Can i get MA with the PACT seamen program?
 

I had to choose the PACT program because i wasn't eligible for MA when i went to MEPS and i wont be for another year so the counselor told me to get the PACT program and then to strike for it.

I was reading the PACT seamen program info card: https://www.cool.navy.mil/enlisted/r...ards/spact.pdf

and did not see MA as an option to strike for. Do you guys think is it an option or should i just go for a rate and then try to cross rate after the 2 years?

It is a rate that you can strike for. Im at MA A School right now and in my class there are 2 fleet returnees who were undesignated. Some of the instructors will even tell you that they came in as a PACT seamen and chose to become an MA.

thanks man!

i had the same question actually lol, I'm SN, set to leave feb 11th, I plan on striking for MA, that alone is going to be a little tough, eventually I want to cross-rate to SO.

My class sponsor here at MA school was undes so yes you can strike for it but why won't you be eligible for another year?

arrest, has to be 3 years with no arrest or civil infractions.

No nonjudicial punishement or convictions (civilian or military) within the three years