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President’s.Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6From.the.Commandant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Regimental.Command.Sergeant.Major . . . 10Provost.Sergeant.Major. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11One.Great.MP.Week. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13From.Theme.to.Reality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Hall.of.Fame.2010.Inductees. . . . . . . . . . . 15-17Run.for.the.Fallen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Special.Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Connecticut.MP.Honored. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Photo.Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-26Warfighter.2010. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Activation.of.the.15th.MP.BDE. . . . . . . . . 32-33Medal.of.Honor.Loaned.to.MP.Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35MP.Museum:.New.Exhibit.Opens . . . . . . 36-37PRNG.MP.in.Iraq. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40CID.Seeks.Special.Agents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42TAPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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.As.always,.this.magazine.features.information.from.the.MPRA.community,.news.from.the.home.of.the.Regiment.at.Fort.Leonard.Wood,.historical.accounts,.and.stories.from.active.duty.and.retired.Military.Police.from.around.the.world ..This.publication.strives.to.be.the.common.link.among.past.and.present.Military.Police.men.and.women.everywhere,.and.relies.heavily.on.stories.and.news.sent.to.us.from.the.field ..We.are.very.grateful.to.those.who.contributed.to.this.issue .

We.welcome.articles.and.photographs.by.and.about.soldiers.of.any.rank,.military.spouses.and.families,.DA.civilians,.and.others ..Articles.and.photograph.submissions.should.be.military.police-related.and.may.include.human.interest,.military.operations.and.exercises,.history,.personal.viewpoints.or.other.areas.of.general.interest .

All.information.contained.in.submitted.articles,.photographs.and.graphics.must.be.unclassified,.nonsensitive,.and.releasable.to.the.public ..Publishing.of.all.submissions.cannot.be.guaranteed ..All.articles.accepted.for.publication.are.subject.to.editing ..

We.look.forward.to.hearing.from.you.for.future.issues.of.the.Dragoon!

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President .SGM.(R).Don.RoseVice President .CSM.(R).Roger.Macon.financial officer CSM.(R).Mike.True

Vice President for Membership .CSM.(R).James.Barrettsecretary .Mrs ..Debbie.Hurt

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It is with a great honor and pleasure that I as-sume the duties of the President of the National Board of MPRA. As a second generation Military Police retiree, I have a great passion for what the MPRA does for our great regiment and I look for-ward to what we can do in the years to come.

At the Home of the Regiment we just completed a two week, calendar packed celebration recogniz-ing our Regiment’s 69th Anniversary. This year’s anniversary theme of “The Triple Strand” was epitomized during this year’s Warfighter Competi-tion as our MPs from all three MOSs competed. All competitors should be congratulated. It’s always an

experience seeing these great Warrior Police come across the finish line.One of the highlights of this year’s anniversary celebration was the ribbon cut-

ting of the “Of the Troops and For the Troops” statue in the memorial grove. This statue was modeled after the MP Poster we have come to embrace over the years. (Last month’s MPRA Quarterly has an excellent article on the history of this paint-ing.) Attending this ribbon cutting were several Gold Star families in which MPRA hosted for this year’s memorial tribute in the grove.

The week’s activities were culminated by the annual golf tournament in which proceeds go towards the annual scholarship fund. Our next scholarship fundrais-ing event is the Archery Tournament which will take place in March. Last year’s tournament was a huge success well beyond our expectations with competitors traveling to Fort Leonard Wood from as far as Oklahoma and Wisconsin. The scholarship application window is January through April but it is never too early to start work on the application… and please don’t forget to check your member-ship expiration date when submitting.

It would be easy for the National Board to take a knee after all that was done this year but there is no time. The brick and mortar are not even dry in the grove and work is already started on the next phase of installments. We have already started a campaign to place a brick in the walkway for all KIAs from WWI, WWII, Vietnam to current conflict.

Immediately following regimental week, I had the opportunity to travel to Washington DC to attend a reunion of over 200 retired Military Police officers. I was honored to be their guest at many events and it was exciting telling the MPRA story to such a distinguished group of supporters.

Please continue to spread the word about MPRA and what it does for our Sol-diers. Our Benevolent Fund, Scholarship Fund, and other legacy programs cannot work with out the support of our members. Every new membership as well as re-newals count. Additionally, support those corporate sponsors who support MPRA. You can find the Supporting Firm Members on page 38.

SGM (R) Don Rose President, MPRA National Board of Directors

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Over the span of a military career, be it three years or thirty, there are those distinct moments in time that are unfor-gettable.

One such moment for me occurred during the recent regimental week this past month. The regimental week activities are an ARTEP-like atmosphere, with multiple moving pieces, operations and missions. An image from one of the activities is now forever etched in my mind; it occurred an hour before sunrise, while participating in the regimental run with over a thousand other Soldiers. The cadence calling ceased as we quietly ran past the most hallowed grounds of the regiment. You could hear the footfalls on the pavement and the deep breathing of the runners as we passed the Military Police Memorial Grove.

There, positioned on a knoll at the intersection of Pike Street and Caisson Drive stands an icon of the Military Police Corps; the World War II MP with arm outstretched direct-ing the flow of forces.

The spotlights brought out the features of this recently installed, MPRA do-nated, 8 foot tall, bronze statue—represent-ing Military Police past, present and future.

The emotionally moving image burned into my memory that morning, and most probably the memories of well over a thou-sand other Soldiers.

On behalf of each runner that pre-dawn September morning, I’d like to state a sincere thank you to the members of the Military Police Regimental Association who took a vision and made it into a reality.

I encourage all Military Police, family and friends to spend some time at our Me-morial Grove during your next visit to the Home of the Regiment.

Brigadier General David Phillips

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Without a doubt our great warriors showed their true colors this year at our annual Warfighter Competition. To watch our young Noncomissioned Officers and Soldiers in action was inspiring to say the least. By the end of the competition they truly understood the importance of team work and the warrior spirit. I told these great Americans before their last physical event “that the only muscle that mattered was the one that is smack dab in the center of their chest.” It proved true as these young warriors had to really dig deep to cross the finish line on Gammon Field. Every year this competition brings a new understand-ing of the great talent we possess within our great Military Police Corps Regiment. This year’s competition demanded that our young NCOs thought through challenges, made decisions and worked to mission accomplishment. Their ability to think, in-spire and motivate their Soldiers was put to the test. I am very happy to report that our future is going to be in good hands as these future leaders move up and fill our shoes.

With all competitions you can only have one winner and this year’s Warfighter Champions for 2010 came from the mighty 385th MP Battalion (Too Dragoon!), Fort. Stewart, GA. The team was lead by SSG Adam Norton who was followed by SPC Gene Thompson and SPC Joseph Kajer.

Our Warfighter First Runner Up was from the 504th MP Battalion, Fort Lewis, WA. This team was lead by SGT Justin Jordan with team members SPC Aaron Garlock and SPC Joseph Maza. Second Runner Up was from the 508th MP Battalion, Fort Lewis, WA, lead by SGT Vincent Jarmin with team members SPC Spencer Grantham and SPC Brandon Walker.

Fitting with this year’s theme “The Army’s Triple Strand of Strength; Military Police Corps Regiment”, an additional team from Ft Lewis, WA competed with a non-traditional Military Police team consisting of one 31B, one 31D, and one 31E creating a onetime symbolic Triple Strand team. The team started and finished the competition and competed very well. To finish the event is significant alone but to do so well is very encouraging. We should use these young warriors as an example for our Regiment. Job well done!

Knowing that next year’s competition will be upon us before we know it, long range planning has already begun. Let’s start preparing now so that our best and brightest can experience this challenge.

Please take the time to go to the USAMPS and MPRA web sites to view and download pictures of this great event as well as other anniversary week events.

Thank you once again to our great sponsors and MPRA. There is no way we could possibly conduct an event of this magnitude without the great support of patriotic organizations such as yours. We look forward to your continued support in the future.

As always I will sign off with reminding everyone to keep our Soldiers currently in harm’s way and the families that await their safe return in your thoughts and prayers.

“Of the Troops and For the Troops”“NCOs Lead the Way”

CSM Charles R. Kirkland Regimental Command Sergeant Major

From the Regimental Command Sergeant Major


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On June 4th, 2010, I reported for duty to serve as the 3rd Provost Sergeant Major of the Army, Office of the Provost Marshal General. I am quite honored to represent the tens of thousands of noncommissioned officers and enlisted military police men and women across the Military Police Corps at Headquarters, Department of the Army.

The Provost Marshal General (PMG) previously existed as a permanent position from 1941 until 1974. General Order #9, published 26 September 2003 re-established the Office of the Provost Marshal General (OPMG). The PMG is a principle Depart-ment of the Army Staff officer and is dual-hatted as the commander of the Criminal Investigation Command. The PMG reports directly to the Chief of Staff, Army and the Secretary of the Army. Among the respon-sibilities of the OPMG are serving as the functional proponent for law enforcement and criminal investigation activities, plan-ning and organizing law enforcement sup-port to the Army, developing and overseeing implementation of law enforcement policy, providing leadership and direction to the Military Police Corps, coordinating Army Staff actions with the MP school, overseeing law enforcement reporting and statistical analysis, exercising HQDA responsibility for U.S. military prisoners sentenced to death or to confinement exceeding five years, exercising HQDA responsibility for Enemy Prisoner of War and Detainee operations, serving as the policy proponent for the Joint Department of Defense Traffic Supervision program and the Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board, and providing an antiterror-ism branch and antiterrorism operations and intelligence cell functions. As currently organized, the United States Army Criminal Investigation Command is a direct report-ing unit to the OPMG and the Army Correc-tions Command is a Field Operating Agency also reporting to the OPMG.

Since arriving at the Pentagon, the learn-ing curve has been steep. As one means of communication within the military police noncommissioned officer corps, I began publishing a monthly newsletter. The

newsletters can be found on the OPMG website accessed through AKO. My intent is to keep Soldiers informed on what the OPMG is doing in support of our Corps and the Army Headquarters. I may not have my hands on a great number of Soldiers every day, but I take a lot of satisfaction and pride in knowing that every day I work to repre-sent them and their concerns at the highest level of our Army.

I was recently asked why I applied for and then accepted this position, seemingly so far away from Soldiers in some eyes. As if my last sentence is not reason enough, last week the PMG hosted a Remembrance Ceremony for our Fallen Warriors at site 55 (location of the MP Memorial) in Arlington National cemetery. I was given the honor of speaking at that ceremony and later of laying a wreath for our fallen Soldiers at the Tomb of the Unknowns on behalf of all Military Police. I don’t think anything I have done in my 25 year career matches the honor I felt in representing you that day as we remembered our fallen Soldiers. You have a great organization and a valuable asset with the OPMG. So, reach out and contact us if you think we can be of assis-tance. I look forward to continue serving the Army and the Soldiers of the MP Corps as their Provost Sergeant Major.

From the Provost Sergeant Major


By Brig. Gen. David PhillipsU.S. Army Military Police School Commandant

On behalf of the United States Military Police School, the Military Police Corps Regiment, and the entire MP Leadership Team here on Fort Leonard Wood, I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for ensuring that this past week’s Military Police Senior Leader Conference and An-niversary Week went off without a hitch. To pull off such an event could have only been accomplished by a “Team of Teams”—all working for a common goal.

I clearly recognize the pace at which every organization on this magnificent

installation works, but want you to know I truly appreciate the time, effort and energy you and your organizations put into ensur-ing this year’s Regimental War Fighter competition, Senior Leader Seminar and Anniversary Week were clearly the best we have executed in recent memory.

Everyone on this installation played some part in making these events “world class.” However, I want to especially thank retired Command Sgt. Maj. Tony McGee and our Military Police Regimental Association for the tremendous outpouring of support to every single event executed.

Of equal importance are all the spon-sors from all over the country—absolutely phenomenal support. The collective dedi-cation and support that you give to this

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one Great MP weekregiment is nothing short of outstanding. Your generosity and patriotism is greatly appreciated.

I also want to thank our entire Ma-neuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood Garrison teams for the wonderful support—the Directorate of Information Management, Directorate of Logistics and the club system teams especially. The week’s events would not be as effective if it weren’t for your entire behind-the-scenes hard work to ensure all went off without issue.

A special thank you goes to our Regimen-tal Command Sergeant Major and all the noncommissioned officers who made these last few weeks possible—from the very early stages of the planning process to the final

execution—they ensured that everything had a very professional appearance and was nothing short of perfect. Your collec-tive efforts have demonstrated greatness, and it is no wonder why this year has been dedicated to our NCO Corps.

Finally, the anniversary week events have truly demonstrated the strength of not only the Military Police Corps, but also the strength of our great community here in the Ozarks—thank you all very much for the continued support you provide every day to our great installation, our MP Regiment and our Soldiers and their families. Your patrio-tism and dedication do not go unnoticed, and the Military Police Corps is a better organization because of you all. Thank you. You all made a difference.

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The “Triple Strand of Strength” theme of the Corps’ 69th Anniversary refers to the three 31 series MOS that make up the Regiment. The Military Police Corps Regiment gets its strength from the cohe-sion of its three specialties: military police, internment/resettlement specialists and the criminal investigative division. One of the greatest illustrations of the MP Corps’ camaraderie was the “Triple Strand of Strength” team that represented all three specialties at the 14th Annual Warfighter Competition.

The team was formed at Joint Base Lew-is-McChord, Washington, and was made up of SGT Kevin Mitchell (31D), SPC Matthew Baker (31E) and SPC Jake Delaney (31B). The team was trained by SSG Rebecca Hamby, a 31E whose background as a drill sergeant and her past experience working with 31Bs made her an obvious choice to coach the Triple Strand Warfigthers.

When the decision was made to field a Warfighter team in honor of this year’s an-niversary theme, it became clear that Joint Base Lewis-McChord was the post to reach out to. The 42nd MP BDE at JBLM compris-es the 504th MP and 508th MP battalions, forming the first two strands. Also, JBLM boasts the 6th MP Group (CID), completing the Triple Strand of Strength. RCSM Charles Kirkland spoke with CSM Dawn Rippelmey-er, the 42nd MP BDE CSM, who was excited about the idea of fielding a Triple Strand of Strength Team. CSM Rippelmeyer worked with CSM Timothy Fitzgerald at CID, whose speech at a Senior Leaders Course gradua-tion inspired the Triple Strand of Strength theme, to ensure that the 31D field would be represented. She then spoke to CSM Chris Muller at the 508th MP BN, asking if he had any suggestions for a Triple Strand coach. CSM Muller tasked SSG Hamby, a Platoon Sergeant with the 67th MP CO, with the challenging mission of forging a cohesive and well-trained Triple Strand of Strength team.

SSG Hamby was already the coach of the 508th MP BN team, and during the 508th tryouts, she selected SPC Baker to represent the internment/resettlement specialists on the Triple Strand team. SPC Delaney was assigned to HHC, 42nd MP BDE, and was asked by CSM Rippelmeyer if he would like

to be on the Triple Strand team, a chance that he jumped at. SGT Mitchell, a CID Agent from Fort Carson Colorado, was selected to represent CID after performing well in a Battalion Soldier of the Year board. With no MP background before becoming an Agent, SGT Mitchell was excited about the prospect of working with the 31Bs and 31Es and “getting a better understanding of the MP mission outside of CID.”

Training for the competition was intense and covered a wide variety of skills. Like all teams at the Warfighter competition, the Triple Strand team would be evaluated on a series military occupational skill-specific tasks, as well as tests of mental and physical fitness. The three members of the team took advantage of their diverse backgrounds and pooled their skills during the training phase, with each contributing a different set of strengths to the chemis-try. SSG Hamby’s philosophy on training meant that they would be put through the type of grueling, but fulfilling, training that most people only see on recruitment ads. “I wanted them to live the commercial,” said SSG Hamby in reference to such training as completing the confidence course in body armor, combat helmet and pro mask. “SSG Hamby is crazy,” said SPC Delaney with a laugh, “and the training was memorable. It forces you to push yourself and see how far you can really go.”

The train-up for the Warfighter com-petition brought the team together, forg-ing three Soldiers who had never worked together before into a real-life Triple Strand

of Strength. Despite their intense regimen, the three competitors found time outside training to get a behind the scenes view of how each of their teammate’s fields oper-ates. “Getting to see what the bravos and deltas do was really neat,” said SPC Baker, an internment/resettlement specialist. “We got to do a ride along with the bravos, and SGT Mitchell would bring in sample files and tell us how a CID investigation works.”

The intense training and the camarade-rie it fostered paid off in the competition. The final event in the competition was the 15 mile foot march, which all three com-petitors and their coach said was the most memorable event. The whole team was tired and sore from the four-day competi-tion, and they had to rely on the camara-derie that they had built during training to carry them. “We just kept on motivating each other to get through,” said SPC Baker. At the end of the endurance march, the team was met by senior leaders from across the Regiment, who escorted them across the finish line. SGT Mitchell said that the support of leaders from each of the com-petitor’s commands as the team finished “certainly added to the sense that we were a part of something larger than the com-petition.” The Triple Strand team finished in 14th place in a field of 36 teams at the Warfighter Competition. This was the first time that a mixed team had ever competed in Warfighter, and the Triple Strand placed in the top half of a competition in which five teams did not even finish. Of the team’s performance, SSG Hamby said, “I am very proud of those Soldiers.”

The annual Warfighter Competition is one of the highlights every year during MP week, and at this year’s competition all eyes were on the team representing the Triple Strand of Strength. These three Soldiers are a shining example of the camaraderie between the three specialties of the Regi-ment. Their performance reminds us that whether you are looking at the entire MP Corps operating in today’s full spectrum environment or at a three-man Warfigther team helping each other complete a 15 mile foot march, we can all take inspiration and motivation from the fact that we are part of the Army’s Triple Strand of Strength.

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BRigAdieR geneRAL (R) StePhen J. CuRRy’S distinguished career spanned over 32 years of dedicated service as a highly decorated member of the Military Police Corps with outstand-ing professional credentials. He served a total of over eight years in military police command positions from Platoon through Brigade to include command in combat, and in high level staff assignments at Headquarters Department of the Army. General Curry’s recognized and noteworthy achievements in many key MP assignments proved critical in promoting and ensuring the continued independence, growth and relevance of the Military Police Corps as an integral and valued combat multiplier and contributor to the Army’s combined arms team. Ultimately, his leadership and visionary efforts as a highly respected MP officer and leader established the conditions for the Corps’ continuing growth and development, and enabled the Military Police Corps to meet the increasingly high demand for the Army’s “Force of Choice” in the Global War on Terrorism.



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RegiMentAL CoMMAnd SeRgeAnt MAJoR (R) JAMeS F. BARRett had a distinguished, multi-faceted career of more than 28 years including assignments at every level from team leader to Regimental Command Sergeant Ma-jor. His illustrious service from July 1978 to August 2006 included leadership positions at the highest levels of the Army which measurably impacted the MP Corps Regi-ment and the Army’s Quality of Life for Soldiers and their families. As the Regimental Command Sergeant Major, he spearheaded the largest transformation in the history of the Regiment during a time of war. His unique capacity to lead Soldiers and organizations set an example for the Ar-my’s civilian and military leadership on a daily basis. His leadership and vision are clearly the reason the MP Corps Regiment became known as the “Force of Choice”.



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ChieF WARRAnt oFFiCeR FouR (R) RiChARd hinSon’S contributions span over 31 years of military and federal ser-vice. As Special Agent in Charge of two CID Offices in Ger-many, he was recognized for leading the most successful and proactive offices within Europe. After his military career, he was appointed as Chief, Advanced Law Enforcement Train-ing Division. In this capacity, Mr. Hinson led the development of the MP national counterdrug training program and devel-oped or managed the seven core antiterrorism so important for today’s MP Soldier. He also led the design team that built the Stem Village training center. Mr. Hinson has done more to revolutionize and expand the training footprint of USAMPS than any other single leader since the school’s inception. Few people, officers or civilian, have had such a significantly posi-tive impact on the Army and the Regiment.


run for the FallenBy Kerstin Lopez, GUIDOn

The third annual Run for the Fallen 5k was held at Gammon Field to commemo-rate the service members that have made the ultimate sacrifice during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Rick Harne, Military Police Regimental Association executive director, said this year’s run had a great turnout with more than 2,200 participants.

Pvt. Ruven Ramirez, Marine Corps Detachment, came in first place with a run time of 16:13. He said this was his fourth race since being at Fort Leonard Wood, and wanted to participate in a good cause.

Ramirez said his father and uncle also served in the Marine Corps and he under-stands the sacrifices and demands put on service members and their families and the event brings light to that fact.

“I think the run is a good cause, and I think a lot of people don’t realize how much of a sacrifice the people in the military make, not only everyone in the military, but the families also,” Ramirez said.

Pfc. Atom Young, Co. B, 84th Chem. Bn., ran the 5k race in 17:09 and came in second place. He said the run was a good way to bring people together for a good cause and to help the families remember their fallen.

Capt. David Vasquez, Engineer Captain Career Course student, clenched third place with a time of 18:00.

Vasquez echoed the same sentiments as Ramirez and Young, and said the Run for

the Fallen was an excellent way to honor those that have lost their lives, and the event was personally important for him.

“I’ve been in for little over 10 years, and have had friends that have fallen … this is for the people I’ve known,” Vasquez said.

With sunny skies and mild temperatures, the morning was picture perfect for the 5k.

“This is a great day for a run and to remember our fallen comrades and our Gold Star Families,” said Maj. Gen. David Quantock, Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood com-manding general.

The original Run for the Fallen event kicked off in 2008 with a national run/walk to cover a mile for every service member lost to the war. In addition to the national event, Fort Leonard Wood honored the fallen with a 5k run, said Amy Migliara,

event volunteer. The Military Police Regimental Associa-

tion has a big role in the annual event and is the non-profit agency vehicle supporting the operations of the run.

The open-to-the-public event encour-aged all participants to run, walk, push a stroller or walk a leashed dog for the 5k distance, which began and ended at Gam-mon Field.

“Through the event, we are raising funds for both the MPRA Benevolent Fund and the Na-tional Run for the Fallen Fund,” Migliara said.

The MPRA Benevolent Fund provides financial assistance to families in need due to illness, fire, injury or death. The National Run for the Fallen Fund provides financial support to several organizations to include the Wounded Warrior Project, Yellow Ribbon Fund and the 1st Lt. Michael Cleary Memo-rial Fund, she said.

“The honoree, 1st Lt. Michael Cleary, for which the Run for the Fallen organiza-tion was founded, had once trained at Fort Leonard Wood, and we have local Gold Star Family members who call Fort Leonard Wood home,” Migliara said.

Seven survivor families attended as dis-tinguished guests of the event to remember and honor their loved ones.

“This event allows Fort Leonard Wood and surrounding communities the op-portunity to recognize and pay tribute to the families who’ve lost a military service member. Holding this event annually dem-onstrates to these families that we will never forget their loved one, nor will we forget their sacrifice,” Migliara said.

Mrs. Rachel Bell proudly sings our national Anthem.

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sPECIAL EVEnTs

This group of Military Police arrived at Seneca Ordinance Depot in July and August of 1956 being the first soldiers to occupy this base. Most of us spent the better part of our enlistment right here. Seneca Ordinance Depot was a highly secured army base. We had no idea just what we were to secure there, but were told that “we had damn well better guard it”. Many years later, we were informed that it was a nuclear assembly base.

Our group has had several reunions, but our ranks are growing fewer and fewer. It is a real pleasure to be able to come to the MP school now to see new and better ways of train-ing. The technology has certainly come a long way since we went through our training at Ft. Gordon, GA.

Several of our groups are becoming members of MPRA and a few have been members for many years. The Rhode Island Chapter of MPRA was gracious enough to donate a bench to us. For this we are deeply appreciative.

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By MSG Dominick Derasmo, JFHQ

“This force was to be mounted and ac-coutered as light dragoons; its mission was to apprehend deserters, rioters, and stragglers. In battle it would be posted to the rear to secure fugitives.”

So reads the beginning of the certificate investing members of the Military Police Corps Regiment into the coveted “Order of the Marechaussee”. On Saturday 7 August 2010 at the West Hartford [CT] Reserve Cen-ter, home of the 143d Military Police Compa-ny, in front of friends, fellow MP’s and invited dignitaries, 1SG Daniel Lawler of the 143d Military Police Company and MSG Domi-nick Derasmo of Joint Forces Headquarters-Connecticut (JFHQ-CT) and formerly of the 143d Military Police Company heard these words as the prelude to their investment into the coveted fraternity of Military Police. Less than 10% of the entire Military Police Corps Regiment are ever nominated for the pres-tigious honor. Even fewer are selected and accepted into it.

While most awards a Soldier will receive during his or her military career are a result of some sort of specific individual action, the Order of the Marchaussee is awarded for longevity and continued and dedicated service and merit. More importantly it is stipulated that this award should not be utilized as an end-of-tour award. This award is used specifically to recognize service to the Military Police Corps Regiment. In order to even be considered several factors must be met, according to the Military Police Regimental Association. The first of which is the Soldier must be in the Military Police Career Management Field (CMF), either as a 31B Military Police, 31D CID Special Agent, or 31E Internment/Resettlement Special-ist. Then, both the Soldier and the nomina-tor must be members of the Military Police Regimental Association. Typical recipients have a minimum of 10 years of Military Police Corps service. After these criteria have been satisfied, a narrative history of the nominee’s service and accomplishments are sent to the Chief of the Military Police Corps for review. If the Chief feels the Soldier and his history have impacted the Military Police Corps in a significantly favorable manner, he will ap-prove the award.

According to Kathy West Assistant Military Police Historian, “The Order of the Mare-chaussee was established in 2000. From its

inception, through 11 August 2010, there have only been 981 recipients.” SGM John Carragher of JFHQ-CT, the senior recipient of the Order of the Marechaussee and former member of the 143d Military Police Company had made the recommendation to the Chief, Military Police Corps and upon approval presided over the investment ceremony and presented both Soldiers with their medals and certificates.

1SG Lawler has been serving as a MP in the CTARNG for 17 of his 19 years of service, since his arrival to the 143d MP Co on 07 July 1991. He has served on numerous ODT missions, served as a Platoon Sergeant with the 143d MP Co during the airport mission under Operation Noble Eagle, Operation Iraqi Freedom 1, and during Hurricane Katrina Relief Operations. He has held every enlisted and leadership position in a Military Police Company: MP, Team Leader, Squad Leader, Platoon Sergeant, Operations NCO and culminating with 3 different tours as a MP First Sergeant, from the 134th MP Co, to HHC 192d MP Bn, and finally with the 143d MP Co. MSG Derasmo has served as a MP for a majority of his 20 years of service, spanning all three components of the Army: Active, Reserve, and in the ARNG with the CTARNG. His first tour of duty with the 143d MP Co was as volunteer filler for the 2003 mobilization to support the deployment to Iraq under OIF 1, where he served as a Squad Leader. Less than 2 years after returning home from Iraq, then SFC Derasmo was assigned as the units Readiness NCO and as a Platoon Sergeant.

MSG Derasmo also served as a MP de-ployed supporting Operation Desert Shield/Storm and with the CT QRF during Hurricane Katrina Relief Operations. He too has served

in virtually every enlisted position in a Military Police Company: MP, Team Leader, Squad Leader, Platoon Sergeant and Rear Operations NCO. MSG Derasmo is currently assigned to JFHQ-CT as the Mobilization Operations NCO with the Connecticut Pre-Mobilization Train-ing and Assistance Element (PTAE).

“I am extremely humbled receiving this award today,” MSG Derasmo said after the awards ceremony. “The Soldiers here know that my main focus was ensuring they were taken care of: paid on time, trained to stan-dard, promoted in a timely manner, and rec-ognized for their service. Any time one of my Soldiers had an issue they knew that Sergeant D could either rectify it or knew who could. The fact that I was recommended for this award because I was just doing my job and to know that the Chief, Military Police Corps felt that I deserved this is even more hum-bling. If you look at the numbers less than 100 Soldiers a year on average have received this award. To be counted among that group of individuals and to be only the third person in the Connecticut Army National Guard Military Police Community to be recognized in this manner is quite overwhelming.”

1SG Lawler added, “It’s a great honor to receive such an award for doing what the Army trained you to do which is taking care of Soldiers.” He added, “I am proud of being able to make a difference and watch this State grow in the Military Police Community.”

With the ceremony concluded, 1SG Lawler and MSG Derasmo join SGM Car-ragher of JFHQ as the only three active members and fourth overall of the CTARNG MP community who have achieved the distinction of having been invested into the “Order of the Marechaussee”.

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1SG Daniel Lawler, SGM John Carragher, and MSG Derasmo stand together outside the West Hartford Reserve Center after the Order of the Marechaussee investment ceremony at the 143d Military Police Company. (Photo courtesy of MSG Dominick Derasmo.)

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In ThE nEws

By emily Athens, GUIDOn

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo.—True grit became a lasting and crucial theme for par-ticipating teams in the14th annual Military Police Warfighter competition; a four-day event at Fort Leonard Wood, Sept. 13-17, pre-senting numerous warrior tasks, battle drills and endurance tests to participating three-man teams from installations worldwide.

Soldiers endured 11 grueling challenges throughout a 72-hour timeframe, testing them physically and mentally in their techni-cal and tactical abilities.

“This competition has given a lot of young Soldiers the chance to come really show their stuff. They are the best of their organization. There are no losers here, but there will only be one Warfighter winning team,” said Brig. Gen. David Phillips, U.S. Army Military Police School commandant.

That winning team was Team 2 from the 385th Military Police Battalion out of Fort Stewart, Ga., consisting of teammates Staff Sgt. Adam Norton, Spc. Gene Thompson, and Spc. Joseph Kajer.

Second place went to Sgt. Justin Jordan, Spc. Aaron Garlock, and Spc. Joseph Maza of Team 1 with the 504th Military Police Bat-talion from Fort Lewis, Wash.

Third place was rewarded to Team 16, consisting of Sgt. Vincint Jarman, Spc. Spen-cer Grantham and Spc. Brandon Walker of the 508th Military Police Battalion also from Fort Lewis.

Of the 36 teams that came to compete, 22 finished as a team, eight finished one-man short and five had to drop out of competi-tion.

“It’s a test on endurance, physically and mentally, so it’s a huge accomplishment just to finish,” said Regimental Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Kirkland, U.S. Army Military Police School.

Throughout the week, Soldiers covered 60 miles on foot, moving from one event site to the next.

day 1Kicking off the challenges was the

non-standard physical training test where Soldiers performed “flatbox push-ups, pull-ups and weighted sit-ups, followed by a six-mile run where they were forced to carry a

70-pound ammo can and then a 50-pound water can for 1.5 miles,” said 1st Sgt. Corey Henderson, noncommissioned officer-in-charge of the PT test.

day 2Day 2 presented a slew of events, begin-

ning with the confidence course, where Soldiers maneuvered through differing strength-testing and teamwork-focused ob-stacles. Upon completion, they marched on to the next event, a sensitive site exploitation drill, where teams meandered the streets of a simulated Middle Eastern village, identify-ing elements of an area that possessed both forensic and intelligence value.

“The tactical site exploitations challenged the team’s law enforcement and site exploita-tion backgrounds. The lane evaluated their ability to quickly collect evidence during a lull in an intense firefight. That evidence was used to ensure a detainee remains in custody and can be effectively processed through the host nation’s legal system,” said 1st Sgt.

Joseph Willis, NCOIC. The day’s events ended with tests on war-

rior tasks and battle drills as Soldiers marched from station to sta-

tion embarking on numerous missions, to include weapons identification, first aid and medical evacuations.

day 3 Day 3 of competition brought weary

Soldiers to Davidson Fitness Center where Soldiers displayed their fighting skills in combatives matches. Upon completion, Soldiers visited various ranges at locations across the installation to test their marks-manship abilities in both daylight and limited visibility, utilizing a wide-range of weapons while on the move and in station-ary positions.

day 4The long-awaited final day of competi-

tion began with a written exam and ended with a 15-mile endurance march, where

MPs.Compete.in.Grueling.Four-Day.Challenge

winning Team, Team 2—385th MP Bn (ft. stewart, GA) SSG Adam R. norton, SPC Gene F. Thompson, SPC Joseph D. Kajer

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Soldiers rucked with full gear, pain, sweat and anxiety, hoping for the sight of the anticipated finish line.

“We didn’t know how long we were marching when we started. It’s a scary situ-ation, said Cpl. Christopher Vazquez, of Team 20 from Fort Meyers, Fl., who finished first with his teammates in the endurance march. “But it was so relieving to finally get all the weight off when we finished. Not only physically, but mentally a huge weight lifted,” he said.

As teams crossed the finish line, it became evident that digging deep was the key to success, and that true grit wasn’t an option, it was essential. And while Vazquez and his team didn’t make it to the winner’s circle, they took pride in having successfully completed the competition.

“It hurt... but it was all mind over mat-ter,” he said.

Editor’s.note:.Emily.Athens.is.a.photojournalist.assigned.to.the.Fort.Leonard.Wood.GUIDON .

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first Runner up, Team 1—504th MP Bn (ft. Lewis, wA) SGT Justin A. Jordan, SPC Aaron e. Garlock, SPC Joseph K. Maza

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second Runner up, Team 16—508th MP Bn (ft. Lewis, wA) SGT Vincent P. Jarman, SPC Spencer L. Grantham, SPC Brandon Walker

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Congratulations to all of our Warrior Police for giving their all in the 2010 Warfighter Competition.

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By SGT Gina M. Lacuniak

On 28 September 2010, the Army Correc-

tions Brigade (ACB) became the 15th Military

Police (MP) Brigade (BDE) in a ceremony

marking the activation at Fort Leavenworth,

Kansas. At approximately 0815 COL Eric

R. Belcher, Commander 15th MP BDE and

Commandant United States Disciplinary

Barracks (USDB) and CSM Jonathan O. God-

win, 15th MP BDE Command Sergeant Ma-

jor with the assistance of BG David Phillips

Chief, Military Police Corps Regiment and

Commandant United States Army Military

Police School, unfurled the organizational

colors and gave the order for all Soldiers

assigned to the BDE to change from the

Army Corrections Command shoulder sleeve

insignia to the “Griffin” patch of the 15th MP

BDE. Numbering approximately 1200 Sol-

diers, the 15th MP BDE became the largest

concentration in one location of MP Soldiers

in the United States Army with the majority

of them being 31E Internment/ Resettlement

(I/R) Specialists. The 15th MP BDE has the

responsibility of maintaining custody and

control of U.S. military prisoners at both the

USDB and the Joint Regional Correctional

Facility (JRCF). The BDE consists of the 40th

MP (I/R) Battalion (BN) and the 705th MP

(I/R) BN.

The USDB, a Level III facility, is the only

maximum security correctional facility in

the Department of Defense and the place

of confinement for male Army, Air Force,

Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard service

members, who have been convicted by Gen-

eral Courts Martial for serious offenses and

ordered to serve sentences of confinement

of over five years. This facility is operated by

the 40th MP BN (I/R) which consists of HHC

40th MP BN, HHC USDB, the 256th MP Co

(I/R), the 291st MP Co (I/R) and the 526th

MP Co (I/R).

The JRCF, which officially opened on the

same date as the BDE activation is a Level

II facility, providing pre-trial incarceration

and post-trial confinement for U.S. military

prisoners ordered to serve sentences of less

than five years. The 705th MP BN (I/R) oper-

ates the JRCF. Companies of this BN are HHC

705th MP BN, HHC JRCF, 165th MP Co (I/R).

The mission of the 15th MP BDE is to

incarcerate U.S. Military prisoners sentenced

to confinement at both the USDB and the

JRCF, conduct correctional and treatment

programs to maintain good order and dis-

cipline and reduce recidivism upon release;

and, on order, provide trained and ready

Soldiers to conduct world-wide deployments

in support of contingency operations..

The staff of the 15th MP BDE includes

Army Officers of the Military Police Corps,

Medical Services Corps, Chaplains Corps and

Judge Advocate General Corps, along with

Soldiers from 35 different military occupa-

tional specialties. The Staff is also comprised

of over 160 civilians and liaisons from the Air

Force, Marine Corps and Navy.

the Activation of the 15th mp bDe at Ft. Leavenworth, KS

BGDavid Phillips, COL eric Belcher, and CSM Jonathan Godwin uncasing the colors at the 15th MP BDe Activation Ceremony.

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Distinctive unit insignia (Dui)historical Background: Constituted 24 June 1965 in the Regular Army as Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 15th Military Police Brigade. Activated 25 June 1965 in Germany. Inactivated 30 June 1976 in Germany. Reactivated 28 September 2010 with an effective date of 02 October 2010 in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

description: A gold insignia consisting of a gold pike above and surmount-ing the upper portion of a continuous green scroll bearing the inscription, - DUTY, JUSTICe, AnD LOYALTY, in gold letters in base. symbolism: Green and yellow are the colors used for Military Police. The Pike, a weapon used by provosts in the Middle Ages, symbolizes the basic mission of the brigade. The three points of the pike further allude to the organization’s three missions of command, staff planning, and supervision of military police operations in peace and war. Motto: “DUTY, JUSTICe and LOYALTY”

Authorization: The Distinctive Unit Insignia was approved 26 January 1968. It was redesignated effective 2 October 2010 and amended to update the description and symbolism.

Shoulder Sleeve insigniadescription: On a green shield within a yellow embattled border, a yellow Griffin’s head erased with red tongue and white eye.

symbolism: Green and yellow are the colors used for Military Police. The Griffin, symbol for eternal vigilance, within an embattled border, alludes to the military establishment and refers to the mission of the Military Police Brigade. The fifteen projections comprising the embattled border allude to the numer-ical designation of the 15th Military Police Brigade.

Authorization: The insignia was approved 18 April 1966. It was redesig-nated effective 2 October 2010 and amended to update the description.

On 25 June 1965, the 15th MP BDE was activated in Frank-furt, Germany. Colonel Robert L. Staver accepted the colors and command of the newly formed 15th MP BDE, the first MP BDE activated in the United States Army. The BDE was placed under the U.S. Army Area Command, and consisted of the 2nd MP Group and the 14th MP Group. Besides providing law enforce-ment services to half-million U.S. Forces in Germany, the BDE was charged with the functions of conducting MP investiga-tions; providing for the temporary registration of privately owned vehicles and the permanent registration of weapons; operating the police communications system; to include the serious incident reporting (SIR) net; operating confinement facilities within the Federal Republic of Germany; performing physical security at ports, depots and major headquarters, as well as in transit security for critical and sensitive shipments; and performing physical security inspections and surveys. In addition to these responsibilities the BDE trained for their war-time mission which included the enforcement of military laws, orders, and regulations, to include control of traffic, stragglers, circulation of individuals, protection of property, and operation of checkpoints in support of combat operations.

In July 1969 the last large augmentation of the 15th MP BDE strength was added, in the form of four confinement detach-ments; the 43rd, the 50th, the 51st and 77th MP Detachments. Upon acquiring the stockades, the BDE immediately undertook a comprehensive program of re-organization and coordination. The largest stockade was located at Mannheim. This facility was to receive all prisoners convicted and serving sentences of more than 30 days.

On 18 April 1966 the U.S. Army Institute of Heraldry approved the “Griffin” shoulder sleeve insignia to replace the 7th Army patch previously worn by the 15th MP BDE. Green and yellow are the colors used for the Military Police Corps Regiment. The Griffin, a symbol for eternal vigilance, within an embattled bor-der, alludes to the military establishment and refers to the mis-sion of the BDE. The 15 projections comprising the embattled border represent the numerical designation of the unit.

The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 15th MP BDE on 26 January 1968. Yellow and green are the colors used for Military Police. The pike, a weapon used by Provosts in the middle ages symbolizes the basic mission of the BDE. The three points of the pike further allude to the organiza-tion’s three missions of command, staff planning, and supervi-sion of military police operations in peace and war.

The 15th MP BDE was inactivated on 30 June 1976 in Ger-many. Parallel with the BDE’s lineage and previous oversight of confinement facilities and units – a large portion of the BDE’s mission is the same except on a much larger scale. The 15th MP BDE and the Military Corrections Complex, Ft. Leavenworth, KS will carry on the traditions of the BDE and of the former ACB to continue to be the “Center for Corrections Excellence”.

15th mp bDe History

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By emily Athens, GUIDOn

The John B. Mahaffey Museum Complex, United States Military Police exhibit was given the distinct privilege of housing the Medal of Honor belonging to Retired 1st Sgt. Nicky Bacon, a United States Army noncom-missioned officer from the Americal Division who served during the Vietnam War.

In a ceremony, Oct. 18, the medal was placed in a casing by his wife, Tamara, as two of their three sons watched, with the support of senior leaders, Soldiers and civil-ians, who were also in attendance.

“Thank you for this opportunity to share this piece of history with the regiment,” Brig. Gen. David Phillips, United States Army Military Police School commandant, said to Bacon’s family. “Nick made himself present... and used the award that was given to him for the betterment of Soldiers and veterans,” he said.

Bacon, always a military police Soldier at heart, died this past July after a 15-month fight with cancer. He had been awarded the Medal of Honor in 1968 as a Staff Sergeant, for his actions in combat in Tam Ky, Vietnam.

“For conspicuous gallantry and intrepid-ity in the action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Staff Sgt. Bacon distinguished himself while serving as a squad leader with 1st Platoon, Company B, during an operation west of Tam Ky,” said the master of ceremonies, reading Bacon’s official Medal of Honor citation.

The citation goes on to explain how Bacon quickly organized his men and led them forward in an assault, after coming under heavy fire from an enemy bunker line. In the subsequent events, leaders of two platoons were injured, resulting in Bacon immediately assuming command. Bacon killed the enemy gun crew in a single-handed effort and continued to kill four more enemy soldiers and silence an antitank weapon.

“As a result of Staff Sgt. Bacon’s extraordi-nary efforts, his company was able to move forward, eliminate the enemy positions and rescue the men trapped to the front. Staff Sgt. Bacon’s bravery at the risk of his life was in the highest traditions of the military

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medal of Honor Loaned to military police museum

Left to right: SSG James Bacon, Wyatt Bacon, Tamara Bacon, Dawn Phillips, BG David Phillips. Photo by emily Athens.

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Tamara Bacon and BG David Phillips place nick Bacon’s Medal of Honor on display. Photo by emily Athens.

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SSG James Bacon at the ceremony in the MP Hall of Fame room. Photo by emily Athens.

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nick Bacon’s Medal of Honor on display at the MP Museum, near his Hall of Fame photo plaque which is on the bottom row, far left. MP Museum photo.

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nick Bacon just after receiving his Medal of Honor from President Richard nixon in 1969.

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service and reflects great credit upon him-self, his unit and the U.S. Army,” the citation concludes.

“(Dedicating the medal) was something we had discussed. It’s not just about Nick, it’s about what the medal is and what it rep-resents ... his love for this country and for the military, especially the Military Police Corps,” Tamara said.

According to Tamara, the medal serves to show the value of respect and love for country and the importance of serving others. And serving others was something Bacon knew all too well. After 29 years of service, he retired and was appointed as the Veterans Disability Benefits Commission commissioner in 2004 where he continued serving veterans and Soldiers, protecting their benefits.

“I have so much respect for Nick, and I just hope that the young Soldiers know how much he loved his country and believed in it,” Tamara said. “Ultimately, this is for the troops.”

“Everybody needs to know, that when Soldiers train here and come through this museum and witness this medal, they need to understand what it represents: the ac-tions that day, and the men that died that day,” added Staff Sgt. James Bacon, son, who is a drill sergeant for the 795th Mili-tary Police Battalion here at Fort Leonard Wood. “It was his wishes and mom’s wishes, that when he departed, it would be put in a place where all these Soldiers could see and understand the story and what took place that day.”

The Military Police Corps Regimental Museum is located in Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. The mission of the U.S. Army Military Police Corps Regimental Museum is to collect and preserve the material history of the Military Police of the U.S. Army from 1775 to present. The museum also promotes the heritage and traditions of the Military Police branch and the values of the U.S. Army to Soldiers and civilians through public exhibits, educational programs, and branch training support.

CoRRECTIonIn the last issue of the MPRA Quarterly, the author for the history article “The Long Arm of the Law: Big MPs” (pages 20-21) was incorrectly acknowledged. The correct author is Andy Watson, former U.S. Army Military Police Regimental Historian, now U.S. Army Medical Department Regimental Historian.

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By Mr. Andy Watson

Skill, ability, drive, and intelligence are key factors in the performance of military duties. These attributes are vital and neces-sary for success; however, in the past some attributes were specifically sought for the military police branch. Larger Soldiers were wanted for their ‘inherent authority’. There are countless examples of the reversals of size stereotypes, but in this review I have tried to include some intriguing images and interesting facts as well.

Early provost guard members and provost sergeants were probably the most senior and larger Soldiers as appointed by their provost marshal. As the branch inched toward permanence, standards were codified. During World War I, the Provost Marshal General of the AEF, Brigadier Gen-eral Harry H. Bandholtz, stated in regula-tions that military police Soldiers will be, ‘Over 21 years of age, over 5 feet 7 inches in height, and have sufficient education to write reports and read maps intelligently.’1 General Bandholtz, who may not have met his height requirement, also stated, ‘Varia-tions from the physical requirements are authorized when in the best interest of the service.’2

These standards would remain during the inter-war period and later in World War II, with a few changes depending upon the unit and commander. A Soldier arriving in Hawaii during this time describes the scene as new Soldiers lined up on the docks. Officers walked through the ranks and de-tailed Soldiers to infantry, artillery, or staff units. Usually the Hawaiian Department Military Police had first pick, and selected men at least six-feet tall with a high school diploma.3

These military policemen were also frequently members of numerous Honor Guard detachments. The 738th MP Battal-ion unit file describes members of the unit serving as honor guards in 1945. ‘Our Honor Guard consisted of men who were no less than six-feet tall, had a high school educa-tion, and had special training for military functions of all kinds.’ Not just a parade unit, the 738th had taken part in the inva-sions and recapture of the Philippines.

Various standards and exceptions existed throughout the years depending upon avail-ability, skill, and as previously mentioned

‘when in the best interest of the service.’ Playing on the images and perceptions of ‘Big MPs’, the Military Police Journal ran an unofficial contest with military police units world-wide in the early 1950s. Units would send in photos of their favored Soldier, and declare him the ‘Biggest MP’. There were numerous submissions, which ranged from tall (6’ 9’) to large (6’ 3’, 338 lbs.). Physical training standards were not mentioned.

In the 1970s new standards would ap-pear as women joined the military po-lice in larger numbers. Minimum height standards for MPs in the 1970s were: Male Soldiers 5 feet 9 inches, Female Soldiers 5 feet 4 inches.4 By the 1990s, these standards had changed to Male MP Soldiers 5 feet 8

inches, Female MP Soldiers 5 feet 4 inches.5 In 1995, the height requirement for military police service was eliminated.6 Currently, there is no height requirement for Soldiers serving in the Military Police. While physical fitness and ability are the current determi-nants for MPs, we do have some interesting images from the past.

1General Order No. 180, G.H.Q. American Expedi-tionary Forces, October 15, 1918.2Ibid.3Russell A. Eberhardt, letters to Brian M. Linn, 7 Jan. 1993 as printed in Guardians of the Empire: The US Army in the Pacific 1902-1940, p. 68. Au-thor- Brian M. Linn, University of North Carolina Press, 1997.4L.W. Johnson, Performance or Discrimination, US Army Command and General Staff College, 1977. Accessed via National Criminal Justice Reference Service, US Department of Justice, http://www.ncjrs.gov, May 11, 2010. 5US Army Regulation 611-1, Military Occupational Classification Structure Development and Imple-mentation, p. 526. 26 June 1995.

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President Harry Truman talks to MPs providing presidential security.

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A running back with the Houston Oilers, Woodrow Campbell served 10 months in Vietnam before returning to professional foot-ball. Other professional athletes from football, baseball, and wrestling organizations would also serve in the Military Police Corps.

Also in shape, former military policeman Gordon Scott (Werschkul). Scott was noticed by Hollywood producers and cast in numer-ous Tarzan and Hercules movies. Working as a lifeguard, he purportedly got their attention with his 19-inch biceps.

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These two MPs have a big task of crowd man-agement at the railroad station. They appear to have the situation under control.

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CPL Marvel Joos, was always professional and courteous; sometimes a certain amount of “presence” was needed to enforce proper behavior.

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General Pershing reviews a line of military policemen during World War I.

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6DAPE-MPA, Memorandum for Chief, Military Occupational Structure Division, Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans, Force Integration and Analysis, Subject: Height Standard for Military Police, 24 July 1995.


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By Jim Rogers, MP Museum Director

Turning a jungle into a city street scene is not a routine undertaking for museum staff, but this was what was accomplished during the summer of 2010 at the MP Museum. The museum features many fine exhibits that were planned and fabricated follow-ing the relocation of the MP School and the museum from Fort McClellan in 2000. Nonetheless, a significant responsibility of museum staff is to evaluate, update and even replace exhibits based upon analysis of the museum storyline and the availability of new information or historic artifacts.

During an evaluation of the current exhibits in the museum’s Vietnam gallery, museum staff concluded to feature the ac-tions of military police during the 31 Janu-ary 1968 ‘Tet’ offensive. Many important conditions and resources came together in early 2010 to implement the new exhibit concept. A suitable area of the gallery de-picting a jungle scene was identified as the best location for a diorama portraying the U.S. Embassy in Saigon during Tet. An exist-ing exhibit case about Tet was targeted for a redesign to complement the new diorama plan. Many historical and archival resources were researched and contact was made with several MP veterans of the Saigon combat actions. A recorded portion of the 716th radio transmissions from that action was prepared to provide an audio background for the exhibit. The museum had the correct model of a M151A1 MUTT (Multi-Utility Tactical Truck) available for restoration to represent a 716th Battalion patrol vehicle from January 1968. Replica uniforms, equipment and other exhibit components were purchased. Special mannequins were prepared to represent PFC Paul Healey and SGT John Shook. Museum staff conducted in-depth research and analysis of the Janu-ary 1968 appearance of the U.S. Embassy, its compound wall and front gate in order to replicate its appearance in the diorama.

The exhibit was completed for public view on 20 August for a tour by about 150 members of the 716th MP Battalion reunion group, and was refined for the formal ribbon-cutting ceremony on 22 September

new exhibit opens During 69th Anniversary Week

The ribbon is cut for the official exhibit dedication. L to R: RCSM Charles Kirkland, John Shook, BG David Phillips, RCWO David Albaugh. Photo by Mike Curtis, FLW Visual Information Service.

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during the anniversary week activities. The exhibit dedication ceremony was hosted by BG David Phillips, Regimental Chief Warrant Officer David Albaugh, and Regi-

mental Command Sergeant Major Charles Kirkland. Both John Shook and Paul Healey were able to join the festivities and view the new exhibit.

John Shook and BG David Phillips share a moment at the new exhibit. Photo by Mike Curtis, FLW Visual Information Service. Right: Paul Healey (at left) at the exhibit dedication with BG David Phillips and RCSM Charles Kirkland.

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ThE TET offEnsIVE In sAIGonDuring the holiday of ‘Tet’, the Vietnamese new Year, Viet Cong infiltrators at-tacked Saigon in the dark pre-dawn hours of 31 January 1968. Their targets included the Vietnamese Joint General Staff Headquarters, the Presidential Palace, the American embassy, Tan Son nhut Airport, the Vietnamese navy Headquarters, and the national Broadcasting Station. The only U.S. unit available in Saigon was the 716th MP Battalion. The defense of the American embassy resulted in the loss of four Army MPs and one Marine. Sixteen MPs were killed in an ambush as they responded to a reported attack on an officers’ quarters near Tan Son nhut airport. In all, the 716th suffered 27 killed and 44 wounded during the Tet Offensive.

For the courageous actions of its Soldiers in Saigon, and particularly at the American embassy, the 716th was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation. Paul Healey was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and John Shook the Silver Star. The effectiveness and dependability displayed by Army MPs during the Tet Offensive led to the MP Corps being recommended and ap-proved as a combat support element in addition to its previous designation as a combat service support element. This conversion from solely logisti-cal support gave the MP Corps additional responsibilities and resources to provide operational combat support.

Members of the 716th reaction force plan to assault the U.S. embassy grounds.

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The Tet Offensive exhibit case featuring Paul Healey’s DSC, John Shook and William Forrest uniforms, a M1911 Colt pistol, and captured Vietcong weapons.

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Paul Healey visits with David Sand (C Company, 716th MP Bn, 1966-67). Right: Visitors view the new exhibit following the dedication.

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The Puerto Rico National Guard, as all National Guards across the Nation, sup-ports the Global War on Terrorism and the call of duty on behalf of the people of the United States. Since 2003, all PRNG MP units (five Companies and a Battalion HQ element) have been mobilized to support the American effort to defend democracy and freedom. Specifically, these units have all served in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

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