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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*Master-at-Arms (MAA) is a naval term relating to a Petty Officer aboard ship assigned to maintaining discipline. | * 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 [[w:US Navy|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. | * Within the [[w:Royal Navy|Royal Navy]], the MAA is supported by a ship's Corporal-at-Arms. | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
{{ext-wikipedia|article=Master-at-Arms|Master-at-Arms}} | |||
[[Category:A to Z]] | [[Category:A to Z]] | ||
[[Category:RDM]] | [[Category:RDM]] | ||
[[Category:Terminology]] | [[Category:Terminology]] | ||
Revision as of 20:23, 9 January 2007
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.