Military Police (31A)

 

OVERVIEW

 

A military police officer is responsible for leading the Soldiers that protect lives and property on Army Installations. 

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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.

 

JOB DUTIES

 

Lead small, tactical military police units and organizations Advisor to the Army Reserve and Army National Guard 

 

REQUIREMENTS

 

Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery and score a minimum of 110 in the General Technical (GT) section; a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

 

TRAINING

 

Job training for a military police officer requires completing the Basic Officer Leader Course II and 10 weeks of Military Police Basic Officer Leadership Course III in Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.

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Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

Officer leadership responsibilities

Skills and tactics of the Military Police Corps 

 

HELPFUL SKILLS

 

Self-discipline, confidence and intelligence

Physically and mentally fit to perform under pressure

Ability to make quick decisions

Capable of bearing numerous responsibilities