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31B Military Police

Submitted by kevin.trulock on Fri, 02/14/2014 - 14:45

OVERVIEW
Military Police protect the lives and property on Army National Guard installations by enforcing military laws and regulations. They also control traffic, prevent crime and respond to all emergencies.

JOB DUTIES

  • Complete law enforcement patrols
  • Interview witnesses, victims and suspects in investigations
  • Secure and process crime scenes
  • Arrest and charge criminal suspects


TRAINING
Job training for military police requires 20 weeks of One Station Unit Training and on-the-job instruction in police methods. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field. Advanced Individual Training is 19 weeks and 1 day at Fort Leonard Wood, MO.

Some of the skills you'll learn are:

  • Basic warrior skills and use of firearms
  • Military/civil laws and jurisdiction
  • Investigating and collecting evidence
  • Traffic and crowd control
  • Arrest and restraint of suspects


HELPFUL SKILLS

  • Interest in law enforcement
  • Ability to make quick decisions
  • Ability to remain calm under heavy duress
  • Ability to interact well with people


REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Skilled Technical (ST): 91

Learn more about the ASVAB. 

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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31B
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MILITARY POLICE

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31B Military Police. Control traffic, prevent crime, respond to emergencies. Crime scene security, processing. Arrest, charge criminal suspects.
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Military police protect the lives and property on Army National Guard installations by enforcing military laws and regulations. They also control traffic, prevent crime and respond to all emergencies.