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MA "A" school

Posted by Mike Bennett on April 15, 2013 at 9:45am

Can anyone tell me anything about MA "A" school or where to get information? My son is in boot camp right now and supposed to go to San Antonio, TX for his "A" school. He has a degree in Criminal Justice and so his rate will be E3. His PIR is scheduled for Friday, May 17, 2013. I don't know when he will ship out to go to "A" school so I do't know how much time I will get to be with him before he goes. I will be making the trip to Great Lakes all the way from California so it's going to be pretty expensive. Any suggestions on where to stay in Great Lakes? Does anyone know how long his MA "A" school will be? I saw on a NAVY website that they have three places for MA school. Will my son go to all three of them or will San Antonio be his only MA training? I am really looking forward to going to his PIR ceremony and seeing him again. I miss him so much.

Mike Bennett, new Navy dad

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Marco A. Velazquez April 30, 2013 at 6:11pm

Congratulations to you and your son, our son Christian is also going to San Antonio, Texas for his Master of Arms training. He's scheduled to graduate on June 7th. Sorry I don't have any info to give you. The only thing that we know is that he graduates on a Friday and leaves that Saturday for A School. Good Luck to you and your son.
Mike Bennett April 17, 2013 at 11:52pm

Thanks Tom. I will definitely watch the videos and join the MA grroup. Ooh Rah!
Navy Dads Co-Admin Tom April 17, 2013 at 10:15am

...You can also find some videos on Youtube....just search Master At Arms....I wish your son the best of luck! We also have an MA Group here on Navy Dads...feel free to join up and ask away!
Mike Bennett April 16, 2013 at 12:17am

Thanks for the info Gary and Jim. I wish I would have waited to make my reservations now because I booked my flight back home for Sunday evening at 8 PM. I wonder if I can change it. Oh well. maybe I'll drive to Cleveland and visit my family back there for a day. P.S. your doing a great job with this website. I appreciate it very much.
NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary April 16, 2013 at 12:02am

We flew out of California to GL as well for graduation. Check out the PIR Group for Great Lakes Lodging Guide and Airfare tips if you haven't booked already - http://www.navydads.com/group/pirtipshintsandhelps