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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY FIELD MANUAL

MILITARYPOLICE

OPERATIONS

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY * JANUARY 1955

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* FM 19-10

FIELD MANUAL DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMYNo. 19-10 WASHINGTON 25, D. C., 24 January 1955

MILITARY POLICE OPERATIONS

Paragraphs PageCHAPTER 1. ORGANIZATION

Section I. Introduction ____________-_ 1-5 3II. Military police station __.__ 6-9 7

III. Duties of military police sta-tion personnel __________ 10-17 8

IV. Military police station pro-cedures-______________ -18-25 14

V. Unit support ____________- 26-30 20

CHAPTER 2. PLANNING OPERATIONS 31-33 243. ROUTINE OPERATIONS

Section I. Enforcement ____________-_ 34-51 29II. Traffic control ____________- 52-60 39

III. Apprehension ____________- 61-66 44IV. Investigation _____________ 67-71 47V. Circulation control of indi-

viduals ______________-__ 72-77 49VI. Protection of Government

property -______________ 78-82 54VII. Protection of persons _____… 83-87 57

VIII. Confinement of military pris-oners ________________-__ 88-92 62

* This manual supersedes FM 19-10, 2 January 1945,including C 1, 8 April 1947.

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CHAPTER 4. OTHER MILITARY OPER-ATIONS

Section I. Special events ------------- 93, 94 64

II. Civil disturbances and emer-gencies in the ContinentalUnited States and UnitedStates territories and pos-sessions ---------------- 95-98 66

III. Railway and harbor security 99-104 68

IV. Joint police operations _____105-109 72

V. Prisoners of war and civilianinternees ---------------- 110-115 76

VI. Marshalling --------------- 116-120 78

CHAPTER 5. THEATERS OF OPERA-TIONS

Section I. Communications zone ______121-126 81

II. Combat zone -------------- 127-131 89

III. Special combat operations __132-134 95

CHAPTER 6. OCCUPIED AREAS AND

ALLIED COUNTRIES

Section I. Occupied areas __________--135-147 100

II. Allied countries ___________148-151 111

CHAPTER 7. RECORDS ---------------- 152-155 114

8. SIGNAL COMMUNICA-TIONS ----------------- 156-167 117

9. TRAINING _______________168-169 125

APPENDIX I. REFERENCES ------------------ 127

II. EXAMPLE OF A MILI-TARY POLICE BATTAL-ION OPERATION ORDER ------ 135

III. EXAMPLE OF A MILI-TARY POLICE SPECIALPATROL ORDER __-----____--- 140

INDEX --------------------------------------- 143

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CHAPTER 1ORGANIZATION

Section I. INTRODUCTION

1. Purpose and Scopea. To establish uniform methods and procedures

for the conduct of military police operations.b. To describe the duties and functions of of-

ficers and non-commissioned officers in charge ofmilitary police operations.

2. Military Police Operations

a. Military police operations discussed in thismanual contain the doctrine for planning, organ-izing, performing, and supervising the followingmilitary police activities.

(1) Enforcing laws, regulations and orders.(2) Controlling military traffic.(3) Controlling the circulation of indi-

viduals.

(4) Protecting persons and governmentproperty.

(5) Handling prisoners of war and civilianinternees.

(6) Handling refugees and displaced per-sons.

(7) Handling military prisoners.

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b. For a further discussion of military policefunctions, see the field manuals in the 19-seriesas well as FM 100-5, FM 100-10, and FM 101-5.

3. Control

a. The provost marshal has staff responsibilityfor the general planning, coordination, and super-vision of military police operations.

b. The provost marshal generally exercises op-erational control of military police units assignedor attached to the command, and staff supervisionof the activities of military police units in sub-ordinate commands (fig. 1).

4. Headquarters and Military Police Stations

a. Military police companies and battalions es-tablish organizational headquarters for the over-all direction and control of their activities. Mili-tary police table of distribution units of equivalentsize establish detachment headquarters for thesame purpose.

b. Military police units performing generalpolice functions normally establish military policestations to facilitate the direction and control oftheir police operations. A military police stationis the center of activity for enforcement, trafficcontrol, circulation control, and similar generalpolice services that can be performed by militarypolice foot and mounted patrols. A military policebattalion or company may operate several mili-tary police stations when distance, amount of ac-tivity, or different missions require them. Themilitary police station should be located where the

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most effective direction and control of generalpolice services can be maintained. In combatsupport operations, the military police stationusually remains with the unit headquarters.

c. The provost marshal office of a military in-stallation or similar area command may be lo-cated in the same building with the post militarypolice station or at post headquarters. Staff dutiesas well as the need for operational control in-fluence the assignment of personnel and the officearrangement.

d. Military police special purpose units, suchas disciplinary guard, railway security, or escortguard units, normally do not operate militarypolice stations.

5. Liaison and Coordination

a. Continuous liaison and coordination are es-sential to performing efficient and effective mili-tary police operations.

b. Liaison should be maintained with Navyshore patrol, Air Force police, civil police, andmilitary police of allied nations, as required.

c. The coordination of military police opera-tions with the operations of other branches of theservice, and of other police organizations, is aresponsibility of the provost marshal. Coordina-tion requires an understanding of military policejurisdiction, military police authority, the scopeand methods of military police operations, andthe interests of other agencies in military policeoperations. The standing operating procedureshould establish how coordination is to be accom-

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plished. Military police should be instructed as tothe personnel and the agencies that are to be in-formed when military police action requires theircooperation.

Section II. MILITARY POLICE STATION

6. Selecting the Location

In selecting and recommending the location ofa military police station, the provost marshalshould consider-

a. The mission.b. The available facilities in civil police sta-

tions.c. The available transportation and communi-

cation facilities.d. The proximity to the center of patrol op-

erations.e. The principal centers of troop concentration.f. The possible use of the station as an in-

formation center.

7. Space Requirement

Space is normally provided for-a. Processing offenders.b. Administration of records.c. Radio communications.d. Storage of evidence and property.e. Officer in charge and duty officer.f. Investigators.g. Briefing room for patrols and reserves.h. Interrogation room.i. Detention facility.

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j. Public waiting room.k. Vehicle parking.

8. Arrangement

a. Activities that are closely related should beplaced as near together as possible.

b. The public should have ready access to theportions of the military police stations where theyhave legitimate business; these areas should beclearly marked.

c. The military police station desk should becentrally located and readily accessible to thepublic. The desk should be constructed so that thedesk sergeant, when seated, will be at eye levelwith persons approaching him.

9. Functional Organization

The functional organization of a military policestation is illustrated in figure 2. It is applicable tostations located at military installations and intowns and cities. The schematic layout of a smallmilitary police station is illustrated in figure 3.Variations of this layout may be required becauseof the limitations of existing facilities and theamount and type of activity at the military policestation.

Section 11. DUTIES OF MILITARY POLICE STATIONPERSONNEL

10. Officer in Charge

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marshal who is normally assisted by duty officersdetailed daily from military police units.

11. Duty Officer

The duty officer is the representative of theofficer in charge. He performs the following gen-eral duties as well as any additional duties as-signed:

a. Directs and supervises the operations of thestation.

b. Instructs station personnel in the perform-ance of their duties.

c. Inspects personnel on duty.d. Reviews cases handled by the desk sergeant.e. Handles serious cases.f. Prepares and submits required reports.

12. Desk Sergeant

The desk sergeant is the noncommissioned officerin charge of all station activities. The desk ser-geant performs, or supervises the performance of,the following general duties as well as any addi-tional duties assigned:

a. Questioning offenders, complainants, andwitnesses.

b. Booking, searching, detaining, feeding anddisposing of offenders; receipting for and secur-ing personal effects of offenders; and preparingrequired reports.

c. Maintaining military police desk blotter.(Military police operations.)

d. Maintaining military police station log. (Ad-ministrative matters.)

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e. Maintaining communication with and direct-ing action of patrols.

f. Tagging and preserving evidence.g. Keeping the duty officer informed of perti-

nent matters.h. Maintaining liaison with other military

police, and with civil police and law enforcementagencies, as prescribed.

i. Directing and coordinating patrol and in-vestigation activities except those investigationactivities under the direct control of the officerin charge or the provost marshal (par. 17).

j. Dispatching reserves in the absence of theduty officer.

k. Furnishing information, as authorized, tomilitary personnel and the public.

1. Maintaining a lost and found property serv-ice.

13. Desk Clerk

The desk clerk is the administrative assistantto the desk sergeant. He is usually in charge of arecords subsection. In a small station, he mayhandle all records.

14. Radio Operators

The radio operators of the communications sub-section operate the radio communications net con-trol station, maintain a transmission log, andassist the desk sergeant. They may also operatea telephone switchboard or a teletypewriter.

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15. Patrol Sergeant

The patrol sergeant is the noncommissionedofficer in charge of patrols. In special situations,police and traffic patrol sections may be organ-ized under separate noncommissioned officers. Thepatrol sergeant's duties include-

a. Inspecting patrols-prior to posting, whileon duty, and when relieved from duty-for con-dition of uniform and equipment and for per-formance of duty.

b. Instructing patrol personnel in their specificduties.

c. Posting and relieving patrols.d. Insuring that orders to patrols are properly

executed.e. Visiting places and areas not covered by

patrols in order to observe conditions and to takeany actions required.

f. Recommending changes in patrol orders andareas.

g. Coordinating patrol activities with the desksergeant.

h. Insuring that all information obtained by apatrol is properly reported on the completion of itstour of duty.

i. Handling special assignments.

16. Jailer

The jailer guards detained persons. He is as-sisted by guards, when necessary. The jailermaintains a log to include the time of receipt ofdetainees, their condition, their disposition, visi-

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tors and medical personnel entering the detentionarea, and similar pertinent data.

17. Investigators

Military police engaged in the investigation ofminor offenses and incidents perform their duties.under the supervision of the duty officer and:usually receive their case assignments from theedesk sergeant. When accredited military police-criminal investigators are regularly assigned toduty at a military police station they may begrouped together with investigators referred to-above in the investigations section and perform,their duties under the supervision of the duty-officer (SR 190-30-1 and FM 19-20).

Section IV. MILITARY POLICE STATION PROCEDURES:

18. ComplaintsAll complaints that require military police at-

tention are promptly recorded and processed bythe desk sergeant. Complaints may be received.from telephone calls, personal visits, written mes-sages, or patrol reports.

19. Information and Assistance

a. Desk personnel furnish routine information.and assistance to military and civilian personnel:and to the public in accordance with the stand-ing operating procedure issued by the provost:marshal. Information is normally provided with~regard to such matters as the location of points.of military interest, the location of transporta--

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tion and recreational centers, and weather androad conditions. Classified information may bereleased to properly identified personnel onlywhen they are authorized to receive the informa-tion.

b. The military police station may operate in-formation centers for the sole purpose of furnish-ing military personnel with local information.Information centers may be located in transporta-tion terminals, at centers of troop concentration,on main traffic arteries, and within or at en-trances to military installations. The centers pro-vide information similar to that furnished by thedesk sergeant of the military police station.

c. Military police who are assigned to trafficcontrol posts, gate duties, foot and motor patrols,straggler control posts, and dismount pointsshould be briefed on the information that theymay be expected to furnish. They should be sup-plied with maps and information material thatwill enable them to answer questions not coveredin their briefings.

d. Military police supervisors must be familiarwith the procedures for the release of informationand the providing of assistance. They check theperformance of subordinates and insure that theydo not release information without proper au-thority.

20. Handling of Warrantsa. Search warrants are requested by the pro-

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tary police station normally prepares the datarequired to obtain warrants. Warrants issued bycivil courts are always served by civil authorities.

b. Requests by civil law enforcement agenciesfor military police assistance in serving warrantson military personnel on a military installationare referred to the provost marshal.

21. Property and Evidence

The officer in charge of the military policestation must account for all personal and evi-dentiary property taken into custody. Under thesupervision of the desk sergeant, property takenfrom detainees, or received from any other source,is receipted, recorded, tagged, and secured to pre-serve the chain of custody. Evidence is securedby locking it in the evidence room at the militarypolice station. The personal property of detaineesis secured in locked or sealed containers. (For thedisposition of property in the custody or posses-sion of military police, see SR 190-70-5. For adiscussion of the chain of custody, see FM 19-5and FM 19-20.)

22. Processing of Offenders

a. The term "offender" as used in this manual,includes any person suspected of having commit-ted an offense.

b. Military police conduct a preliminary searchof an offender at the place of apprehension forweapons and disposable evidence. The followingprecautions should be observed:

(1) Search and detention of women mem-

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bers of the Armed Forces are accom-plished only by women members of theArmed Forces or matrons of police or-ganizations. Detention facilities forwomen may be located at a Women'sArmy Corps unit or at a local armyhospital (AR 600-325).

(2) In the case of illness or serious injuryto an offender, immediate medical at-tention must be obtained.

(3) If death may be imminent, a chaplain,preferably of the denomination of theperson who is ill or injured, should bepromptly notified (AR 660-10).

c. After being brought to the military policestation, an offender is questioned and booked bythe desk sergeant. The required entries are madein the desk blotter, and the name-index card.

(1) Data for identifying an offender is ob-tained from identification cards or tags,passes, orders or by other personalidentification.

(2) Additional information, if needed, maybe obtained by questioning the offender,the witnesses, and the apprehendingmilitary police.

(3) The name-index file is checked to de-termine whether the offender has beenapprehended previously.

(4) If the offender is troublesome or un-cooperative, he is detained for laterquestioning.

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(5) The offender will be searched for objectswith which he could harm himself orothers.

d. When it is determined that an offendershould be detained, he is placed in a detention cellas soon as he has been completely searched andthose administrative actions requiring his pres-ence have been completed.

23. Detention Facilities

Cells for the detention of offenders should belocated inside the military police station. Thephysical security standards for detention cellsshould approximate those for confinement cells.Detention cells are used for holding offenders 24hours or less. The accommodations are usuallynot as complete as those provided for confinedmilitary prisoners. When a detention facility oc-cupies a portion of an authorized confinementfacility, the area that is used as a detention facil-ity should be physically separated and clearlymarked.

24. Disposition of Offenders

a. A person who has committed a minor offensemay be released immediately after booking. Ifnecessary, the desk sergeant issues a provisionalpass.

b. A person who has been detained for drunk-enness, disorderly conduct, or a short period ofabsence without leave should be released, within24 hours, to his unit.

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c. If the offense warrants the return of theoffender to his unit under guard, the provostmarshal, the duty officer, or the desk sergeantshould make arrangements with the unit com-mander to furnish a guard. A receipt is obtainedfrom the guard in accordance with the standingoperating procedure.

d. Military police release members of theArmed Forces in their custody who are accusedof committing civil offenses to the civil author-ities when so directed by proper military author-ity (MCM, 1951 and SR 600-320).

e. The offense report is forwarded by theprovost marshal through command channels tothe commanding officer of the offender (SR 190-45-1).

25. Reserves

a. Ready Reserve. A small motorized reservepatrol force should be available to the militarypolice station to meet minor emergencies, to re-inforce details, and to handle special events. Thisforce should be either stationed at the militarypolice station or held available, on call, in the mili-tary police unit area.

b. Military Police Unit Reserve. In additionto the ready reserve, a unit reserve should bemaintained. The unit reserve may be formed forspecific purposes, such as for the control of dis-asters or civil disturbances. The size of this forcewill depend upon the situation. The unit reservemay consist of personnel off duty, personnel whohave just completed a tour of duty, or personnel

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who are assigned to later tours of duty. The unitreserve is used only upon the order of the provostmarshal or his authorized representative. Unitreserve personnel should be restricted to theirunit or barracks area. Vehicles and emergencyequipment, which may be required when thisforce is used, should be kept readily available inthe unit area.

Section V. UNIT SUPPORT

26. Assignment of Personnel

a. The appropriate section of the provost mar-shal office determines the distribution of person-nel, by reliefs, that is required daily. The numberof personnel, by grade, job assignment, and re-quired skill, is normally given to the militarypolice unit commander 24 hours in advance oftheir employment. The unit commander assignsthe personnel of the unit to their duties by reliefand by duty assignment, subject to the final ap-proval of the officer in charge of the militarypolice station.

b. Personnel report for duty to a designatedofficer or non-commissioned officer. The relief isformed and this fact is reported to the desksergeant. The desk sergeant gives all personneltheir specific duty assignments. Personnel arebriefed on the situation by the duty officer or anoncommissioned officer. Patrol sergeants takecharge of patrol personnel going on duty.

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unit commander in order to facilitate the con-tinuous development of technical skills by on-the-job training. Inexperienced personnel should bepaired with experienced personnel. The dutyassignments should be appropriate to the grades.If personnel are not qualified for assignments inaccordance with their grades, training must beinitiated to correct the deficiencies.

27. Vehicle Maintenance

First and second echelon vehicle maintenanceis the responsibility of military police unit com-manders. This maintenance is performed in theunit motor pool unless the unit is supported byan administrative motor pool. Strict adherence topreventive maintenance procedures and drivertraining to prevent abuse of equipment will in-sure that a maximum number of vehicles areavailable for use at all times. The maintenanceduties for drivers and mechanics, are based onappropriate Department of the Army technicalmanuals (FM 25-10 and TM 21-305).

28. Emergency EquipmentWeapons, ammunition, chemical equipment, and

other equipment not used regularly must be storedand held ready for use by the military police unit.Equipment for the control of disorders or foremergency operations should be packaged whenpossible, checked monthly, and kept available forimmediate issue. Instructions for physical securityof emergency equipment should include proceduresfor issuing such equipment in the absence of unit

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supply personnel. The supply sergeant of the mili-tary police unit should be advised of the emer-gency equipment requirements and should be re-quired to maintain an up-to-date inventory bycontainer of the emergency equipment on hand.

29. Unit Training

Unit training programs and schedules shouldinsure that all men receive instruction designed toimprove their performance of duty and to correctreported deficiencies. When units are required tooperate and train simultaneously, it becomes nec-essary to repeat training instruction to insure thatall personnel receive it.

30. Food Service

The mess steward should be informed of theduty hours and the location of the personnel of theunit in order that meals may be properly preparedand served. Normally, duty hours are so adjustedas to interfere least with eating habits. Wheneverpossible, the relief going on or off duty about 2400hours should be fed a light meal (AR 30-2210).So far as practicable personnel on post should befurnished hot meals. When food is carried to dutypersonnel, individual mess equipment should beprovided and provision made for cleaning thisequipment. The mail orderly may accompany andassist the mess detail and, at the same time, de-liver the mail. Small permanent mess detachmentsthat include a unit cook and the necessary cookingequipment to support squads or platoons on de-

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tached duty may be organized. Rations (opera-tional field type) set aside for emergency usageshould be replaced periodically either by turn-inor consumption to prevent spoilage or deteriora-tion.

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CHAPTER 2

PLANNING OPERATIONS

31. Introductiona. Planning establishes the WHAT, WHERE,

WHO, WHEN, WHY, and HOW of the militarypolice mission.

b. Before a plan can be made, the mission mustbe established and understood.

c. Planning by military police must be contin-uous. It requires study of the use of available per-sonnel and equipment, continuous reconnaissanceof the area of operations, and making a decisionthat will determine how the mission will be ac-complished. Planning also provides for immediatemilitary police action against unforeseen offensesand incidents as may occur.

32. Basic StepsIn planning any military police operation, the

basic steps listed below should be followed:a. Secure All Available Information. The gath-

ering of information relative to an assigned areaof operation and anticipated mission is a contin-uous function of military police personnel. A studyshould be made of the contemplated area of opera-tions by use of maps, aerial photographs, and airand ground reconnaissance. Military police per-sonnel insure that intelligence information ob-

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tained during reconnaissance is forwarded to theproper agency as quickly as possible (FM 30-5).

b. Estimate the Situation.(1) The estimate of the situation follows the

form prescribed in FM 101-5.(2) The following are considered:

(a) The mission. Study it! Understand it!Ask questions if necessary.

(b) The situation and possible courses ofaction. The data on the delinquencysituation, physical security, traffic, orother factors in the area that requiremilitary police action are assembled.Military police counteracting coursesof action, as required, are then consid-ered as shown below. (Examples arelisted in parentheses.)

1. Prevention. Elimination of the of-fense cause. (The placing "off lim-its" of trouble spots or areas andthe education and orientation ofunits and personnel.)

2. Suppression. The use of military po-lice to reduce offenses. (The in-creased use of military police patrolsin an off limits area to reduce viola-tions of a standing order.)

3. Control. The use of military police toeffect the control required by thesituation. (The use of military policeat intersections to direct the flow ofvehicular traffic.)

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4. Enforcement. The use of military po-lice to correct apprehend, or detainoffenders. (The use of military po-lice to patrol an area where troopscongregate to enforce good orderand military discipline.)

5. Investigation. The use of military po-lice to gather evidence or to observeand report violations of military lawand order. (The use of military po-lice criminal investigators to gatherfingerprints and other physical evi-dence, conduct interrogations of sus-pects, and evaluate findings in orderto detect and apprehend offenders.)

(c) Analysis of opposing courses of action.The most that the offender can do todefeat the assigned police mission andwhat military action is required toprevent it is considered.

(d) Comparison of courses of action. Eachcourse of action is then compared withthe others to determine its advantagesand disadvantages.

(e) The decision. The best course of actionto accomplish the mission is deter-mined and stated in simple language.(Used in par. 2 of the operation or-der.)

33. Operation Ordersa. The decision reached from the estimate of the

situation will result in an operation order (FM101-5).

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b. Operation orders, either verbal or written,must be completely clear so that each military po-liceman will have a thorough understanding ofthe duty he is to perform in the operation.

c. Military police operation orders inform per-sonnel of the following (app. II):

(1) General situation. Includes known actionof own forces, of opposing forces, andlocal population.

(2) Assigned mission (par. 32b(2) (e).)(3) Tasks assigned to subordinate military

police units.(4) Supply and other administrative infor-

mation.(5) Location of command posts and signal

communications.d. Routine details of unit operations are covered

by standard operating procedures and normallynot included in an operation order. Reference tostanding procedures is never made in an operationorder, however, if the unit commander desires toplace special emphasis upon one or more of thestanding procedures they are restated in the ap-propriate paragraph of the order.

e. Special patrol orders should be issued cover-ing specific duties and responsibilities (app. III).These orders should include-

(1) Patrol mission.(2) Area of responsibility.(3) Routes.(4) Directives to be enforced.(5) Locations of trouble spots.

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(6) Locations of nearest hospital, civil po-lice, and fire and railroad stations.

(7) Locations of adjacent military and civilpolice patrols.

(8) Types of action to be taken and reportsto be submitted.

(9) Signal communications.

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CHAPTER 3

ROUTINE OPERATIONS

Section I. ENFORCEMENT

34. IntroductionThe standing operating procedure that is issued

by the provost marshal prescribes the methods ofperformance by military police in their enforce-ment of military orders and regulations. Routineenforcement activities are normally carried out bymilitary police patrols and fixed posts.

35. PatrolsMilitary police patrols question personnel whose

actions arouse suspicion, check the identificationof all military personnel when so directed, appre-hend offenders, and report offenses. They makeappropriate on-the-spot corrections of minor vio-lations. Patrols should pay particular attention toreported or potential trouble spots, check suchplaces frequently in a businesslike manner to ob-serve the conduct of service personnel, and wherepossible visit amusement places near closing time.They inspect off limits areas, and take appropriateaction if military personnel are present.

36. Fixed Posts

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a. At the gate of a military installation to main-tain visitor and vehicle control.

b. To prevent vandalism, pilferage, and sabo-tage.

c. To provide information and assistance.

37. Supervision of Patrols

a. Supervision of military police on patrol dutyis conducted primarily to insure that patrols con-trol all situations and complete effective actionwithin the limits of their authority. Supervisorsobserve patrols at their places of duty and assistthem in handling serious incidents when needed.Supervision of military police on duty insures uni-form performance of duties in accordance with ap-proved procedures, and promotes exemplary ap-pearance and conduct. The patrol sergeant, orother supervisor, should correct any improperaction of patrolmen under his supervision.

b. The supervisor observes the conduct of mili-tary personnel in a patrol area. Continued goodorder is a positive indication of the cffeetivenessof military police assigned to duty in that area.

38. Personnel Distribution

Selective enforcement is applied in planning thedistribution of patrol personnel in order to obtaina maximum of efficiency with a minimum of per-sonnel. A survey should be made of the conditionswithin a given area to establish the need for theenforcement, traffic control, investigation, andother activities required to prevent the commis-sion of offenses. Maximum numbers of patrol per-

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sonnel will be required during off-duty times oftroops, such as evenings, weekends and holidays,and on paydays and days immediately following.

39. Reliefs

a. The continuous operation of . military policestation requires the establishment of reliefs. Thechanging of reliefs provides an opportunity forincreasing or decreasing the patrol strengths.These strength fluctuations are based on knownrequirements and selective enforcement with con-sideration given to peak periods of activity. Forcontinuity of supervision, desk sergeants and dutyofficers may be scheduled for relief at hours differ-ent from those of patrols.

b. The tours of duty and the types of enforce-ment duties performed by individuals should berotated to maintain peak efficiency, to provide on-the-job training, and to maintain morale.

40. Conduct of Military Personnel

Military police patrols enforce regulations gov-erning the wearing of the uniform, conduct, andsimilar matters by closely observing military per-sonnel and correcting deficiencies. If military per-sonnel are stopped for minor violations, theirauthority to be in the area is first determined, andcorrective action with regard to their dress orconduct is then taken. If deficiencies cannot becorrected on the spot, offenders are usually takeninto custody. Action should be taken wheneverpossible, to prevent drunkenness or disorder. Pro-tective custody may be necessary to prevent minor

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offenders from committing or becoming the vic-tims of additional offenses.

41. Off Limits Establishments and AreasMilitary police patrols and supervisors inspect

and keep under observation establishments andareas that have been placed off limits. They patrolto keep personnel from entering such places andlocalities. They inspect posted warning signs,where such signs have been authorized, to be surethey are legible. Military personnel who enter orwho are present in off limits establishments andareas are apprehended. When frequent violationsoccur, supervisors should increase their inspec-tions of such establishments and areas.

42. Trouble Spotsa. The number of offenses that are committed at

trouble spots may be decreased by increasing thenumber of visits and inspections by patrols andsupervisors and, in some cases, by establishingfixed posts at such places.

b. Supervisors should study and analyze thecauses, number, and time of day of incidents.Reconnaissance data, military police records, andinformation available through local police chan-nels should also be studied. Military policemenshould be alert at all times to pass on to theirsupervisors pertinent information relative to theabove.

43. Patrol Routesa. A patrol usually performs its enforcement

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period of time. The patrol routes should be soplanned as to provide a systematic coverage of thearea in accordance with the enforcement plan.These routes (and fixed posts) should provide themaximum amount of police service and utilize theminimum number of personnel.

b. For greater efficiency, a patrol should be ableto cover an assigned route in approximately onehour. If additional enforcement is required, thepatrol route may be shortened, an additional pa-trol may be assigned to the area, or an adjacentpatrol may be assigned to overlap the route.

c. Patrol route layout for two foot patrols andtwo motor patrols in a built-up area of a city isillustrated in figure 4. The two foot patrols areassigned an enforcement mission within a motorpatrol area in a business section adjacent to arailroad station. The second motor patrol is as-signed a traffic control and enforcement missionalong a main thoroughfare and in outlying areas.

d. Patrol missions are prepared by the opera-tions section of the provost marshal office and in-clude the area to be patrolled, the routes, and otherpertinent instructions. The provost marshal or theofficer in charge may issue detailed special ordersfor patrols.

e. Routes should be changed from time to timeto prevent coverage from becoming routine.Changes may be directed by the provost marshal.If special orders are not violated, changes may bemade on the initiative of patrolmen.

f. Patrol supervisors should be able to estimatethe probable location of patrols at any time.

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44. Foot Patrols

Foot patrols should return within a reasonabletime to places where they have taken correctiveaction to observe the results of such action. Largearea coverage can be combined with corrective

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action by this method. In an area where more con-trol is required, it may be advisable to assignshorter patrol routes. Specific locations in a patrolarea may be designated as off limits, trouble spotsor routine to indicate the type of enforcement re-quired. Enforcement action by successive reliefsat potential trouble spots will help to prevent of-fenses. Military police should be acquainted withcivil police operating in their area, and with anyadjacent or overlapping military police patrolsthat may be available in emergencies.

45. Motor Patrols

Motor patrols are assigned, in accordance withthe principle of selective enforcement, to areasthat do not require the intensive police action offoot patrols. To assist foot patrols, motor patrolsmay be assigned routes that crisscross foot patrolroutes. Motor patrol personnel may dismountfrom time to time to check selected places of enter-tainment and to observe the conduct of personnel.Patrol vehicles must be secured against loss ordamage. If patrols are assigned traffic enforce-ment missions, they may proceed exclusively alongroutes where traffic enforcement is required, orthey may crisscross main traffic thoroughfaresand thus spread their activities over secondaryroads.

46. Terminal Patrols

a. Terminal patrol operations should be underthe general supervision of the duty officer of themilitary police station, and should be closely su-

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pervised by a terminal patrol supervisor. Offend-ers taken into custody by terminal patrols shouldbe processed through the military police station.

b. A large terminal may require several termi-nal patrols and an information center. The cover-age of railroad stations, bus stations, ship piers,and commercial airports may be included in motoror foot patrol routes.

47. Train Patrols

Patrols that ride passenger trains should besupervised by the duty officer of the military policestation. Standing operating procedures and brief-ings are used to develop a high level of perform-ance. (For a detailed discussion, see SR 600-10-50and TM 19-275.)

48. Vice Control

a. Vice control operations are conducted to sup-press prostitution, gambling, and narcotic andliquor violations. In addition to enforcing off lim-its regulations, military police may report infor-mation on the prevalence of vice in their patrolareas. Normally, civil police are responsible forvice control outside military installations. Militarypolice cooperate with civil police on vice controlactivities as directed by the military commander.

b. A vice squad may be organized in a theaterof operations or in an occupied area to control oneor more types of vice that may be particularlyprevalent. It is a specialized organization thatsecures maximum benefit from the use of in-formants and prevents leaks of information on

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vice control plans and operations. A military po-lice criminal investigation detachment suppliesthe personnel for open as well as undercover ac-tivities. Raids require specially trained personnelto perform search and seizure.

49. Coordinating Patrol Activity

a. The officer in charge of the military policestation, assisted by the desk sergeant, coordinatesthe patrol activities in the area. The primary andsecondary missions and the priorities of effort foreach mission as stated in the special orders forpatrols and fixed posts should reflect the coordi-nation. When a temporary change in a mission ismade verbally, it should be noted in the desk blot-ter.

b. Enforcement activities are coordinatedthrough radio and other means of communication.Patrol sergeants, using the patrols in their areasand any other patrols or reserves assigned tothem, direct and coordinate the execution of en-forcement missions. If two or more patrols aredirected to operate together in a joint effort, thedesk sergeant designates a leader for the opera-tion.

50. Civil Police Cooperation

Joint operations with city and county police,railroad police, and other special police agenciesare necessary, as each has authority over specificpersons, places, and property. Military police pa-trolmen and supervisors must be familiar withjoint operations agreements for providing assist-

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ance to and receiving aid from civil law enforce-ment agencies with reference to the apprehensionof military offenders and the surrender of mili-tary personnel to such agencies (AR 600-320).

51. Crime Prevention

a. A crime prevention program must be main-tained on a continuing basis to be an effective aidin reducing the incidence of criminal acts. Thebroad aim of such a program must be the elimina-tion of conditions which tend to induce or encour-age the performance of criminal acts.

b. The prevention program planning must beflexible to meet changing conditions and must becoordinated with all agencies, military and civil-ian, who are concerned with its accomplishment.It should provide for-

(1) Survey procedures to determine areaswherein conditions exist which are con-ducive to criminal acts. Military policeteams, specially trained in survey pro-cedures, should be utilized wherever pos-sible. Military police patrols, also, shouldbe trained to recognize and report condi-tions conducive to criminal acts.

(2) Educational and publicity campaignsaimed at inadequate safeguards againsttheft and larceny, careless attitudes to-wards physical security, and improperattitudes toward moral responsibility.

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with the evaluation of surveys and othersources of information which delineateareas wherein criminal acts are mostlikely to occur.

(4) Coordination of responsibilities amongagencies and persons best suited fortheir accomplishment. Such agencies andpersons include, but are not limited to,legal officers, chaplains, public informa-tion officers, armed forces disciplinarycontrol boards, unit commanders, specialservice officers, and civilian police.

Section II. TRAFFIC CONTROL52. Introduction

a. Military police enforce military traffic regu-lations and control traffic circulation. Full-timetraffic patrols may be assigned to traffic controlduties, or foot and motor patrols may be assignedthese duties in addition to other duties (FM 19-25).

b. The improper use of military vehicles in-cludes speeding, reckless driving, drunken driving,carrying civilians without authority, overloading,and driving without being properly dispatched.When the offense is serious, the driver or thesenior passenger, or both, may be apprehendedand the vehicle impounded. When the offense isminor, military police secure the information nec-essary to prepare an incident report and permitthe driver to proceed.53. Reconnaissance

a. Military police traffic reconnaissance shouldbe coordinated with the engineers and, if possible,

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it is conducted jointly with engineer personnel.Road reconnaissance may be made for operationsranging from the one time escort of a small con-voy to the continuous control of all traffic in anarea. The condition of road surfaces, bridges, anddefiles, and the volume of scheduled and nonsched-uled traffic in the area of operations, must beknown. If ground reconnaissance cannot be con-ducted, maps and aerial photographs may be usedto determine probable ground conditions. Unittransportation or Army aircraft may be used forreconnaissance.

b. The officer in charge of the military policestation coordinates and supervises the gatheringof information on traffic conditions in the area.Reconnaissance by patrolmen or supervisors isaccomplished in a systematic manner in order thatinformation will be current, correct, and complete.

54. Alternate Routes

Supervisors are briefed on alternate and futureplans. Supervisors, in turn, make plans for usingalternate routes in the event that scheduled routesmay be unusable.

55. Control Methods

a. Traffic is controlled by-(1) Point control.(2) Patrols.(3) Escorts.

b. These traffic control methods are supple-mented by using signs to the maximum and operat-ing traffic information posts.

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56. Point Control

a. Point control is used to control traffic at inter-sections of main roads, at defiles, or at other loca-tions where streams of traffic conflict. Militarypolice traffic control posts are given specific in-structions concerning the degree of control to beexercised and the regulations to be enforced.

b. Emphasis in planning is placed upon control-ling flow and preventing congestion. Traffic countsand speed studies are used to determine the needfor control. Congestion may be prevented or elimi-nated by establishing traffic control posts alongthe perimeter of the congested area to direct traf-fic to alternate routes.

c. One military policeman can usually controltraffic at an intersection. If more men are avail-able, it is advisable to post another man at the sideof the road to give information, to act as a witness,and to serve as a relief. Continuous point controlrequires two or more men. Additional personnelmay be required at large or complex intersections,under adverse weather conditions, or to providesecurity of the traffic control post.

d. The supervisor makes certain that his menuse hand and whistle signals correctly.

e. If there is an automatic signal, military policeinsure that the signal alternating system regu-lates the traffic flow properly. Any unnecessarycongestion or irregularity caused by the signal isreported. If manual control of an automatic signalcan be arranged, the control of traffic during peakperiods may be improved.

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f. Communication must be maintained betweenthe military police station and all key traffic con-trol posts in order that information and orderscan be relayed quickly. Radio and telephone arethe most desirable types of communication. Relayradios may be required.

g. For a defile or a long stretch of one-wayroad, a minimum of two traffic control posts, oneat each end, with adequate communications, is re-quired. Control by the flag system or by a timedsystem of flow will help to prevent congestion.Parking areas and turnarounds may be estab-lished at the entrance to defiles if rapid dispersionis required.

57. Traffic Patrols

Traffic patrols enforce traffic regulations, ob-serve and report on traffic conditions, provide in-formation, handle accidents, assist traffic controlpersonnel at fixed posts, temporarily control traf-fic at intersections, and perform escort duty. Traf-fic patrols usually shuttle between traffic controlposts and traffic information posts, thus providingreconnaissance and communication service.

58. Traffic Escorts

Traffic escorts are employed when it is neces-sary to insure priority travel for convoys overother traffic or to protect persons or supplies. Thenumber of men required for escort duty is basedupon the length and the authorized speed of thecolumn. Two-way radio should be available totraffic escorts to facilitate the control of the con-

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voy and to communicate with the military policestation. Coordination and control can be improvedif the officer in charge of the convoy rides withthe military police escort commander.

59. Traffic Signs

Whenever possible, traffic signs should be usedto indicate routes and dangerous points, and todirect or control traffic. Military police make andpost temporary signs and route markings; themaking and posting of permanent signs is an En-gineer fuction. Close liaison should be establishedbetween the provost marshal and the Engineersto expedite the posting of required signs. Militarypolice on patrol report the location of signs thatshould be repaired or control points that requiresigns. Scotchlite, luminous paint, or other appro-priate material may be used for night illumina-tion consistent with blackout regulations.

60. Traffic Infonniation Postsa. Traffic information posts, under the direction

of noncommissioned officers, are usually estab-lished in conjunction with key traffic control posts.One or more information posts may be establishedin a traffic control area in addition to traffic con-trol posts. The location of the information postshould be clearly marked by signs on approachroads.

b. A traffic information post may be designatedas the center of control for a given traffic opera-tion.

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c. An information post receives reports fromtraffic control posts and traffic patrols in the areaon the movement of scheduled and nonscheduledtraffic. This movement information, as well as thelocation of units and installations in the area,should be plotted on maps or overlays and enteredin the information post log. Information fromthese records should be made available to convoycommanders.

Section III. APPREHENSION

61. Absentees

a. In addition to performing other enforcementduties, military police apprehend absentees. Ap-prehension of known absentees is based on infor-mation obtained from reports submitted by unitcommanders. Further information may be devel-oped by military police through investigation atthe residence of an absentee, in the vicinity of hisresidence, or at other known places that he mayvisit. The families and friends of reported absen-tees should be contacted frequently. All contactswith civilians are made in a tactful manner. Per-sonnel assigned to absentee apprehension dutiesshould establish liaison with appropriate civilpolice agencies (AR 600-120).

b. Normally, specialized apprehension teams oftwo noncommissioned officers, well qualified toconduct investigations, to locate and apprehendabsentees, and to cooperate with civil police, aredetailed for investigation and apprehension duties.Apprehension teams should be provided with ap-

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propriate orders, Government transportation ortravel funds, and an approved itinerary. Wherepayment is authorized apprehension personnelmust be prepared to furnish civil police with theproper voucher for reimbursement (AR 35-1570)when civil police assist in an apprehension or whenthey provide temporary custody for an appre-hended absentee.

c. An apprehended absentee may be temporarilyplaced in a civil jail or similar civilian confine-ment facility, but he should be transferred to amilitary installation as soon as possible for furtherdisposition.

62. Apprehension Plans

a. The standing operating procedure should pre-scribe, whenever possible, the techniques to beused by patrols in making an apprehension.

b. Apprehension plans should consider-(1) Use of temporary road blocks and check

points.(2) Search of areas for suspects and wit-

nesses.(3) Pursuit of armed offenders.(4) Apprehension of barricaded offenders.(5) Apprehension of offenders at the scene

of a crime.c. Apprehension plans should be available to the

desk sergeant in order that apprehension opera-tions can begin as soon as information is receivedthat requires the combined action of patrols. Inappropriate situations, road block' material should

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be procured and the locations for use should beselected.

63. Action at the Scene

The military police should be prepared to takeprompt coordinated action at the scene in the eventof armed robberies, bank robberies, burglaries,and similar serious offenses. The standing operat-ing procedure should prescribe the action that isrequired and should provide for the prompt util-ization of reserves.

64. Cordon and Pursuit

a. Patrols converging on the scene of a crimemay establish a hasty cordon. Reserve personnel,and temporary barricades and other devices areused by military police to complete the encircle-ment of the area. All personnel stationed along thecordon are assigned the mission of preventing theescape of fugitives and of preventing the entry ofunauthorized persons. A separate force is normal-ly used to complete the apprehension. All cordonpersonnel must be given a description of the per-sons, vehicles, or property sou.ght.

b. If fugitives are known to be proceeding alonga definite route or in a definite direction, checkpoints and barricades should be established bymilitary police to block their escape.

65. Area Search

If an offender has left the scene, an adequatenumber of military police teams should be detailedto conduct an area search to apprehend the fugi-

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tive. An area search is conducted by assigningquadrants radiating from the scene. These teams,within their assigned quadrants, interview pedes-trians, businessmen, and other persons to obtainpertinent data concerning the fugitive and hiswhereabouts.

66. Raids and Barricades

The apprehension of armed offenders in a build-ing or behind a barricade requires carefullyplanned and rehearsed tactics by the apprehend-ing force. Detailed flool plans of certain buildings,such as finance offices and post exchanges, andlarge-scale maps of areas surrounding such build-ings should be readily available. In some situa-tions, infantry tactics may be applicable. Chemicalagents and armored vehicles may be used to sub-due and apprehend armed and barricaded crimi-nals (FM 19-20).

Section IV. INVESTIGATION

67. General

Military police investigate offenses, traffic ac-cidents, and incidents involving military person-nel. Where jurisdiction exists, similar investiga-tions are conducted concerning civilians.

68. Minor Offenses and Incidents

a. Investigations of minor offenses and inci-dents, and nonfatal vehicle accidents, are usuallylimited to obtaining the essential facts such aswho, what, where, when, how, and sometimes

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why. The results of such investigations are usual-

ly submitted on standard reports forms, and may

include attached statements of witnesses.b. All military police should be trained and

utilized to safeguard evidence and to investigateminor offenses and incidents. Military police crim-inal investigators may make investigations of

minor offenses and incidents. They may take overthese routine investigations and complete investi-gation reports from the information collected,

thus permitting other personnel to continue ontheir missions.

69. Serious Offenses and Incidents

Military police criminal investigators are em-ployed to investigate serious offenses and inci-dents, and usually handle all aspects of cases as-

signed to them. (For detailed discussion of crim-inal investigation, see SR 190-30-1, SR 190-30-5,and FM 19-20).

70. Lie Detection

Lie detector examiners and equipment are avail-able on request within major commands to assist

in the investigation of offenses. Lie detector ex-

amination of suspects, witnesses, and victims aids

the investigator in determining persons who haveknowledge of the offense under investigation and

in the detection of deception in the course of aninvestigation (SR 190-30-10).

71. Criminal Investigation Laboratories

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and in certain major overseas commands to assistin the investigation of offenses through the scien-tific analysis of physical evidence. Laboratory per-sonnel may be made available at trials of offend-ers to provide expert testimony pertaining to theanalysis made of evidentiary material (FM 19-20).

Section V. CIRCULATION CONTROL OF INDIVIDUALS

72. Introduction

a. The purpose of the control of the circulationof individuals is to facilitate or restrict movement,to protect government property, or to apprehendpersons.

b. To facilitate circulation, military policeshould be stationed where they can direct per-sons requiring assistance. If circulation is to berestricted, the operation of check points as wellas patrols may be required. In a theater of op-erations, check points may be used to controlstragglers and refugees, and to apprehend fugi-tives, spies, or saboteurs. These restrictive op-erations permit the maximum number of au-thorized personnel to pass without endangeringsecurity.

c. To control circulation effectively, militarypolice must accurately check identification or au-thorization documents.

d. For circulation control of individuals intheaters of operation see also chapter 5.

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73. Establishing Identification

a. Identification Cards and Tags. All Depart-ment of the Army military personnel are requiredto carry DD Form 2A(Identification Card) at alltimes. In theaters of operation and in occupiedareas, Department of the Army civilians andUnited States accredited personnel may carryDD Form 2A or more commonly DA Form 65(Identification Card) (SR 600-210-20, SR 600-210-21, and SR 600-210-22). Metal identificationtags may also be used for identification; however,identification by tags alone is inconclusive.

b. Military Police Action. Military police checkdescriptions in identification documents to estab-lish the bearer as the authorized holder; they alsonote any time and locality limitations in passes,leave orders, or travel orders. Military personnelwith improper identification are dealt with ac-cording to current standing operating procedure.When military jurisdiction over civilians doesnot exist; and a person not in uniform is believedto be a member of the armed forces, the militarypolice request the civil police to make the initialcheck.

74. Military Personnel

a. Communities. The circulation of militarypersonnel in communities is controlled primarilyby military police on enforcement patrol duty.It is customary to check military personnel inuniform for passes after normal duty hours, orwhen their behavior is suspicious or contrary toregulations. In towns and cities, during normal

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duty hours and especially in the early morning,the actions of soldiers or the condition of theirclothing may indicate whether they are on leave,on duty, or absent without leave. Military per-sonnel who are under the influence of liquor, whofight, who argue to a point where they bringdiscredit upon the military service, who are slov-enly in appearance, or who frequent questionableplaces are treated as prescribed in the standingoperating procedure. In some commands, militarypolice may be instructed to check the passes ofall military personnel encountered outside mili-tary installations during duty hours.

b. Military Installations. Gate posts are usuallyestablished and operated at entrances to militaryinstallations to control the circulation of person-nel and vehicles. They are normally manned bypersonnel from the military police station. Theprimary responsibility of gate guards is to allowonly authorized vehicles and personnel to enterand leave an installation; however, they may alsoprovide general information and issue temporarypasses to visitors. Within an installation, militarypolice patrols and physical security guards mayperform limited circulation control duties.

75. Stragglersa. In maneuver areas and in combat zones, par-

ticularly in division zones of action, stragglerposts, patrols, and collecting points are establishedto apprehend stragglers, to administer to theirneeds, and to return them to their units. Militarypolice performing straggler control duty may be

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assigned such additional duties as may be re-quired. In corps, army, and communications zoneareas, enforcement patrols normally check theauthority of individuals to be in towns and cities.

b. Straggler posts and connecting patrols maybe established-

(1) Along main supply routes.(2) Along lateral routes of communication.(3) Along alternate routes.(4) In the vicinity of villages, towns, and

cities.(5) In the vicinity of units with special

straggler problems.c. A straggler post usually consists of one non-

commissioned officer and four men who are sta-tioned at a principal intersection or other locationwhere stragglers may be expected. A stragglermotor patrol, which may consist of two or moremen, maintains liaison with appropriate stragglercontrol posts of its unit and of adjacent units.Foot or motor patrols may be used to search areaswhere stragglers are likely to hide. A stragglercollecting point is usually established near themilitary police unit headquarters. Stragglers areassembled at the collecting point for return totheir units or for evacuation to medical installa-tions.

76. Planning Check Points

a. The selection of check point site is governedby such factors as the class of roads, the roadnet, and the terrain. The site should provide forthe parking of vehicles.

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b. For two-way traffic, the barriers should bespaced about two hundred yards apart; the areabetween the barriers should be used to hold ve-hicles. A single barrier may be used to controltwo-way traffic at a permanent location, such asa border crossing point. Permanent check pointsare constructed by the engineers. Temporary bar-riers may be constructed of materials that arereadily available, such as felled trees; piled dirt,sand, or rocks; or parked vehicles. A barriershould be lighted at night unless blackout condi-tions prevail. The lighting should permit militarypolice to obtain a clear view of approaching per-sons and vehicles. Normally, a barrier that is lessthan three feet high should not be used.

c. Provision should be made for the use of fire-arms, signal communications, and transportation,as required. Radio or telephone communicationsshould be established between check points andthe military police station. Motor transportationshould be provided for pursuing vehicles that mayattempt to avoid the check points and for mes-senger service.

77. Check Point Operation

The first step in the establishment of a checkpoint is to erect portable warning signs. The bar-riers may then be established. Generally, at leasttwo men are stationed at each end of the check-ing area to control traffic. Parking and checkingduties may be conducted by four or more menin the holding area between the halt points. Stand-ard traffic control signals are used to warn and

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halt approaching traffic. In approaching a haltedvehicle believed to be carrying dangerous per-sons, one military policeman should approach thedriver's side while the other military policemancovers his partner from the opposite side of thevehicle. If persons and vehicles are detained, theyare moved to a holding area and placed underguard, or they are removed to the military policestation.

Section VI. PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENTPROPERTY

78. Pilferage

a. The pilferage of government property ad-versely affects military operations by creatingshortages. Pilferage may range from the stealingof candy bars to the stealing of the largest itemsthat can be taken by organized offenders.

b. Maximum control is exercised and selectivemeasures may be used to protect highly pilferablecargo; e. g., supplies that are in local demand onblack markets or are immediately useful to in-dividuals and their families. Food, medical sup-plies, automotive spare parts, POL, and clothingare common targets.

c. Pilferage is controlled by coordinating traf-fic enforcement, circulation control, and physicalsecurity measures. Pilferage may be preventedor supressed by-

(1) Continuously observing loading and un-loading of supplies. Pilferage occurs mostfrequently where supplies are loaded or

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unloaded. During unloading from ships,railroad cars, or trucks to other carriersor to storage, cargo handlers (militaryor civilian) may attempt to pilfer caselots or the contents of broken cases.

(2) Guarding stored supplies. Storage areas,fences, and walls should be checked fre-quently by foot or motor patrols.

(3) Controlling circulation of individuals andvehicles in warehouses and depot areas.Circulation control measures, includingthe use of gate guards and restrictedareas, reduce opportunities for contactbetween unauthorized persons and per-sonnel engaged in handling or protect-ing supplies.

(4) Searching personnel who handle sup-plies. Military police may search personsand their vehicles on army installationsprovided the installation commander ap-proves such search and the persons con-cerned have been advised in advancethat consent to search is a conditionprecedent to entry upon the installation.Periodic searches usually deter pilferers.Search personnel should be briefed onthe methods of systematically searchingpersons and vehicles. They should alsobe briefed on the limitations of their au-thority, and on the techniques of cour-tesy and tact. Close supervision of searchoperations is required.

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(5) Using military police patrols, sentrydogs, and physical security safeguards.Fences, walls, protective lighting, locks,and other physical security safeguardsshould be installed to decrease the needfor military police and guard personnel.(For additional references concerningthe physical security of military and in-dustrial installations, see SR 380-405-5,SR 380-405-6, and FM 19-30.

79. Convoy Protection

Pilferers may steal loaded vehicles or gain ac-cess to cargo spaces and unload supplies whilevehicles are parked or moving. Motor convoyscarrying highly pilferable military supplies shouldbe guarded to prevent pilferage in transit. Secur-ity must be maintained when vehicles are haltedfor rest stops or refueling. Trucks that drop outof convoy movements should be guarded. In areaswhere organized armed pilferers and guerillasmay attack convoys, heavily armed guards shouldescort shipments.

80. Depot Protection

To prevent pilferage at depots, physical secur-ity safeguards should be used to the maximumand an adequate guard system employed. Depotsshould be placed off limits to unauthorized per-sonnel and all entrances should be controlled.Continuous observation should be used to detectpilferage.

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81. Port Areas

a. Port operations are characterized by theextensive transferring of cargo among ships, rail-road cars, trucks, and depots.

b. Observation of supply handling should startin the holds of ships and in loaded freight carsand trucks and continue until the cargoes arestored in depot areas, or until they are placedin sealed railroad cars or trucks and are movedout of port areas. Extra precautions should betaken when highly pilferable cargo is handled.Port personnel can furnish detailed informationon types of supplies and work schedules.

c. Personnel working on a ship should be re-stricted to the immediate area to prevent themfrom hiding pilfered articles and from aidingpilferers on other ships. Frequent checks shouldbe made of possible hiding places near work areas.

d. Barrier fences or walls around port areaswill delay unauthorized entry.

82. Military Installations

Government property at a military installationis guarded against pilferage, as well as vandal-ism and fire, by military police patrols, interiorguards, unit personnel on duty, and civilian se-curity guards.

Section VII. PROTECTION OF PERSONS

83. Introduction

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their families and associates. This protection maybe extended, on the authority of military com-manders, to dignitaries, witnesses, or other per-sons. Special bodyguards and foot and motorpatrols may be used. To gain the greatest bene-fit from the available military police force, pro-tection should be coordinated with enforcementand circulation control measures.

84. Important Persons

a. Military police are frequently used as guardsor escorts for important military or civil officialsof the United States or allied powers. At timesmilitary police assist the Secret Service in pro-viding security for the President of the UnitedStates and members of his family. When thisoccurs close coordination with the Secret Serviceis required. Military police who are assigned tothese duties are selected on the basis of their ap-pearance, alertness, and intelligence, as well astheir ability to act quickly and correctly in un-foreseen circumstances.

b. Elaborate precautions may be required toprotect important persons from security hazards;delay in movement; and possible injury by theenemy hostile individuals, or criminals. No risksare taken with the safety and well-being of im-portant persons.

c. A personal security guard mission may re-quire a single bodyguard, a security guard unit,or a unit escort. The mission may include director indirect protection or escort duty. Direct pro-tection is open and obvious; indirect protection is

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generally a surveillance measure. The securityguard unit may operate as an interior guard andmay consist of one or more men stationed atfixed posts.

d. When a unit safeguards an important per-son in a given area, he is permitted to circulate atwill within well-defined limits, such as his quar-ters or headquarters. If the person leaves theprescribed limits at any time, he should be ac-companied by bodyguards, and advised as to re-stricted areas and dangerous places, persons, orconditions.

e. Military police must know the identity ofeach individual in the party of a protected offi-cial. The attitude of the protected official towardpossible restrictions must be estimated by themilitary police supervisor.

f. The military police supervisor insures thatthe guards comply with every detail of their in-structions. Restrictions on the circulation of in-dividuals should be strictly enforced. Before anyperson is allowed to approach the important per-son or his effects he is checked carefully for identi-fication and the authority for his presence isestablished.

g. Military police are stationed so that theycan observe everyone and everything in the im-mediate vicinity of the person or effect beingguarded. They investigate unusual or suspiciousactions tactfully and promptly. Military policeplace themselves between the important personand any individual acting suspiciously. They pre-cede the person being protected into buildings,

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crowded areas, or dangerous places, and also flankand follow him.

h. When an important person ignores the meas-ures that have been taken for his protection, mili-tary police continue to perform their duties asdirected. When appropriate, they offer sugges-tions tactfully. Enforcement power over the se-curity of an important person is exercised by thechief of the escort or guard only, and then withcaution and diplomacy. Any violation of orders,rules, or safe practices by any member of theparty of the important person is brought to theattention of the chief of the escort or guard.

85. BodyguardsBodyguards must exercise constant vigilance

over an important person, remain at all times ata very short distance from him and afford himconstant protection. Bodyguards should always bearmed, be experts in the use of their weapons,know the fundamentals of judo, and be well-briefed as to the schedule of the person beingprotected. Detailed plans for the employment ofmilitary police bodyguards provide for all foresee-able contingencies.

86. Travel Securitya. General. An important person may be more

subject to danger while enroute than in a staticsituation. Important factors in planning includethe weather forecast, the terrain, and the prox-imity to enemy lines or to unfriendly persons.

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-tant person; coordinate the time of arrival anddeparture of the party, state the mode of travel,describe the routes to be followed, give the neces-sary traffic clearances, and establish zones ofresponsibility for commanders concerned. Whennecessary, the orders should provide for alter-nate routes and possible changes in schedule.

c. Release of Information. Information pertain-ing to the travel of a person under police protec-tion may be classified in accordance with AR 380-5. Sufficient time is allowed for the disseminationof travel information in order to permit suitablesecurity measures to be taken.

d. Conflicting Jurisdiction. When persons underpolice protection are enroute from one commandto another, or between echelons within a com-mand, or when they are with protected dignitaries,there may be conflicts of authority and jurisdic-tion. Such situations must not be permitted tointerfere with continuity of security. Liaison ismaintained with other security and intelligenceagencies within as well as between commands,and with civil law enforcement agencies in orderto coordinate activities.

87. Motor Escorts

A motor escort for a person under militarypolice protection does not necessarily have prior-ity over other traffic. Unless granted prior clear-ance, an escorted column is subject to the trafficorders in effect in an area under military policecontrol, and to the direction of traffic controlpersonnel.

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Section VIII. CONFINEMENT OF MILITARY PRISONERS

88. Installation Confinement Facilitiesa. Confinement officers appointed by installa-

tion commanders operate installation confinementfacilities for military prisoners. Installation con-finement facilities are operated in accordance withthe provisions of AR 210-188, AR 600-330, SR210-185-15, SR 210-188-1, and SR 600-330-1.They may be designated as-

(1) Guardhouses or stockades.(2) Hospital prison wards.

b. The provost marshal exercises staff super-vision over installation confinement facilities. Hemay also exercise operational control of these fa-cilities when directed by the installation com-mander.

89. Custodial Personnela. The confinement officer is normally assisted

by a provost sergeant.b. Supply, food service, and disciplinary guard

personnel are assigned as required.

90. Disciplinary BarracksThe Provost Marshal General exercises staff

supervision over the operation of the UnitedStates Disciplinary Barracks and its brancheswithin the United States (AR 210-185, SR 210-185-1, and SR 210-185-15).

91. Rehabilitation Training CentersRehabilitation training centers or similar type

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United States army areas and major overseacommands for the purpose of training militaryprisoners for restoration to duty. The ProvostMarshal General exercises staff supervision overthese centers

92. Military Executiot.

The procedure to be followed in conducting mili-tary executions are discussed in DA Pam 27-4.

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CHAPTER 4

OTHER MILITARY POLICE OPERATIONS

Section 1. SPECIAL EVENTS

93. Assembliesa. General. Peaceful assemblies and ceremonies

include reviews and parades, inspections by seniorcommanders, speeches by civilian or military dig-nitaries, displays of military equipment, andsporting events. Military police are posted wherethey are most likely to be needed. Requirementsshould be determined and provisions made priorto an event for a mobile reserve, adequate com-munications and transportation, traffic escorts,and military police criminal investigators.

b. Civil Police. Liaison and coordination aremaintained with local civil police for control oflarge numbers of civilians.

c. Parking Control. Parking should be con-trolled by a separate detail of military police. Thesize of the parking area, the number of vehiclesanticipated, the available entrances and exits,the road net surrounding the area, and similarfactors should be considered in the parking plan.

d. Information for Planning. Advance informa-tion regarding scheduled events should include-

(1) Place of event.(2) Duration of event.

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(3) Estimated number of persons attending.(4) Any unruly elements expected.(5) Whether there may be blocking of fire

exists or insufficient seating.(6) Estimated increase in vehicular traffic.(7) Points where traffic control may have to

be exercised.(8) Places where vehicles can be parked or

turned around.(9) Estimates of any unusual traffic condi-

tions that may require-(a) Rerouting of normal traffic.(b) One-way streets.(c) Temporary parking lots.(d) Special signs and barricades.(e) Passage of emergency and other ve-

hicles.(10) Coordination required with civil police.(11) Location of nearest emergency medical

facility.

94. Parades

a. The general information required for plan-ning the handling of an assembly is equally ap-plicable to a parade. Copies of the parade ordershould be distributed to all military police super-visors of parade details.

b. Parade units normally assemble near thestarting point prior to the time of the parade.The movement of troops from their unit areasmay require special traffic control measures alongtheir routes of march. The time length and roadspace of each unit column must be known in or-

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der to effect an orderly assembly. Military policemay clear the assembly area of vehicles prior tothe assembly phase, and may assist troop com-manders in guiding troop units to assigned posi-tions. Patrols may guard government propertyand personal effects left in the assembly area.Military police radio communications may beused as a temporary command net by the paradecommander to coordinate the assembly of paradeunits, and to receive reports of their arrival andreadiness. During the parade, transportation forthe troops may be escorted from the assemblyarea to the dispersal area.

c. Military police may be required to protectmilitary and civilian dignitaries attending theparade and to escort their vehicles to and fromthe reviewing stand. (See also pars. 83-87.)

d. Traffic control measures must provide forthe safe and quick movement of parade units fromthe dispersal area to their unit areas.

Section II. CIVIL DISTURBANCES AND EMERGENCIESIN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES AND

UNITED STATES .TERRITORIES ANDPOSSESSIONS

95. Civil Disturbances

Military police have no authority to quell a civildisturbance except when specifically ordered bycompetent authority. Where military personneland civilians are involved in a disturbance, mili-tary police normally only have authority over per-

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sons who are subject to military law. When Fed-eral troops have been ordered by the President toquell a disturbance, military police may performtheir normal functions in support of troops order-ed into an area. Military police may control circu-lation, engage in enforcement patrol activity,control traffic, operate a military police communi-cations net, keep adequate reserves to quell affraysand disorders, prevent looting, and protect prop-erty (AR 500-50 and FM 19-15).

96. Disasters

Standing operating procedures or alert plansshould prescribe the duties of military police inmajor disasters or catastrophes caused by- fires,floods, cyclones, hurricanes, air raids, or similarhappenings. The duties may include controllingtraffic, controlling the circulation of individuals,evacuating personnel, preventing looting, protect-ing government property and supplies, and ad-ministering first aid (AR 500-60, AR 500-70, andSR 500-60-5).

97. Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Warfare

Normal military police operations continueunder conditions of chemical, biological, or radio-logical attack. Plans must include measures toprevent panic, restore order, aid the injured, andisolate contaminated areas. When duty in contami-nated areas is required, supervisors should makecertain that military police are equipped withadequate protective equipment.

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98. Minor Emergencies

Military police may assist in minor emergenciesthat result in damage to property. For example,when a fire occurs in an area under military juris-diction, military police provide assistance at thescene by protecting life and property, controllingtraffic, controlling the circulation of individuals,and taking any other action necessary for themaintenance of order. Military police do not fight afire after the arrival of the regularly detailed firefighters, except when their assistance is requestedby the fire marshal. In other types of minor emer-gencies, military police are usually primarily con-cerned with the control of traffic and the circula-tion of individuals.

Section III. RAILWAY AND HARBOR SECURITY

99. Railway Security

a. Military police assigned to railway securityduties are organized in railway security units.Because of the variations in freight and passengermovements at depots or ports, the commander ofa military police railway security unit must beprepared to shift personnel from one location toanother. Military police railway security super-visors maintain liaison with civilian railwaypolice, and with consignors and consignees.

b. Military police prevent and investigate pil-ferage, inspect and supervise the entry and exit offreight from other countries and zones of occupa-tion, and observe and report upon the operationsof civilian railway police relative to United States

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military supplies entrusted to their protection. Inthe course of their duties, military police maycheck the identification of Armed Forces person-nel, allied personnel, and civilians.

c. Military police on railway security dutyshould take no action that will interfere with theoperation of a railroad.

100. Identification

Military personnel on railway security dutyshould be provided with special identification.Civilian railway employees should also be pro-vided with identification to facilitate circulationcontrol at railroad facilities.

101. Train Guards

a. The responsibility of military police trainguards begins after the supplies have been loaded,properly documented, sealed, and accepted fromTransportation Corps or other authorized person-nel. Their responsibility ends when the supplieshave been receipted by the consignee. Trainguards should inspect the condition of railwaycars. They should make certain that each car isin good condition and has no holes or loose boards,that the doors are properly secured, and that num-bered seals are affixed. They should record thenumbers of the seals, together with the trainnumber, in the guard trip report. The condition ofa seal provides an immediate check as to whethera car door was tampered with.

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boarding the train and removing supplies. At eachhalt, they should dismount, patrol the sides of thetrain, and check seals and doors for evidence oftampering.

c. The senior military policeman acts as trainguard commander, inspects all cars, and notes defi-ciencies in the guard trip report. Guards should beposted on all loaded cars that are left behind be-cause of mechanical failure. He reports to hiscommander when pilferage, damage, or sabotagehas occurred or been attempted.

d. The block system of employing train guardsis preferable to the system whereby guards escortcargo to the final destination. Under the blocksystem, guards escort cargo only part of the way,preferably to a railway division or a transship-ping point. They are then relieved by other trainguards. The block system permits guards to re-turn to their base station regularly and rapidlyand permits additional guards to be suppliedwhen a train is re-formed or split.

102. Railway Yard Patrols

a. Security requirements are based on the num-ber of through and storage tracks, the loaded cars"set-out" in the yard, the location and conditionof cars, the types of supplies, and the opportuni-ties for pilferage. Foot or motor patrols and fixedposts are employed in accordance with these re-quirements. Physical security safeguards shouldbe used whenever possible to economize on per-sonnel.

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b. Railway yard guards apprehend trespassers,assist train guards, and protect loaded cars frompilferage. They must be especially alert to preventparticularly desirable types of supplies from beingplaced in areas and on tracks that are easilyaccessible to pilferers. In an oversea area, fiftyloaded cars are normally the maximum that canbe guarded efficiently by a two-man foot patrol.

103. Supervisors

Railway security supervisors should check yardand train guards for uniforms, weapons, ammuni-tion, rations, and knowledge of orders. Theyshould verify, in accordance with the standingoperating procedure, the correctness of the guardtrip report; dispose of recovered property; reportserious incidents; and meet all arriving and de-parting trains carrying train guards.

104. Harbor Patrols

a. Military police harbor patrols may be estab-lished in an oversea area for policing the waterareas and waterways adjacent to a military in-stallation. This function, however, is normally per-formed by Navy or Coast Guard units, if present.Military police harbor patrol operations must becoordinated with other port security operations.

b. Harbor patrols are concerned primarily withthe enforcement of those port regulations thatpertain to military police operations. Patrols maycontrol the movement of surface craft, and theirpassengers, complements, and cargoes, into, with-in, and from clearly defined areas of jurisdiction.

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c. The port military police station should directthe activities of the water and land patrols withinits area of responsibility. The operations of har-bor patrols should be closely coordinated with theoperations of motor and foot patrols. The desksergeant should dispatch boats on normal patrols,special details, and emergency missions. Two-wayradio communications should be maintained. Acharge of quarters and reserve crews with theirpatrol boats should be on duty at the boathouseat all times.

d. Offenders should be processed through theport military police station.

Section IV. JOINT POLICE OPERATIONS

105. General

In continental army areas and in major over-sea commands, military police may participate injoint patrol operations with Navy and Air Forcepersonnel. In oversea areas, military police mayparticipate in customs, frontier, and internationalmilitary police operations.

106 Armed Services Police Detachments

a. Metropolitan areas in the United States maybe policed by armed services police detachments.In oversea commands, similar joint service policeoperations may be conducted.

b. Policies for a joint armed services policeoperation are established by agreement of thecommanders of the participating services. Thejoint agreement usually provides for personnel,

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equipment, and administrative support by theservices concerned.

c. Command of an armed services police de-tachment is normally rotated periodically amongthe participating services.

107. International Patrols

a. In an occupied area or in an allied country,military police may participate with military po-lice of other nations in a combined internationalpatrol. Each patrol may consist of personnel fromeach of the nations participating. The patrols,either mounted or on foot, usually operate from acentral combined station.

b. In international patrol work, military policesupervisors must be alert to differences in lan-guages or police procedures.

c. The uniform is usually that of the nation ofthe individual patrolman.

d. The special patrol orders for the membersof the international patrol may be those of eachnation, or a unified set of orders may be issued.

e. Inspections of patrol personnel of each na-tion may be made by officers of that nation, or anagreement may be made for an officer of each na-tion to inspect the entire patrol in turn.

108. Customs and Frontier Control

a. In an occupied area, military police mayengage in customs inspection and frontier patrolin order to detect or to prevent unauthorizedmovements of commodities and persons across in-ternational and zonal boundaries. In allied terri-

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tory, similar operations may be authorized in

order to assist, or to maintain liaison with, cus-toms and immigration services of the allied nation.

b. Military police may be organized into specialmilitary police customs or border guard units.

They maintain liaison and coordinate with appro-priate United States, allied, and local customs andfrontier control agencies.

c. Military police, including criminal investiga-tors, on customs and frontier duty work in closecooperation with counterintelligence personnel.The investigation of violations of customs regu-lations is normally a responsibility of military po-lice criminal investigators. Violations should be

reported to the responsible provost marshal.d. Military police customs personnel may be

teamed with military police of allied nations forinspecting allied personnel. Through interalliedagreements, they may be authorized to search al-

lied personnel.e. Military police on customs duty may super-

vise the inspection by competent local civilian au-

thorities of occupation personnel entering or leav-ing occupied territory. They may also observe andreport deficiencies in the local civil enforcementof custom laws and regulations. Military policeshould have exclusive authority to apprehend and

detain personnel of the occupation forces for thefollowing offenses:

(1) Avoiding customs inspections.(2) Failure to make declarations required by

law.(3) Making false declarations.

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(4) Concealment of property or goods fromcustoms inspectors.

(5) Entering or leaving occupied territoryillegally.

f. Military police on customs duty may be em-ployed to prevent or suppress smuggling or illegalshipments of sensitive or restricted commodities.Inspections are made for faulty or fraudulentdocumentation, improper classification or descrip-tion of goods, and similar matters.

g. When illegally possessed or classified ma-terial is uncovered during a customs inspection,the violator must be apprehended and the materialtaken in to the custody of the military policemanon customs duty who safeguards it until it can beturned over to his immediate superior. The appre-hending military policeman should list the seizeddocuments, items, or funds (SR 190-70-5). Wartrophies are disposed of in accordance with SR550-25-1.

109. Auxiliary Military Policea. In an oversea area, auxiliary military police

or security guard units may be formed from localinhabitants, cobelligerent troops, or displaced per-sons to perform physical security missions. Theseunits may be placed under the control of militarypolice supervisors to guard troop and supply in-stallations, hospitals, army exchanges, and otherplaces.

b. An auxiliary security guard is usually or-ganized and armed to operate like a main guard.Although auxiliary security guards are not givenpolice jurisdiction over personnel of the United

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States and allied armed forces, they should beauthorized to report violations by members ofsuch forces to the military police. They should,however, have the usual powers of sentries overpersons.

Section V. PRISONERS OF WAR AND CIVILIANINTERNEES

110. Evacuation of Prisoners of War

Prisoners of war are delivered to division mili-tary police at division prisoner-of-war collectingpoints. Military police escort guard companiesevacuate prisoners of war from division prisoner-of-war collecting points to army cages. Militarypolice escort guard companies from the commu-nications zone evacuate prisoners of war fromarmy cages to the rear. Corps is not normally inthe chain of evacuation unless operating as aseparate corps. However, when prisoners of warare selected for intelligence interrogation at corpslevel, they will be evacuated from the divisioncollecting point by corps military police (FM19-40).

111. Custody of Prisoners of War

Division and army military police units han-dle prisoners of war at collecting points and cagesrespectively. Military police guard companies op-erate prisoner-of-war camps in the communica-tions zone and in the zone of the interior. In atheater of operations, allied troops may be em-ployed to augment the guard force and to pro-

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vide personnel who are familiar with the languageand customs of prisoners of war.

1 12. Processing of Prisoners of WarMilitary police prisoner-of-war processing com-

panies normally operate in the communicationszone (FM 19-40).

113. Hospitalization of Prisoners of WarPrisoners of war are hospitalized in separate

wards in army hospitals and in separate prisoner-of-war hospitals. Military police guard detach-ments guard and administer prisoners of war atsuch facilities.

114. Civilian InterneesResponsibility for the custody, processing, and

evacuation to internment camps of civilian in-ternees may be assigned to military police. Thetreatment of civilian internees should be similarto that given prisoners of war (FM 19-40).

115. CoordinationInterrogation of prisoners of war is a function

of the intelligence officer. Prisoners of war aremade available to authorized intelligence person-nel for questioning upon request. Suspected enemyagents will be brought to the attention of CounterIntelligence Corps personnel. Documents andenemy materiel seized from prisoners of war willbe brought to the attention of the intelligence of-ficer. Matters pertaining to displaced persons,refugees and evacuees are coordinated with theCivil Affairs/Military Government officer.

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Section VI. MARSHALLING

116. General

Military police assigned to duty in a marshal-ling area are usually concerned with traffic con-trol, enforcement, circulation control, and infor-mation duties. Military police assigned to an:amphibious or airborne force normally do not.participate in military police marshalling opera-tions, however, there are times when their useis made mandatory.

117. Traffic Control

a. Military police control traffic to, within, andfrom a marshalling area. Combat and combatsupport units are moved to and from a marshal-ling area in accordance with rigid schedules. Mili-tary police control the movements by escortingcolumns and by exercising point control whereneeded.

b. Traffic control posts are established to assistin the control of scheduled movements and to pre-vent interference by nonscheduled military trafficor by civilian traffic. Directional signs are postedalong the routes.

c. Communications between columns, betweentraffic control posts, and between the marshallingarea and the embarkation point, should be main-tained by radio, messenger, and telephone.

d. After unit columns have cleared a marshal-ling area, military police may be directed to in-spect unit bivouac areas thoroughly for stragglers.

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e. Military police direct each serial or unitcolumn arriving at an embarkation point to itsassigned area in order that the men and equip-ment designated for a specific ship will be in agiven location. Movements from assigned areasto loading points within an embarkation areamay be controlled by military police escorts andby traffic control posts at critical points.

118. Enforcement

The commanding officers of subdivisions of themarshalling area enforce the orders and direc-tives of the marshalling area commander in theirrespective areas with regard to such matters asblackout, speed, restricted areas, and off limits.Enforcement may be implemented by militarypolice patrols.

119. Circulation Control and Security

Military police may assist in maintaining mar-shalling area security by controlling the circula-tion of individuals in or near the restricted areato prevent unauthorized entrance or exit; con-trolling the entrances to restricted areas; check-ing persons entering or leaving the area for un-authorized possession of Government property;reporting physical security violations; and, whendirected by the area commander, guarding sup-plies. The security of the equipment of a combatunit in a marshalling area is the responsibilityof the commander of the unit.

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120. Information

Information centers may be established to as-

sist military personnel. In addition, military po-lice patrols must be ready to direct authorizedpersonnel to sources of information. Military po-

lice should be supplied with pertinent maps, over-lays, station lists, unit area assignment lists, and

other essential information.

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CHAPTER 5

THEATERS OF OPERATIONS

Section 1. COMMUNICATIONS ZONE

121. Introduction

a. Military police operations in the communica-tions zone are affected by the presence of alliedtroops, the increased opportunities for illegal ac-tivities, the necessity for handling large numbersof prisoners of war, the possibility of guerillaand other types of enemy attack, and similarfactors.

b. There is a continuous need for protectionof personnel, equipment, headquarters, and troopareas from surprise attack, sabotage, and sub-versive activities. Military police supervisors con-duct frequent inspections to insure compliancewith security directives and regulations.

c. Military police provide police services alongmain supply routes, in cities and towns,. on mili-tary railways, and at military installations. Mili-tary police are kept in- a state of readiness tosuppress civil disturbances; they may also assistin the local defense of installations and the sup-pression of guerillas and infiltrators. Militarypolice disciplinary guards handle the confinementand rehabilitation of military prisoners. Militarypolice guard and escort guard units handle pris-oners of war.

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122. Traffic Control

Maximum emphasis is placed upon the unin-terrupted forward movement of men and sup-plies to the combat zone. Traffic control methodsand procedures used in the communications zoneare similar to those used in continental army areas(FM 19-25).

a. Military Traffic. Military police units withintheir assigned areas normally control or escortcolumns of military vehicles. At boundaries, andby prior arrangement, adjacent military policeunits continue the traffic control operation untilthe vehicle movements are completed. Road re-connaissance, route signs, and signal communi-cations are used to the maximum. Additional re-lays or more powerful radio equipment may berequired for communications over extended dis-tances. Reliable civil police may assist militarypolice.

b. Civilian Traffic. Policies for the control ofcivilian traffic may vary from a policy of no re-striction to a policy of severe restriction; forexample, civilians may be prohibited from usinga main supply route.

c. Control Routes. Dispatch or reserved routesmay be established to speed the forward move-ment of supplies and personnel (FM 25-10).There may be a one-way route for vehicles mov-ing forward and a similar route for vehiclesreturning to the rear. Special problems of trafficcontrol and enforcement may arise. Congestionmay develop in the vicinity of bridges becauseof the convergence of routes. Refugees may drift

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to control routes in an effort to obtain transpor-tation to rear areas. Control route operationsmay include the following:

(1) Operating highway motor patrols.(2) Establishing point control.(3) Providing escorts for convoys.(4) Operating information posts.(5) Route signing.(6) Establishing transient parking areas.(7) Obtaining information relative to the

condition of roads and bridges.(8) Establishing signal communications.(9) Handling accidents.

(10) Providing first aid.(11) Securing ambulance service.(12) Arranging for vehicle maintenance and

wrecker service.

123. Circulation Control of Individuals

a. Military Personnel.(1) Military police must be prepared to con-

trol the circulation of communicationzone troops; troops staged in, in transitthrough, or on leave in the communica-tions zone; personnel of the other serv-ices; and occasionally troops of alliednations.

(2) Military police should be familiar withcurrent identification and authorizationprocedures. A commander may requirethat all military personnel assigned tohis command carry special identification.Other personnel must then possess leave

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or travel orders that authorize them tobe in that area. In addition to enforcingoff limits and curfew regulations, mili-tary police enforce regulations govern-ing fraternization, bartering, and cur-rency exchange.

(3) Check points are usually established atroad intersections or other locationsthrough which military personnel mustpass. Whenever possible, all personspassing check points are checked. Whencirculation is heavy, spot checks maybe made.

(4) All military personnel may be thorough-ly checked for identification and forauthorization to be in an area. The areacommander may require that all mili-tary personnel be present for a troopmuster at a given time and that militarypolice concurrently check all militarypersonnel outside the places specified forthe muster.

b. Civilians With the Armed Forces. Technicalobservers, Government employees, newspaper cor-respondents, radio news commentators, photog-raphers, and personnel of the American NationalRed Cross and other recognized morale and wel-fare agencies may be attached to or may accom-pany.the Armed Forces. Distinctive uniforms orbrassards are worn by these persons. All of thesecivilians carry identification documents that aresubject to inspection by military police.

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c. Local Inhabitants. The circulation of the in-habitants in the communications zone may becontrolled by military police in cooperation withmilitary government. Military police should par-ticularly observe the activities of persons, suchas peddlers, who may create security or enforce-ment problems. When authorized, vehicles andcarrying containers may be searched periodicallyfor contraband and black-market articles.

d. Refugees.(1) Mass movements of civilian refugees

from the combat zone or within the com-munications zone, should be made underthe supervision of CA/MG personnel.Military police may be utilized to assistin the control of such movements.

(2) Refugees may first be directed to as-semble in designated evacuation centerson or near designated routes to the rear;there they may be furnished food, cloth-ing, and medical attention. Local civilianauthorities and welfare agencies shouldbe used to assist in the care and evacua-tion of refugees. Local supplies andtransportation should be used to thefullest extent. From evacuation centers,refugees are normally moved in smallgroups to the rear to designated evacua-tion areas.

(3) A mass evacuation may enable enemyagents to pose as refugees. Rumors, mis-leading information, and false ordersspread by these agents may destroy the

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orderly process of evacuation, causerefugees to block roads, and otherwiseconfuse military operations. Counter-intelligence personnel are usually as-signed to support refugee operations forthe purpose of apprehending enemyagents. Military police work closely withCA/MG and counterintelligence person-nel in effecting apprehensions, searches,and seizures (FM 27-5 and FM 27-10).

124. Physical Security

a. General. Ports, railroads, and depots are usedto the maximum capacity in the communicationszone. Internal physical security measures are re-quired to prevent pilferage at these facilities be-cause of the large volume of supplies in transitor storage, the transportation problem, the use ofnative labor, substandard physical security safe-guards, and the operation of black markets.

b. Military Police Mission. Regardless of theirprimary mission, military police have the addi-tional mission of protecting military supplies.For example, military police patrols whose pri-mary mission is to control the circulation of per-sonnel should be alert to detect any unauthorizeduse, sale, or barter of government supplies.

c. Ports and Depots. Emphasis must be placedon circulation control at ports and depots, becauseof the large volume of supplies, the lack of properstorage facilities, and the diverse groups of ci-vilian and military personnel engaged in supplyoperations. Motor patrols may be used to cover

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wide areas and to spot check lightly guarded in-stallations. Fixed posts and patrols should be usedto control circulation and to guard stockpiles ofcritical supplies.

d. Ships. Military police may be used as gang-way guards to control personnel boarding or leav-ing moored ships. Fixed posts or roving foot pa-trols, aboard ships or dockside, may be used toprevent or suppress the theft of ship suppliesor cargoes and to prevent sabotage. Harbor pa-trols may assist in establishing the all-round se-curity of ships.

e. Lines of Communications. Military police maybe assigned the mission of protecting highways,ralways, or pipelines against guerilla or partisanattack, or any other action that might renderlines of communications ineffective or unusable.The protection of coastal waterways and navi-gable streams is usually a Navy or Coast Guardresponsibility. The protection of airways is anAir Force responsibility.

125. Local Defense Operations

a. Rear Area or Perimeter. When a militarypolice unit is in bivouac or is assigned a reararea defense mission, military police supervisorsmust be thoroughly familiar with the defenseplan. Preparations should be made for defenseagainst ground, air, chemical, biological, andradiological attack. Infantry tactics are employed.In the defense, the military police unit is so de-ployed that it will be able to stop an enemy attackfrom any direction. Patrols, sentinels, observa-

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tion posts, listening posts, and outposts are usedto establish early contact with hostile troops, togive warning, and to delay the enemy (FM 7-20,FM 100-5, and FM 100-10).

b. Against Guerillas and Infiltrators. After thewithdrawal of the enemy forces from an area,there may be an increase of guerilla, partisan,or infiltrator activity. Such activity may be initi-ated by a minority not strong enough to send afully equipped and organized force into the field.Military police should be prepared to fight smallgroups of guerillas or partisans and to apprehendguerilla leaders in order to discourage furtherguerilla activity (FM 31-15 and FM 31-20).

c. Against Airborne Attack. Airborne troopsmay be used by the enemy to paralyze communi-cations, disrupt traffic, seize bridges and defiles,destroy supplies, and direct partisan or guerillaactivities. Local defense plans should provide formaximum coordinated firepower and an immedi-ate counterattack to destroy the airborne forcewhile it is still disorganized. Provision should bemade for an all-round defense, a mobile reserve,alternate positions, overlapping fields of fire, andcamouflage of positions. Defense and maneuverplans must be coordinated to prevent friendlytroops firing at each other (FM 31-15).

126. Prisoners of War

For a detailed discussion of handling prisonersof war in the communications zone, see FM 19-40,and paragraphs 110 through 115.

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Section II. COMBAT ZONE

127. Introduction

a. Army, corps, and division military policeunits are organized, equipped, and trained to givecombat service support to tactical units. Trafficcontrol, circulation control, and handling prison-ers of war are primary military police duties inthe combat zone.

b. Military police units must be ready to per-form infantry missions. These missions may re-quire the use of infantry attack or defense tacticsto protect positions, installations, or commandposts; to suppress guerilla forces; and to resistenemy airborne or amphibious attacks.

128. Traffic Control

a. The control of traffic in the combat zone isaffected by direct enemy action, poorly constructedor badly damaged roads, improvised or temporarybridges, blackout driving, long hours of duty,necessity for providing for personal security, andsimilar factors.

b. The area traffic control system is generallyused in the combat zone. If a road is damaged byenemy fire or inclement weather, traffic controlpersonnel may be required to reroute traffic toalternate routes.

c. Main supply and alternate routes should bepatrolled aggressively to discourage small bandsof guerillas from ambushing vehicles. When thepresence of guerillas is reported, military police

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may set up road blocks, may group vehicles trav-eling in the same direction for mutual protectionbefore allowing them to proceed, and may usearmored vehicles to escort convoys. If guerillasblock a road, military police may reroute trafficuntil the affected area is cleared.

d. Military police may be used in some tacticalsituations to direct personnel or units to com-mand posts, bivouac areas, assembly areas, orcombat positions. On beachheads, they may directtroops to the beach exit roads and may providestrip maps to indicate march routes assigned tounits.

e. A traffic control post in the combat zoneshould be manned with sufficient personnel, andsupplied with enough transportation and com-munications equipment, to permit continuous ef-fective operations. When communications equip-ment is not furnished, or becomes inoperative,control post personnel should know the locationof the nearest unit where facilities are availablefor communication with their military policestation.

f. At the scene of a traffic accident, militarypolice should take immediate action to restorethe flow of essential traffic, to provide first aid,and to investigate the incident. Although the en-forcement of safety regulations and the preven-tion of accidents may not be given the samepriority in the combat zone as in the zone of theinterior, military police should take action toprevent personnel from operating vehicles in sucha manner as to create traffic hazards (FM 19-25).

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g. The enforcement of blackout or dimout regu-lations may require the operation of check points.

h. Detailed instructions should be issued to alltraffic control personnel by supervisors, to in-clude-

(1) A summary of the combat situation.(2) The essential requirements of the traffic

control plan.(3) The specific duties of the men or units.

i. Instructions are conveyed by verbal or writtenorders, and may be supplemented by maps andoverlays. When detailed changes to instructionsare necessary, personnel are informed by radio,telephone, or special messenger, or by the patrolsupervisor. The circulation of written orders,marked maps, and overlays should be controlledand kept to the minimum in forward areas.

129. Circulation Control of Individuals

a. Purpose. Military police control the circu-lation of individuals to-

(1) Insure the unimpeded flow of militarytraffic.

(2) Apprehend stragglers and absentees.(3) Apprehend sympathizers and agents of

enemy forces.(4) Protect property from theft or sabotage.(5) Restrict entry to buildings or localities.(6) Enforce necessary restrictions upon

local inhabitants, refugees, and displacedpersons.

b. Identification and Authorization. The systemused for controlling the circulation of individuals

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is based upon the tactical situation and the avail-able means of identification and authorization.The means of identification may include uniforms,badges, insignia, identification cards or tags, andother credentials. The means of authorization mayinclude mimeographed or printed permits, passes,and orders. Countersigns or questioning on Amer-ican customs may be used to identify persons.The inhabitants may be required to report to themilitary police station or to a specific check pointfor an examination of their identification docu-ments.

c. Military Stragglers.(1) Straggler posts and straggler patrols

are operated by division military policebetween regimental rear and divisionalrear to apprehend absentees and to con-trol other stragglers drifting throughthe zone of action. When the front lineis fluid, the straggler line is usually lo-cated behind the light artillery positions.When the front line is stable, the strag-gler line is usually located forward ofthe light artillery positions. Traffic con-trol posts and traffic patrols are usuallyassigned the additional duty of appre-hending stragglers. Stragglers are evac-uated to the division straggler collectionpoint. From there, they are sent to theirrespective units by military police trans-portation when necessary. Stragglers re-quiring medical attention, particularlymental cases, are evacuated to the near-

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est aid station or other medical installa-tion. Stragglers will be evacuated underguard when required.

(2) In an amphibious landing, military po-lice take action to prevent stragglersfrom boarding boats as well as to pre-vent "forward straggling" by personnelwhose normal stations are on the beaches.

(3) When required, corps and army militarypolice may operate straggler controlposts and straggler patrols in the samemanner as division military police. Incorps and army areas, traffic and en-forcement patrols should keep alert tothe possible presence of stragglers inthe vicinity of supply installations, kitch-en bivouac areas, and similar locations.

d. Local Inhabitants.(1) The inhabitants are prevented from in-

terfering with tactical operations in thecombat zone. The commander determinesthe degree of control that is to be exer-cised.

(2) CA/MG generally plans and supervisesmeasures for controlling the circulationof civilians. Military police usually en-force these measures until the civil au-thorities can exercise control under thesupervision of CA/MG.

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area. If evacuation is not necessary, suf-ficient control to maintain order mustbe exercised. Civilians who are consid-ered to be a security risk should be re-stricted as to their movement or shouldbe interned (FM 27-10).

e. Enemy Agents. Strict circulation controlmust be exercised when enemy agents have in-filtrated into an area. Enemy agents may appearas civilians or soldiers, and may be equipped withstolen or forged means of identification. Zonesmay be established for control purposes. Counter-signs and special documents may be used in eachzone. Check points are established; the identitiesof all persons are checked and all vehicles aresearched. Persons suspected of being enemyagents are brought to the attention of CounterIntelligence Corps personnel. Check point per-sonnel are briefed on the proper methods forchecking identification in order to prevent thedisclosure of countersigns or credentials to un-authorized persons. Passes and leaves may becanceled to prevent the free movement of enemyagents. Curfew and limited travel regulationsmay also be used.

130. Physical Security

a. Pilferage and Looting. Military police in thecombat zone may be required to protect suppliesin storage or in transit to prevent looting andpilferage. Captured enemy supplies are usuallygiven similar protection. The protection of sup-plies may be incidental to other assigned duties.

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b. Bridges and Other Structures. A militarypolice control party, usually consisting of a super-visor and two or more men, may control trafficor provide physical security at a bridge, cut, via-duct, tunnel, overpass, or similar structure.

c. Vehicle Parks. A vehicle park may be estab-lished at a place where vehicles accumulate, suchas the vicinity of a command post or supply point,or the entrances to a one-way defile. Military po-lice are concerned with traffic control within apark as well as in its vicinity. Passive defenseagainst attack is provided by the dispersion,camouflage, and concealment of vehicles. Underspecial conditions, the vehicle park may operateas an overnight convoy camp, particularly in anarea where there are guerillas. Military policeescort convoys into and out of vehicle parks andsupervise parking. All available personnel assistin security and local defense.

131. Prisoners of War

For a detailed discussion of handling prisonersof war in the combat zone see FM 19-40 andparagraphs 110 through 115.

Section III. SPECIAL COMBAT OPERATIONS

132. Amphibious Operations

a. On Board Ship.(1) Routine duties. Military police usually

take charge of military prisoners aboardship and enforce such regulations as thetroop commander and the captain of the

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ship may prescribe. Their duties mayinclude enforcing regulations pertainingto blackout, smoking, use of life belts,tampering with cargo, off limits, orwater discipline.

(2) Emergency duties. Military police super-visors make certain that their men arethoroughly familiar with the regulationsconcerning "alarms," "alerts," and "bat-tle stations." During emergencies, mili-tary police may be posted at the head andfoot of companionways or at other pointsdeemed necessary by the troop com-mander to control movement betweendecks.

(3) Briefing.(a) Spare time aboard ship should be used

to hold classes, to discuss military po-lice support of the operation, and tobrief personnel on the duties that theyare to perform.

(b) Military police assigned to amphibioussupport brigades, assault units, andother beachhead organizations shouldbe briefed on-

1. Traffic control plan.2. Traffic circulation plan.3. Types of vehicles permitted on re-

stricted roads.4. Location of evacuation stations.5. Location of prisoner-of-war collecting

points.

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6. Location of proposed supply installa-tions.

7. Locations of command posts.8. Traffic priorities for the beach areas

and within the beachhead.(c) Intensive instruction should be con-

ducted in order that each man willknow how this task fits into the mili-tary police operation. Each man shouldbe able to perform his assigned dutiesproperly and should also be readily re-assignable to other duties in the eventthat landing losses require such action.

b. At the Beachhead.(1) Upon arrival at the beachhead, military

police are landed in groups in accordancewith boat assignment tables and land-ing schedules. Upon landing, the seniorofficer or noncommissioned officer of eachgroup reports to his commander by radioor other means the number of personneland the status of equipment broughtashore. The commander then directs thegroup leaders to carry out their assignedmissions, or he may assign new missionswhen conditions require changes to bemade in the employment of the groups.

(2) The duties of military police in supportof the amphibious landing force gener-ally include-

(a) Directing individuals and vehicles totheir assigned areas.

(b) Controlling stragglers.

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(c) Maintaining collecting points or cagesfor the custody of prisoners of warand civilian internees.

(d) Preventing looting and pilfering.(e) Guarding captured enemy supplies and

equipment.(f) Establishing information centers (FM

60-25).

133. River Crossings

In a river crossing, the movement from thefinal assembly areas to the far shore is under thetechnical control of the engineers. Complete co-ordination between military police and engineersis essential. Prior to the initial crossing, militarypolice are usually concerned with traffic controland the enforcement of special regulations, suchas those pertaining to noise, blackout movement,or parking (FM 31-60).

a. Briefing. A complete briefing of personnel isnecessary. Normally only covering forces andsmall reconnaissance parties are permitted to ap-proach the river prior to the crossing. A briefingshould include such information as-

(1) Time and priorities of crossing.(2) Zones of action.(3) Crossing points.(4) Types and locations of bridges, ferries,

or fords.(5) Traffic control plan.(6) Final assembly areas.(7) Concealed bivouacs and staging areas.(8) Vehicle holding areas.

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b. Bridgehead Duties. After the initial cross-ing, military police duties on the far shore aresimilar to those for an amphibious operation. Themovement of personnel and vehicles in a bridge-head is rigidly controlled.

134. Airborne Operations

a. Military police participating in an airborneoperation may be divided into an assault echelonand a follow-up echelon. They may be moved tothe airhead in troop carrier aircraft and droppedas parachute troops, or they may be airlanded.

b. During the assault phase, military police arenormally charged with command post physicalsecurity assignments, guide duties, and traffic di-rection. As the airhead develops, military policeoperations are expanded to include all the dutiesusually required of military police during landwarfare (FM 57-20 and FM 57-30).

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CHAPTER 6OCCUPIED AREAS AND ALLIED COUNTRIES

Section I. OCCUPIED AREAS

135. Introduction

a. Supreme authority may be exercised by mili-tary commanders over the lands, property, andinhabitants in occupied territory (FM 27-10).

b. An occupation mission of military police isto maintain order and to enforce designated mili-tary government laws over the civilian population.

c. During the initial stages of occupation, mili-tary police operations may be similar to opera-tions in the combat or communications zone. Asrapidly as the occupation situation permits, mili-tary government provides for the enforcement ofcivil laws and orders through civil police agen-cies (FM 27-5). Thereafter, the employment ofmilitary police for enforcement purposes over theinhabitants may be confined to certain fields, suchas crimes against the military and military trafficcontrol.

136. Civil Policea. Local civil police in occupied territory who

have demonstrated their reliability may be usedto assist military police.

b. Combined patrols of military police and civilpolice may be especially effective in enforcing

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curfews and off limits, or in apprehending per-sonnel absent without leave. In combined patroloperations, civil police normally apprehend ci-vilian offenders.

c. Civil police, informants, or other sourcesmay report violations to military police. Raids oncivilian establishments may be made by civil po-lice under military police supervision or by mili-tary police. Military police may detain civilianviolators of military government regulations andmay then release them to the custody of militarygovernment authorities or civil police, as pre-scribed by the provost marshal. Military policeand civil police may jointly search military andcivilian vehicles for evidence of violations. Re-ports from civil police may lead to the apprehen-sion of wanted military personnel who may befound in local hotels, in houses of prostitution, orwith native families.

d. Military police prevent occupation force per-sonnel from interfering with civil police in theperformance of their duties.

137. Enforcement

Military government regulations that requireenforcement support by military police may in-clude the following:

a. Curfew. In the early stages of occupation, acurfew for both military personnel and civiliansis usually established. Persons are required to beoff the streets or clear of an area or communityat the curfew time. The curfew is enforced bymilitary police and by civil police. The proper

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clearing and closing of civilian establishmentsbefore curfew time is important in securing cur-few observance. All military passes are usuallytimed to expire at the curfew hour. Curfew vio-lations by Armed Forces personnel are handledby military police in the normal manner. Viola-tions by civilians are handled as prescribed bystanding operating procedure.

b. Off Limits. Civilian areas or buildings maybe declared off limits by area commanders. Forexample, a town may be declared off limits be-cause of the presence of typhoid fever or otherdisease, or civilian restaurants may be declaredoff limits because of poor sanitary conditions orcivilian food shortages. Other reasons for impos-ing off limits restrictions might include securitymeasures or diplomatic relations.

c. Blackout. Immediate action should be takento cause lights to be extinguished or covered incompliance with blackout regulations. The natureof a violation will determine whether an appre-hension should be made.

d. Control of Prostitution. The military com-mander or military governor prescribes the poli-cies for the repression of prostitution in occupiedterritory. Military police may either enforce theregulations or supervise their enforcement bycivil authorities. Military police are primarilyconcerned with the repression of prostitution asit affects the Armed Forces. When active repres-sion is required, military police may organize andtrain special vice squads. Houses or areas ofprostitution are placed off limits by the military

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commander. Military police may cooperate withcivil police in inspecting houses and areas of pros-titution for the presence of military personnel.A file may be maintained at the military policestation listing known prostitutes, panderers, andprocurers. Liaison with medical service officersand local public health officers should be main-tained to assist in determining probable locationsof houses of prostitution and areas of operationof streetwalkers and panderers.

e. Narcotic and Dangerous Nonnarcotic Drugs.Control of the sale and use of narcotic and dan-gerous nonnarcotic drugs by the civilian popula-tion in occupied territory is a military govern-ment responsibility. Military police may be au-thorized to cooperate with civil police and otherlaw enforcement agencies in the prevention ofoffenses and the investigation of alleged violationsby civilians. Military police criminal investiga-tors investigate narcotic and dangerous nonnar-cotic drug violations by military personnel.

f. Price Control. Price ceilings are determinedby military government and are published in ap-propriate proclamations and ordinances. The own-ers and operators of stores and other businessestablishments may be required to keep lists ofceiling prices on display at all times.

g. Fiscal. Violations of fiscal regulations issuedby military government may include nonpaymentof taxes, illegal dealings in currency exchange,counterfeiting, hoarding, illegal distribution ofimpounded cash, false statements regarding cash

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assets and financial records, or illegal possessionof military currency.

h. Black-Marketing. Black-marketing is the ex-change of commodities in violation of price, prior-ity, or rationing laws. The term is sometimes em-ployed to designate various types of fiscal, price,or rationing control violations. In occupied terri-tory, the destruction caused by military operationsand the usual local shortages of supplies createan extensive demand for such items as cigarettes,gasoline, food, weapons, and vehicles. Militarypolice are employed for the detection and appre-hension of military personnel and civilians sub-ject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice par-ticipating in black-marketing. Local civilians in-volved in black-marketing activities in violationof ordinances and regulations issued by militarygovernment are normally handled by the civilpolice.

i. Liquor. Military police may enforce, or super-vise the enforcement of, regulations pertaining tothe possession or sale of liquor. They may alsohelp to prevent the illegal manufacture and saleof liquor. Violations by civilians are handled ac-cording to the policy of the military commanderor military governor.

j. Hunting and Fishing. Military police maycontrol the issue of hunting and fishing permitsto military or civilian personnel on duty withoccupation forces. Military police may also be re-quired to enforce military regulations or civilianlaws concerning hunting and fishing by occupa-tion personnel.

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138. Traffic Control

a. In occupied territory, close coordination withmilitary government on traffic control measuresaffecting civilians is required. Military govern-ment takes the necessary action to secure civilianunderstanding of and compliance with traffic re-strictions.

b. Military police maintain close liaison withcivil traffic police, particularly in large cities.The prompt exchange of traffic information en-ables military and civilian traffic to move smooth-ly and uninterruptedly.

c. Action is taken, when required, to preventcivilian traffic, whether vehicular, pedestrian, oranimal, from interfering with military traffic.Military police may patrol the road nets usedby military traffic to control or exclude civiliantraffic. Occasionally, a road may be restricted tomilitary use only.

d. An occupied area may be divided into trafficzones, with civilian traffic in each zone subjectto varying restrictions. Priorities may be estab-lished in coordination with military governmentand civil authorities for the movement of civilianambulances; doctors, nurses, and midwives; fireand police personnel; mail; buses; and privatevehicles carrying essential personnel or food ship-ments.

e. Traffic regulations that are established forcivilians by military government should be readand understood by all inhabitants. The regulationsshould be posted in public places. Newspaper and

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radio announcements will help insure a wide dis-semination of the regulations.

f. Military police may be required to takeunattended or improperly secured military vehi-cles into custody to prevent thefts.

139. Registration of Vehicles

a. Local Civilian. Normally, civilian vehicles areregistered by civil authorities under military gov-ernment supervision. Where a civilian vehicle li-censing and registration system has been in effect,the existing system is generally used to the maxi-mum. Previous registrations may be verified orcorrected, or a new registration may be con-ducted. Procedures are established to prevent theillegal use or sale of vehicle license plates. Theextent and purpose for which vehicles may beused by the local inhabitants will be prescribedby military government regulations.

b. Military (Including All Occupation ForceCivilian Personnel). The provost marshal is re-sponsible for the registration of all motor vehiclesthat belong to military personnel. The applicantfor private vehicle registration should be re-quired to present the following information tothe vehicle registration clerk-

(1) A bill of sale or certificate that estab-lishes ownership, including make of car,body type, year of manufacture, color,and motor number.

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(3) An officially approved vehicle inspectionform.

(4) For all civilians, other than local civil-ians, a certificate from a commandingofficer or other appropriate authoritystating that the individual is authorizedto register his vehicle.

(5) A properly executed power of attorneyif an individual other than the owner isto sign the registration documents.

(6) A customs clearance, when appropriate.(7) Proof of prior registration in another

country, when appropriate (SR 860-70-5).

140. Registration of Civilians

a. The local registration of inhabitants is nor-mally performed by civil authorities under mili-tary government supervision. When military policeassist in the registration, they establish in eachcommunity one or more places of registrationat which the inhabitants are ordered to appear.Each person is issued an identity card or similardocument that contains such data as his name,address, date and place of birth, citizenship, race,marital status, number of children, occupation,physical characteristics, photographs, and finger-prints. The card should contain a statement asto the area within which the bearer is permittedto circulate. Registered persons should be re-quired to sign their cards, to carry them at alltimes, and to present them upon request to mili-tary police or other authorized persons. Cards

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may be issued in various colors; the color willdenote the area within which the card is valid.Each card should be printed both in English andin the local language. Where registration is re-quired by local civil law, the existing system maybe used and a stamp or authentication may beplaced on registration cards already issued. Forcontrol purposes, registration cards should beauthenticated periodically.

b. Military government regulations may re-quire that a list be posted on each dwelling of thenames of the persons authorized to live therein.Lists of residents are usually posted by civil of-ficials under military government supervision.Military police may be required to enforce suchregulations.

141. Passes and Credentials

In the early stages of occupation, civilians arerequired to obtain travel passes from the occupa-tion forces. Travel passes usually authorize essen-tial single trips. Doctors, nurses, civil officials,and similar persons, may be issued passes by mili-tary government authorities that are valid withingiven areas over short periods of time. When suchaction is taken, military police will be informedso as to effect proper circulation control.

142. Physical Security

Military police may be required to protectUnited States or allied property, military instal-lations, captured enemy materiel, reparation sup-plies, or designated civil governmental establish-

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ments. Military police may also be required toprotect railroads, highways, and other essentiallines of communications, and military suppliesand equipment in storage or in transit. Whencivilian guards are used, military police may su-pervise them. Where possible, the using agenciesprovide the necessary guard personnel, and mili-tary police supervise the security guard force.(FM 19-30).

143. Railway Securitya. When military police are assigned to main-

tain railway security, they are responsible forguarding and protecting all United States mailand supplies in transit by rail, or being marshalledfor movement by rail, within the occupied terri-tory, or through zones or sectors of occupationof other powers. The supplies may include house-hold goods, army exchange articles, arms andammunition, and classified material. Militarypolice on railway security duty may also performenforcement duties on passenger trains.

b. Military police may be assigned the missionof organizing, training, and controlling the opera-tions of a civil railway police force. This forcemay be utilized initially as an auxiliary force withmilitary police railway security units.

144. Refugees and Displaced Personsa. Military police may assist military govern-

ment in collecting, controlling, and caring forlarge numbers of refugees and displaced persons.When refugees must be furnished food, clothing,shelter, or transportation, maximum use is made

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of the supplies and facilities of local civil authori-ties and welfare agencies. Refugees may be housedwith local inhabitants or furnished tentage ortemporary housing in designated areas. Refugeesare registered in the same manner as other in-

habitants. Supervision is exercised to insure thatproper standards of sanitation and cleanliness aremaintained.

b. Displaced persons may be furnished food,clothing, shelter, and transportation in the samemanner as refugees. However, when the local econ-omy cannot support such aid, displaced personsmay be completely administered and supplied by

agencies of the United States or its allies.

c. Refugees and displaced persons are made

responsible, to the maximum extent, for control-ling their camp areas. Military police may be re-quired to enforce the regulations of the military

commander that govern the association of mili-

tary personnel with civilians at refugee and dis-placed persons centers. Military police may begiven the duty of conducting or supervising in-

spections or raids at such centers for illegal

weapons, money, or government property.

145. Control of Disturbances

Civil police are used to the maximum for sup-pressing all types of civil disturbances in occupiedterritory. Standing operating procedures should

provide guidance for military police in preventingor suppressing disorders directed against occupa-tion authority (FM 19-15 and FM 27-10).

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146. Protective Custody of CiviliansMilitary police may, under certain conditions,

assume protective custody of individual inhabi-tants in order to protect them from harm or in-jury. Persons taken into protective custody mayinclude witnesses for military tribunals, civil offi-cials, and other individuals against whom attacksor reprisals might be attempted. These civiliansshould be detained separately from refugees,prisoners of war, civilian internees, or militaryprisoners held for trial.

147. Military CommunitiesMilitary police operations at military commu-

nities that are established for the quartering ofmilitary personnel and their dependents are simi-lar to military police operations at military instal-lations in the United States. Emphasis is placedon providing complete police service. Civil police.are not given authority over United States de-pendents but may provide police support.

Section II. ALLIED COUNTRIES

148. IntroductionThe nature and extent of military police opera-

tions in an allied country, both during war andpeace, depend upon the agreements that are madewith the government of that nation with regardto military jurisdiction.

149. Enforcementa. In an allied country, especially in an area

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ment functions may be as extensive as those ofmilitary police in occupied territory. Militarypolice may have the duty of maintaining order,enforcing United States and allied military regu-lations, and assisting the allied government toenforce civil laws. Military police may assist inthe reorganization of the civil police and maytemporarily supervise local civil police activities.

b. Special enforcement problems may arise be-cause of the stationing of troops in overcrowdedcities. Large numbers of soldiers may visit thesecities while on leave. Some soldiers, feeling thatthey are relatively free from disciplinary control,may violate both military regulations and civilianlaws.

c. Regulations may prohibit the carrying ofweapons, even in wartime. The military policestation may offer storage facilities to transientpersonnel carrying weapons.

d. Enforcement of liquor, narcotic, and danger-ous nonnarcotic drug restrictions requires exten-sive coordination with civil enforcement agencies.

150. Apprehensions

Local factors may encourage or discourage ab-sence without leave. In some areas, the geographyor the available means of making a living may en-courage soldiers to become absentees. Enforce-ment of rigid circulation control in such areaswill tend to prevent unauthorized absence. In otherareas, the geography or the inability to make alivelihood may discourage absentees and thus sim-plify military police enforcement problems. Where

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military personnel take unauthorized leave, theymay team up with black-market operators orother criminals. To apprehend absentees, militarypolice maintain close liaison with civil police.

151. Physical Security

In addition to duties that are normal to militarypolice operations, military police may be assignedto other duties, such as the guarding of embassiesor important United States or allied offices or in-stallations.

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CHAPTER 7

RECORDS

152. Introduction

a. The purpose of the records system that ismaintained at the military police station is torecord information for use in planning, directing,and coordinating military police actions and tostandardize the reporting procedure for militarypolice operations.

b. The provost marshal receives reports fromthe officer in charge of the military police stationand disseminates information to appropriate agen-cies. He uses the reports to plan for the enforce-ment of law, the maintenance of order, the pre-vention of offenses, the control of traffic, and theperformance of other military police functions.

c. Records of operations are continuously eval-uated to determine whether the desired resultsare being obtained. The analysis of records, bothof offenses and of corresponding police activities,provides a guide for the consistent and effectiveemployment of military police. Offense records,over a period of time, for example, provide indi-cations of trends of criminal activity and the con-trol achieved by military police action.

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nating information pertaining to such activitiesto all interested police agencies. Similarly, theactivities of the personnel of the military policestation are coordinated by informing them of theactions desired and of the completion of missions.

1 53. Forms

The preparation, distribution, and use of cer-tain basic military police reports and records havebeen standardized by the Department of the ArmySpecial Regulations. (See app. I.) These formsinclude the DD Form 460, Provisional Pass,DD Form 579, Temporary Receipt for Property,DD Form 629, Receipt of Prisoner or DetainedPerson, and DD Form 582, Disposition of OffenderReport.

154. Local Forms and Records

Local forms are kept to the minimum and comeunder the provisions of AR 310-40. The follow-ing are some local forms and records that may beused:

a. Card records (name-index file) may be usedto relate the names of offenders, witnesses, sus-pects, and victims to desk blotter entries. Theserecords provide such information as the previoustimes, places, and events in which these personscame to the attention of military police and mayalso indicate the need for follow up action bysupervisors, investigators, or staff agencies.

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graphic aids in directing local operations andbriefing personnel.

c. Current card records or lists of stolen prop-erty, stolen vehicles, wanted persons, missing per-sons, and similar information should be main-tained at the military police station for the infor-mation of duty personnel.

d. Reports of patrols and supervisors, includ-ing their observations and recommendations,should be utilized for the continuous improvementof operations.

155. Records Administration

The officer in charge of the military police sta-tion is responsible for the maintenance of filesand the proper disposition of all forms, reports,and records. File copies of all records that areprepared at the military police station should bekept in a central file until they are retired (SR345-250-40). The control of the circulation anduse of records in the military police station isthe responsibility of the officer in charge. Militarypolice should be acquainted with the types ofrecords that are available and may have accessto appropriate records at all times through thedesk sergeant.

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CHAPTER 8

SIGNAL COMMUNICATIONS

156. Introductiona. A reliable system of signal communications

is essential to efficient military police operationsbecause of the wide dispersion of personnel andthe rapidity with which incidents arise that re-quire prompt action. Reliable means of communi-cations facilitate the flow of information andorders and help supervisors to maintain closecontrol over the actions of their subordinates.

b. Means of communications normally availableto military police are wire, radio, and messenger.Supervisors should be familiar with the use ofsupplementary means of communication.

157. Wire Communicationsa. Telephone, telegraph, or teletype systems aid

the rapid interchange of information, and are notreadily vulnerable to interception or interferenceby the enemy. In the field, wire communicationsare particularly useful in controlling traffic atdefiles and similar obstructions to traffic move-ment. The principal disadvantages include thetime required to put the systems into operationand the difficulties of maintaining service duringperiods of bad weather or heavy enemy activity.

b. Telephones have the advantage of not re-quiring specially trained personnel for their use.

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Two principal types of field telephones are used:the EE-8 which is battery-powered and the TP-3which is powered by sound and requires no bat-tery. A telephone traffic diagram for a militarypolice battalion in field operations is illustratedin figure 5.

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c. The military police station should be con-nected with other command agencies and head-quarters by telephone.

158. Radio

a. Radio circuits can be placed in operationquicker than wire circuits. Additional advantagesare mobility and continuous operation. The rangeand reliability of radio communications dependupon the frequency, power, and location of thetransmitter; the terrain; the atmosphere; thetechnical proficiency of personnel; and similarfactors. Limitations, such as uncertainty of se-curity, low message-handling capacity, and pos-sible interference from enemy or friendly sta-tions, may be offset by security measures andoperating procedures. Radio is a principal meansof communication in a fluid situation, but it shouldbe supplemented by a wire system as soon aspossible (ACP 124(A) and ACP 125(A)).

b. The military police station should be equippedwith at least a 50-watt net control set, called abase station, that is capable of sending messagesto and receiving messages from all its radio-equipped patrols. The base station may be mount-ed in a vehicle and a mobile generator providedfor a power source. A radio net diagram for amilitary police battalion in field operations is il-lustrated in figure 6.

c. Although patrols may operate beyond the ef-fective twoway range of their vehicle radios, theymay be able to receive communications from amore powerful base radio station. Intermediate

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radio relay stations may be employed for main-taining two-way communications in such a situa-tion. The location of base or relay stations onhigh terrain may increase the range of frequencymodulated radios beyond their normal capabili-ties. The relaying of radio messages, however,normally decreases the amount of traffic that canbe handled by a net. Messengers or other meansof communications should be used to supplementradios during operations over extended distances.Military police or attached Signal Corps person-nel may operate a radiotelegraph or VHF radiorelay net in order to maintain contact with unitsout of range of radiotelephone base stations (FM24-5).

d. Maximum efficiency of frequency modulatedradios, mobile or fixed, is obtained when they areoperated from hill tops and areas free from wiresor metallic masses which tend to absorb theirradiation.

159. MessengersMessengers may be used for the delivery of

low-precedence messages that would otherwiseoverload electrical facilities, when wire and radiocommunications are impracticable, when equip-ment breaks down, and for the delivery of bulkymaterial. Military police use messengers both asan emergency means of communications and as aregularly established service.

160. Establishment and MaintenanceThree factors must be considered in establish-

ing a military police communications system-

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a. The type of system required for best control

and coordination.b. The necessity for the system.

c. The available equipment and personnel.

161. Principles of Use

The three basic principles for handling military

police communications are accuracy, speed, andsecurity.

a. Accuracy. Consistent accuracy is the receipt,

transmission, and delivery of messages is a pri-

mary requirement.b. Speed. The time required to complete the

processing of messages is reduced to the mini-

mum that is consistent with accuracy and security.

c. Communications Security. Communicationssecurity denies information of military value to

unauthorized persons. Local civilian personnel

having access to signal communication equipment

and related materiel should have proper securityclearance. The security classification of a mes-

sage is the responsibility of the originator (AR

380-5 and ACP 122 (B)).

162. Commercial Telephone

Commercial telephone facilities are usually

available for military police use. Although the

military police station in a city or town should

be connected with the local telephone system,military police on patrol normally do not use thelocal telephone system except in emergencies. The

local telephone numbers of the military policestation should be publicized.

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163. Commercial Radio

The use of commercial broadcasting facilitiesby military police is usually limited to a seriousemergency, such as a disaster or catastrophe.However, under some conditions, the provostmarshal or the officer in charge of the militarypolice station may request commercial radiobroadcasts of messages of public interest.

164. Commercial Telegraph

Commercial telegraph facilities may be used bymilitary police when military communications arenot available, and when longdistance telephone,radio, or postal service is not suitable.

165. Amateur Radio

When transmitters of the Military Affiliate Ra-dio System (MARS) are available, military policemay use these facilities in a major disaster in thesame manner as commercial radio stations (AR105-70 and SR 105-75-1).

166. Civil Police Communications

Although military police usually employ a sep-arate telephone system that may be similar toa civil police call box system, arrangements maybe made for the use of civil police call boxes. Adirect telephone line, for liaison, may be estab-lished between the military police station and acivil police station. In addition, arrangements maybe made for the use of civil police radio facilities.This use is ordinarily limited to emergencies orspecial situations, and care is exercised not to

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overload the network. Military police may alsouse civil police teletype facilities.

167. Taxicab Communications

In the United States, taxicabs may be equippedwith radio transmitting and receiving sets. Whenproper arrangements have been made, and inemergencies, military police may send and receivemessages through a taxicab communications sys-tem. The procedure is usually the following: themilitary policeman requests the taxicab driver tosend a message to his base station; the taxicabbase station operator then relays the message bytelephone to the military police station. In a simi-lar manner, a taxicab telephone call box may beused by a military policeman in an emergency.

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CHAPTER 9TRAINING

168. References

a. This chapter discusses technical training formilitary police supervisors. It supplements basicmilitary police training outlined in FM 19-5.

b. In addition to this manual, the supervisorshould master all appropriate manuals of the 19-series and have a general knowledge of othermanuals pertinent to his duties as a militarypoliceman.

169. Training Objectives

a. The objectives to be attained in the trainingof military police supervisors include the develop-ment of the ability to-

(1) Lead military police in operations.(2) Instruct in specific military police duties.(3) Organize and direct military police op-

erations.(4) Plan military police operations.

b. The maximum time given to each subjectshould be determined by the degree of proficiencyalready attained by the students.

c. Additional training should provide advancedmilitary police training in a general field or spe-cialized instruction in a specific field. Specializedtraining may include leadership techniques; unit

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language training; firing of weapons; advancedmap reading; squad, platoon, and company basicinfantry tactics; and instruction in amphibiousor airborne operations.

d. Unit training must meet the objectives of theArmy Training Programs and Tests of the 19-series, and enable the unit to accomplish itsmission.

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APPENDIX IREFERENCES

1. Army Regulations

AR 30-2210 Rations.AP, 35-1570 Rewards and Expenses of

Apprehension and Re-turn to Military Controlof Members Absent With-out Leave, Deserters, andEscaped Military Prison-ers; Costs of Confinementof Military Prisoners inNonmilitary Facilities.

AR 57-5 Administration and Opera-tion of TransportationMotor Pools, ContinentalUnited States.

AR 105-70 Amateur Radio Operations.AR 210-185 United States Disciplinary

Barracks.AR 210-188 Guardhouses, Stockades,

and Hospital PrisonWards.

AR 220-60 Battalions - General Pro-visions.

AR 220-70 Companies--General Pro-visions.

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AR 380-5 Safeguarding Security In-formation.

AR 500-50 Aid of Civil Authorities.AR 500-60 Disaster Relief.AR 500-70 Civil Defense.AR 600-120 Absence Without Leave and

Desertion.AR 600-320 Apprehension and Re-

straint.AR 600-325 Detention of Women Per-

sonnel of Army.AR 600-330 General Provisions.AR 600-900 Repression of Prostitution.AR 660-10 Duties of Chaplains.

2. Special Regulations

SR 35-1570-1 Payment of Rewards, Ex-penses of Apprehensionand Return to MilitaryControl of Members Ab-sent Without Leave, De-serters, and EscapedMilitary Prisoners; andCosts of Confinement ofMilitary Prisoners inNonmilitary Facilities.

SR 105-75-1 Military Affiliate RadioSystem.

SR 190-30-1 Military Police Criminal In-vestigation Program.

SR 190-30-5 Reports of Investigation(Military Police).

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SR 190-30-10 Operation of Lie DetectingSet AN/USS-2( ).

SR 190-45-1 Preparation of Reports andRecords.

SR 190-55-10 Train Guard Trip Report.SR 190-70-5 Disposition of Property in

Custody or Possession ofMilitary Police.

SR 192-45-5 PM Statistical Report.SR 195-45-1 PMG Criminal Investiga-

tion Index Report.SR 210-185-1 Administrative Procedures

for United States Disci-plinary Barracks.

SR 210-185-15 Accounting Procedures forPrisoners' Personal Prop-erty and Funds.

SR 210-188-1 Guardhouses, Stockades,and Hospital PrisonWards.

SR 310-20 series Military Publications.SR 320-5-1 Dictionary of United States

Army Terms.SR 320-5-5 Dictionary of United States

Military Terms for JointUsage. (Second Revi-sion.)

SR 320-50-1 Authorized Abbreviations.SR 345-250-40 Records Administration-

Maintenance and Dispo-sition of Military Person-nel Administration Rec-ords.

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SR 380-405-5 Armed Forces IndustrialSecurity Regulation.

SR 500-60-5 Assistance of State and Lo-cal Governments inMajor Disasters.

SR 550-25-1 Retention of War Trophiesand Registration of WarTrophy Firearms.

SR 600-10-50 Military Police, Shore Pa-trol, and Air Police onPublic Carriers and inTransportation Termi-nals.

SR 600-120-1 Absence Without Leave andDesertion.

SR 600-210-20 Identification Card.SR 600-210-21 Identification Cards for In-

dividuals on Active Dutyand for Protected Per-sonnel.

SR 600-210-22 Identification Cards for Re-tired Personnel.

SR 600-330-1 Procedures Affecting Mili-tary Prisoners.

SR 600-900-5 Repression of Prostitutionin Areas Adjacent toMilitary Installations.

SR 860-70-5 Registration of Motor Ve-hicles Owned Privatelyby Military Personnel orCivilians Employed by,or for, the Armed Forcesin Oversea Commands.

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3. Field Manuals

FM 7-20 Infantry Battalion.FM 19-5 Military Police.FM 19-15 Civil Disturbances.FM 19-20 Criminal Investigation.FM 19-25 Military Police Traffic Con-

trol.FM 19-30 Physical Security of Mili-

tary and Industrial In-stallations.

FM 19-40 Handling Prisoners of War.FM 19-90 The Provost Marshal.FM 21-5 Military Training.FM 21-8 Military Training Aids.FM 21-30 Military Symbols.FM 22-10 Leadership.FM 24-5 Signal Communications.FM 25-10 Motor Transportation, Op-

erations.FM 26-5 Interior Guard Duty.FM 27-5 United States Army and

Navy Manual of Civil Af-fairs Military Govern-ment.

FM 27-10 Rules of Land Warfare.FM 30-5 Combat Intelligence.FM 31-15 Operations Against Air-

borne Attack GuerillaAction and Infiltration.

FM 31-20 Operations Against Gueril-la Forces.

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FM 31-60 River-Crossing Operations.FM 57-20 Airborne Techniques for

Divisional Units.FM 57-30 Airborne Operations.FM 60-25 Employment of the Am-

phibious Support Brig-ade.

FM 100-5 Operations.FM 100-10 Administration.FM 101-5 Staff Organization and Pro-

cedure.

4. Technical Manuals

TM 19-275 Military Police and ShorePatrol on Railroad Trainsand in Railroad and BusTerminals and Stations.

TM 21-305 Driver's Manual.

5. Department of the Army Pamphlets

DA Pam 20-150 Geneva Conventions of 12August 1949 for the Pro-tection of War Victims.

DA Pam 20-151 Lectures on the GenevaConventions of 12 Au-gust 1949.

DA Pam 27-4 Procedure for Military Ex-ecutions.

DA Pam 108-1 Index of Army Motion Pic-tures, Television Record-ings, and Filmstrips.

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6. Allied Communications Publications

ACP 122(B) Security (Nonregistered).ACP 124 (A) Radio-telegraph Procedure

(Nonregistered).ACP 125 (A) Radio - telephone ( R / T)

Procedure (Nonregis-tered).

7. Other Publications

Manual for Courts-Martial,United States, 1951.

8. Training FilmsTF 19-1482 Absence Without Leave and

Desertion.TF 19-1490 Point Control of Traffic.TF 19-1500 He's Your Prisoner.TF 19-1552 Military Police on Trains.TF 19-1563 Collection and Preservation

of Evidence.TF 19-1579 Traffic Patrols and Escorts.TF 19-1580 Suspects and Witnesses.TF 19-1610 Prevention of Pilferage-

Part I: Depots and Ware-houses.

TF 19-1661 Prevention of Pilferage-Part II: On Ships andWharves.

TF 19-1701 Support in Emergencies-Riot Control.

TF 19-1740 Guarding Against Sabo-tage.

TAOO "840 T34

TF 19-1748 The Airborne Military Po-liceman.

TF 19-1794 Military Police Headquar-ters.

TF 19-1797 Military Police Approach-Vehicles.

TF 19-1799 Booking of Military Offend-ers.

TF 19-1800 Military Police Duties atTraffic Accidents.

TF 19-1807 Straggler Control.TF 19-1809 Geneva Conventions-Han-

dling Prisoners of War.

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APPENDIX II

EXAMPLE OF A MILITARY POLICE BATTALIONOPERATION ORDER

CLASSIFICATION(No change from oral orders)

COPY No. 4401st MP BnBLAMONT (V340995), FRANCE251600 Jun 19----X132M

OpnO 3Map: CENTRAL EUROPE, 1:100,000, LUNEVILLE-STRASBOURG1. SITUATION

a. Enemy forces.(1) Aggressor defends in First Army Zone with

elements of 11 Rifle Div and 2 Mech Div.(2) Aggressor guerilla units of not larger than

platoon strength are active throughout FirstArmy Area.

(3) Five (5) Aggressor saboteurs dropped intoFirst Army Area vicinity SAVERNE(Q7215) during the night 24-25 June.

(4, Current Bn ISUM and Provost Marshal Bul-letins.

b. Friendly forces.(1) First Army attacks to the northeast on 26 June

with three Corps abreast, I Corps on thenorth, II Corps in the center, and III Corpson the south, siezes KAISERSLAUTERNand LANDAU, continues attack to the north-east.

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CLASSIFICATION(2) 402d MP Bn conducts military police opns in

First Army Service Area to north of 401stMP Bn area.

(3) 411th MP Bn conducts military police opns inSecond Army Service Area adjacent to FirstArmy south boundary from Corps rear bound-ary to Army rear boundary.

(4) 621st MP Bn conducts military police opns inAd Sec area adjacent to First Army rearboundary.

(5) 252d MP Guard Co operates POW Cage #1 atLUNEVILLE (V0899).

c. Attachments and detachments.121st M. P. Detachment (Criminal Investigation)

remains attached.2. MISSION.

Effective 260800 Jun, Bn conducts military police opnsin zone. Secures captured aggressor airfield vicinityST LOUIS (Q590137) until relieved by Air Police.Be prepared on Army order to assist in evacuation ofPOW's and in defense of rear area.

3. EXECUTIONa. Concept of operations. Opns will be conducted in

zone utilizing three companies, Co A, Co C, Co Bin that order from Corps rear boundary west toArmy rear boundary. Annex A, Opn Overlay.

b. Co A:Attached: 1st Plat Co C(1) Conduct military police opns in zone.(2) Prevent use of MSRs by refugees and displaced

persons.(3) Secure captured aggressor airfield vicinity ST

LOUIS (Q59137) until relieved by Air Police.(4) Provide guards for bridge over SARRE River

at SARREBOURG, (Q500155).(5) Be prepared to assist in evacuation of POW's

from II and III Corps zone on Bn Order.CLASSIFICATION

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CLASSIFICATION(6) Atck ceases upon relief of airfield security force

by Air Police.c. Co B:

(1) Conduct military police opns in zone.(2) Be prepared to furnish one platoon as Bn re-

serve on one hour alert.d. Co C:

(1) 1st Plat atch to Co A. Reverts upon assumptionof security mission by Air Police at airfieldvicinity ST LOUIS (Q590137).

(2) Co (-):(a) Conduct military police opns in zone.(b) Prevent use of MSRs by refugees and dis-

placed persons.(c) Coordinate military police activities in town

of BADONVILLER (V3789) with CO,First Army Rest Area.

e. Bn Res: One plat Co B on one hour alert.f. Coordinating instructions.

(1) Coordinate defense activities with local sectorcommanders, Rear Area Defense Command.Annex B, Rear Area Defense Plan.

(2) Traffic and refugee control air observers fromeach Co report Opns tent, First Army landingstrip 260700 June.

(3) Each Co establish necessary straggler control.4. ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS

Admin O 25. COMMAND AND SIGNAL

a. Signal. Index 7 SOI. Base stations will not displaceprior to 260800 Jun.

b. Command. Units report proposed changes in loca-tion of CP to Bn for approval.

ACKNOWLEDGEABLELt Col

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CLASSIFICATION

Annexes: A-Opn Overlay*B-Rear Area Defense Plan (omitted)

Distribution: AOFFICIAL:/s/ Baker

BAKERS3

* See figure 7 for Operation Overlay.

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APPENDIX IIIEXAMPLE OF A MILITARY POLICE SPECIAL

PATROL ORDER

CLASSIFICATION

HEADQUARTERS COMPANY A1st Military Police BattalionAPO 1 U. S. Army

SPECIAL PATROL ORDER 25 June 19__MOTOR PATROL NO. 4

1. Patrol Mission

Maintain liaison between traffic control posts, superviseand direct traffic movements, enforce traffic regulationsand orders, conduct a constant surveillance of trouble spots,enforce circulation and curfew regulations, and provideinformation and assistance along patrol route.

2. Area of Responsibility

Patrol Zone D. Annex A, Overlay.

3. Routes i

MSR from Bridge DENVER to RJ 27 arid BoulevardNationale from National Police Booth 31 to defile SWAN-SON.

4. Directives to be Enforced

a. A minimum gap of .50 yards will be maintained be-tween all vehicles, whether raudom or incgDvoy.

b. Speed limit on all roads 30 mph, unless otherwiseposted.

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c. No passing on hills, on curves, or in congested trafficareas.

d. Use of proper hand and arm signals, yielding of rightof way in accordance with rules of road, and dimming oflights for approaching vehicles.

e. Troops will not ride with any parts of their personsoutside vehicles.

f. A stopped column will post a guide at the front andrear of the column.

g. Vehicles will not pass a moving column.

h. All vehicles will travel with blackout driving lightson from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour beforesunrise in posted areas. This will apply to all vehiclestraveling within 1 mile of Army Headquarters.

5. Trouble Spots and Installations

Visit periodically, LaSuer Cafe, Hotel Touron, CherieBar, Ordnance Depot, Quartermaster Depot, and 16th Fi-nance Disbursing Office.

6. Key Installations

a. Army hospital located at 1603 Boulevard Nationale.

b. Civil police station located between 18th and 19thStreets on MSR.

c. Civil fire stations located on 9th and 17th Streets westof MSR.

7. Other Patrols

Motor patrol 6, Co B, 1st MP Bn, terminates at NationalPolice Booth 31, Zone D. Motor patrol 3, Co B, 2d MP Bn,terminates at RJ 27, Zone D. Civil police patrols operativeon MSR and Boulevard Nationale. Annex A, Overlay.

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8. Specific Actions to be Taken

a. Report subversive or guerilla activity or major crimesto duty officer or NCO without delay.

b. Conduct patrol openly to encourage voluntary com-pliance.

c. On finding any obstruction in the road (MSR), suchas a cave-in, wrecked vehicle, or vehicle stopped becauseof mechanical failure, immediately notify duty officer orNCO; then stand by and direct traffic until obstructionhas been removed.

9. Communications

a. Use ten (10) series signals for all radio transmis-sions. Annex B, SOI.

b. Keep radio transmission to the minimum.c. In event of radio failure, contact duty officer or NCO

from nearest telephone. Call SHERIFF 37.d. Clear patrol-to-patrol transmission through net con-

trol station, except in extreme emergency.e. 1st MP Bn has direct tie-in with civil police central

switchboard. Emergency telephone contact can be madethrough any civil police substation or call box.

JOHN C. EVANSCaptain, MPCCommanding

Annexes: A-Overlay. (Omitted)B-SOI. (Omitted)

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INDEX

Paragraphs PageAbsentees _____________…_____ 61 44Airborne attack, defense -_____ 125c 88Airborne operations __________ 134 99Allied countries:

Apprehensions _______.__ . 150 112Enforcement____________ 149 111Introduction ____________ 148 111Physical Security ________ 151 113

Amateur radio _____________-_ 165 123Amphibious operations ________ 132 95Amphibious support brigades __ 132a(3) (b) 96Apprehension:

Absentees _____________._ 61 44Allied countries __________ 150 112Area search _______.-____ 65 46At the scene _____________ 63 46Barricades ______-________ 66 47Cordon …-______________ . 64 46Plans _-_____________ 62 45Pursuit ___________-_____ 64 46Raids __________-.____ 66 47Teams ________________… _ 61b 44

Area search _________________ 65 46Armed services police detach-

ments_____________________ 106 72Assemblies…____________ 93 64Auxiliary military police ______ 109 75

Barricades __________________ 66 47Basic steps, planning operations 32 24Beachheads __________________ 132b 97Biological warfare ___________ 97 67Black-marketing ___________-_ 137h 104Blackout regulations _________ 128g, 137c 91, 102

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Block system, train guards lO_ 101d 70Blotter, desk ----------. ------ 12c 11Bodyguards __________-------- 85 60Bridgehead ________________-_ 133b 99

Ceremonies. (See Assemblies.)Check points:

Operation ____________.-- 77 53Planning ___________-___ 76 52

Chemical warfare ____________ 97 67Circulation control, individuals:

Check point operation ---- 77 53Combat zone __--__-__---- 129 91Communications zone ____ 123 83Identification __-_____---- 73 50Introduction ___________-_ 72 49Military personnel __--__._ . 74 50Planning check points ___- 76 52Stragglers ________-____-- 75 51

Circulation control, marshalling 119 79Civil disturbances ------------ 95 66Civil police ----------------- 50, 136, 166 37, 100, 123Civilian internees __---------- 114 77Civilians with Armed Forces ___ 123b 84Combat operations, special .... 132, 134 95, 99Combat zone:

Circulation control, indi-viduals ---------------- 129 91

Introduction ------------- 127 89Physical security --------- 130 94Prisoners of war --------- 131 95Traffic control __---------- 128 89

Communications:Civil police -------------- 166 123Establishment __________ 160 121Introduction ------------- 156 117Maintenance ------------- 160 121Messengers -------------- 159 121Principles of use --------- 161 122

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Paragraphs PageCommunications-Continued

Radio __________-________ 158, 163, 165 119, 123Taxicab ____________-___- 167 124Wire ______________------ 157 117

Communications zone:Circulation control, indi-

viduals ___________-_--- 123 83Depots __________________ 124c 86Guerrillas _-_____ _-_____ 125b 88Introduction -------------- 121 81Lines of communications _ 124c 87Local defense operations __ 125 87Prisoners of war _________ 126 88Security _-...........__-_ 124 86Ships ___________________ 124d 87Traffic control __________-_ 122 82

Complaints _______________-_ 18 14Confinement facilities. (See

Prisoners, military.)Control, military police opera-

tions ____-_---------------- 3 4Controlled routes ____________- 122c 82Convoy protection ___________ 79 56Coordination, military police

operations _____-_________ 5 6Cordon _____________________- 64 46Correspondents _________-____ 123b 84Credentials, occupied areas __-_ 141 108Crime prevention __ …--_________ 51 38Criminal investigation labora-

tories _____________________ 71 48Criminal investigators, military

police -________________.____ 17 14Curfew regulations __________ 137a 101Customs control ____________-- 108 73

Defense operations __________ 125 87Depot protection _____________ 80 56Desk clerk, military police sta-

tion_______________________ -13 12

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Paragraphs PageDesk sergeant, military police

station -------------------- 12 11Detention facilities, military po-

lice station ---------------- 23 18Disasters -------------------- 96 67Disciplinary Barracks, United

States --- __---------------- 90 62Displaced persons __________-_ 144 109Disturbances, occupied areas __ 145 110Dogs, sentry ----_____________ 78c(5) 56Drugs, dangerous. (See Narcotic

drugs.)Duty Officer, military police sta-

tion _…____-__---__…_....._ 11 11

Emergencies:Disasters __---__--_------ 96 67Minor __--------__.-----_ - - 98 68Warfare __-_______-______ 97 67

Emergency equipment .__ .__ ' 28 21Enemy agents .._. ________-___ 129e 94Enforcement:

Allied countries _________- i49 111Civil police _____________ - 50 37Conduct of military person-

nel - -___________________ 40 31Coordinating patrol activity 49 37Crime prevention ________ 51 38Fixed posts __--___________ 36 29Foot patrols __-----_-- -44 34Introduction -_______-____ 34 29Marshalling __--______ 118 79Motor patrols __-___-- ___- 45 35Occupied areas _--_______ 137 101Off limits areas _-________ 41 32Patrols:

Duties …__-___________ 35 29Routes ___________-_. 43 32Supervision -- _______ 37 30

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Paragraphs PageEnforcement-Continued

Personnel distribution ____ 38 30Reliefs __________________ 39 40Terminal patrols _________ 46 35Train patrols ________-___ 47 36Trouble spots __________-_ 42 32Vice control -- ___________ 48 36

Equipment, emergency __-_____ 28 21Escorts, traffic _______________ 58 42Evidence, military police station 21 16Executions __________________ 92 63

Fiscal regulations, occupiedareas _____________________ 137g 103

Fishing regulations __________ 137j 104Fixed posts ____________------ 36 29Food service, military police unit 30 22Foot patrols _____________--_- 44 34Forms:

Local ___________________ 154 115Standardized __________-_ 153 115

Frontier control ______________ 108 73

Gambling -__________________ 48 36Government property, protec-

tion. (See Protection, Govern-ment property.)

Guerrillas ________-_________ 125b 88

Harbor patrols _______________ 104 71Headquarters, military police __ 4 4Hunting regulations, occupied

areas --- __________________ 137j 104

Identification, personnel ______ 73, 129b 50, 91Information centers ________ 19b, 46b, 120 15, 36, 80Information posts. (See Traffic

information posts.)International patrols ________… 107 73

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Paragraphs PageInvestigation:

Criminal investigation labo-ratories ______________ 71 48

Lie detector ----_-------__ 70 48Offenses -____-__-_____--- 67, 68, 69 47,48

Investigators, military police* station ____________________ 17 14

Jailer, military police station __ 16 13Joint operations:

Armed services police de.tachments ___________…_ 106 72

Auxiliary military police __ 109 75Customs control __---____- 108 73General .--__----_-----.-- 105 72International patrols _.__. 107 73

Laboratories, criminal investiga-tion ------------------_---- 71 48

Liaison, military police -_-___._ 5 6Lie detector _____-__.________ 70 48Liquor regulations _--__------- 137i, 149d 104, 112Looting _____--- __----------- 130a 94Luminous paint _------------- 59 43

Mail orderly _________________ 30 22Marshalling:

Circulation control ___. _ 119 79Enforcement __-__.______. 118 79General -- __--------_---- 116 78Information centers ---__- 120 80Traffic control __________--_ 117 78

Messengers -_--------_----_-- 159 121Methods, traffic control _______ 55 40Military Affiliate Radio System 165 123Military personnel, communities 74, 147 50, 111Military police:

Coordination __---------- 5 6Criminal investigators -___ 17 14Headquarters __---------- 4_ 4

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Paragraphs PageMilitary police-Continued

Investigators __________ 17 14Liaison _________________ 5 6Operations:

Activities ______-____ 2 3Control _____________ 3 4

Station:Arrangement ________ 8 8Establishing _________ 4 4Functional organiza-

tion _______________ 9 8Personnel:

Desk clerk _______ 13 12Desk sergeant ___ 12 11Duty officer ______ 11 11Investigators ____ 17 14Jailer ___________ 16 13Officer in charge __ 10 8Patrol sergeant __ 15 13Radio operators __ 14 12

Procedures:Assistance _______ 19 14Complaints ______ 18 14Dentention facili-

ties ___________ 23 18Disposition of of-

fenders _______ 24 18Evidence ________ 21 16Information _____ 19 14Processing offend-

ers ------ _____ 22 16Property ________ 21 16Reserves ________ 25 19Warrants________ 20 15

Selecting location ____ 6 7Space requirement ____ 7 7

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Military prisoners. (See Prison-ers, military.)

Motor escorts ---------------- 87 61Motor patrols ---------------- 45 35

Narcotic drugs __________-----48, 137e, 149d 36, 103, 112Nonnarcotic drugs ----------- 137e, 149d 103, 112

Occupied areas:Civil police __------------ 136 100Credentials -------------- 141 108Displaced persons -------- 144 109Disturbances ------------ 145 110Enforcement _------------ 137 101Introduction _----------.-- 135 100Military communities ____ 147 111Passes __---------------- 141 108Physical security -------- 142 108Protective custody, civilians 146 111Railway security --------- 143 109Refugees ---------------- 144 109Registration:

Inhabitants ---------- 140 107Vehicles ------------- 139 106

Traffic control ___________ 138 105Off limits areas ---_---------- 41 32Offenders:

Disposition _____________… 24 18Processing ________--- __.- 22 16

Offenses, investigating:Minor __-_____----- _----- 68 47Serious __--------------- 69 48

Officers in charge, military policestation -------------------- 10, 20, 21 8, 15, 16

Operation order, example _____ App. II 135Operation orders ------------- 33 26Operations:

Joint __--_-------------- 105, 109 72,75Planning ---------------- 31, 33 24, 26Routine -.---------------- 34, 92 29, 63

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Special combat:Airborne ____________ 134 99Amphibious _________ 132 95River crossing _______ 133 98

Operations, military police. (SeeMilitary police operations.)

Parades _____________________ 94 65Passes, occupied areas -_______ 141 108Patrol:

Orders _________________… 33e 27Routes __________________ 43 32Special order, example ____ App. III 140

Patrol sergeant, military policestation ____________________ 15 13

Patrols:Coordinating activity _____ 49 37Duties __________________ 35 29Foot ____________________ 44 34Harbor__________________ -104 71International ____________ 107 73Motor -…_________________ 45 35Railway yard __________-_ 102 70Terminal _______________- 46 35Traffic ____________-_____ 57 42Train _____________-_____ 47 36

Personnel assignment, unit sup-port ______________________ 26 20

Personnel, military police sta-tion. (See Military police sta-tion, personnel.)

Persons, protection. (See Pro-tection, persons.)

Physical security:Allied countries -_________ 151 113Combat zone __________--_ 130 94Communications zone _____ 124 86Occupied areas __________… 142 108Safeguards ___________--_ 78c(5) 56

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Pilferage __-___________-_____ 78, 130a 54, 94Planning operations:

Basic steps -------------- 32 24Introduction ____________- 31 24Orders ------------------ 33 26

Point control, traffic -___--__-- 56 41Ports, protection ____________- 81 57Prevention, crime. (See Crime

Prevention.)Price control _____________ -_ 137f 103Prisoners, military:

Confinement facilities:Disciplinary barracks 90 62Installation__________ 88 62Restraining centers __ 91 62

Custodial personnel ___-__ 89 62Executions ____________- 92 63

Prisoners of war:Combat zone __----------- 131 95Custody ______--------__ _ 11 76Evacuation ____________-_ 110 76Hospitalization __________ 1i3 77Processing ____________-_ 112 77

Prostitution _________________ 48, 137d 36, 102Protection:

Government property:Convoy ----__________ 79 56Depot _______________ 80 56Military installations _ 82 57Pilferage ___________ 78 54Ports -.-_____________ 81 57

Persons:Bodyguards _________ 85 60Important __________ 84 58Introduction _________ 83 57Motor escorts ________ 87 61Travel security ______ 86 60

Protective custody:Civilians ________________ 146 111Military ________________… 40 31

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Provost marshal, control, mili-tary police:

Operations ______________ 3, 25b 4, 19Pursuit, fugitives __________ - 64 46

Quadrant search _____________ 65 46

Radio:Amateur ________________ 165 123Commercial _____________ 163 123Military________________ -158 119

Radio operators, military policestation ___________________- 14 12

Radiological warfare _________ 97 67Raids _______________________ 66 47Railroad police _____________… 50 37Railway security. (See Security,

railway.)Reconnaissance, road _--______ 53 39Records:

Administration __________ 155 116Forms:

Local _______________ 154 115Standardized ________ 153 115

Introduction _____________ 152 114Refugees ____________________ 123d, 144 85, 109Registration, occupied areas:

Inhabitants ________-____- 140 107Vehicles…______________ 139 106Retraining centers ---__-_- 91 62

Reliefs -- ____________________ 39 31Reserves:

Ready __ _______________ 25a 19Unit ____-.. __._____._____ 25b 19

River crossings __--___.---- _-- 133 98Road reconnaissance --------- 53 39Scotch-lite ___------------__-- 59 43Search, area __-______________ 65 46

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Security:Government property. (See

Protection, Governmentproperty.)

Harbor patrols __________ 104 71Important persons, travel _ 86 60Railway:

Guards ---__________ 101 69Occupied areas ______ 143 109Personnel identification 100 69Security units _______ 99 68Supervisors _________ 103 71Yard patrols ________ 102 70

Selective enforcement ________ 38, 45 30, 35Sentry dogs _________________ 78c(5) 56Signs, traffic _______________-_ 59 43Special combat operations. (See

Operations, special combat)Special events:

Assemblies ______________ 93 64Parades ________-________ 94 65

Special patrol order, example__ App. III 140Stations, military police____ __ 4 4Straggler posts ______________ 75 51Stragglers __________________ 75, 129c 51, 92

Taxicab communications ______ 167 124Telegraph:

Commercial _____________ 164 123Military…____________ 157 117

Telephone:Commercial --___________ 162 122Military _________________ 157 117

Teletype ____________________ 157 117Terminal patrols __________…__ 46 35Traffic control:

Alternate routes ________ 54 40Communications zone ___ - 122 82Escorts _________________ 58 42Introduction _____________ 52 39

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Marshalling __________-__ 117 78Methods _________________ 55 40Occupied areas __________ 138 105Patrols --_______________ 57 42Point ________________-__ 56 41Posts ___________________ 128e 90Reconnaissance -_________ 53 39Signs _________________-_ 59 43

Traffic information posts _____ 55, 57, 60 40, 42, 43Train guards ________________ 101 69Train patrols ______________-_ 47 36Training:

Objectives ______________… 169 125References _____________… 168 125Unit ___________________… 29 22

Travel security, importantpersons __________________- 86 60

Trouble spots _______________ 42 32Unit support:

Emergency equipment _-__ 28 21Food service ____________… 30 22Personnel assignment _____ 26 20Training _______________- 29 22Vehicle maintenance ______ 27 21

Unit training _______________… 29 22United States Disciplinary Bar-

racks _____________________ 90 62

Vehicle:Maintenance _____________ 27 21Registration, occupied areas 139 106

Vice control ________________… 48 36

Warrants __________________… 20 15

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[AG 353 (13 Oct 54)]

BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY:

M. B. RIDGWAY,General, United States Army,

OFFICIAL: Chief of Staff.JOHN A. KLEIN,

Major General, United States Army,The Adjutant General.

DISTRIBUTION:

Active Army:Tee Svc, DA (1) Regt (1)Tec Svc Bd (2) MP Bn (5)AFF (2) MP Co (3)OS Maj Comd (5) Class I & II Instl (5)OS Base Comd (2) USMA (5)Log Comd (2) Gen & Br Svc Sch (5)MDW (1) PM Sch (300)Armies (4) PMST MP ROTC units (1)Corps (2) Engr Div (5)Div (2) Mil Dist (1)Brig (1)

NG: MP Bn (2); MP Co (1).USAR: MP Bn (2); MP Co (1).Unless otherwise noted, distribution applies to CONUS

and overseas.For explanation of abbreviations used, see SR

320-50-1.

* U. S. Government Printing Office: 1955-310531

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