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President CSM (R) Dorsey Newcomb Vice President COL (R) Charles Williams RESPECT 8 TRAINING 26 Senior Advisory Council CSM (R) James Barrett CSM (R) Jeff Butler Exercise Expedient Letters 26 BG (R) Stephen Curry 984th Military Police Company’s COL (R) Wade Dennis President’s Note 28 03 Regimental Anniversary Celebration CSM (R) Charles Kirkland 04 From the Commandant Run National Board of Directors CSM (R) Roger Macon From the Regimental Command 05 31 Investigating Sexual Assualts CSM (R) Tony McGee Sergeant Major CW3 (R) Ron Mullihan 06 From the Regimental Chief COL (R) Bryan O’Barr Warrant Officer CSM Michael Odle Tomorrow’s MP SGM (R) Don Rose 32 Incorporating Emergency Vehicle 1SG (R) Dave Ross Operator Training during 31K AIT CSM (R) Mike True MP Happenings CSM Rich Woodring MPRA President speaks to DA 07 The Friend of the Regiment 34 Executive Director Civilian Police Academy Graduates Mr. Rick Harne 08 503rd MP BN (ABN) Experience During D-Day 74 Business Manager Ms. Beth Bellerby 11 USMA, West Point: Future Military MP History Gift Shop Manager Police Officers Mrs. Corina O’Barr 36 New Marechaussee Figure Featured 12 Mission of Mercy: MP Recognized for at Museum Marketing and Branding his Efforts in World War II Representative 38 Large-Scale Combat Operations: Mrs. Erin Kaberline 14 California National Guard Military Historical Case Study Book Set Museum Representative Police Provide Helping Hands Mr. James Rogers Military Police Command to Host Creative Director 16 Mrs. Stacie L. Marshall Competition for Sergeant Audie MPRA Connection Murphy Award 40 MP Officer Broadens Leadership Military Police 50th Military Working Dog Skills on Capitol Hill Regimental Assocation 17 P.O. Box 2182 Detachment Mourns Two of its Own 42 A Visit to the MPRA Gift Shop Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 From Motor Pool to National Art 573-329-5317 43 www.MPRAonline.org Festival: MP First Sergeant Creates Around the World Award-winning Artwork Copyright 2018 by Military Police Regimental Assoca- Leader Marksman tion The Dragoon magazine. All rights reserved. The 18 Life After the Regiment-How Can Dragoon magazine is published four times annually 44 for world-wide distribution. While efforts have been 20 716th Military Police Battalion One Make a Difference? made to authenticate all claims and guarantees Drives the Operations Process offered by advertisers in this magazine, we cannot Benevolent Fund Testimonial During “Operation Relentless Strike” 45 assume liability for any products or services advertised herein. The publisher reserves the right to Gratitude to MPCCC #04-18 Creating Trained, Ready and 46 accept or reject any advertising or editorial material. 22 All advertisements created by the publisher are not Professional Military Police considered a word made for hire and the publisher retains the copyright to all advertisements created by 24 Army Reserve CID Spearheads Special the publisher for the advertiser. The advertisements Agent Training Across Military www.MPRAonline.org may not be reproduced without written permission of the publisher.

2 www.MPRAonline.org FROM THE EDITOR President's he MPRA Dragoon NOTE Tfeatures information ur association has enjoyed another tremendous from the MPRA year of success in supporting MP Soldiers, Leaders Community, news and Families which culminated in the publishing from the Home of O of our regiment’s first ever history book. Although the Regiment at Fort we had many accomplishments as an association we Leonard Wood, historical accounts, and stories from all components are exceptionally pleased with this project and believe (Active Duty, National Guard and it is an excellent example of how we continue to proudly Reserve), as well as Retired Military promote the history and preserve the traditions of our great Police from around the world. The regiment. overall goal of the Dragoon is to In order to highlight this unique project and of all of the hard work and collaboration be current on the HOOAH events taking place within our ranks and, on the part of our regiment’s leadership, USAMPS staff, our association, our veterans and in turn, be a direct reflection of the our publisher, I wanted to share with you the foreword that our Executive Director, Rick Regiment as a whole. We encourage Harne and I penned for this magnificent and one of a kind project. articles and photographs by and about Soldiers of all ranks, Military In keeping with the Military Police Regimental Association’s mission of promoting Spouses and Families, DA Civilians, and other Friends of the Regiment. the history and preserving the traditions of the Military Police Corps Regiment and Articles and photograph submissions on behalf of our National Board of Directors and nearly 7,000 members we proudly should be Military Police-related congratulate our great regiment on its first ever regimental history book. and may include human interest, MPRA is proud to have commissioned the "U.S. Army Military Police Corps military operations and exercises, Regiment" commemorative book and is thankful for the excellent collaboration with our history, personal viewpoints and other areas of general interest. All regiment’s leadership team and staff that have made this endeavor such a tremendous articles accepted for publication are success. We believe this book which chronicles the rich heritage, history and traditions of subject to editing. We welcome your our regiment appropriately recognizes the many generations of Military Police Soldiers, ideas and suggestions for future families and friends of the regiment both past and present. publications and we look forward We would like to thank our publisher, Acclaim Press for their hard work, patience and to hearing from you! The MPRA Dragoon would like to thank those flexibility in helping us ensure this book honors the great service and sacrifice of those who have contributed to the success that have served and continue to serve as well as enlighten and educate those that will of this publication. We are unable serve our regiment in the future. We extend a special thanks to the Military Police School to do this without your assistance, Directorate of Plans and Operations as well as our historian Mr. Ron Miller and our contributions, and continued support. museum director Mr. Jim Rodgers for their countless hours of research, writing, editing and proof reading. Thanks also to our staff at MPRA for their oversight, coordination, Respectfully, Beth Bellerby communication and attention to detail. This book certainly would not have been [email protected] possible without every member of this project team. You all should be justifiably proud of your great work.

Most importantly we thank all of our Military Police veterans and others that served in our units for cementing our legacy in the history of the United States Army. Without MISSION your service our country would not be what it is today and our regiment would not enjoy Promote the history and preserve the the magnificent reputation that it has earned since its inception in 1941. Thank you to traditions of the Military Police Corps all of those that were able to submit the biographies, short stories and pictures that have Regiment while supporting Military Police Leadership, Soldiers and helped make this book a well-rounded account of our history. We are very proud of you Families Army wide. and your service and that of your loved ones. We hope that this history book will serve generations of Military Police past and VISION present consistent with the expectations of excellence that has made our regiment great. The premier Military Police professional organization which The history book is now available to be purchased in our gift shop and online at is fully aligned with the Army and mpraonline.org. Military Police Corps visions and Thank you all for your support and we look forward to challenging ourselves to recognized as relevant by Military doing even more for our members, Soldiers, Leaders and Families in 2019. Police Leaders, Soldiers and Families throughout the Regiment. Sincerely, VALUES Dorsey L. Newcomb Mutual Respect Command Sergeant Major (Retired) Pride in Heritage Responsible Service President, MPRA National Board of Directors Always Relevant www.MPRAonline.org 3 FROM THE COMMANDANT

Happy Holidays from the Regiment

n behalf of the entire USAMPS team, I want to priorities with USAMPS personnel during our quarterly wish all of you Happy Holidays and a Happy town hall meeting. I have also distributed the FY 19 O New Year. As I pass my first 120 days as Commandant's Guidance across the Regiment to Senior Commandant, I am amazed – though never Leaders and outside our Regiment to Army Senior surprised! – by the dedication and professionalism Leaders. It is important to me that we are transparent of our Soldiers, Civilians and Families in USAMPS, and open about the efforts and focus of the Regimental MSCOE, Fort Leonard Wood and the entire surrounding leadership and our entire team. community. I have had the opportunity to meet so My overarching vision and enduring priorities are many great team members these past several months as follows: and can say that Fort Leonard Wood is truly a “team of Commandant's Vision: As a learning organization, teams” working to ensure the best possible readiness USAMPS is a team of highly skilled, talented, and of our Soldiers and our Army. Equally impressive is innovative professionals of character exercising our global MP Family of all components training for disciplined initiative, with shared understanding, to large scale ground combat operations and protecting develop and deliver to the Army the best United States the force and local communities at post, camps and Army Military Police Soldiers, Army Civilians, leaders, stations around the world! In the short time I have and capabilities for the fielded force while bridging the been the Commandant, I have had phenomenal MP Corps to the future force. opportunities to visit Active, Reserve and National Enduring Priority 1: Develop agile, adaptive, expert Guard MP units, and it makes me proud and humbled professional Soldiers, Army Civilians, and Leaders of to hear of their success. Every day, I receive positive character, capable of providing lethal, effective MP feedback from Senior Commanders and communities support to maneuver commanders in the dynamic they support and enable. It is clear our Military Police execution of LSGCO and prevailing against peer threats formations make a huge impact across all of our in contested Multi-Domain Operational environments. disciplines. Above all, I want to thank you for your Enduring Priority 2: Execute Branch and Force commitment, sacrifice and dedication to our Army and Modernization Proponent responsibilities across our Nation. the DOTMLPF-P domains [Doctrine, Organization, My first mission Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, during the initial 90 Personnel, Facilities, and Policy]. days as Commandant Enduring Priority 3: Maintain an environment was to organize that takes care of our team, enables the Military Police our USAMPS and Regimental mission, and contributes to personal and Regimental efforts professional growth. around enduring The document provides additional details to guide priorities and us in delivering results in each of these three enduring priority efforts to priorities. My daily focus and the efforts of the USAMPS guide our goals for team will line up on these enduring priorities. It is an Fiscal Year 2019 and azimuth to keep us on track when it seems there are not set conditions for enough hours in the day and not all the resources we Fiscal Years beyond may want. I will continue to message our efforts across 2019. We began this the Regiment, in various forums, beginning with this important journey preview in our great MPRA Dragoon. in early October These ideas and documents are living and breathing; with the publication I will count on your feedback to ensure the guidance of the Fiscal Year adapts with the operating environment, and remains 2019 Commandant's relevant, specific, focused, and effective. Guidance. This I leave you with this heartfelt message: Cyndi and I document allows wish all of you the very best during the holiday season. our team at USAMPS My hope that is you are able to spend the holiday and MSCOE to focus surrounded by family and friends. I ask that you keep organizational your thoughts with those from across our Regiment and energy and effort into our Military who are forward deployed and in harm’s priorities that are nested with MSCOE, TRADOC and way. Thank you for all you do. Have a safe and peaceful Army priorities. Holiday. As we move into 2019, I leave you with a loud It is vital for our Regiment to maintain its readiness and proud “Giddy up!” and relevancy to enable maneuver, protect and preserve the force and provide all required MP capabilities to BG Brian R. Bisacre the fight today – all the while preparing our force to be 50th Commandant successful against future adversaries. With this focus and Chief of the Military in mind, the FY 19 Commandant's Guidance provides Police Corps Regiment the overarching priorities and specific priority efforts for USAMPS. On October 14, 2018, I shared these

4 www.MPRAonline.org FROM THE REGIMENTAL COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR

Greetings to All from the Home of the Regiment

his will be my last letter to the on me. From the story of a Jeep, a bulldozer, T field as the Regimental Command and an IG Inspection and the very famous Sergeant Major of the U.S. Army song titled “Maggie”. I remain connected Military Police School (USAMPS). I would with this group of veterans, so much so that like to take a few minutes to share with you I was made an honorary member of their my closing thoughts. unit. One of the “Old Soldiers”, Specialist It has been a fast-paced 2 years, and I 4 Robert Langenderfer, who served in learned that you must make every moment Charlie Company wrote me a note a few count in your life. There are so many weeks ago and I wanted to share it with initiatives, strategies, plans, concepts, you. He said: “Military life is an experience updates, and countless other events going that creates life long bonds. I use the word on every day on behalf of our Corps. I never “Brotherhood” in ways that only retired fully realized or appreciated all the hard and active military can. The United States work carried out by our Soldiers, civilians, Military has the unique ability to define and contractors at Fort Leonard Wood, brotherhood (sisterhood), not in words, Missouri, until I became part of the process. but in actions. Every day, these men and We have some amazing people who work women are challenged and are sometimes very hard to ensure that our Military Police put into situations where the camaraderie Corps is postured, trained, and ready to face builds itself, and the men and women can the challenges of today and the future. build on each other. The uniform only lays I also learned that there is still a stigma the foundation for what brings these select, about being assigned to Fort Leonard Wood. and exceptional, men and women together; Some still believe that an assignment at it is the call to duty, the ideals, and the One of the many Fort Leonard Wood will slow down their shared title of being an American Soldier highlights of my career. Nothing could be farther from the and believing in what that means, that truly truth. Our officers, warrant officers, and binds the servicemen and women together, time were the noncommissioned officers are extremely across all five branches”. competitive with promotions and special Team, I am proud of your reunion groups assignments. I also once believed that accomplishments every day. I thank you for “muddy boot” time was all that mattered, all that you do to support the Regiment, the and my ability to but quickly understood that we need Army and our nation. With the upcoming attend their dinner/ and should expect our very best leaders holiday season, please remember to pause to return and train the next generation. and consider what we are thankful for both banquets. I have The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine personally and professionally. For me, I am Command (TRADOC) isn’t a “take a knee” thankful and humbled to have the privilege so many fond organization. There are benefits to being in of serving everyday with such extraordinary memories of those a TRADOC assignment, but you will train men and women both military and civilian, and work just as hard as you do in other and to be tirelessly supported by the love evenings, but the organizations to maintain readiness. I and strength of our families! In closing, it encourage leaders who have not yet served has been an absolute honor and privilege to one thing I will at Fort Leonard Wood to seek opportunities serve as your 13th Regimental Command to do so. Major. Thank you! never forget are the One of the many highlights of my time “War Stories.” were the reunion groups and my ability Of the Troops, For the Troops. to attend their dinner/banquets. I have so Assist, Protect, Defend. many fond memories of those evenings, but Preserve the Force. the one thing I will never forget are the “War Stories”. One group, Charlie Company, CSM James W. Breckinridge 94th Military Police Battalion, 15th Military Military Police School Command Sergeant Major Police Brigade, made a lifelong impression

www.MPRAonline.org 5 FROM THE REGIMENTAL CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER

Time to Celebrate

s we enter into the Holiday Season our thoughts often the gate to sing carols and wish each other a Merry Christmas. A drift toward family and enjoying all the associated Even though I wished I was home, I felt a sense of belonging activities with those we love. Well, I’ll tell you…I am to another family…a family much larger and just as caring extremely proud to be part of the Military Police Regiment as those I’d left behind. It is this sense of family that I have and sincerely view all of you as family. For those of us who carried with me throughout my career, and hope we can all have made the Army a career the Regiment has become our convey to those new to our formation. family. I’ve spent more holidays with my Army family than I As we are all aware, the holiday season does not mean have with blood relatives, and many of you can say the same. down time for our Military Police. Many across the Regiment For this reason I believe it’s important to look across our will be working shifts policing our installations, working formations, identify the new Soldier, and make them feel part security and mobility support in theaters of operations, of the family…especially those that are pulling duty in correction and detention unable to travel home. facilities, and providing the sense of One of the many amazing security our military communities experiences I’ve had as the Regimental expect yet often take for granted. I Chief Warrant Officer is traveling encourage all of us to take time to to the Saint Louis airport when our show our appreciation for what these initial entry Soldiers are departing for Soldiers, Noncommissioned Officers, holiday block leave. There are literally and Civilians do to keep us safe. Go to thousands of Military Police Soldiers the Military Police Station, interact with sitting around the terminals awaiting them and show them how important they flights home for Christmas and New are to the family at large. Year celebrations with family. They The holiday season is a time of are overwhelmed with support from celebration yet not exempt from tragedy. the USO and civilian organizations It can be a stressful time for families, and and businesses that come out to single Soldiers can feel alone and become provide them food, drinks, and a depressed. Many of our CID Special genuine thank you for serving. These Agents will be out on Thanksgiving young men and women are visibly and Christmas Day investigating those overjoyed by the opportunity to go sad, unfortunate incidents we all wish home to see love ones yet they display didn’t occur. If you happen to drive by a unique bond with fellow Soldiers and the installation CID office and see cars a sense of hesitation in leaving. The in the parking lot and lights on in the Commandant, Command Sergeant building, stop in and offer a few words of Major and I have had opportunity to encouragement. walk the terminals and talk to our Soldiers, giving them the Leaders should work to build a sense of family in their chance to tell us their plans for the holidays…talk to us about units, encourage functions that include all assigned and home and the loved ones they will be spending time with. We develop comradery and belonging. Identify the young always remind them that in addition to the family back home, Soldiers, new to the unit and unable to travel home for they are now part of another family…the Regiment. the holidays. Ensure they have a place to go to join in the I often think back on days as a young CID Special Agent celebration of the season and do what is necessary to develop celebrating the holidays with those in my unit. We always an understanding that we are all part of the larger Regimental had some sort of family function, especially when assigned family. overseas. Whether smoking a turkey in the back of the Enjoy this season of celebration and show others just Camp Carroll CID Office for Thanksgiving or having a family how important they are to the mission, the Army, and the oriented Christmas party at Fort Polk, we always came Regiment. together to share the holidays as an organization…as a family. When deployed, we exchanged cards and gifts, shared what Do What Has to Be Done was happening back home, and celebrated the season as a Assist, Protect, Defend group with a big meal in the dining facility. My first Christmas away from home was as a very young Military Policeman in South Korea. I arrived at the 260th MP CW5 Joel E. Fitz Company, Camp Carroll, three weeks before Christmas and Regimental Chief Warrant Officer was assigned to work the midnight shift on Christmas Eve. It snowed that night and those of us on shift came together at

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The Friend of the Regiment Award

n keeping with its mission of promoting the storied history and preserving the time-honored traditions of our regiment, the Military Police Regimental IAssociation recently established the Friend of the Regiment (FOTR) Award. The award is designed to recognize the contributions of those who provide excellent support to Military Police Missions, Soldiers and Families. The award was unveiled on September 29, 2018 by Brigadier General Bisacre during the Military Police Corps’ 77th Regimental Anniversary Ball at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The first FOTR awards were presented by the Chief of the Military Police Corps Regiment during the Ball to Mrs. Diane De Rosa Reynolds and Mr. Joe Reynolds of the 793rd Military Police Battalion Association. Diane and Joe were recognized for their longstanding and excellent support to Military Police Sol- diers and Families through their work with the association. The third award was presented by BG Bisacre on December 18, 2018 to Ms. Dianne Bailey of the Military Police School. She was recognized for her many years of outstanding dedication to our regiment through her ongoing civil ser- vice career and consistently going above and beyond to support our Soldiers, Leaders and Families during her personal time. Individuals deserving recognition through this award can be nominated by an MPRA member and endorsed by a LTC or above who is also an MPRA member. The individual being nominated for recog- nition does not have to be a member. The approval authority for the FOTR is the Chief of the Military Police Corps Regiment. The awards are initiated and administratively processed through the MPRA just as the Order of the Marechaussee and Order of the Vivandieres awards are done currently. For more information please visit https://www.mpraonline.org/friend-of-the-regiment.

The first two awardees of the Friend of the Regiment Award are Mrs. Diane De Rosa Reynolds and Mr. Joe Reynolds.

www.MPRAonline.org 7 503rd MP BN (ABN) Experience During D-Day 74

here are very few moments As I was overcome with emotions land, with little connecting them to the in life that could provide a I could not process, the Dutch mission they had been asked to carry stark flash of insight into the jumpmaster yelled 10 seconds behind out. I pictured the silence that must horrors that Paratroopers me and it was already time for me to have overcome the interiors of the C-47 experienced during the tuck my chin and allow the training to Skytrains that carried men to their fate. airborne insertion into Normandy, take over. A rough tap on the shoulder Men puffing on their final cigarettes as France on D-Day. Standing in the door and I was out, the Dutch parachute fully they made their peace with their maker of a C-130 Hercules 74 years later, looking deploying less than 3 seconds later. As I and took one last glimpse of a beauty out over the French Countryside, I was went through my points of performance they left behind in the dim interiors. given a brief glimpse into history. The and felt comfortable with the foreign As the Netherland Jumpmaster crew day was perfect for jumping, with skies chute, I paused my normal routine to completed their door checks for the first as blue as the Caribbean ocean, and vast take in the silence. This silence had a pass of jumpers on this commemorative landscape that resembled a patchwork price on it too steep to fathom. This jump, I imagined the sound of bullets quilt of every type of green one could silence was given to me because men pinging the aircraft. I could hear the imagine. And yet, when I stood in the that possessed intestinal fortitude that I Jumpmaster shouting his commands door, the beauty of the scene before wrestle to grasp jumped into Hell itself. over the noises that commenced Allied me did not connect with my cognitive In the moments prior to exiting the Forces liberating mainland Europe from senses. aircraft, after a quick departure from Nazi Germany. I thought about the book Instead, my brain created its own Cherbourg in route to Iron Mike Drop I had read the night before, “They Died images that were pitch black, bursting Zone, all that I could think about was As Men,” that stated in one Skytrain, bright with heavy machine gun fire and what the heroes of D-Day must have heavy machine gun fire took out a blazes of chaos below. I felt a heaviness emotionally experienced on their Paratrooper that was already hooked up, that no other life experience has brought flight from England to jump into a war halfway through the chalk. The man as I recreated mentally what the number zone. These men left their families to behind him unhooked his universal one jumpers into that fateful night saw. fight someone else’s war in a foreign static line modified and threw it to the

8 www.MPRAonline.org side of the rugged aircraft and pushed in the summer of 1944. The Battalion’s well as meeting the few lasting Greatest the downed Paratrooper to ensure those Air NCO, SSG David Dunn, went through Generation members who took part of behind him could exit. extensive coordination to have 503D MP the Airborne or Beach assault was truly The gravity of that simple act inside BN (ABN) Paratroopers make this historic humbling; from the French elderly to of the aircraft, pushing your buddy to journey to France. Fifteen Paratroopers the young citizens who have a respect, the side because he went down before were the first non-divisional MPs to appreciation, and ‘never forget’ attitude anyone could even exit, struck deep jump into Normandy, France during towards the sacrifice and liberation of within. And yet, steel resolutions had a commemorative jump; all three their country. This opportunity has left already been made and so those men Components of the US Army Airborne me awestruck and will for a long time to continued to wait for a green light, not units from the Ranger Regiment, come. Like my French Jumpmaster said worried about jumping into darkness and United States Army Civilian Affair and to me before we jumped, ‘Viva la Para, avoiding water or trees, but all thoughts Psychological Operations, Special Forces America, et France!’” focused on avoiding death before they Groups, 82nd Airborne Division, 4/25th SGT Hall of the 118th Military Police could mass their fires on the enemy. Airborne Brigade Combat Team and Company (Airborne), 503D MP BN (ABN) The flight from Cherbourg to Iron 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team stated that “This was one of the greatest Mike Drop Zone, outside of St-Mere- also participated. experiences that I have ever had. I feel Eglise, was a time of reflection on CSM Eastwood, the Battalion like that whole area of France was very what the Greatest Generation endured Command Sergeant Major, stated “This rich in history with the people that lived during D-Day, 74 years ago. The fifteen whole two weeks has been one of the in each of the towns. Everywhere that Paratroopers from the 503d Military best experiences and will be a lasting we went I felt that all of the Soldiers Police Battalion (Airborne), 16th Military memory in my lengthy Army career. I were appreciated and welcomed.” Our Police Brigade that were a part of D-Day have visited the area many times while Military Police Paratroopers were greeted 74 had spent the days prior taking part stationed in Europe. Every time I come constantly with warm enthusiasm and in commemorative ceremonies, talking to this region I learn something new an underlying sense of indebtedness for to Veterans, and exploring the places and it just makes me truly appreciate what our ancestors had accomplished for that Operation Overlord had touched what we did for the country of France France so long ago. MP brassards and in France. The airborne operation that and for Europe during World War II, unit patches were anxiously acquired took place June 3, 2018 was merely a but something about this trip was very from our blouses by children as they culminating event in remembrance that different for me. I have never participated quickly run away giggling because allowed each Military Police Paratrooper as a representative of the United States this was the first time they had seen to honor those that jumped during the Army, the 16th Military Police Brigade or members of the 16TH MP BDE and 503D early morning hours on June 6, 1944. as a Military Police Paratrooper from the MP BN (ABN) at their Country’s D-Day The Battalion’s participation on the 503d Military Police Battalion (Airborne). Celebration. D-Day 74 Commemoration events where The ceremonies, the festivals, and the For the people of France, D-Day 74 with the ties of the Normandy Campaign interaction of all nations involved, as truly was a celebration. An enormous

www.MPRAonline.org 9 crowd lining every street cheered so bravely went before us to ensure was coming to terms with the price the and waved excitedly as American freedom. Greatest Generation paid for those that Paratroopers marched into St-Mere- For us, Military Police Paratroopers followed them. This was an internal Eglise after the airborne operation; a taking part in this annual reflection into what we are charged with nation still showing their gratitude for commemorative event for the first time, preventing at all costs in our future, but the freedom the American Soldiers, this was not necessarily a celebration. understanding that if it is ever asked of alongside our Allies, provided 74 years Yes, we celebrated the liberation of us, we stand ready. To assist, protect, ago. The honor given to the U.S. units France from Nazi Germany and the day and defend. Lest we forget. marching together as a unified front that defined World War II, but still it through the small village made each was something much deeper. It was the Story by CPT Jordan Browder Paratrooper hold their heads a little truest understanding for current MPs to Photography by CPT Jordan Browder higher as we paid homage to those that be able to grasp what freedom costs. It

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Future MP Officers pose with USAMPS Assistant Commandant COL Guilmartin.

Tactics Club. I am very interested in hear- ing about the small-unit leadership skills our Armor and Infantry officers will bring back to the Regiment. It is always excit- ing to welcome the newest officers to the Regiment. " Following Branch Night, the focus of USMA’s BEMP will be the class of 2019’s transition to becoming Second Lieuten- ants. USMA’s Department of Military In- struction facilitates a Small Group Branch Mentorship Program that provides each Cadet a Branch specific mentor to better n 14 November 2018, The United they prefer, the branching board ensures inform and prepare them for their respec- States Military Academy con- talents are aligned to best meet the needs tive Basic Officer Leader Course (BOLC) O ducted their Branching Ceremony of the Army. and their first unit of assignment. where the class of 2019 found out what According to Cadet Harrell “For MP’s, In a few months, the cadets will find their future jobs will be in the U.S. Army. there are threats everyday whether you out where their first duty station will be 1,020 cadets opened their white envelopes are deployed or in garrison that you have and when they will begin BOLC at Fort Wednesday night of which 18 Cadets to be prepared for. MP’s put a lot of trust in Leonard Wood MO. dawned the Military Police Branch Insig- their soldiers to have integrity and make nia. decisions and that is something that I Story and photos by By CPT Patric Brown Cadet Hannah Harrell said “When I want to be a part of.” opened my envelope, I was excited and re- Of the 18 future Military Police Of- lieved all at the same time. I have wanted ficers, two will join the ranks of combat to branch MP since my Plebe (freshmen) arms branches as a branch detail and year so it was very rewarding to open my rejoin the Military Police Corps in the next envelope and see the MP branch insignia four years. One Cadet will be joining the inside.” ranks of the Infantry and the other will Cadet’s Branch Preferences are shaped join the ranks of Armor. by USMA’s Branch Education and Men- COL Eugenia Guilmartin (Assistant torship Program (BEMP) which enables Commandant of the United States Mili- them to make an informed decision in tary Police School) attended the event to regard to where they can best excel in welcome all of our future officers. COL the Army. BEMP begins for each Class Guilmartin is a West Point Graduate from during their Plebe Year and continues the class of 1993. COL Guilmartin stated through the next 42 months. After those “This year we received a highly skilled 42 months, a Department of the Army and motivated group of future officers. I board is conducted at West Point to select was pleased to hear how much weight our Cadets on a talent based system for their Firsties placed on positive CTLT experi- branch assignments. Even though cadets ences, advice from MP faculty mentors, West Point Cadets open their branch get to make preferences on what branches and interest in the Law Enforcement envelopes at Branch Night.

www.MPRAonline.org 11 MISSION OF MERCY: MP RECOGNIZED FOR HIS EFFORTS IN WORLD WAR II By Sgt. Audrey Hayes

Maj. Gen. Phillip M. Churn, the assistant to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Army Reserve matters, and Walter Pruiksma embrace after Churn presented Pruiksma with the Order of the Marechaussee in Silver during an award ceremony, Oct. 13, 2018, Man- nasquan, New Jersey. The Military Police Regimental Association’s Order of the Marechaussee is the top honor a Military Police Soldier can receive. Pruiksma received the award for the time he served as a Military Police Soldier, assigned to D Company, 783rd MP Battalion, during World War II. (U.S. Army Reserve Photo by Sgt. Audrey Hayes)

MANASQUAN, N.J. — “I remember the Seventy-four years later, Pruiksma, dedication and contribution to the MP night and the trip to Carentan. You’ll now 95 years old, and a resident of Brick, Corps over an extended period of time. remember that no one was on the road, New Jersey, was recognized, not only for Pruiksma was drafted into the United except for the five of us in the horse drawn his heroic acts that night, but also for his States Army in September 1943. The carriage. There is one thing that has stayed contribution as a Military Police Soldier following February, he boarded a ship with me over the forty years, it was the fact during World War II. and sailed to Great Britain with his unit, D that we never knew each other’s names, nor On Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, at the Company, 783rd Military Police Battalion. did we ever see one another’s faces.” Manasquan First Presbyterian Church in Four days after D-Day, D Co., along That is an excerpt from a letter that Manasquan, New Jersey, Pruiksma received with C Co. from the 783rd, arrived on Utah Walter “Rookie” Pruiksma wrote about the Order of the Marechaussee medallion Beach, Normandy, France. They were the an event that took place a few nights after in Silver. Maj. Gen. Phillip M. Churn, the first MPs on the battle-ridden shore. Their the mighty invasion of Normandy, France, assistant to the chairman Joint Chiefs mission was to set up traffic control points, during World War II. of Staff, Reserve matters, presented him process prisoners of war and establish the He dubbed it his “Mission of Mercy,” with the medallion, which is awarded by Red Ball Express — a highway that was when he volunteered to escort an injured Military Police Regimental Association. used to move an endless supply of cargo to French woman and her two children to a The Marechausse was established Gen. Patton’s Army. hospital, 12 miles through war-torn land, by in 2000 and is the highest honor an MP Pruiksma’s company set up its horse and buggy. can receive. It recognizes exceptional headquarters in Sainte-Marie-du-Mont,

12 www.MPRAonline.org Normandy, and established a traffic control that reached five feet high. Until one day, he had an urge to know point. But, it was two days later, June 12, They quickly jumped out of the carriage with whom he shared the lonely, dangerous 1944, when his most memorable event — and rang a bell at the hospital. A pegged-leg road to Carentan. the Mission of Mercy — occurred. French man hobbled to them and opened “It was like a book, but without the last A local French boy came to his post late the gate. chapter,” said Pruiksma. at night and asked an officer if someone Nurses, or perhaps nuns, Pruiksma He started to write letters inquiring By Sgt. Audrey Hayes could help him transport his mother to a about the injured French woman and the hospital. pegged-leg man. He sent one to a church in She was injured on D-Day, when a Saint-Marie-du-Mont and another to the German Soldier threw a grenade into their I remember the night town’s mayor. home. The newspaper of Saint-Marie-du- Pruiksma recalls the officer saying, “I’m and the trip to Carentan. Mont published an advertisement with not going to assign anyone for this mission. You’ll remember that Pruiksma’s inquiry about the family he But, I will take volunteers.” helped, but no one responded. Pruiksma said he thought of his mother no one was on the road, A couple of years later, Pruiksma and how he would want someone to help “except for the five of us in tried again. This time, he sent a letter to her, so he volunteered. Then, Cecil Morris, the mayor of Carentan. And, this time, another MP from his company, said he the horse drawn carriage. the mayor replied. The letter included would go, too, to help pull security during There is one thing that the names of the people he escorted to the trip. Carentan, 40 years prior. At 1:00 a.m., Pruiksma, Morris and has stayed with me over Pruiksma and the daughter of the the French boy, along with his sister and the forty years, it was injured French woman — whose name he injured mother, boarded a small, two- now knew as Madame Andree Tourraine — wheeled, horse-drawn carriage and began the fact that we never wrote letters to each other explaining what their mission to the hospital in Carentan knew each other’s names, they remembered of the events that night. — 12 miles away and in no man’s land. “Upon learning your name, I finally feel Pruiksma knew which direction Carentan nor did we ever see one like I began to read the last chapter and the was because he watched the glow of the city another’s faces.” story is coming to a completion,” Pruiksma burning the night before. said in a letter to her. “The only thing I could hear was the Pruiksma wasn’t officially recognized sound of the horse’s hooves and iron wheels said, received the injured French woman for his selfless service during the war, until hitting the cobblestone,” said Pruiksma. and were so thankful for his and Morris’ 2016. The French government awarded “The streets were completely empty.” service. After a couple of minutes, they got Pruiksma with the Legion of Honor, the When they reached the scorched back on the carriage and headed back to country’s highest recognition. town, Soldiers from the 101st Airborne their headquarters. And now, two years later, the Military Division were watching from windows Just like that, it was over. Police Regimental Association is bestowing and doorways as the carriage rolled by, not Although, it was a sliver of time their highest honor upon him, as well. stopping them to investigate where they compared to the rest of his duration in “I’m proud to have served as an MP,” were going. the war, this mission remained his most said Pruiksma. “When I was in France and When they reached the hospital, memorable. Belgium and Holland, it didn’t matter what Pruiksma saw a church across the street. In “You know, I never talked about any of other [national] army I was working with. front of the church building were two piles this for nearly 40 years,” said Pruiksma. “I They knew I was authority when I had my of dead German and American Soldiers left all that stuff on the boat.” MP brassard on.”

A hat, with the words “Silver Star” embroidered on it, sits on an audience member’s knee during Walter Pruiksma’s Order of the Marechaussee award ceremony, Oct. 13, 2018, Mannasquan, New Jersey. The Military Police Regi- mental Association’s Order of the Marechaussee is the top honor a Military Police Soldier can receive. Pruiksma received the award for the time he served as a Military Po- lice Soldier, assigned to D Company, 783rd MP Battalion, during World War II. (U.S. Army Reserve Photo by Sgt. Audrey Hayes)

www.MPRAonline.org 13 Maj. Gen. Phillip M. Churn, the assistant to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Army Reserve matters, and Walter Pruiksma embrace after Churn presented Pruiksma with the Order of the Marechaussee in Silver during an award ceremony, Oct. 13, 2018, Man- nasquan, New Jersey. The Military Police Regimental Association’s Order of the Marechaussee is the top honor a Military Police Soldier can receive. Pruiksma received the award for the time he served as a Military Police Soldier, assigned to D Company, 783rd MP Battalion, during World War II. (U.S. Army Reserve Photo by Sgt. Audrey Hayes)

California National Guard Military Police Provide Helping Hands By Spc. Amy Carle, 69th Public Affairs Detachment

CHICO, Calif. - A couple with a cat carrier presses themselves Soldiers scurry to help unload donations from a steady stream against a hallway wall at the Chico Municipal Airport trying to of cars and trucks lined up at the curb. stay out of the way of busy volunteers. They smile anxiously at Because the airport is not able to operate normally, it was each other, gripping the carrier and waiting for the word that converted to a makeshift animal shelter housing hundreds of they can reclaim their beloved pet. She is one of nearly 1,800 animals displaced by the devastation of the Camp Fire. Rosene displaced animals housed at shelters in the area outside of said the buildings and fencing configuration make an ideal Paradise, California, decimated by the Camp Fire. location for the shelter, with built-in dog runs and space for Volunteers lead the couple inside a small office lined with multiple types of small animals. While the facility primarily crates, and they start coaxing their reluctant cat into the carrier. houses dogs and cats, it also provides shelter to rabbits, pet Cats tend to struggle in these kinds of disasters, said Norm birds, hamsters, reptiles, chickens, ducks and geese. Rosene, public information officer for the North Valley Animal "It's a big job." Rosene said. "It's a challenge to help take care Disaster Group (NVADG). They can remain highly stressed of all these animals, but this is our goal and purpose." by the disruption to their routines, so the facility keeps them Out on the sidewalk, two Soldiers from the California Army separated from other animals, and the staff speaks very quietly. National Guard's 870th Military Police Company direct traffic "This is what you want to see," Rosene whispers to the and help unload donations. volunteers, gesturing as the couple reunites with their pet. Spc. Mark Maynard, a military police officer with the 870th, To aid in response and relief efforts for the Camp Fire, the explains that he and his company help with operations, and airport has been converted to a temporary animal shelter, provide additional security. Maynard says he is spending much caring for displaced animals and providing donations to pet of his time helping volunteers and community members who owners in need. visit the shelter. Outside the airport's main terminal, pallets full of cat "We're unloading people's donations and giving people food, piles of dog beds, and boxes of leashes and toys line the donations that have been received," Maynard said. "We give sidewalk. Volunteers and California Army National Guard people the right directions if their animal is lost, or if their

ABOVE: Michelle Moore, a volunteer with the North Valley Animal Rescue Group, cuddles a dog being housed in a temporary shelter at the municipal airport in Chico, California, Nov. 18, 2018. Moore is one of many volunteers working long days at the facility, which is one of three shelters caring for nearly 1800 animals displaced by the devastating Camp Fire. (Photo Credit: Spc. Amy Carle)

14 www.MPRAonline.org animal is here and they want to visit them. It's good to show control, and include support from the International Fund your support and help them the best way you can. It gives for Animal Welfare, a leading expert in managing disaster me pride and joy...to help them with whatever they need." operations, and the California Veterinary Medical Reserve Soldiers from the MP company provide 24-hour support Corps, which provides medical treatment and care for the for the facility. At night, they secure and patrol the shelter so animals on site. the volunteers get a chance to go home. "This effort is just so huge," he said. "It's a rare and "Having the Guard here is really important to help our extraordinary thing. It takes all of us to get things done." volunteers get some rest," Rosene said. "It's good to have people here with the skills needed to deal with this kind of situation." Inside the dog shelter, it is surprisingly peaceful. Music plays to keep the animals calm, and their crates are covered with blankets to help them feel safe. Though there are unclaimed animals in the larger facility, all the dogs in this building have been identified by their owners and are waiting to be reunited with their families. Animals arrive at the shelter through many different paths. Some are rescued by fire crews, others are picked

As awful as this situation is, “it has boosted my confidence Spc. Mark Maynard and Pfc. Christian P. Reinke, military police By Spc. Amy Carle, 69th Public Affairs Detachment officers with the 870th Military Police Company, helps local in humanity." community members unload donations at a temporary ani- mal shelter at the municipal airport in Chico, California, Nov. 18, 2018. In response to the Camp Fire, the airport has been up by volunteers at the request of their owners, some converted to a temporary animal shelter, caring for displaced are located by utility crews, and some are being housed animals and providing donations to pet owners in need. (Photo Credit: Spc. Amy Carle) temporarily because their owners are staying at a shelter that doesn't allow pets. Many of the volunteers at the shelter are local, and came to work here because they have been personally impacted. Many of them have seen the impact of the fire first hand, and this work is very personal for them. Michelle Moore, a musical theater major at Chico State, has been working long days at the shelter ever since operations began. After the college canceled their classes, Moore, who is originally from Texas, began volunteering full time to support the operations at the terminal. "I love these babies," she says, cuddling one of her favorite dogs. "I want to make their lives easier." Moore often works 12 or 14 hour days at the shelter, and plans to continue working with NVADG in the future. She said that the outpouring of support is almost overwhelming. "As awful as this situation is, it has boosted my confidence in humanity," said Moore. Rosene echoed his appreciation for the outpouring of support the shelter has received. Managing operations at Spc. Mark Maynard, a military police officer with the 870th Mil- this scale has required massive coordination, he said. itary Police Company, helps unload donations at a temporary Multiple organizations have come together to animal shelter at the municipal airport in Chico, California, Nov. 18, 2018. In response to the Camp Fire, the airport has been provide response efforts, including search and rescue converted to a temporary animal shelter, caring for displaced efforts, volunteer coordination and veterinary care. The animals and providing donations to pet owners in need. (Photo organizations work directly with Butte County Animal Credit: Spc. Amy Carle)

www.MPRAonline.org 15 Military Police Command to Host Competition for Sergeant Audie Murphy Award Story by Master Sgt. Michel Sauret 200th Military Police Command

FORT MEADE, Md. — Military Police Soldiers across the Army Reserve will have a shot to compete for one of the most prestigious leadership awards in the Army, beginning next year. The 200th Military Police Command has officially launched its Sergeant Audie Murphy Awards (SAMA) program, and they’re looking for sergeants to compete. “Our military police are among the best in the Army. They go above and beyond when it comes to training and caring for their troops. I’m confident we have Soldiers across our command who are worthy of competing for this award,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Craig Owens, the 200th MP Command’s most senior enlisted leader. Military Police Soldiers across the Army Reserve will have a shot The award program has been around since 1986, earned by to compete for one of the most prestigious leadership awards in noncommissioned officers across the Army, but this is the first the Army, the Sergeant Audie Murphy Award, beginning next year. time the 200th MP Command will host the program to award Sgt. 1st Class Donald Snow, operations noncommissioned officer Soldiers from within their ranks. for the 200th Military Police Command, wears the medallion in “The Audie Murphy Award is not easily earned,” said Sgt. 1st this photo while talking to a group of sergeants major about the Class Donald Snow, who received the medallion in 2003 while program on Sept. 16, 2017. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Master Sgt. Michel Sauret) mobilized to Fort Carson, Colorado. “You have to know your job. You have to know your Soldiers and your unit. Leadership is, of course, paramount.” “You can only earn the Sgt. Audie Murphy award one time. For Snow, who is one of the operations and training NCOs for me, that was a lifetime achievement. I’m very proud to have that,” the command, has been heavily involved in helping launch the said Snow. program. Soldiers nominated for the award need to be in good Earning the award is much like battling through a Best standings administratively, be able to pass the Army’s physical Warrior Competition, he said, except Soldiers are not pitted fitness standards, be qualified on their assigned weapon, and be against each other for a top spot. Each NCO is evaluated on without any negative blemishes on their record. The command his or her own merits. Also, there are two presentation boards will push a notification requesting nominations through official involved. The first is similar to a promotion board, in which channels soon. Soldiers answer questions during a 30-minute “hot seat” session. But beyond being able to meet those basic standards, The questions range on a variety of military topics for Soldiers to candidates must be Soldiers of great character, much like the prove they know Army regulations and can display confidence club’s namesake. and leadership in person. “When we think of it, the NCO’s role is really about selfless The second board is much more in-depth. Instead of being service. You’re not necessarily doing it for yourself. You’re doing it a half-an-hour long, it can last 90 minutes or more. During this for your Soldiers,” said Snow, also mentioning that Soldiers who phase, Soldiers don’t just spitball short answers, but actually earn membership into this club are those who display process and talk through difficult scenarios. This proves they the Warrior Ethos, a core characteristic displayed by Audie know the answers to complex problems they might face as Murphy himself. leaders during their military careers. “‘I will never quit. I will always place the mission first,’ he When Snow competed for the award, he answered how he showed that. ‘I will never leave a fallen comrade’ … Those things might help a Soldier struggling with his finances, for example. are really what exemplified (Murphy’s) life and through his “The purpose of it was to demonstrate that you actually know career, and even after the military,” said Snow. the material, so that’s how you would handle a Soldier in real The screening process is expected to begin in early 2019, life,” said Snow. followed by various phases of competition, including the The 200th MP Command is still ironing out details to host the presentation boards sometime later in the year. boards, but soon they will begin accepting applications. “We ask all leaders to look within your formations and The club recognizes NCOs who exemplify leadership through nominate your best NCOs. You know who they are. They are a committed concern for the needs of their Soldiers and their men and women who prepare themselves and all others to be families. The club is named after America’s most decorated ready for war. They make our units shine, and they deserve combat Soldier of World War II, who later became a movie star. a chance to compete in one of the Army’s most prestigious Soldiers who want to compete for this award must be nominated awards,” said Owens. by their NCO chain of command.

16 www.MPRAonline.org 50th Military Working Dog Detachment Mourns Two of its Own

FORT POLK, La. — With soothing music dedication in everything he did,” he Chap. (Maj.) Carl Brown, 519th MP Bn playing in the background, the seats of said. Chaplain, said these warriors (MWDs) Glory Chapel filled with Soldiers ready to O’Grady said the relationship instinctively serve, defend and protect pay their respects at a memorial service between the dog and handler is a faithfully alongside humans, can sense held Oct. 12 in honor of Sgt. Spike and powerful and exceptional bond. when those they love are in danger and Sgt. Baras, military working dogs with Sgt. James Donnelly, Spike’s handler, will risk their own lives to protect those the 50th Military Working Detachment, said Spike had his grumpy moments, they serve. 519th Military Police Battalion. Both but for the most part he lived to be loved “Through faithfulness, loyalty and dogs were diagnosed and lost their and was enthusiastic about his work. integrity, Spike and Baras served their battle with hemangiosarcoma — a “He was always excited to go out and do country and handlers well,” he said. rapidly growing variety of cancer that his job and he did it well. I’m definitely Baras, as an explosives dog, protected occurs almost exclusively in dogs. going to miss him,” he said. his handler, joint forces and allies, said Spike was certified as a patrol drug Spc. Jessica Hinton was Baras’ Brown, while Spike worked to reduce detection dog and conducted health handler for eight months and said he the threat of drugs on post. “These two and welfare inspections, as well as law was a big teddy bear that loved cuddling. Soldiers faithfully protected what we enforcement operations. “The first thing he would do when value,” he said. Baras was a patrol explosives I opened his pen was head straight to Scripture says, “For there is no greater detector dog. Baras deployed twice to me for affection. He loved pleasing me love than one who is willing to lay down Afghanistan where he assisted units and did everything I asked of him. He their life for someone else,” said Brown. with traffic control points, patrol duties is going to be missed by everyone in the “Are these two Soldiers any different? and other missions. At Fort Polk, he kennel, especially me,” she said. They have given their lives for us,” he assisted law enforcement with health Both Spike and Baras will leave a said. and welfare searches. lasting impression, said O’Grady. “This Not only do they provide protection, Both provided critical capabilities memorial celebrates what they have they also provide peace, said Brown. said Sgt. 1st Class James O’Grady, 50th done for the United States Army, Fort “They can sense when a Soldier, Family MWD kennel master. Polk, 519th MP Battalion and the 50th member or handler is distressed, Spike was better known around the Military Working Dog Detachment,” he wounded, hurting emotionally or kennel as the “grumpy old man,” said said. physically and their presence provides O’Grady. At 13 years old, he said it was Lt. Col. Sonja Whitehead, 519th peace,” he said. hard for him to believe that he was still MP Bn commander, thanked those in The Fort Polk community will miss able to work. “He proved me wrong by attendance for being there to celebrate spike and Baras, said Brown. “We salute helping to successfully keep contraband these two fallen heroes. them, thanking them for their service, off the installation,” he said. “While we have to say goodbye, we contributions and commitment to duty,” Baras came home from a deployment celebrate their life long devotion to he said. where he completed multiple serving the Army and the Soldiers in missions around the world, said their care. That commitment, loyalty By Angie Thorne O’Grady. “Whether here or abroad, he and sacrifice is what continues to live continuously showed his heart and on,” she said. AROUND THE WORLD

LEADER MARKSMAN

n an early summer day, the sun rises appearing in the distance in a hue of blood red obstructed by rifle smoke. The marksman peers through their scope sifting through the smoke and refracted light mirage between them and the target. They adjust the windage, line up the sights, and squeeze the trigger. The marksman hits the x, but the day is not over they will have to do it again to stay alive in this competition. Every year thousands of marksmanship competitors gather at Camp Perry, Ohio for the chance to earn the coveted President’s Hundred Tab. Amongst the competitors are the best military, law enforcement, and civilian marksman in the United States. The President’s Hundred tab is awarded to the top 100 pistol and rifle marksman in the country. The tab is one of four permanent individual skill tabs CPT Heather Bilicki, Fort Stewart Directorate of Emergency Services Operations Officer authorized for wear on the U.S. Army posing outside her home wearing her newly awarded President’s Hundred tab and holding uniform. The President’s Hundred tab her competition rifle. (Photo by Bradley Bilicki) as well as the Ranger, Special Forces, and Sapper tabs distinguish Soldiers with specific skill sets and achievements. Fort Stewart and the 385th MP BN’s very own Soldier, CPT Heather Bilicki, placed 68th overall out of 1073 in the President’s Hundred rifle match earning her the right to wear the tab. As a Soldier, CPT Bilicki serves in a Major To conceptualize the mark of her billet as a pre-command CPT. Her leadership achievement, one must dial their sights back and focus on the history abilities beyond her pay-grade give her the ability to of this great American tradition. The serve as the Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield Civilian Marksmanship Program's “ (CMP) President's Hundred match Directorate of Emergency Services Operations traces its roots back to the 1800s. The Officer. There is not a single operation on Fort National Rifle Association (NRA) initially Stewart or Hunter Army Airfield that she does not established the annual engagement in 1878 to enhance the readiness of Soldiers play a role in accomplishing." calling it the American Military Rifle Championship Match (CMP, n.d.). The NRA framed the contest off the old world’s Queen’s Prize rifle bout instituted

18 www.MPRAonline.org Above: CPT Heather Bilicki, preparing her weapon before a service rifle competition. (Photo by Bradley Bilicki)

Right: CPT Heather Bilicki, serving as team captain for the 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment team from fort Jackson, S.C. engaging targets while dragging a SKED litter during the 2017 U.S. Army Small Arms “All Army” Championship at McAndrews Range on Fort Benning. (Photo by Bradley Bilicki) by Queen Victoria. In 2018, the Queen's Zooming back in on CPT Bilicki, formations. Prize remains The United Kingdom's it does not take a 25X scope to spot CPT Bilicki's engaging leadership premier rifle match showcasing the what makes her so unique. The South style shares a keen likeness to her island's top shooters (GBRT, n.d.). Carolina native distinguished herself marksmanship attributes. To become an The President's match received its not only as a marksman but as a leader excellent marksman, one must possess name in 1884. President Roosevelt well before earning her patch. As a unwavering focus and the ability to vilified the title after personally marksman, CPT Bilicki received the continually reassess the target and all recognizing the 1904 winner in a letter U.S. Army Excellence in Competition variables that can affect it. Successful (Roketto, 2008). This time-honored Badge in Bronze by accumulating 10 out mission analysis and execution works tradition and the match remain in effect of 30 points towards the Distinguished in the same way. Instead of a target, despite multiple breaks during times of Marksman Badge while maintaining her successful military Officers must focus war and economic hardship. military duties. in on the tasks presented and hone in on The Civilian Marksmanship Program As a Soldier, CPT Bilicki serves in a the essential tasks precisely predicting administers the modern-day President's Major billet as a pre-command CPT. Her mission variables and following through match. CPT Bilicki's placement is leadership abilities beyond her pay- with constant reassessment until the fitting due to the long history between grade give her the ability to serve as the mission is complete. CPT Bilicki is an the Military Police Corps and the CMP. Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield ace in all areas, and Military Police past Since 1956 the Military Police Corps Directorate of Emergency Services and present can rest assured the Corps' annually presents a trophy to the winner Operations Officer. There is not a single future is in great hands with talented of the CMP's National Trophy Pistol operation on Fort Stewart or Hunter young Officers like CPT Bilicki. One can Team match. The prize represents the Army Airfield that she does not play a conclude that the President's match is Military Police Corps commitment to role in accomplishing. Her uncanny still accomplishing the same goal it set marksmanship excellence displaying ability to focus in on important tasks to accomplish over 100 years ago. The the famed Harper's Ferry Cross Pistols and reassess mission requirements President's match continues to enhance and a depiction of the Corps worldwide through a full spectrum of operations the readiness of the nation's Soldiers mission (CMP, n.d.). CPT Bilicki keeps both installations safe and gives through marksmanship and leadership. embodies this commitment through her unit commanders the maneuverability stewardship to the profession of arms. to maintain readiness throughout their

www.MPRAonline.org 19 716th Military Police Battalion Drives the Operations Process During “Operation Relentless Strike” By Captain Matthew Upshaw 716th Military Police Battalion, Fort Campbell Kentucky

CAMP BULLIS, Texas – The 716th Mili- Center (JDIC) proved to be a complex work and construct of the operation tary Police Battalion (MP BN) partici- and difficult task. Through the physical to meet the end state of the mission. pated in Operation Relentless Strike design of the Detainee Holding Area, During the planning process the BN (ORS) from 27MAR18 to 13APR18 at doctrinal ingenuity and a little bit of identified METL tasks and supporting Camp Bullis, Texas. The 716th MP BN creativity the 716th MP BN constructed collective tasks they could capitalize worked closely with the 319th Military and operated a functional DHA using on during the training event, building Intelligence Battalion (MI BN) while the manpower and resources of a DCP, tactical lanes that simultaneously sup- conducting detention operations. Both ultimately enabling the unit to commit ported training on each unit’s unique BNs integrated to create a shard under- more combat power to support rear area capabilities. Although both the 716th standing of unit capabilities and assets security operations. MP BN and 319th MI BN struggled to to help drive the operations process. The 716th MP BN started joint plan- understand the other parties capabili- The detention facility operation was ning for the exercise in the fall of 2017, ties and roles, two planning conferences part of a dynamic scenario providing working hand in hand with the 319th MI hosted at Camp Bullis enabled each unit the opportunity for both units to simul- BN to develop a shared understanding to gain a better understanding of their taneously conduct tactical lanes and of the operation, a desired end state and role during detention operations and detention operations. Simultaneously effective ways to make that end state a lock in necessary resources to support conducting a Detainee Collection Point reality. During this phase the BN staff individual lanes. After much discussion, (DCP) and Joint Integration Debriefing was responsible for shaping the frame- the training was conceptually divided

Detainee Ops: Staff Sgt. Shields, left, Spc. Poling, middle with watch cap, and Spc. Stansbury, right, remove a detainee from their tent during a “forced cell extraction.” This detainee will be removed from the general population in the camp.

20 www.MPRAonline.org into detention operations and security mobility support operations. The goal for detention operations was to ensure each MP platoon operated the detention facility for four days with at least one extended period overnight, ensuring that the intelligence special- ists from 319th MI BN were able to collect and exploit intelligence gathered from detainees. Each MP platoon was responsible for Enemy Prisoners of War (EPWs) for more than 12 hours. During this time they processed detainees and evidence, cared for and secured EPWs, ensuring that all their basic needs were met according to the requirements es- tablished by Army doctrine and inter- national law. The intent for the security mobility support operations were to provide each MP platoon with an opportunity to in- Detainee In Processing: Soldiers from the 716th Military Police Battalion and 319th Mili- tegrate and train with the 319th MI BN. tary Intelligence Battalion process detainees during Operation Relentless Strike. During This intent required lanes to support in processing, the detainees are thoroughly searched for contraband and weapons, given the use of two unique sets of capabilities a medical examination and potentially interrogated by military intelligence teams for valu- in a series of dynamic training scenar- able intelligence. ios. A capabilities brief was conducted by leaders of both units to ensure that shortfalls, the two units worked to- JIDC to allow the MI Soldiers to properly all Soldiers at the lowest level readily gether to maintain the functionality of conduct their screenings. Following five understood what the capabilities and a DHA by efficiently allocating the per- days of training the platoons rotated, shortfalls of MI and MP platoons. The sonnel and resources of a normal DCP. 1/218th MP CO assumed the support to 319th MI BN was effective at illustrating The joint planning between the 319th security mobility operation and 3/194th the role of their different teams, build- and 716th, a common understanding of MP CO assumed responsibility for the ing immediate rapport between the two each other’s capabilities and roles freed DCP. This transition allowed the pla- BNs and working to ensure the seam- up additional MP combat power to con- toons to experience a battle handover. less integration of everyone’s unique duct security and mobility operations Throughout the exercise the battal- capabilities on the lanes. Reflecting on tactical lanes. ion was constantly assessing and refin- on the capabilities brief, MP units that The Platoon integrated the 319th MI ing. The assessment process continued know they will be operating with sup- BN into their mission planning, brief- beyond the conclusion of the exercise port from MI teams should integrate ings and rehearsals. During ORS the and completed with a Battalion LPD each other into their respective mission platoon leveraged the MI capabilities on lessons learned from the exercise. development process and rehearsals. to facilitate identifying enemy ele- Upon returning to Fort Campbell, KY Without establishing consensus with ments. Once an EPW was captured they the platoon leaders and platoon ser- the specific Soldiers that will be going were transported to the DCP and in geants facilitated an LPD describing the out on missions together hinders the processed, synchronizing operations lessons learned from the exercise. This unfettered use of capabilities. between both units and meeting MI and LPD provided valuable information for During the preparation process the MP training objectives. all leaders who were unable to partici- BN identified the manner in which The DCP run by 1/218th MP CO was pate in the exercise. they would run the detention facility. equipped with role players injected The DHA-/DHA+ concept used Each MP platoon was understrength by every morning to facilitate the flow of in ORS is more capable than a DCP almost an entire squad, requiring the the exercise. As the MP Soldiers located however, does not require additional systems and processes typically associ- evidence on the EPWs it entered the manpower. This concept is not possible ated with a DCP impractical. By mak- chain of custody. The 319th MI BN was without a concerted effort to integrate ing this known up front to the 319th MI responsible for coordinating evidence each other into the planning process BN, they understood that the doctrinal exploitation as well as additional both before and during a deployment. capabilities of the MP platoon were screenings of EPWs. One of the respon- an inaccurate depiction of their full sibilities of the guards was ensuring capabilities. In spite of these personnel the EPWs had an escort to and from the

www.MPRAonline.org 21 Creating Trained, Ready and Professional Military Police

chofield Barracks, HI. — The 39th Military Police Detachment, 728th Military Police Battalion Spc. Leseamus S. Howard, a Special S Reaction Team member assigned to the executed its first two-week dedicated 39th Military Police Detachment, 728th field cycle focused on producing ready Military Police Battalion, 8th Military Police and professional Military Police Soldiers Brigade participates in building clearing trained in their Mission Essential training during a table-top exercise. Tasks (METs). Soldiers in the unit Howard and his team focus on selecting dominating positions that give maximum possessed a basic understanding of security and allows full coverage on sectors policing strategies and were practiced of fire. in their ability to engage interagency and community partners during law and order operations. It is often a rare opportunity for Military Police dispersion. From the onset, conditions Establishing white cell operations was detachments to disengage from daily needed to be set in order to execute this a challenging task due to time, staff and mission requirements and take to the level of training. Field planning started resource constraints. The detachment field. with the military decision-making commander created the Master From 9 - 19 October 2018, every process, coordination for resources Scenario Event List (MSEL) which Soldier, NCO, and officer assigned to the with battalion staff and Directorate of nested with Red Cell injects during the detachment completed individual and Emergency Services, and development culminating exercise. White Cell injects collective tasks to Objective T (OBJ-T), of a Master Scenario Event List (MSEL) were compromised of contingency the Army’s current system designed to in order to replicate conditions found and contextual events in the form of measure a unit’s readiness to deploy, in the operational environment. 911 calls and DES support. Red Cell at the Schofield Barracks Range Training development involved framing teams acted as distraught civilians, Complex. The field cycle concluded with requirements from the unit’s Mission protestors, hostages and active shooters. a culminating exercise and external Essential Task List (METL) to ensure Controlling the pace and intensity of evaluation on 4 of 6 METs by the 728th complex and realistic training. The 39th the exercise replicated operational Battalion Commander, LTC Charcillea utilized MTOE authorized equipment variables encountered in garrison. The Schaefer and select staff which included to facilitate field operations during MSELs facilitated opportunities for the 16 of 25 supporting collective tasks and the two weeks. PDP and additional detachment to meet collective training culminated with USAG-HI’s Special skill identifier (ASI) - specialty section objectives and accomplish exercise Reaction Team certification. backfill was coordinated with the 13th intent. In garrison, the detachment provides Military Police Detachment and 58th Decentralized operations in a continuous law enforcement support Military Police Company, 728th Military detachment present unique challenges to the southern half of Oahu comprised Police Battalion. to maintaining individual readiness of 6 non-contiguous installations and Special Reaction Team (SRT) support for United States Army Garrison – Hawaii. SRT Soldiers are assigned to the 39th to fill patrol distribution plan (PDP) requirements, support community events, and provide subject matter expertise to law enforcement certifications in addition to maintaining their 40-hour minimum training requirement. Typically, law enforcement detachments are unable to execute protected training time due to Traffic Management Collision Investigators cordon off the scene of a two-car traffic acci- commitments to the community, dent to prior to conducting an investigation during the exercise. The accident occurred on decentralization, and geographical heavily traveled road in order for Military Police to conduct real-time traffic management.

22 www.MPRAonline.org Above: Military Police Soldiers from the 39th Military Police Detachment, 728th Military Police Battalion, 8th Military Police Brigade receive on-site instruction before commencing the Law Enforcement Weapons Training and Qualification, or LEWTAQ.

Right: Sgt. Michael Canalin, a Special Reaction Team member assigned to the 39th Military Police Detachment, 728th Military Police Battalion, 8th Military Police Brigade responds to reports of an active shooter in the building and evacuates bystanders after confirm- ing the subject has barricaded himself in a room Canalin reassesses priorities on scene in response to variables presented by the OPFOR. and Warfighter tasks, therefore the Detachment Law and Order Operations The field cycle produced trained and focus during the first week of field cycle Officer and certified by the Detachment competent Military Police Soldiers for focused on Army Warrior Tasks and Commander. The last day consisted of the USAG-HI community. Dedicated Battle Drills, range density, and Army a culminating full-scale exercise under training time increased overall Regulation 350-1 training. Soldiers night-time conditions that incorporated readiness through the establishment increased their Chemical, Biological, SRT response and certification. The of industry standards, increased Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives scenario exercise was designed capabilities and building cohesive (CBRNE) readiness in the gas chamber to replicate operational variables teams. Military Police Soldiers returned and fired over 10,870 rounds of 5.56mm, encountered during law enforcement to garrison understanding policing 9mm, 40mm, and simuntions during operations and meet OBJ-T performance strategies and capable of engaging the 25 meter scaled target qualification measures. Ten opposing force (OPFOR) partners with expertise. Military Police (ALT-C), Law Enforcement Weapons was resourced from the 58th and they Soldiers are integrated with Department Training and Qualification, M320 range, served as dynamic role-players to of the Army Civilian Police officers and shoot house. The detachment replicate a community population. After during execution of their duties and the conducted a collective live-fire event receiving a mission brief, OPFOR were training cycle has increased their ability using simunitions with multiple assigned to the Red Team Platoon Leader to understand, relate, and in some responding patrols to an active shooter for utilization in pro-gun protest rallies, cases train their counterparts. Overall incident with external evaluation acting as domestic violence victims, the training produced cohesive teams by subject-matter experts from the active shooter role-play, and replicated capable of exercising peacetime and Directorate of Emergency Services. This civilians involved in traffic accidents. wartime missions epitomizing the 728th was done in order to ensure training Military Police desk operations were Military Police Battalion motto, “In time was maximized and Soldiers and established during the exercise to Peace as in War.” leaders were truly challenged. replicate response to calls for assistance. The second week of the field cycle As calls for assistance reached the desk By Captain Caleb Lin focused on training collective tasks through Red Team injects, the desk was Captain Lin is the Detachment to OBJ-T standards. Collective tasks evaluated on their ability to manage Commander for the 39th Military Police included policing standardization in multiple calls and allocate resources. Detachment and a lifetime MPRA regards to reporting and conducting “In all of our training, we emphasize member (#36430). He holds a Masters investigations. Section leaders were professional policing to project in Business Administration from the assigned corresponding METs and their competence in our every day mission” University of Phoenix and a Bachelor supporting collective tasks to train said SFC Jeremiah Nemeth, the of Arts in Criminal Justice from Rutgers during the planning process. During Detachment Sergeant for the 39th University. execution, they were validated by the Military Police Detachment.

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By Sgt. Audrey Hayes

AN DIEGO – It started as a flicker people who made the explosive and the certifications without having to register of orange. In an instant – faster resources available to them. for longer courses at Fort Leonard Wood, Sthan the crowd could register it – For more than a week, a group of Missouri, the home of the U.S. Army the spark turned into a flame and burst U.S. Army Reserve and active duty Military Police School. outward. The explosion shook through special agents studied different types of This year, Guardian Shield included the crowd’s chests and across the ground explosives along with Marine Corps and the post-blast training class, along with beneath their feet. Dark plumes billowed Navy ordnance specialists, in an FBI-led logistics security, domestic violence out and up, reaching over the rocky class. intervention, criminal intelligence, mountains of Miramar, California. This post-blast analysis class was just hostage negotiation and active shooter “Did anyone notice the color of the one training event offered during a two- training. smoke?” asked Special Agent Mike week training excise called Guardian In its ninth year, Guardian Shield has Hong, a bomb technician with the Los Shield, hosted by the 393rd Military grown to show the DoD investigative Angeles FBI Office. Police Battalion (CID), in Coronado, community that Army Reserve CID The word “grey” surfaced from California, Aug. 19-31. are leading the way in military law different members of the crowd. Just Guardian Shield is the premier enforcement and investigation training. by the smoke’s color, agents can detect training exercise for special agents “This has put us in the spotlight,” said whether the bomb was chemical or in the U.S. Army Reserve. It provides Capt. Thomas Deluccia, the operations electrical, commercial or improvised. necessary training for their career chief for the 393rd and a civilian LAPD Any of those details offers clues on the progression and basic investigative bomb technician. “We used to have

24 www.MPRAonline.org a very limited exposure with special be very inefficient and very time and cutting-edge training, but new agents from different branches, but now consuming,” said Special Agent Timothy logistics standards have been set for we have Naval Criminal Investigative Okawa, an active duty Army member of years to come. Services (NCIS), Marine Corps CID, the Fort Carson, Colorado, CID Office. Historically, planning for Guardian active Army special agents, local law “Also, working with different Shied is rotated between three CID enforcement and Marine Corps and components, like Navy and Marine battalions within the 200th Military Navy Explosive Ordinance Disposal Corps EOD, has helped us understand Police Command. In the past, this (EOD) technicians fall in under us for each other’s mission on a post- annual event was hosted at Federal [this] training. It’s unheard of.” blast crime scene … which will help Law Enforcement Training Centers in While active duty agents from all minimize interference and get the job either South Carolina or Georgia, which branches of service investigate major done faster and more accurately,” uses a significant amount of financial felonies associated with the military, he said. resources to occupy the training U.S. Army Reserve special agents come As technology gets smarter to meet space, reserve lodging and pay per diem from civilian law enforcement careers. the complexities of national security, for meals. Many of them are FBI agents, detectives, joint forces training like Guardian For the first time, the event was held members of drug suppression teams, Shield fosters seamless cohesion on the West Coast on a DoD military bomb squads, special reaction teams between agencies. It helps installation, which cut down costs and more. One student even works in a by standardizing operations across significantly. forensics lab. the board. 1st Lt. David Rose, an operations Because their civilian jobs are fast- Another course offered that officer for the 393rd MP Bn., worked on paced and diverse, these agents are augmented operation standardization the training plans for Guardian Shield constantly fostering relationships with was logistics security, which covered for more than a year. other agencies and cross-training on a crimes related to property loss. A “Money-wise, it made more sense for variety of other skills. majority of property loss is discovered us to operate here,” said Rose. “It took Through working with the FBI in when Service members overseas receive a lot of coordination, but the Agents his civilian job, Deluccia reached out containers that have been opened have lodging, meals and transportation. to Hong and organized the post-blast and stolen from. Military property – We’re in the Navy’s back yard, so that’s training — a first for Guardian Shield. sometimes as significant as night vision building relationships … and now There are instances when an goggles – has come up missing during we have the Navy and the Marines explosion happens in the middle of transportation. attending our training.” unexpected, non-combat activities. To combat these losses, agents Standardizing investigation across Such was the case in November 2016, trained on intelligence collecting to the board and fostering interagency when a suicide bomber detonated in learn about the perpetrators and dissect relationships is exactly what the Army the middle of a morale-building “fun criminal rings. Reserve CID-led training is attempting run” on Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan. For even more detailed training, the to accomplish. Army CID Agents were the first to agents travelled to the Port of San Diego, “We’ve broken a stereotype,” said respond. But, collecting evidence from where they were given a tour of the 35- Deluccia, “The rest of the military an explosion differs from other crime mile, water-front dock and briefed on looked at Army Reserve CID units scenes, said Hong. how cargo and assets were safeguarded. as green-suiters who might have “If we were to process this the way Not only has Guardian Shield 2018 interrogated some detainees. They now that we normally do it, we would be been unprecedented by having the come to us for training and look at us as taking a lot of extra steps, and it would largest variety of joint-forces attendees leaders in law enforcement.”

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Agents and Investigators load onto the blackhawk for the return trip. SA Gerardo Serriteno is pulling rear security during Exercise Expedient. (Photo by SA Matthew E. James)

n September, SA Matthew E. James and four Korean Soldiers Augmented to the 20th Military Police Detachment, USAG- Humphreys, Korea, known as KATUSA, woke up at Rodriguez Range, South Korea, just shy of 20 miles from the Demilitarized IZone. That morning they would be preparing two mock crime scenes for agents from the detachment. James and the KATUSAs set up two beds where an alleged rape occurred. The report given three days prior was that a local national had reported that while an infantry company was out on patrol, one of the Soldiers came into her one room house and forced her to have sex while at gun point. Agents were told that the area was contested territory and at any moment, enemy forces could attack and thus time on ground to conduct any crime scene or canvass interviews was limited to one hour. Each KATUSA was given a role in the scene: a unit’s interpreter, witness, or victim. The crime scene consisted of one bed, one for each team, that had a fitted sheet stained and dried the weekend prior with canine semen obtained from a local veterinarian. The use of real fluids provided a sense of realism and helped eliminate as much simulation as necessary. This realism allowed agents to see how those biologicals actually fluoresce and also ensures the agents wear the proper protective equipment instead of making things notional. At 0900, the whirr of a Blackhawk could be heard incoming. The agents landed and were met by a mock unit commander and his interpreter, SGT DaiHan Kim, and were led to the scene of the crime. The clock was ticking. One team consisted of four members and the other three. Agents took charge of the mission and set their team members to task. One member from each team

26 www.MPRAonline.org went with Kim to start interviews while the other two to three processed the crime scene. What the agents did not know is that the night prior, the pilots called saying Exercise Expedient was a tremendous the skies would be black and on-ground experience, especially for someone like myself who is time would be limited to 30 minutes. At 20 minutes in, everyone was told, an intern and waiting to go to CIDSAC. The deployed they have five minutes to pack up as the environment crime scene evidence collection exercise Blackhawk was on its way. At one-minute “ left, agent’s secured their evidence, was very well planned and using KATUSA as translators weapons, and equipment and ran to the landing zone. brought realism to what the agents in Korea might During the after-action report, SA encounter in their daily operations.” Konstantin V. Khayev, an apprentice agent, said, “The training felt extremely — 2nd Infantry Division, USAG-Humphreys, Korea realistic. Being so close to North Korea, it really put our mission in perspective. It’s also always extremely impressive when multiple organizations come together to agents in Korea might encounter in their Korea and developed the framework for accomplish the mission.” daily operations.” future training. Sergeant Dario D. Miranda, an The largest unit in Korea is the 2nd “This office has been blessed with applicant accepted to attend CIDSAC Infantry Division (2ID) and their motto two phenomenal, motivated FST's who from 194th Combat Sustainment is, “Fight tonight!” CID’s motto is, “Do seek out realistic and beneficial training Support Battalion, 2nd Sustainment what has to be done!” These two mottos for the new agents,” said SA Courtney P. Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, USAG- were the essence behind this training. Behr, SAC of the 20th MP Detachment Humphreys, Korea, said, “Exercise In April 2018, SA James reached out (CID). Expedient was a tremendous experience, to 2-2 Attack Reconnaissance Battalion This type of training is preparing especially for someone like myself who (2-2 ARB), 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, its agents and investigators, and future is an intern and waiting to go to CIDSAC. 2ID, out of K-16, South Korea, and agents and investigators, to do what has The deployed environment crime scene began plans for the exercise. With the to be done and to fight tonight. evidence collection exercise was very combined efforts of the 20th MP Det well planned and using KATUSA as (CID), and 2-2 ARB, this office was able By Sa Matthew E. James translators brought realism to what the to conduct the first training of its kind in 20th Mp Detachment (Cid)

SA Dominique J. Carter and SA James D. Miller interview the victim and her brother through an interpreter. SGT DaiHan Kim role played as the interpreter while PFC SangHee Park and CPL SangNa Choi were the victim and a witness. From left: Kim, Miller, Carter, Park, and Choi, all of the 20th MP Detachment (CID), USAG-Humphreys, Korea. (Photo by SA Matthew E. James) www.MPRAonline.org 27 984th Military Police Company’s Regimental Anniversary Celebration Run

eptember 26, 2018 marked the 77th The 984th MP CO, deployed from Fort Military Police Soldiers must hone anniversary of the Military Police Carson, Colorado, is currently deployed their law enforcement knowledge and SCorps regiment, as well as the in support of Operation Spartan Shield, experiences to provide continued establishment of Marechaussee Corp. continuing this legacy of service. services to the community. The Army's Due to operational needs, the 984th Esprit de Corps motivated all Military Police provide an important Military Police Company celebrated “Immortals” to take a break from function in the full spectrum of the Corp’s birthday on November 16, conducting their law enforcement Army operations as a member of the 2018. They did so by participating in operations. This enabled them to maneuver, fires, and effects division; the a run of solidarity and remembrance. reflect on what it means to be a Military Military Police Corps provides expertise On November 16th, as the sun begins Police Soldier and it allowed them to in police, detainment, and stability to peek over the horizon, the 984th pay homage to a Regiment steeped in operations in order to enhance security “Immortals” were on their respective revered tradition. All Immortals wore and enable mobility; and, the Army's camps preparing to pay homage to their 77th anniversary t-shirts. The Military Police can be utilized in direct the United States Military Police Corp anniversary shirts were graciously combat and during peacetime. This Regiment. All 984th “Immortals” across provided by the Military Police diversity of skillsets and responsibilities various Middle Eastern regions were Regimental Association (MPRA). The makes the Army’s Military Police Corp unified in their recognition of the 77th uniform worn by the 984th Immortals one of the most versatile. The 984th anniversary. The Military Police Corp were the perfect representation of a “Immortals” are doing their part to has been assisting, protecting and Military Police Officer’s duel role in celebrate the Corps, as well as maintain defending the United States Soldiers, the Army. Military Police Soldiers are the Corp’s effective versatility, prestige, families, and communities since its both law enforcement professionals and tradition. inception. Moreover, the Corp has as well as Soldiers. While refining First Platoon “Heathens”, serve as successfully protected and served and strengthening their Soldier Army Central Command (ARCENT) communities both at home and abroad. readiness, knowledge, and lethality, Protective Services Detail, out of Camp

28 www.MPRAonline.org 4th Platoon 2nd Platoon

Arifjan, Kuwait. The PSD Soldiers The Fourth Platoon “Outcasts” conduct missions throughout the and Central Command (CENTCOM) entire Middle East when they’re not Protective Services Detail are at Camp Arifjan; in training and conducting port security and preparation. They’re joined at Camp professional policing operations at Arifjan by Third Platoon “Nightstalkers” Camp As Sayliyah, Qatar. The entire law who are conducting professional enforcement and security operations at policing operations at Camp Arifjan. Camp As Sayliyah is managed, designed Third Platoon “Nightstalkers” law and executed by 984th Military enforcement operations cover the entire Police Soldiers. Their commitment Camp of Area Support Group Kuwait. to discipline, professionalism and The Second Platoon “Spartans” attentiveness has enabled them to celebrated the Corps anniversary at successfully thwart individuals on Camp Buehring, Kuwait. The Spartans terror watch lists from entering the have been active members of the base. Camp Buehring community and The 984th Military Police Company have been conducting professional is protecting lives and property abroad. policing operations on the base for Immortals are trained to assist, protect several months. The Spartans are not and defend and have been doing so only conducting law enforcement and in the Middle East with undeniable security operations, but they’re also success. Such commitment is a providing additional support in many true testament to the long-standing Camp Buehring special events, such as principles that have shaped the concerts, sports leagues, themed 5Ks Regiment for the last 77 years. The and the like, enabling the Spartans to 984th Immortals are proud and more establish and maintain relationships than capable to do their part! Company Run with the Camp Buehring community, “Immortals, Never Die!” which fosters effective policing and community trust.

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SSA Chancellor provides instruction on staged crime scenes. (Photos by Investigator Lee Cable and article conducted by SA Adam Armstrong, Forensic Science Officer, 10th MP BN (CID), Fort Bragg, NC 28310)

etween 13 – 16, Nov 18, Supervisory Special on reviewing the victim’s statement multiple times to Agent (SSA) Arthur “Steve” Chancellor, Assistant ensure all information is extracted and will incorporate BOperations Officer (AOPS), 10th Military Police more victim history to better develop victimology.” Battalion (CID), Fort Bragg, NC, conducted personalized Further, within many sexual assault investigations, the training identified as “Investigating Sexual Assaults.” offender will often argue whether consent was provided Attendance to the course was offered throughout by the victim. SSA Chancellor provided insight into USACIDC and state, local and federal law enforcement the “resistance” demonstrated by the victim to counter entities within the Southern United States, wherein an offender’s statement, which was emphasized on by approximately 42 individuals attended daily. conducting hands-on reviews of victim statements. SA The concept of the training was to delve into Brian C. Russell, Fort Knox CID Office, Fort Knox, KY, investigative training focused on the offender and provide stated “Understanding offender and victim typology will instruction on various interview techniques, primarily assist in conducting future interviews and I enjoyed the the Behavior Orientated Interview Technique. This victim focused interviews as understanding their reaction technique is designed to capture more information on the to the sexual assault when they resist the offender was offender's behavior before, during, and after the crime. eye-opening.” Further, SSA Chancellor conducted analysis The purpose was to identify the offender type involved in on reviewing multiple victim statements to identify one the incident. There is a special interview approach which offender, which he subsequently emphasized by having is beneficial for each offender type to get more information attendees conduct their own reviews and provide their from the offender during their interrogation. Further, analysis. Many of the attendees appreciated the rawness SSA Chancellor taught extensively on the importance of of SSA Chancellor’s instruction, as Officer Selina Lawless- Victimology, which is an investigative technique focused Felarca, NC Department of Public Safety, Probation and on looking at the victim from the offender’s perspective Parole, Raleigh, NC, explained as “The bluntness of the and determining the victim’s risk factors for becoming a course material and the lack of filters allowed for realistic victim of a crime. Unfortunately, this is an investigative training, which will prepare us for the field.” tool not used often enough; however, it plays a crucial According to SSA Chancellor, this course was designed role in better understanding the circumstances leading to refocus our attention on the suspect and their actions up to the criminal act. SA Aaron Barnes, NC State Bureau before, during, and after the incident and identify general of Investigation, Greenville, NC, stated “I enjoyed the investigative leads which would assist in corroborating portion focused on using different techniques when the victim’s allegations. Further, to provide them other interviewing offender’s, and will incorporate more general information on offenders and their deviate sexual themes.” SSA Chancellor utilized real-life situations practices that most agents do not receive in other training. to greatly enhance the training. One of the methods SSA Chancellor retired from the US Army CID in consisted of providing the attendees three victim 2001 as a CW4 and rejoined CID in 2008. He is currently statements and they were detailed in analyzing them to the Assistant Operations Officer, 10th MP BN (CID). strengthen the investigation from “he said vs. she said,” Chancellor has provided this same training across the US to “they said vs. he said.” This was a powerful exercise to to various civilian police agencies as a paid instructor and many attendees. Detective Brad Byrd, Harnett County is the author of Investigating Sexual Assault Crimes, Jones Sheriff’s Office, Lillington, NC, stated “I will focus more and Barlett Learning, Springfield MA, (2012).

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Incorporating Emergency Vehicle Operator Training During 31K AIT

oldiers from Charlie Company, During the first day, Soldiers receive Law Enforcement manuals, will enable 701st Military Police Battalion an eight hour block of classroom a standardization across the Military Sattending 31K Military Working instruction that covers legal aspects of Police Corps Regiment. If this program Dog Handler Advanced Individual operating an emergency vehicle, which is finalized, Military Police Soldiers Training (AIT) executed the first includes local/state/post laws, safety attending Initial Entry Training (IET) Emergency Vehicle Operator Training considerations and risk factors. Also and Department of the Army Civilian (EVOT) at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. within this instruction, Soldiers learn Police Officers will leave Fort Leonard This served as the first of two pilot about routes, radio communication, Wood with an EVOT certification that program iterations to determine the attentiveness, braking, negotiating they would take to their follow-on way-ahead for emergency vehicle traffic/intersections, etc. This gives duty assignments. Certification will operations during AIT. By incorporating them a knowledge base of vehicle be annotated on their DA Form 348, this EVOT training during AIT this procedures prior to hands on training. Equipment Operator’s Qualification creates a standard vehicle operations Day two includes single task Record, allowing the Soldier to operate training program across the Military briefings, demonstrations, an emergency vehicle immediately Police Corps Regiment. Soldiers will walkthroughs and practical exercises. upon arrival. arrive at their first unit of assignment Some of these tasks include different There are many benefits to properly trained and ready to operate types of braking, steering methods and incorporating a standardized an emergency vehicle. vehicle movement. After the completion emergency vehicle certification Currently, training during AIT is of the individual tasks Soldiers move program across the Military Police focused on vehicle dynamics, this to a precision skills course that Corps Regiment. At the Soldier level, is a six hour block of instruction. incorporates these movements. this allows the Military Police Officer Soldiers receive a basic instruction The final day, all the skills are to receive more training time and on emergency vehicle operations. combined into a cumulative skills familiarization with an emergency These tasks include forward/reverse course where Soldiers conduct practice vehicle. Furthermore, having a Soldier operations, serpentines and turns laps on the course then move into EVOT certified upon arrival, reduces within a confined space. This new EVOT testing given a task, condition and the amount of training time at first unit training is a twenty-four hour block standard. Soldiers are placed under a of assignment. At the operational level, of instruction which was developed time constraint, required to complete this course has the ability to reduce the utilizing tasks from the National a certain number of laps on the course number of accidents witnessed across Highway Traffic Safety Administration while accomplishing the tasks to all MP formations. (NHTSA) and is in line with Army standard. This provides realism to the Regulation 600-55, The Army Driver training, testing the Soldiers under By CPT Heather M. Simpler, and Operator Standardization Program stress and expecting them to perform. C Co, 701st MP BN and Department of Defense Instruction The addition of this certification to 6055.04, DoD Traffic Safety Program. the Soldiers Tasks List, as well as the

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n November 9th, 2018, the United Army civilian police officers you are supervisors and your community. Effective OStates Army Civilian Police part of the United States Army’s Military police work is a business of relationships Academy Class #007-18 graduated 38 Police community. The same philosophy and partnerships. It is imperative that as new DA Civilian Police Officers and 2 applies to our Coast Guard graduates. police officers you maintain the highest members of the United States Coast Our commanders, service members, level of morals and ethics not only in Guard. The ceremony culminated their families and our civilian workforce your professional lives, but your personal in their Police Officer’s oath being depend on you to Assist, Protect & Defend lives as well. Holding yourself and your administered by MPRA National them as part of the Army and Coast Guard fellow officers to the highest standards Board of Directors, President, Dorsey teams. This should always be foremost of personal and professional conduct is L. Newcomb who also served as the in your mind — along with the focus of paramount.” graduation guest speaker. being an absolute professional at all times. In closing, Newcomb thanked the The U.S. Army Civilian Police These traits will make you successful. graduates for their courage to serve as Academy was first established at Fort Never take those expectations inherent in police officers during a challenging time Leonard Wood in 2007 and is fully your profession lightly.” in our society. accredited by Federal Law Enforcement Newcomb went on to say, “There are "It is your commitment — our men Training Accreditation Board. The several essential elements of being a good and women in uniform and many other academy graduates hundreds of new police officer. Be a person of character; public servants — that allows us to have Police Officers each year. who seeks to live a life of integrity and the confidence as a nation that good will During his remarks Newcomb told encourages others to do the same. You always prevail." the graduates, “As Department of the must earn the trust of your peers, your

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PROJECT NUMBER REG-7359 PROJECT NAME Studio Only PROJECT NUMBER REG-7359 PROJECT NAME Studio Only MP HISTORY

New Marechaussee Figure Featured at Museum

n coordination with museum staff to its visual impact, the figure is a Museum at Fort Benning, GA; the and in compliance with the U.S. significant aspect of the introductory Museum of the American Revolution IArmy Gift Program, the MPRA storyline that features the genesis, in Philadelphia, PA; the Mount Vernon commissioned a state-of-the-art maturation, permanence and valor of Museum and Education Center, Mount realistic museum figure depicting a the MP branch. Vernon, VA; the National Marine Corps Marechaussee dragoon soldier circa The realistic horse and rider figures Museum, Triangle, VA; and are in 1779. Following 9 months of fabrication, were made by StudioEIS of Brooklyn, process for the National Museum of the the figure was installed in a prominent NY. The military accoutrements, U.S. Army at Fort Belvoir, VA. location in the MP Museum gallery uniform, and horse tack were produced in October. The figure placement is and installed on the figures by Artistry Story by James Rogers intended to be visible from the museum in Motion (AIM) of Mercersburg, PA. Director, U.S. Army Military Police front lobby and entices visitors as they Similar figures by these companies Museum approach the MP gallery. In addition are at the U.S. Army National Infantry

36 www.MPRAonline.org THE MARECHAUSSEE CORPS On 1 June 1778, General George Washington formed a special unit charged with police duties. This unit was Carl Ivar of AIM and Dr. Charles Cureton Jeremiah Hornbaker reviews the equipped as light dragoons and would dragoon figure produced by Studio EIS. conduct early historical research. be called the Marechaussee Corps. The Cureton was the historical subject matter expert for the project. term Marechaussee is a French term for constable, gendarme, or marshal. The original unit consisted of 63 men under the command of Captain Bartholomew Von Heer, a professional Prussian soldier. The Marechaussee Corps had the duty and responsibility of maintaining order and enforcing the Articles of War in the often unruly and sometimes undependable American Army. The Marechaussee Corps was the first MP- like organization in the United States and performed many duties much like the Army Military Police Corps of today. When the Army was encamped, soldiers of the Marechaussee Corps patrolled the camp and surrounding area, checking passes and papers in BJ from EIS (left), Jeremiah D. Hornbaker (center), and Carl Ivar (right) during early search of spies. They arrested rioters, planning. Hornbaker is the founder of AIM and was project lead. Ivar was the lead tailor. spies, drunkards, deserters, and stragglers, and monitored merchants. While the Continental Army was on the move, the Marechaussee Corps patrolled the flanks and rear, provided route reconnaissance, watched for spies and stragglers and safeguarded the baggage and supplies. The men of this early MP organization also participated in combat, fighting with General Nathaniel Greene's army in the victorious Battle of Springfield, New Jersey, in June 1780. The next year, the Corps protected General Washington and his headquarters during the siege of Yorktown, the last major battle of the Matthew and Heather of EIS and Bert Scott Franklin and John Vance of the Puckett of AIM during the final fitting of Engineer Museum assist Jim Rogers of American Revolution. the mounted figure. Puckett was the 18th the MP Museum with the installation of Although the Marechaussee Corps century cavalry subject matter expert. the horse figure. was disbanded in November 1783 along with the Continental Army, the men of that unit were well regarded for behavior and dedication to duty.

www.MPRAonline.org 37 LARGE-SCALE COMBAT OPERATIONS HISTORICAL CASE STUDY BOOK SET he Army is shifting its focus and to sustaining a high level of operational updating its doctrine to prevail tempo and maintaining a successful battle Tin large-scale ground combat rhythm. This article will focus on Refugee operations against peer and near-peer Control Operations. Few habitable areas of threats. To realign the culture of the the world at that time were more unsuited Army and support the new doctrine for large-scale conventional combat opera- codified in Field Manual 3-0, Operations, tions than Korea. A rugged, mountainous the Commander of the US Army peninsula, Korea lacked adequate road and Combined Arms Center, Lieutenant rail networks, as well as modern airfields General Michael D. Lundy, directed and seaports, and at best, could only the Army University Press to publish boast primitive lines of communications. a seven-volume Large-Scale Combat Refugees (who congested these limited Operations Historical Case Study book road networks and mobility corridors) had set. The seven-volume set was published the real potential to dangerously disrupt in October 2018 by the Army University ground combat operations and for periods Press (Fort Leavenworth, Kansas) and of short duration, did adversely impact This October, the Army University Press encompasses the following volumes: military operations. With the war confined published a seven-volume book set on Weaving the Tangled Web; Bringing to the peninsula, both opposing forces large-scale combat operations (LSCO). Order to Chaos; Lethal and Non-Lethal waged large-scale combat operations in Fires; The Long Haul; Deep Maneuver; what can best be described as an ‘abbrevi- Loudspeakers, operated by South Korean Into the Breach; and Perceptions Are ated maneuver box’ and the Korean War interpreters, were used to direct the flow Reality. The September-October 2018 witnessed a “refugee problem” that was as of refugees and warn them of the danger issue of Military Review includes a troublesome as any experienced in other of traveling at night. As a necessity, refu- special section that introduces readers wars fought by the United States. Refugees gees were generally re-routed toward the to this set and provides an overview of manifested themselves in two immense southwest and away from Taegu. This kept each volume. As LTG Lundy explains in waves – following the initial North Korean them moving; prevented them from con- his “Foreword” to this special edition, People’s Army (NKPA) invasion of the South gesting the battlefield; and it kept the main his intent is “to expand the knowledge in June 1950 and following the full-scale in- supply routes open. In many instances, and understanding of the contemporary tervention of the Chinese People’s Volunteer trucks returning to the rear were com- issues the US Army faces by tapping our Army (CPVA) in late November 1950. The mandeered to transport refugees and on a organizational memory to illuminate the basic responsibility for housing, feeding, certain level, Refugee Control Operations future.” The downloadable version of clothing and segregating civilian refugees were approached in the same manner as the book set is available online at www. belonged to the host nation; whereas, obstacle reduction, with refugees viewed as armyupress.army.mil/Books/Large- Military Police units attempted to minimize ‘nuisance’ obstacles. A recurring tactic em- Scale-Combat-Operations-Book-Set/. refugee interference with military opera- ployed by the enemy during the battles of Volume 6 – Into the Breach: Histori- tions. Ultimately, MPs were also engaged in the Pusan Perimeter was to herd large num- cal Case Studies of Mobility Operations in processing, feeding, providing shelter and bers of refugees ahead of its assault forces Large-Scale Combat Operations – examines medical care, and safeguarding refugees and the volume of refugees moving through ten historical case studies of mobility and during the entirety of hostilities. friendly lines in July and August 1950 was counter-mobility operations from World During the Defense of the Pusan Perim- greater than any other time in the Korean War I through Desert Storm. Chapter 7 – eter, the movement of noncombatants was War. It was also common practice for Enhancing Mobility Operations: Refugee restricted by route, area, and time and it enemy personnel in native dress to mingle Control and Enemy Prisoner of War Opera- was not uncommon for a team of four MPs with civilians so that they could move in- tions during the Korean War – surveys these to have to deal with hundreds of refugees conspicuously to infiltrate behind friendly two critical missions which were essential at a time… and almost on a daily basis. lines. As a force protection measure, it was absolutely essential to methodically screen

38 www.MPRAonline.org and search refugees for contraband mate- largest amphibious operation of the Korean also used to disseminate instructions and rial and weapons. During the latter stages War and was frequently referred to as an printed leaflets were dropped to reinforce of the Pusan Perimeter battles, the flow of “amphibious assault in reverse.” The evacu- these directives. Concurrently, the M20 refugees diminished; however, many South ation of civilian refugees was not a military Armored Utility Car was introduced into Korean living in close proximity to the necessity, rather it was a purely humanitar- the fleet of MP vehicles. These armored cars main line of resistance (MLR) were forced ian endeavor. By the spring of 1951, both provided greater firepower and survivabil- to relocate. Tied to their land by ancestral opposing armies had concluded that the ity than the M38 and M38A1 jeeps and by heritage, many farmers and their families issue of achieving a decisive military victory aggressively patrolling mountain trails with resisted. Equipped with inadequate com- was no longer a viable option and the last the use of these vehicles and light aircraft, munications systems, MPs had to exercise two years of the war devolved into a war of refugees were intercepted and redirected diplomatic skills and on occasions, make position – a stalemated conflict – and in the to safety. For all practical purposes, the on-the-spot command decisions indepen- Summer-Fall of 1951 when the main line of “refugee problem” had been conquered by dent of higher authority. resistance solidified, 80,000 farmers from the end of 1951. In concert with a brilliantly executed South Korea were moved to points north, During the Korean War, MPs routinely amphibious assault at Inchon, Eighth Army east and west of Seoul to plant and harvest operated as flexible, tactical elements and began its breakout from the Pusan Perim- rice. This project was supervised by ROK oftentimes, Military Police companies eter on 16 September 1950 and advanced and US Military Police units and screen- functioned as three separate platoons and steadily northward on a broad front, ag- ing teams from the United Nations Civil platoons operated in three and four-man gressively pursuing the disorganized NKPA. Assistance Command Korea (UNCACK) teams. Most notably, MP units participated During the pursuit and exploitation phase and heralded the final stage of the “refugee in combat, combat support, and combat of the breakout, displaced local nationals problem.” More determined than ever to service support missions during the course sought to return to their homes. Military return to their ancestral homes, displaced of the war. Mission, Enemy, Terrain, Troops Police units were once again decisively civilians ignored the limit of advance that and Support Available, Time, and Civilian engaged in controlling the movement of had been imposed upon them for their own Considerations (METT-TC) remain as appli- refugees and had to be extra vigilant to safety by Eighth Army – a boundary known cable today as it did during the Korean War. prevent pilferage. In less than six weeks, as the “Farmer’s Line.” During the stale- In future large-scale combat operations, the the battle front had moved northward more mate phase of the war, it was Eighth Army’s expectation that the US Army will encoun- than 300 miles and on 24 November 1950, policy to keep civilians 20 miles south of the ter a “refugee problem” is a supremely valid Eighth Army began its ‘final’ push to the main line of resistance. Also at this stage of assumption. Host nations may not have Yalu River. The full-scale intervention of the the war, MPs were able to take advantage the resources and capacity to cope with a Chinese People’s Volunteer Army (CPVA) in of some force modernization assets that refugee crisis and/or friendly forces could late November 1950 completely derailed the had previously been unavailable for their be operating in an environment with a United Nations Command’s offensive and use. The helicopter, boasting both vertical hostile government. Thus, refugees could through a series of synchronized attacks, lift and hover capability, became a coveted be sympathetic to the enemy or could the CPVA would unceremoniously expel asset. These rotary wing aircraft were actively engage in guerrilla warfare. Fueled friendly forces from North Korea. Eighth employed to locate groups of refugees and by ethnic and religious intolerance and/or Army (operating in northwest Korea) would by using the “herding” technique, refu- political and economic instability, it is not withdraw overland; whereas, X Corps gees could be turned around or diverted to unusual for these irregular/hybrid threats (operating in northeast Korea) would be collecting points. If necessary, helicopters to emerge during major combat operations. evacuated by sea. As Eighth Army prepared could be used to rapidly transport Military Thievery and black marketing represents to vacate Pyongyang, no less than 100,000 Policemen to critical points on the ground. another asymmetrical threat associated refugees fled southward from South Pyong- Loudspeakers mounted on helicopters were with refugees and these criminal activities yang Province and with numerous divisions could inadvertently or purposely promote using the same MSR, traffic on south-bound acts of terrorism. Potable water, rations, routes became imperiled. Every available fuel, and clothing will all qualify as high- MP (ROK and US) and Korean National demand items and the theft of these items Policeman were employed to untangle this could potentially threaten the ability of ma- ‘human knot.’ neuver forces to refuel, rearm and resupply. The evacuation of X Corps from north- To protect the force, the US Army must be east Korea was conducted from three ports prepared to work with host nations, coali- (Songjin, Wonsan, and Hungnam) and from tion partners, and to use its own resources Yonpo Airfield. During the evacuation of to cope with noncombatants and reduce the Hungnam, 193 shiploads of men and mate- likelihood of collateral damage, civil unrest, rial were successfully transported to the guerrilla warfare, irregular/hybrid threats, port city of Pusan. Approximately, 105,000 starvation and disease. military personnel; 91,000 civilian refugees; US Military Policemen search refugees 17,500 vehicles; and 350,000 tons of supplies for weapons and other contraband at the Ronney Z. Miller Naktong River during the Defense of the were evacuated by sea. This qualified as the Pusan Perimeter (Aug 50). USAMPS Historian

www.MPRAonline.org 39 MPRA CONNECTION MP Officer Broadens Leadership Skills on Capitol Hill By LTC Charcillea Schaefer & Mrs. Erin Kaberline

The Army Congressional Fellowship Program clearly states four distinct purposes for the program. In many ways, the overarching purpose of the program is to bridge the gap between those in uniform and those in the civilian world. According to a 2018 Broadening Opportunities Program memo, they include: • Providing a deeper understanding and appreciation of the strategic relationship between the Army and Congress to service members with strong promotion potential. • Exposing Congressional Members and staff to the outstanding quality of Army Service Members and to help Congress learn more about the Army as an institution through contact with Army fellows. • Developing a cohort of Army leaders who can be immediately assigned to perform Legislative Liaison duties within the HQDA [Office of the Chief, Legislative Liaison (OCLL) and Assistant Secretary of the Army for Financial Management and Comptroller (ASA- FM&C)], National Guard Bureau-Legislative Liaison (NGB-LL), and Office of the Chief, Army Reserve Legislative Liaison (OCAR-LL). • Developing a pool of officers and senior noncommissioned officers for potential future utilization in the field of legislative liaison. The opportunity to gain a greater understanding of n 2011, while attending the Commander and General the complex strategic relationships between the Army Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Lieutenant Colonel and Congress, as well as the opportunity to engage with Charcillea Schaefer came across an opportunity she I legislative leaders on a daily basis helped Schaefer broaden hadn’t heard of before and it immediately piqued her her knowledge and expand her leadership skills. interest. Under the ‘Broadening Opportunities’ tab of the The 44 month program begins with fellows completing HRC website, she discovered the Army Congressional coursework to earn a Master of Professional Studies degree Fellowship Program was a broadening option she could in Legislative Affairs from George Washington University. apply for following her key developmental assignments as a This education sets the foundation for the fellows’ major; she jumped at the chance. legislative experience on the Hill. This specific portion of the HRC website provides a Next, the fellows transition to their Capitol Hill number of opportunities that might be outside the typical experience where they’re involved in daily activities career progression for Military Police officers, but Schaefer including drafting legislation, preparing for hearings, saw that as exactly the point. These programs provide a or speech writing as an assigned staffer to a member of rich, robust experience that catapults service members to a Congress or a congressional committee. new level of leadership. While working on Capitol Hill for Senator Patty Schaefer knew she wanted to command a battalion, but Murray (D-WA), the senior Senator from Washington wanted to be as prepared as possible before moving into state, Schaefer met many colleagues and gained a new that position. appreciation for their service to our nation. Senator Murray “I knew that to be the best battalion commander I could is the Assistant Democratic Leader and the Ranking be I needed to stretch myself and do something that I Member of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions was less comfortable with. The Congressional Fellowship Committee as well as a senior member of the Senate presented that opportunity,” said Schaefer.

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Appropriations Committee to include the Subcommittees worked a portfolio that included Military Construction, for Defense and Military Construction, the Department of Arlington National Cemetery, and the United States Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies. Senator Murray’s Military Academy’s Board of Visitors. The utilization prominent role in the Senate provided the opportunity assignment is the culminating portion of the fellowship. for Schaefer to see the Department of Defense and the Fellows meld the education from their advanced degree Army from the outside looking in and to gain a better with the year of practical experience in a Member’s office understanding of how Congress interacts and engages to advise Army Senior Leaders on their engagements with the Department of Defense. Working directly for with Congress and to enable Congress’ understanding a Member of Congress offers an opportunity for growth of Army Strategic Objectives. Serving as an Army outside the typical tactical training many military service Congressional Liaison is truly a rewarding experience and members are accustomed to during their career. However, the actualization of the Army’s investment in the officer or Schaefer is quick to point out that her tactical experiences, senior noncommissioned officer. especially as an MP, played a big role in her success during “Working with Congress gave me a deeper appreciation this part of the program. for the entire spectrum of patriotism. Patriots are not limited to those that wear uniforms. Many citizens serve our country in varied ways and their voices and efforts are what make our nation great,” said Schaefer. As Schaefer prepared to transition from Capitol Hill to "Working with Congress gave her new position as the 728th Military Police Battalion Commander she was excited to be back with Soldiers on me a deeper appreciation for the a daily basis as she realized how much she missed the interaction and preparation for important missions. She’s entire spectrum of patriotism.” also prepared to put all she learned in Washington, D.C. to work for the 728th. — Lieutenant Colonel Charcillea Schaefer “I have much more depth from a strategic perspective; my time in the Congressional Fellowship Program afforded me the opportunity to grow beyond my tactical experiences,” said Schaefer. If you’re interested in the Army Congressional “MPs have an inherent understanding of Army life due Fellowship Program yourself or if you’d like to recommend to their engagement with the community in their policing the program to others, Lt. Col. Schaefer recommends mission. That insight coupled with MP tactical experiences starting with the HRC website: www.hrc.army.mil/bop provides a unique perspective to Congressional leaders,” and speak with someone that is in the program or has said Schaefer. recently completed it. The third portion of the program is a 24 month assignment within one of the four above mentioned References: offices. Following her year with Senator Murray, Schaefer http://www.benning.army.mil/Armor/OCOA/content/References%20 and%20Guides/BOP%20Catalog%202019.pdf was assigned to the Army’s Budget Liaison Office. She

www.MPRAonline.org 41 A Visit to the MPRA Gift Shop visit to the Military Police Regimental pin to wear on her gown to her first Military AAssociation Gift shop, located in the Police Ball, we are here to provide a never- heart of the Ozarks in Fort Leonard Wood, to-be-forgotten shopping experience. Missouri, includes smiling faces, a familiar Along with vendors near and far, we work "Hello" and Military Police products and together to design items that promote the clothing that promote pride and esprit de Military Police Corps and are unique to our corps in the Military Police Corps Regi- shop. We assist customers with member- ment, much like your favorite sports team. ship applications and award submissions, Our Sales Team consists of five military offer information about our Military Police spouses working together to make your Regimental Walkway and serve customers visit enjoyable and memorable. Jocelyn, from around the world--helping them find Brenda, Joyce, Mayda and Corina are fully the perfect, yet uncommon t-shirt, shot committed to making your visit fun-filled glass or magnet reminding them of their and entertaining as you select just the right visit to the United States Army Military souvenir to recall your visit to this beautiful Police Museum and Fort Leonard Wood. Army post. Shopping with us is not limited to a Whether you are a soldier attending a physical visit to Fort Leonard Wood. You class at the United States Army Military may call us via phone at (573) 329-5317 or Police School searching for farewell gifts; shop with us online at www.mpraonline.org an out-of-state family member attending a and our Team will be happy to assist you. graduation for a young Military Police Sol- Creating an atmosphere where you are Our MPRA team would like the thank MP Veteran and Missouri Governor Mike dier seeking the infamous "Proud" t-shirt; remembered as a customer is our priority Parsons for stopping by the museum and a local customer searching for just the right and we are truly thankful when you return our gift shop. gift to welcome a new Military Police family to "check out what's new". to their new home; or a young MP spouse So, stop by to visit for a while. We are Your MPRA Gift Shop Team, purchasing her first crystal crossed pistols excited to have you shop with us.

Corina, Mayda, Joyce, Jocelyn and Brenda 42 www.MPRAonline.org From Motor Pool to National Art Festival: MP First Sergeant Creates Award-winning Artwork

or Michael King, art was once a protective cocoon. It was a space to retreat from the burden of deployment as well as Fan oasis where he planted the seeds of his future. “I really started picking up art on my second and last deployment to Iraq,” said King. “I found that I needed to do something with my hands. I needed to make something to keep my own center and stability.” King was a first sergeant in the Army and responsible for leading 170 Soldiers spread across three different areas. It was a stressful role he says. To manage the stress, he visited the motor pool and began cutting and shaping metal from destroyed vehicles into knives. Over time, his projects grew into forming and embossing leather into sheaths for the knives he created. Today, he uses those skills learned in the motor pool and the Army as the foundation for his art career. His artwork has evolved from basic tools from his military days into elaborate social commentary, mostly about technology and caring for one another. King is a first-time participant in the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival and winner of two first- place awards in Army Veteran Michael King’s award-winning sculpture “Beat” is the sculpture and military combat experience categories. His displayed at the 2018 National Veterans Creative Arts Festival in Des sculpture, Beat,depicts a human heart molded out of discarded Moines. orange medicine bottles. Made to beat with pulsating light, the piece is a caution about the potential overuse of prescription medicine. His second entry, On, depicts a giant light switch broken in “The message that I was trying to send is that medication the on position. It’s a visual representation of the constant state isn’t necessarily the answer,” said King. “It has a purpose and it of hyper-alertness that haunts Veterans like himself, with post- may help you to calm down your symptoms enough so you can traumatic stress. address the bigger issues, but drugs are not the sole solution.” “Although I’ve applied this piece to my military experience, I think it’s successful because it’s accessible to a much wider audience,” he said. “Whether it’s a missing cell phone that makes us anxious, or negativity on social media, or divisive political rhetoric, we all have something that we just can’t turn off.” With art being one of his more successful strategies for managing his symptoms, King encourages others to get involved in the creation process. “You don’t have to be a professional artist or a technically proficient artist in any particular medium to derive benefits. Art is an amazing way to express visually what you may not be able to express in words and can be an extremely cathartic process.” King retired from the Army as a sergeant major in 2015 with more than 20 years of service and a MPRA Lifetime Member.

By Dore Mobley

www.MPRAonline.org 43 Life After the Regiment How Can One Make a Difference?

he hardest thing for a career Soldier move that opportunities to stay connected does not come looking for them, it has to to do is “hang up their spurs” after with the military and MP Regiment would be the other way around. Tserving in a profession that you be slim to none, but I accepted that and As a VSO we are trained and certified worked in and loved for the majority of moved back home. It turned out to be a by the State Veterans Affairs Board, to your adult life. That day came for me in great decision as my family and I got to support Veterans and their family. Since September 2012, immediately following reconnect with our relatives and for the taking this job, I have heard story on MP Anniversary week at Fort Leonard first time in 30 years we started to grow story about Veterans or family members Wood. I could not believe that it was roots. I prayed that another opportunity attempting to negotiate the VA Health time to leave the Army, the only life I to serve would be forthcoming, if God had Care and/or Claims process on their own, had known. Even after 30 years in the that in his plans for this “seasoned” retiree. or worse yet, not applying at all because Military Police Regiment I still had an Fast forward to July 2017, I was they were not sure how or what to do. This internal drive and desire to serve in some interviewed and hired by the local County is the reason the VSO job exists, to help small way. That opportunity came one Board of Supervisors, in the county Veterans be successful in their endeavors evening, prior to my retirement, from a where we reside, to be the Veteran Service with the VA. At the end of the day, Veterans career long friend, who had retired and Officer (VSO). This was a true blessing may be eligible for an entire menu of VA worked with MPRI and later Engility and answered prayer. I was once again Benefits such as Health Care, Disability Corp. He asked me if I was interested, and reconnected with the people I love the Compensation or Pension, Education and later hired me to be the Country Manager most, service members and their families. Training, Vocational Rehabilitation and in Afghanistan for the Law Enforcement This job gives me the chance to make a Employment, Home Loans, Dependents’ Professional (LEP) Program. I would difference in a Veteran’s life in assisting and Survivor Benefits, Life Insurance and not trade that experience for anything, them and/or their family with benefits Burial Benefits, they need only pay a visit it showed me that you can continue to from the Department of Veterans Affairs. to their local VSO which most States and “assist, protect and defend” and work As I quickly found out, applying for Counties have. alongside Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents I feel so fortunate to assist those and Marines, even though you may be and Survivors through the Veterans that have served our great country. It is wearing a slightly different uniform. Administration (VA) can be intimidating personally rewarding just to sit and listen After that phenomenal experience, and overwhelming. In addition, to the unbelievable stories from our former in the fall of 2013 we moved back to information flow is limited at best. Most warriors who proudly served, most of Mississippi, where I grew up, to be with Veterans are simply not aware of what they whom are very humble and just honored to family and friends. I knew in making this might be eligible for, and for sure the VA have done their part. It is also reassuring that the Veterans Administration is here to assist those that have served; it is my job to cut through the bureaucracy and to get the Veteran and his/her family what they earned and deserve. I am living proof that there is “life after the Regiment,” even though it was hard to imagine at the time. For more information about Veteran Benefits go to www.va.gov. Thank you, MPRA for your dedication and continued commitment to serving the Military Police Regiment.

COL(R) John “Mack” Huey is a loyal member of the MPRA.

44 www.MPRAonline.org Keeping the Army Regiment Strong MILITARY POLICE REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION

The Military Police Regimental Association Benevolent Fund is dedicated to provide financial relief to members and retirees of the Military Police Corps Regiment and Soldiers or civilians working in support of the Military Police Corps Regiment in times of need. The Benevolent Fund is one of the many ways that MPRA supports Soldiers around the globe every day.

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MPRA’s Benevolent Fund came through Missouri, and to ease the burden of moving my family California. The out- from Germany to Houston, TX in prepa- cropping of support from TESTIMONIAL ration for my wife’s first of seven separate this organization has been incred- by MSG John W. Russell surgical procedures, including the exci- ible throughout my career for more MP sion of five brain tumors over the course Soldiers than I can recount. Although The Military Police Regimental Asso- of nearly ten years. money cannot replace a lost loved one, it ciation Benevolent Fund has been a certainly does ease the financial bur- blessing to my family on two separate On September 11th of this year, my wife den that materializes once a household occasions. Our story begins in Septem- lost her battle with brain cancer. She income is cut by 50%. ber of 2009. I was on DA select orders to passed in our home surrounded by Fort Leonard Wood to be a Drill Sergeant. people that loved her. Once again, and For anyone considering joining the I recently returned from a 15-month de- without solicitation, the generosity of MPRA, this is a phenomenal organiza- ployment to Afghanistan with the 527th the MPRA shone through the darkness tion. Don’t delay. They stand shoulder MP Company and I was preparing my uni- of loss. Command Sergeant Major Rich to shoulder with the members of our form for an updated DA photo. I stepped Wooding arrived at my house with a regiment during trying times. The MPRA into the kitchen to find her convulsing in check from the MPRA. The funds helped absolutely embodies the notion “Of the the floor. She was diagnosed with a brain cover the costs of funeral arrangements troops, For the troops”. Thank you to the tumor within hours of being admitted and food for relatives coming in from MPRA for being there in times of crisis to the hospital. Without solicitation, the Texas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Oregon, for my family. MPRA Brick Cataloging

Gratitude to MPCCC #04-18 The Military Police Captains Career Course #04-18 volunteered their time to assist the MPRA with validating and cataloging each brick that has been placed in the Memorial Grove over the past 10 years. Their efforts will have a long lasting effect. It makes locating a loved one's brick more efficient and provides an overall better experience when visiting the Grove. Thank you!

“Giving back to the Regiment in a meaningful way was such an awesome feeling and I am honored to have contributed to an important MP landmark. I hope it helps future visitors find their fallen loved ones." — Bryan J McClatchie CPT, MP MPCCC Student Fort Leonard Wood

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