How long after MAA training can I be deployed?

I was thinking about joining the Navy as a MAA. I am hesistant because of the fact that I may get deployed. A recruiter told me that I wouldn't get deployed for at least 2 years. Is this true or is he BSing me?

Yes. I understand that, but is what he said about not being deployed right after training (not for at least two years) true?

John in Portsmouth, New Hampshire said: Yes. I understand that, but is what he said about not being deployed right after training (not for at least two years) true?

Probably not. The recruiter is in the job of trying to convince people to join an organization where they may very well give up their life for their country's defense. It isn't an easy thing to do. They have to use whatever they can to convince. Many times, they will make it appear a lot better than it is.

I was in the Air Force and not the Navy but basically all services are the same in that respect. The commander of your future unit may not really know how long it will be before his ships are deployed so you cannot expect the local recruiter to know.

There may be certain jobs that require more training and that may delay your being deployed but I seriously doubt it would be three years. You are signing up for the initial enlistment of probably four years, right? I have little idea what Naval MAA training is (Master at Arms I presume?) but it won't take more than a year and if they waited another two years to actually use your new found skills then it would pretty much be a waste of training resources wouldn't you think?
My advice is you go to the bars or other non-military hangouts around Portsmouth and find some sailors in uniform (SP's perhaps) and ask their opinions about specific Navy practices. You may even find someone who has been through the exact same training program as the one you desire.

Nothing against recruiters so much but their job is more like a used car salesman rather than a source of accurate information if you catch my drift.

BTW, I commend you for having an interest in defending this country. The discipline you will learn is worth a fortune to you all your life.

John in Portsmouth, New Hampshire said: Yes. I understand that, but is what he said about not being deployed right after training (not for at least two years) true?

Every job in any of the military branches has the potential to deploy. But a blanket statement saying that you "for sure" wont deploy for two years after training isn't a whole truth. With some jobs it may be true that you wont deploy ever or you might get sent TDY (Temporary Duty). It all depends on your Squadron, Unit, and Flight...and, of course your job. I would suggest calling a Unit that does what you are thinking about doing and ask them outright what life is like. Thats the only way to find out for sure.