Modern U.S. Army Military Police Military Police Corps (United States)

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1 modern u.s. army military police

1.1 uniforms
1.2 weapons
1.3 units
1.4 military police investigations





modern u.s. army military police
uniforms

military police soldier mp brassard bearing shoulder sleeve insignia of 89th mp brigade


in u.s. army, simple patch legend mp worn on left arm distinguishes military-police soldier wearing new army combat uniform (acu). patch attached uniform hook , loop fastener commonly referred velcro. both garrison law-enforcement duty tactical field work, patch subdued gray black lettering.


u.s. military police used distinguished brassard worn on left arm when on duty in previous uniform versions such battle dress uniform. brassard black white lettering garrison law-enforcement duty , include designations such customs mp or k-9 mp (for dog handlers). tactical brassards green black lettering temperate climates , sand light brown lettering desert duty.


when wearing class (suit) or b uniform authorized wear combat boots instead of regulation low-cut shoes. however, airborne soldiers may wear boots while on jump status, mps may wear these boots class or b uniforms when performing law enforcement duties.


during world war ii, emblems used wide white band around helmet or white helmet liner or white peaked cap, white webbing sam browne belt, white gloves, , white gaiters, atop standard olive drab uniform. clothing, nickname given british civilians @ time snowdrops. mp armband worn on left arm, black or dark blue white letters.


weapons

the standard personal weapons of united states army military police 9mm m9 pistol, m4 carbine, m320 grenade launcher, m249 squad automatic weapon (saw) or m240b, , mossberg 12-gauge pump action shotgun. mp team leaders typically assigned m4 m320 attached, drivers assigned m4, , gunners assigned m249 in addition other crew-served weapons responsible for.


crew-served or vehicle-based weapons used mp fireteams include m2 browning machine gun, m240b, , mk 19 grenade launcher, , mp teams carry 1 or 2 at4 anti-tank weapons well.


military police employ k9 military working dogs.


units

military police considered maneuver support, , mp units may organized @ many different levels, based on size of unit meant support. army corps may contain 1 mp brigade, responsible training , supplying subordinate military police units. when mp units deployed, parent unit may maintain administrative control (adcon) while relinquishing tactical control (tacon) deployed unit being supported.


military police investigations

the military police investigations (mpi) office responsible investigation of crimes, such crimes against property under $5,000.00 , crimes against persons except murder , rape (handled cid) committed on military installation, may investigate other crimes in circumstances. mpi personnel enlisted mps go through special course @ military police school @ fort leonard wood, missouri.







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