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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.
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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,