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dk151993
02-15-08, 10:11 PM
I have read the information I found on about.com. So my question is what does an MP do on a deployment? Thanks.
LeonardLawrence
02-15-08, 10:15 PM
In the current situations:
~Patrols
~Guard important things
~Access control to important places
~Protection details for VIPs
~Train Iraqi natives in techniques.
dk151993
02-15-08, 10:21 PM
By patrols I'm guessing you mean street patrols and by "access control to important places" I'm guessing you mean by force. Thanks.
LeonardLawrence
02-15-08, 10:29 PM
Correct.
Protection and access points would be along the lines of checkpoints where cars, people, camels, packages, etc are checked. Placed in areas with high military value.
dk151993
02-15-08, 10:32 PM
Alright I understand now. Thank you for your help.
LeonardLawrence
02-15-08, 10:41 PM
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=27138
You may find this helpful. It is centered on a National Guard unit, but relevant.
dk151993
02-15-08, 10:56 PM
Thanks it was pretty interesting.
bgsuwoody
02-19-08, 06:29 PM
My best friend is an MP currently in Iraq. His job is to provide convoy security for convoys. Simple as that. He is either in the first humvee or last and juts out to provide security on all avenues of approach to make sure no one breaks the convoy lines and to stop any suicide bombers. Pretty simple actually. Seems like grunt work to me without enough shooting, but whatever.