Military Police Corps (United States)
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The United States Army Military Police Corps (USAMPC) is the uniformed law enforcement branch of the United States Army. Investigations are conducted by Military Police Investigators under the Provost Marshal General's Office or Special Agents of the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID).
United States Army Military Police Corps | |
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Active | 26 September 1941- Present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Part of | U.S. Department of the Army |
Motto(s) | "Assist. Protect. Defend." |
Colors | Green, piped with yellow.[lower-alpha 1] |
Engagements | World War I World War II Korean War Vietnam War Persian Gulf War Kosovo War War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
Commanders | |
Provost Marshal General of the Army | Major General Duane R. Miller |
Commandant | Brigadier General Sarah K. Albrycht |
Regimental Chief Warrant Officer | CW4 Angela J. Rulewich |
Regimental Command Sergeant Major | CSM William M. Shoaf |
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Branch insignia | |
Shield | |
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United States Army Military Police units have combat zone responsibilities in addition to their law enforcement duties. These responsibilities include mounted and dismounted patrols, response force operations, area damage control, route reconnaissance, cordon and search operations, critical site security, and convoy and personnel escorts. Operationally, these duties fall under the "security and mobility support" discipline of the Military Police Corps.