Military Police

SPRING 2015

Military Police contains information about military police functions in maneuver and mobility support, area security, law and order, internment/resettlement, and police intelligence operations.

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16 MILITARY POLICE . 19-15-1 502d Military Police Battalion staffs performed as coaches and mentors during the 159th Military Police Battalion certifcation exercise, which served as a mechanism for the staffs to review and refne their products and systems. The exercise provided a great forum for product exchange, and it led to a greater understanding of the similarities and differ- ences between RA and RC systems and processes. Although the objective was the certifcation of the 159th Military Po- lice Battalion, the exercise tested and improved the abilities of all who participated. Training events most distinctly forms of partner- ships; however, the partnership between the 3d Military Police Group and the RC extends to the daily mission. For example, the RC agents often mobilize to support protective- service missions around the world and to execute requests for assistance in areas that are not easily accessible by RA agents. RC personnel also support RA CID offces, providing critical support during times of elevated operational tempo and general support throughout the year as activation al- lows RC personnel to complete their annual training require- ments. Whether supporting a protective-service mission or conducting 10 USC felony investigations, RC personnel— due to their diverse backgrounds and unique skills, experi- ence, and connections—represent a reference and resource for RA agents. In the case of the 3d Military Police Group, the partnership translates to more than 200 RC agents and nearly 30 individual mobilization augmentees on call to pro- vide assistance and support to the overarching CID mission throughout the group area of operations. The group reserve affairs coordinator manages individual mobilizations and the integration of RC agents and individual mobilization augmentees into various offces and missions. The prolifc and partnership prevents RA agents from diverting attention from their caseloads to support personal security detachment taskings. In addition, it may enable RA agents to attend training or take leave, while also enabling RC agents to complete their annual training requirements. The consistent integration of RC agents and individual mobiliza- tion augmentees within the 3d Military Police Group mis- sion set fosters habitual relations, builds trust, and allows for increased cooperation among the various components. The RC does not simply provide CID agents for deploy- ments and taskings; it represents a diverse group of indi- viduals with a wide range of law enforcement and forensic experience. Leveraging this experience and learning from it enhance the network of resources and support for RA ele - ments, improve professional partnerships, and provide an informal support structure and mentorship for RA person- nel who may not otherwise work with, or have access to, so many leaders and representatives from other law enforce- ment agencies. Whether frearms experts, forensic techni- cians, arson experts, or members of any number of federal law enforcement agencies, the RC brings a unique perspec- tive and depth of experience that not only shapes its ap- proach to investigations, but also increases the exposure and education of the RA agents with whom they partner. Like the Regionally Aligned Forces Concept, the 3d Military Police Group RC partnership program seeks to increase collaboration, improve mutual understanding of Service culture, strengthen partnerships, and provide combatant commanders with the optimum force to support and respond to incidents worldwide. 2 Benefts of the partnership include the integration of unique skill sets, support in meeting mission requirements, improved integration in support of the CID mission in garrison and at war, increased and versatility with regard to training opportunities, enhanced partnerships with the interagency and law enforcement communities, and heightened respect among partners. As with the Regionally Aligned Forces Concept, frequency, consistency, and command emphasis matter. By making the partnership program a priority and building trust, respect, and professional relationships among the RA and RC elements, the 3d Military Police Group is confdent that it can conduct a rapid and seamless integration of all components in support of any potential contingency operation or critical incident that may arise within or outside the continental United States. Therefore, through habitual and sustained partnerships, agents and staffs from the RA and RC will learn, grow, and work together to advance CID 10 USC felony investigative and support operations worldwide. This approach can and should serve as a proof of principle for the potential contained within Regionally Aligned Forces missions and enhanced partnerships among RA and RC elements Army wide. Acknowledgement: Special thanks to Chief Warrant Offcer Four Robert Jenkins, reserve affairs coordinator, 3d Military Police Group. He provided the insight and patience necessary for a successful CID mentorship program. Endnotes: 1 Dennis Williams, "CIDTRAIN 2013" briefng, April 2013. 2 "PRO—Police Regional Operations: The U.S. Army Military Police Corps and Support to Regionally Aligned Forces," November 2013, , accessed on 16 December 2014. 10 USC, . Major Cantwell is the operations offcer, 3d Military Police Group. She holds a bachelor's degree U.S. Military Point, New York, and degrees the Marine Corps University, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virgin- ia, and the and General Staff College, School of Advanced Military Studies, U.S. Center, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

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