Master-at-Arms

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The Master-at-Arms is a non-commissioned officer responsible for internal security aboard Colonial warships, including battlestars. Galactica's Master-at-Arms is Sergeant Hadrian.

Notes

• Master-at-Arms (MAA) is a naval term relating to a Petty Officer aboard ship assigned to maintaining discipline.

• Within the US Navy, larger vessels may have a number of MAAs, with the most senior being the Chief Master-at-Arms (CMAA), referred to as the "Sheriff".

• Within the Royal Navy, the MAA is supported by a ship's Corporal-at-Arms.

External links

• Master-at-Arms article at Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.