would becoming an MP help with getting me a job in the civilian world.
2007-11-27 09:44:45 · 9 answers · asked by Scott E 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The Navy rating you might be interested in is MA (master of arms). I know several police officers and deputy sheriffs in my reserve center, but not all are MAs. One deputy kept his old active duty rate of sonar tech. (STG) and another deputy is a gunners mate (GM).
The GM was deployed to a boat unit in Kuwait and he says that the duty was much like is job in a patrol car.
Talk to the local Naval Reserve recruiter about the availability for the MA or other compatible rates.
2007-11-27 10:14:21 · answer #1 · answered by wichitaor1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes absolutly. It would count as experiance for 1 thing after 4 years as a reserve MP many police department would likely consider you a eligable candidate. You will also have the reserve GI bill that you can use to help pay for your education.
Just make sure you know what your getting into before joining. Understand that being in the reserves means there is a chance of being deployed and being activated.
2007-11-27 09:53:13 · answer #2 · answered by hmeetis 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't become an MP you become a MA or Master at Arms, they are hurting for people to join their ranks and have great bonuses if you go active instead of reserve...Go for it.
2007-11-27 10:13:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
N O, Join the US Army for Military Police Training, not the US Navy. http://www.goarmy.com
US Army Military Police training will help get you a
job faster as a police officer!!
2007-11-27 09:58:21 · answer #4 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for the navy its called an MA (master at arms) i almost chose that one but i decided to go seabee instead.
its really good idea but being a cop in the miltary isnt really gonna help you getting a job on a force out of the military
cause civilian is differnt and they look at it diffently, but sometimes it can help
also the reserves are awsome!
they are upping the bonus to $40000 next year! O:
2007-11-27 09:51:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
To be honest with you, most civilian police agencies do not recognize military police work, unless you are in CID or specialized investigations. I don't know why that is, but every department I have ever applied to does not count it towards experience in the field. They only recongnize the fact I have a honorable discharge......
2007-11-27 09:53:49 · answer #6 · answered by railer01 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It couldn't hurt. Besides, some of your training could be converted to credits in your police science coursework. It's almost like being paid to go to school.
2007-11-27 09:50:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
no i dont think so. two different rules. as a civilian you have way different rules and regs, things you can and can not do. i think it would be way to confusing.
2007-11-27 09:53:42 · answer #8 · answered by TDAL 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just so you know, son...any reserve unit today is destined for Iraq!!
2007-11-27 09:55:38 · answer #9 · answered by Grandma 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋