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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42 MILITARY POLICE . 19-15-1 By Master Sergeant James E. Gaereminck II O n 23 July 2014, 12 of the best Soldiers and noncom- missioned offcers from the 91st Military Police Bat- talion (Guardians), 16th Military Police Brigade, Fort Drum, New York, shared physical pains, camaraderie, and esprit de corps as they competed with two Canadian sol- diers from the 2 Military Police Regiment, Canadian Forces Base Petawawa, Ontario, Canada. Canadian soldiers Sergeant Daniel Hansen and Corporal Christopher McConnell made the 6-hour drive from Ontario to Fort Drum and quickly integrated with the Guardians, forming a partnership between units and a friendship with their brothers in arms. The morning began with the soldiers competing in the "Feat of Strength"—a type of Army physical ftness test with added events such as a rope climb and a 120-pound sled drag. Although the events were very demanding, the sol- diers completed them with motivation and determination. Next, the soldiers were transported to the Fort Drum Air Assault Obstacle Course where they tackled more than 15 obstacles. The soldiers found the course to be challenging, but they also realized that it was a great tool to help them overcome their physical fears. Tired but undaunted, the soldiers loaded into a light medium tactical vehicle and headed to the M4 qualif- cation range to fnish the competition. Each of the soldiers received an M4 that was set at mechanical zero and just six rounds of ammunition for zeroing to the shooter. The Canadian soldiers operated under the same standards as their U.S. Army counterparts. The day culminated with an awards dinner. The 91st Military Police Battalion command team of Lieutenant Colo- nel Michelle Goyette and Command Sergeant Major Russell Erickson presented Army Achievement Medals to Sergeant John Kindrick of the 23d Military Police Company and Specialist Grafton Spinks of the Headquarters and Head- quarters Detachment. Sergeant Hansen and Corporal Mc- Connell were also recognized and were awarded the Army Sharpshooter Badge for qualifying with the M4 These two outstanding Canadian military police hit 31 of 40 targets on their frst attempt at qualifcation with ri- they had never before fred. This is a testament to their organic unit training and to the mentorship pro- vided by the range cadre of the 23d Military Police Company. Although the Canadians were not competing to move forward to the 16th Military Police Brigade competi- tion, they provided an extra element to the Guardian competition and they helped create a relationship between the 2 Military Police Regiment and the 91st Military Police Battalion that will continue into the future. In the spirit of friendship, Sergeant Hansen and Corporal McConnell were invited to attend the 91st Military Police Battalion Ball in October 2014. Although, in the end, the 91st Military Police Battalion selected two competitors to move forward and compete in the 16th Military Police Brigade Soldier and noncommis- sioned offcer of the quarter competition, the biggest reward for our unit was gaining a new partnership with our military police neighbors to the North! the 91st Military Police Battalion. He holds an associate's degree College, Pierce County, Wash- ington, and is working toward a bachelor's degree Soldiers from Canada and the United States compete on the M4 rife range.