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31 Military Police Officer

Submitted by kevin.trulock on Tue, 03/18/2014 - 07:57

OVERVIEW
A Military Police Officer is responsible for leading the Soldiers who protect lives and property on Army National Guard installations.

Officers supervise the execution of the five Military Police battlefield functions: maneuver and mobility support operations (reconnaissance and surveillance), area security operations (site security and response), law and order operations (law enforcement and developing host-nation police forces), internment/resettlement operations (military prisoners and enemy combatants), and police intelligence operations.

JOB DUTIES

Lead small, tactical military police units and organizations


TRAINING
Job training for a Military Police Officer requires completing the Basic Officer Leader Course II and 10 weeks of Military Police Basic Officer Leadership Course III in Fort Leonard Wood, MO.

Some of the skills you'll learn are:

  • Officer leadership responsibilities
  • Skills and tactics of the Military Police Corps


HELPFUL SKILLS

  • Self-discipline, confidence and intelligence
  • Physical and mental fitness to perform under pressure
  • Ability to make quick decisions 
  • Capability to bear numerous responsibilities


FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with federal, state and local law enforcement.



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MILITARY POLICE OFFICER

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A military police officer is responsible for leading the Soldiers who protect lives and property on Army National Guard installations.