MP school

[futureMarine418]

I was wondering what MP school is like? What do you do/learn? where is it? How long is it? What are the living spaces like? Any info you have would be great. I tried google but it didnt give me anything.

[Zulu 36]

OK. Marine MPs go to the Army MP school at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The course lasts eight weeks.

This course gives you the very basics of military policing. It does not give you everything you'll need as a Marine MP. You will start learning those things at your first MP unit.

When I was in, (1970s), there was always an orientation course for newly assigned MPs fresh out of MP school. It was about two weeks long at Pendleton and included learning paperwork the Marine Corps way (and unlearning the Army way), firearms quals (pistol, shotgun). They might send you off to do annual rifle re-qual too.

You'll also be taught use of force subjects the Army may not cover, such as side-handle baton, pepper spray, whatever it is these days. Likely a refresher in Marine martial arts too, with some other less-lethal stuff added.

I did not go to MP school here. I did my MOS OJT and went through a 7-week school held at Pendleton for people being assigned on FAP to the PMO. This was a longer version of the orientation program given to fresh Army MP school grads.

I have no idea how the quarters are, but being Army, probably not too bad. Probably much better than you'll have it in boot camp and SOI.


Here is a non-Marine Corps link about the Marine MP MOS.

http://usmilitary.about.com/od/enlistedjo2/a/5811.htm

Here is a link to the US Army MP School.

http://www.wood.army.mil/usamps/default.htm


I don't know why you didn't find these on Google. They were very quick for me to find.

[davecerami275]

The Marine Corps law enforcement community celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1995. However, in the early stages of its history, it was not a formalized occupational specialty. During the initial development period, Marines from various military occupational specialties were detailed to perform military police duties on a rotational basis, much in the same manner as is currently used to form shore patrols. Their primary responsibility in peacetime was to assist the commander in maintaining good order and discipline and, in times of conflict, they were primarily responsible for the handling of enemy prisoners of war (EPWs). As the utility of having dedicated personnel assigned to the Corps emerged, so too did the expansion and formalization of Marine Corps law enforcement.


During the conflict in Vietnam, Marine Military Police battalions were formed to increase the capability of the commander to function effectively on the battlefield. Military police roles were significantly expanded beyond those previously performed. They were tasked with the traditional mission of maintaining good order and discipline, but also were called upon to provide dog teams for scout dog duties, to man checkpoints at traffic control points, to provide convoy security, to investigate motor vehicle accidents, to patrol off-limits areas, to protect critical facilities, and to investigate serious criminal offenses involving black market operations, drug offenses, and war crimes. Personnel assigned to perform law enforcement duties operated under the control of dedicated Military Police officers, limited duty officers who had previously gained credibility and experience as enlisted military policemen and criminal investigators. It was during this period that Marine Corps leadership established a formal occupational field, 5800, to support a continued presence of military police and criminal investigators. Marines were selected to attend formal training at the U.S. Army Military Police School and U.S. Army Criminal Investigation School then located at Fort Gordon, GA.


Since the 1970's, the law enforcement community within the Marine Corps has continued to develop in terms of professionalism and operational capability. Today, there are on average 3200 military policemen and 210 criminal investigators assigned to support law enforcement operations at Marine Corps locations world wide.
All MPs receive formal law enforcement training at the Maneuver Support Center (MANSCEN) Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. This 9 week period of instruction includes classroom and practical exercise exposure to all aspects of basic law enforcement procedures to include patrol operations, use of police equipment, emergency vehicle operation, deadly force, report writing, evidence handling, weapons qualification, and similar basic law enforcement skills. Following basic MP training, personnel are afforded additional training during their career in specialized areas such as traffic accident investigation and reconstruction, Special Reaction Team (SRT) operations, physical security, crime prevention, operation of breathalyzer and speed detection equipment, military working dog handlers, the FBI's National Academy, and an array of similar courses designed to maintain a qualified and professional body of law enforcement personnel at Marine Corps Provost Marshal Offices throughout the Corps.
In addition to the skills gained in basic MP training necessary to perform their day-to-day peacetime duties, all Marine MPs are also trained in the performance of four doctrinal battlefield missions: battlefield circulation control (measures such as traffic control and route reconnaissance that aid in the orderly flow of personnel and equipment on the battlefield); law enforcement operations (traditional police functions to include criminal investigations); enemy prisoner of war operations (the collection, processing, and administering of captured enemy personnel and displaced persons/refugees); and rear area security (the protection of designated critical facilities such as ammunition storage points and command and control centers).
Each Provost Marshal Office (PMO) varies in structure and composition based upon its operating environment, unique mission requirements, and needs of the customer. However, each PMO is typically includes three main functional sections: patrol operations, administrative services, and criminal investigation division (CID). __________________
:flag: SeMPer Fi

[futureMarine418]

Thank you both for the info it was very helpfull.

[konman1]

The Marine Corps law enforcement community celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1995. However, in the early stages of its history, it was not a formalized occupational specialty. During the initial development period, Marines from various military occupational specialties were detailed to perform military police duties on a rotational basis, much in the same manner as is currently used to form shore patrols. Their primary responsibility in peacetime was to assist the commander in maintaining good order and discipline and, in times of conflict, they were primarily responsible for the handling of enemy prisoners of war (EPWs). As the utility of having dedicated personnel assigned to the Corps emerged, so too did the expansion and formalization of Marine Corps law enforcement.


During the conflict in Vietnam, Marine Military Police battalions were formed to increase the capability of the commander to function effectively on the battlefield. Military police roles were significantly expanded beyond those previously performed. They were tasked with the traditional mission of maintaining good order and discipline, but also were called upon to provide dog teams for scout dog duties, to man checkpoints at traffic control points, to provide convoy security, to investigate motor vehicle accidents, to patrol off-limits areas, to protect critical facilities, and to investigate serious criminal offenses involving black market operations, drug offenses, and war crimes. Personnel assigned to perform law enforcement duties operated under the control of dedicated Military Police officers, limited duty officers who had previously gained credibility and experience as enlisted military policemen and criminal investigators. It was during this period that Marine Corps leadership established a formal occupational field, 5800, to support a continued presence of military police and criminal investigators. Marines were selected to attend formal training at the U.S. Army Military Police School and U.S. Army Criminal Investigation School then located at Fort Gordon, GA.


Since the 1970's, the law enforcement community within the Marine Corps has continued to develop in terms of professionalism and operational capability. Today, there are on average 3200 military policemen and 210 criminal investigators assigned to support law enforcement operations at Marine Corps locations world wide.
All MPs receive formal law enforcement training at the Maneuver Support Center (MANSCEN) Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. This 9 week period of instruction includes classroom and practical exercise exposure to all aspects of basic law enforcement procedures to include patrol operations, use of police equipment, emergency vehicle operation, deadly force, report writing, evidence handling, weapons qualification, and similar basic law enforcement skills. Following basic MP training, personnel are afforded additional training during their career in specialized areas such as traffic accident investigation and reconstruction, Special Reaction Team (SRT) operations, physical security, crime prevention, operation of breathalyzer and speed detection equipment, military working dog handlers, the FBI's National Academy, and an array of similar courses designed to maintain a qualified and professional body of law enforcement personnel at Marine Corps Provost Marshal Offices throughout the Corps.
In addition to the skills gained in basic MP training necessary to perform their day-to-day peacetime duties, all Marine MPs are also trained in the performance of four doctrinal battlefield missions: battlefield circulation control (measures such as traffic control and route reconnaissance that aid in the orderly flow of personnel and equipment on the battlefield); law enforcement operations (traditional police functions to include criminal investigations); enemy prisoner of war operations (the collection, processing, and administering of captured enemy personnel and displaced persons/refugees); and rear area security (the protection of designated critical facilities such as ammunition storage points and command and control centers).
Each Provost Marshal Office (PMO) varies in structure and composition based upon its operating environment, unique mission requirements, and needs of the customer. However, each PMO is typically includes three main functional sections: patrol operations, administrative services, and criminal investigation division (CID). __________________
:flag: SeMPer Fi



WOW...where do you get this stuff:yes: Your my freakin hero:cool: