This document provides information about the role and responsibilities of a military police officer in the United States Army. It discusses the training process from boot camp through advanced individual training, which involves 20 weeks of instruction in police methods, laws, evidence collection, and other skills. It also outlines some of the daily aspects of barracks life and provides pay scales for military police officers over time.

1. MILITARY POLICE
UNITED STATES
ARMY
Corey Willis

2. JOB DESCRIPTION
• A military police officer is responsible for leading the Soldiers that protect lives and
property on Army Installations. Officers supervise the execution of the five military
police Battlefield functions: Maneuver and mobility support operations
(reconnaissance and surveillance), Area security operations (site security and
response), Law & order operations (law enforcement and developing host-nation
police forces), Internment/resettlement operations (military prisoners and enemy
combatants), and Police intelligence operations

3. TRAINING
• Boot Camp: A military training camp for new Army recruits with strict discipline.
Phase 1: Introduction, learn what to bring and what not to bring to basic training.
Red Phase: Learning the importance of teamwork, taking on field exercises and training.
White Phase: Marksmanship training and repelling exercises results in recruits learning new skills and
develop confidence to become a soldier.(Drill/Rifle Drill)
Blue Phase: Continue with weapon training and participate in night infiltration course which prepares
them for the next stage of training.
Graduation: After completing Basic Combat Training, soldiers embark on Advanced Individual Training (
AIT).

4. WHAT TO BRING TO BASIC TRAINING
One-day supply of casual, comfortable clothing (no halter-tops or ragged shorts)
Three sets of underwear (white)
One pair of white, calf-length athletic socks (no color bands, designs or logos). A pair of comfortable shoes
Eyeglasses (no stylish eyewear)
Luggage should be limited to one small suitcase or gym bag
Lock
Toiletries
Money
Documents you may need, Social Security, Birth certificate, Drivers License if applicable, Id, Etc.
Your Orders: Given to you by recruiter or Military Enlisting Processing Station ( MEPS) meal tickets and
travel tickets will be provided.

5. ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL TRAINING (AIT)
• Military Police School: The Army depends on Military Police (MP) to maintain law, order, and
discipline. They serve as the Army's law enforcement and security specialists by patrolling Army
installations and supporting Soldiers during operations.
• Job training for military police requires 20 weeks of One Station Unit Training and on-the-job
instruction in police methods. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and in the field.
Skills I and other soldiers will learn
• Basic warrior skills and use of firearms
• Military/civil laws and jurisdiction
• Investigating and collecting evidence
• Traffic and crowd control
• Arrest and restraint of suspects

6. BARRACK LIFE

7. BARRACK LIFE
• Is one huge room with multiple beds where soldiers sleep.
• Some items soldiers keep in their barracks are….
• Headphones
• Hotplates
• Coffee maker
• Rugs/Carpet
• Vacuum
• Family Photos
• Plungers
• Tons of cleaning wipes and air fresheners

8. PAY CHART
• Down below shows the pay military police earns after each year or every two years.
• Starting out I will make approximately $45,192 a year and anything over 11 years
is approximately 56,317 a year which is the max plus officer pay.

9. BENEFITS
• Education : College/ G.I Bill
• Housing
• Dental and eye
• Medical Care
• Deployment : Takes care of my family when I'm over seas.
ETC.

10. LEADERSHIP SKILLS
• Being in the military will give me the leadership skills that I will need when I'm out
of service, also will help me get job so after I retire from the military I will still be
able to make the money to support my family and send them to a school to further
their education

11. MILITARY POLICE DUTY BELT AND
VEHICLE