic controller.

[Bushwhacker]

As a side note, there is no "sergeant" rank of any sort in the US Navy.

In the US Navy, ratings apply to enlisted men and women, not officers. Your rating could be a type of mechanic or cook or air traffic controller.

So, what's the exact meaning of "Master-at-Arms", someone specialized in arms who additionally is in charge of law enforcement?

Quite blurred to me

Thanks

[Barb_D]

Take a look here. This may explain it better.

Master at Arms (MA))

Just like in the civilian world there are people who are police, within the military, we have people who are police as well.