Information about the Pathways

There are two major pathways that students can chose when they attend BMA: either Military Science or First Responder.

If a student chooses the Military Science Pathway the topics they will cover are:

  • Military Leadership
  • Navy Customs
  • Navy Traditions and History
  • Close Order Drill and Marching
  • Proper Wear and Care of Navy Uniforms
  • Leadership Training and Critical Thinking Skills
  • Rank Structure
  • Sea Power
  • National Security
  • Military Law

If a student chooses the First Responder Pathway the topics they will cover are:

  • Basic Emergency Planning
  • Disaster Preparation and Response
  • Safety Precautions, First Aid, and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Basic Concepts of Firefighting
  • National Incident Management Systems (NIMS)
  • Law and Ethics as they relate to the First Responder
  • Conflict Management and Community Relations