Military Police: A Multipurpose Force for Today and Tomorrow

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Abstract:

This paper addresses the contributions of the U.S. Armys Military Police combat support units to the United States National Strategic objectives. These contributions are discussed in the context of military police utilization in the 1980s and 1990s, their role as a CINCs preferred force for peacetime and certain low intensity conflict missions, and the future base force role of the Military Police in AirLand Operations.

Author(s):
Mcnamee, Miles R.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI DEPT OF OPERATIONS
Descriptive Note:
Research paper
Pagination:
0035

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NWC/DO
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.1.1_Global Force Management; JCA_6_Net Centric
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*DEPLOYMENT, *MANPOWER UTILIZATION, *MISSIONS, *COMBAT SUPPORT, *OPERATIONS OTHER THAN WAR, *MILITARY POLICE, *LOW INTENSITY CONFLICT, MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES), LAW ENFORCEMENT, PRISONERS OF WAR, AIR LAND BATTLES, MULTIPURPOSE, AREA SECURITY, PEACETIME, PROTECTION, MILITARY HISTORY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Forces and Organizations, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
*CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS, FORCE PROTECTION, FORCE STRUCTURE, AIRLAND OPERATIONS, BATTLEFIELD CIRCULATION CONTROL
Report Date:
1992 Jun 19