Mississippi State Guard

Mississippi State Guard Third Brigade 310 th Military Police Battalion WELCOME ABOARD PACKET March 2014 Johnny M. Kisner Jr, Commanding

The 310 th Military Police Battalion Mission Statement On order, the 310 th MP BN mobilizes and deploys to its designated area of operations, occupies staging areas and tactical operations centers and prepares for homeland security and disaster relief operations. On order, the 310 th MP BN moves to its assigned mission area(s) and conducts operations as part of a designated contingency force or joint task force. TASK ORGANIZATION MSSG MP COMPANY STRUCTURE

MILITARY POLICE OPERATIONS The Military Police (MP) Corps supports the commander across the full spectrum of military operations. In 2003, Mississippi State Guard went through a review process to determine if it was properly articulating its performance capabilities in support of the Mississippi Military Department. The review process resulted in an eventual realization that the MSG was incorrectly tasked as an Infantry organization and was unable to fully support the needs of the Mississippi Military Department. The need to restructure the organization was identified and changes made to allow leaders to perform future missions handed down to them by developing the MSSG into a Military Police organization. Accordingly, the MSSG s mission and training focus have been expanded to include the following MP functions: Maneuver and Mobility support (MMS) Area Security (AS). Civilian Evacuee (CE). Additionally, the MSSG assists the State in the following missions. Stability and Support Operations Support to Civil Authority Support to Humanitarian Assistance And Disaster Relief Support to Force Protection Physical Security Antiterrorism

THE MILITARY POLICE CORPS The crossed pistols of the Military Police Corps was officially adopted in 1922. The model for the insignia was the 1805 Harper s Ferry Pistol The first Official U.S. Army handgun. The Military Police Corps is a basic branch of the Army. It is both an arm and a service whose personnel perform combat, combat support and combat service support missions. Although the Military Police Corps, as a separate branch of the U. S. Army, did not come into existence until September 26, 1941, soldiers have been performing police duties since before the United States, as a country, was formed. The United States Army was officially formed by the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1775, three days after the battle of Bunker and Breeds hills on the outskirts of Boston. The resulting military force never exceeded 16,782 men at any time during the American Revolution and was augmented by thousands of militiamen from the colonies. The militiamen and regulars were initially untrained,...disrespectful of officers, fiercely resentful of discipline, ignorant of the rules of hygiene, and disorderly. Drunkenness, fighting and desertions were common and quickly evolved into major problems. Within six months of the formation of the Continental Army, General George Washington, realized that to have an effective fighting force there must be order and discipline. These requirements were to be furnished by two entities, the militia officers and a special unit. The first military police unit was formed on January 10, 1776. General Washington appointed William Marony as Provost of the Army of the United Colonies. Marony commanded a small detachment of men, the Provost Guard, whose primary duty consisted of executing deserters and other soldiers who had committed high crimes. After Marony quit the PM's were sergeants, temporarily promoted to the rank of captain. In June 1777, Congress organized the Invalid Corps in the Continental Army. This became a tradition during times of war through World War II. Colonel Lewis Nicola of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was placed in command. The men assigned to the corps had either been wounded or suffered from a disease and could not serve in a line unit. But they could perform garrison duties. Some of the men were missing an eye, an arm, or a leg. In May 1778 the Continental Congress authorized the formation of a troop of Light Dragoons, which was formed at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. This unit was designated the Marechaussee (Marshey) Corps, an adaptation of the French term- Marecheaux- a term used in reference to their military police units. The unit initially consisted of 63

men, recruited from the German settlements of Pennsylvania but by the end of the Revolution there were over 300 in the corps. The Marechaussee Corps was commanded by Captain Bartholomew Von Heer, a professional soldier from Prussia. They were to patrol the entire military encampment, interior and exterior lines, checking passes and papers, and arresting any rioters, suspected spies, drunkards, deserters, loiters and stragglers. In addition, the corps troops were to control merchants and vendors who followed the army. While the army was moving, the Marechaussee dragoons patrolled the flanks and rear for stragglers and protected the baggage and supplies. When the army entered a battle, the men of the corps posted themselves in the rear and patrolled roads on both flanks. In addition, the corps was used to gather intelligence concerning enemy movements. The Marechaussee Corps performed duties that would later become common place in the MP Corps. In 1780 they were sent to the Hackensack River, which they secured for a crossing by American troops and were ordered to prevent enemy spies from crossing the river. They also participated in combat in the American Revolution. They fought with General Nathaniel Greene s army in the victorious battle of Springfield, New Jersey, in June 1780. At the crucial battle of Yorktown in 1781, the Corps protected General Washington's headquarters in Virginia. In November 2, 1783, the Corps was dissolved and the next month the Continental Army was demobilized.

Chapter 3 Military Police Company Duties 3-1. Duties of the Military Police (MSG) Major duties; MSG Military Police provide support to the State by deploying to impacted disaster areas when called to State Active Duty during states of emergency declared by the Governor of the State of Mississippi and; conducting impacted area circulation control, area security, displaced person/refugee operations, law and order operations, specialty communications missions and route reconnaissance in support of or while attached to other military forces of the State of Mississippi. MSG Military Police provide support to the peacetime State Guard organization through security of critical State resources such as armories and critical infrastructure, conducting crime prevention programs and generally preserving law and order under the orders of governor of the State of Mississippi. 3-2. Company Commander The Commander (CO) is the primary officer in a company and is the lowest level of command in a brigade allowed to authorize promotions, conduct article 13 Non Judicial Punishment, reduce rank or grant authorized absences from MUTAs. The CO is ultimately responsible for everything his company does or fails to do. The company commander defines his own particular company level duties according to his assigned mission and also is responsible for conducting additional duties assigned him by his battalion and brigade commanders. 3-2. Executive Officer The Executive Officer (XO) is second in command. His primary role is to help the commander manage the company. He ensures administrative and tactical reports from subordinate platoons and teams are forwarded to the battalion tactical operations center. Typically the XO locates at the Company TOC when deployed but may also locate in a position away from the Company TOC to better maintain communications with the company commander and the Battalion TOC. a. Duties of the XO (with the 1SG) when deployed: (1) Plans and supervises company CSS (Combat Service Support). (2) Ensures pre-combat inspections are made. (3) Plans and coordinates logistical support w/ agencies outside the company while 1SG does the same internally. (4) Prepares or assists in preparation of para 4 of the OPORD and assist the CO in planning the mission. (5) Coordinates on behalf of the Commander with higher, adjacent and supporting units. (6) May aid in control of a phase of an action such as; mobilizing troops when the company is alerted, demobilizing troops after completion of a mission, Assumption of control of a unit or element attached to the Company (ie: radio teams, medics, liaison officers, engineers, chaplains, etc ). b. Tactical tasking for the XO may include: (1) Assignment as LZ/PZ control officer, including straggler control or casualty evacuation and re-supply operations as well as air/ground liaison. (2) Lead quartering parties (3) Act as an element leader. The XO may be assigned a mission and task-organized c. Specific Duties: (1) Prepares the companies daily attendance/strength reports for submission to BN/BDE S-1. Maintains record of attendance at the company level for all company personnel in addition to that kept by BN/BDE S-1. (2) Maintains company personnel files and ensures all personnel information is updated to the BN/BDE official personnel file. (3) Counsels company personnel as assigned by the Commander. (4) Maintains company training and counseling records. (5) Attends BN/BDE staff meeting when the Commander is unavailable. (6) Is primary custodian of the company recall roster and with assistance of the 1SG is responsible for ensuring subordinate leaders are able to enact the recall roster in the case of activation. (7) Assist and coordinate with the CO. Be prepared to assume his duties 3-3. First Sergeant The First Sergeant (1SG) is the senior NCO and normally the most experienced soldier in the company. He is the commander s primary tactical/technical advisor and expert on individual and NCO skills. He assists the commander in planning, coordinating and supervising all activities that support the unit mission. He operates where the commander directs or where his duties require him. Specific duties include; (1) Execute and supervise routine operations, including enforcing all SOPs. (2) Planning and coordinating training. (3) Coordinating and reporting personnel and administrative actions through the XO. (4) Supervising supply, maintenance communications, field hygiene and medical evacuation operations. (5) Supervise, inspect, and observe matters designated by the CO MSSG-310MPBN SOP 320.1 Page 1 of 3

(6) Assist and coordinate with the XO. Be prepared to assume his duties. (7) Lead task-organized elements or subunits on designated missions. 3-4. Platoon Leader The MP platoon leader (PL) is responsible to the company commander for the platoon's combat readiness, training, and discipline and the maintenance of its equipment. To be successful, the platoon leader must demonstrate an ability to lead soldiers and manage an organization, material, and time. He must be able to articulate the capabilities and limitations of the platoon to various non-mp staff sections. In combat, the platoon leader is responsible for accomplishing all the missions assigned to the platoon according to the commander s intent and preserving the platoon s fighting capability. Additional Specific duties include; (1) Assist the company command element in facilitating training for all assigned personnel. (2) Recruits, trains and leads respective MP Element. (3) Establishes rapport with local law enforcement and civil emergency agencies in assigned region or area of responsibility. (4) Conducts programs to better the awareness of the MSG through out the brigade area of operations. (5) Counsels subordinates in accordance with BDE counseling and promotions policy. 3-5. Platoon Sergeant The Platoon Sergeant (PSG) leads elements of the platoon as directed by the platoon leader and assumes command of the platoon in the absence of the platoon leader. He directs the day-to-day activities of the platoon and ensures that the platoon has individual and team training and logistics needed to accomplish its mission. During tactical operations, he may assist in the control of the platoon. 3-6. Squad Leader The MP Squad Leader is responsible to the platoon leader for individual and squad training and squad discipline. He is responsible for the tactical employment and control of the squad and the maintenance and operation of all vehicles and equipment organic to the squad. During combat operations or anytime there is a threat, the squad leader quickly assesses the situation, reports to his superiors, and takes appropriate action to protect the squad according to the rules of engagement (ROE). A squad leader has the same responsibility for the squad as the Platoon leader has for the squad. The squad leader tasks team leaders for mission assignments and may assign himself to any subordinate element during the task organization of teams. 3-7. Team Leader The MP Team Leader is responsible to the squad leader for individual and team training and team discipline. He is responsible for the tactical employment and control of the team and the maintenance and operation of all vehicles and equipment organic to the team. During combat operations or anytime there is a threat, the team leader quickly assesses the situation, reports to his superiors, and takes appropriate action to protect the team according to the rules of engagement (ROE). A squad leader has the same responsibility for the squad as the team leader has for the team. 3-8. Primary Enlisted Duties by Skill Level a. Skill Level 1. Performs as a team member in support of battlefield operations, installation law and order operations and security of Army resources and installations. b. Skill Level 2. Leads military police teams in support of battlefield operations and leads and supervises small sections in support of security and installation law and order operations. c. Skill Level 3. Leads military police squads and sections, operates police desks, plans crime prevention measures, operates evidence rooms and prepares operations plans and orders in military police detachments in support of both battlefield and installation law and order operations and security of resources and installations. d. Skill Level 4. Leads military police platoons, large detachments and sections. Supervises and performs duties as Provost Sergeant and MP Operations NCO, prepares circulation or traffic control plans and operations orders in support of both battlefield and installation law and order operations and security of resources and installations, e. Skill Level 5.Performs First Sergeant duties or provides staff supervision, prepares plans, procedures and operational orders as Provost Sergeant, Operations Sergeant, Intelligence NCO and Security NCO in support of battlefield and installation law and order operations and security of resources and installations. 3-9. Enlisted MP Requirements Enlisted Physical demands for rating and qualification for initial award of MOS. Military police must possess the following qualifications: a. Physical demand rating of moderately heavy. b. No physical profile, may have a waiver for physical limitations from HQMSG c. Negative local background check d. Must possess a valid state motor vehicle operator license. e. No objection to performing security duties in the vicinity of munitions or supplies stored or staged for military use. f. No record of pre-trial intervention or conviction by military or civil court of the following: (1) Any offense involving force or violence. MSSG-310MPBN SOP 320.1 Page 2 of 3

(2) Any offense listed under para 4-22, AR 601-210 (misdemeanor), or similar offense not listed for which the maximum possible sentence exceeds 4 months of confinement. (3) Two or more offenses within 5 years prior to the date of enlistment listed under AR 601-210, para 4-21, (minor non-traffic), or similar offense not listed for which the maximum possible sentence is less than 4 months confinement. (4) Three or more minor traffic offenses as listed under AR 601-210, para 4-20, (minor traffic) during the 12 months period prior to entry on state duty (does not include traffic violations considered misdemeanor or felony by virtue of fine amount per AR 601-210. (5) No pattern of behavior or actions that is reasonably indicative of a contemptuous attitude toward the law or other duly constituted authority. g. Minimum age of 18 at time of volunteering for military police duty. h. No record of possession or use of any narcotic or non-narcotic drug as defined by Article 134, UCMJ and AR 600-50. (waiverable by board of review) i. Formal training (completion of MOS 31B course conducted under the auspices set forth in this regulation) mandatory. Reference: FM 3-19.4 for Platoon Level Duties MSSG-310MPBN SOP 320.1 Page 3 of 3

MY CHAIN OF COMMAND President of the United States Barak H. Obama Governor of the State Of Mississippi Phil Bryant Adjutant General of Mississippi MG Augustus Collins Commander, Mississippi State Guard BG (MS) David H McElreath Third Brigade Commander COL (MS) Chris Clements Battalion Commander MAJ (MS) Johnny M Kisner Jr. 315 th MP Company Commander Platoon Leader MY NCO SUPPORT CHANNEL Command Sergeant Major, Mississippi Military Department CSM George M. Miller State Command Sergeant Major, Mississippi State Guard CSM (MS) Isaac Moore

Third Brigade Command Sergeant Major CSM (MS) Steven Solman 310 th MP BN Command Sergeant Major CSM (MS) Kenneth Williams 315 th MP Company, First Sergeant Platoon Sergeant Squad Leader Team leader MY PLATOON

310 TH MP BATTALION SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM Sponsor Assignment form PURPOSE: The purpose of the Sponsorship Program is to identify, seek individual input, and assess each volunteer s career objectives in order to assist you and the command in sound career decisions. GOAL: The goal of the program is to promote and retain highly capable volunteers for the 310 th Military Police Battalion who can accomplish any assigned task or mission. COMMANDER S COMMENTS: I firmly believe in a Career management and Sponsorship Program. It is my intent to provide quality training and educational opportunities that will allow our volunteers to attain not only their military career goals, but also civilian career goals and opportunities. Each individual must be proactive in helping to manage their career by exhibiting the desired traits of a leader, such as integrity and moral courage, by attending drills, by completing your OER/NCOER and professional development counseling sessions, being active in unit planning outside of UTA periods and being responsible for your actions. We are charged with a huge responsibility. The uniform we wear is distinctive and the country we represent is the greatest on earth. Many men and women have made the ultimate sacrifice to help insure the freedom we enjoy today. I challenge you to help in the continuation of this great heritage and in maintaining it for future generations. MY SPONSOR IS: My sponsor s contact information is: Day Time Phone: Evening Phone: E-Mail:

310 TH MP BATTALION SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM Sponsor Assignment Form - File Record Sponsored Individual Name: PURPOSE: The purpose of the Sponsorship Program is to identify, seek individual input, and assess each volunteer s career objectives in order to assist you and the command in sound career decisions. GOAL: The goal of the program is to promote and retain highly capable volunteers for the 310 th Military Police Battalion who can accomplish any assigned task or mission. COMMANDER S COMMENTS: I firmly believe in a Career management and Sponsorship Program. It is my intent to provide quality training and educational opportunities that will allow our volunteers to attain not only their military career goals, but also civilian career goals and opportunities. Each individual must be proactive in helping to manage their career by exhibiting the desired traits of a leader, such as integrity and moral courage, by attending drills, by completing your OER/NCOER and professional development counseling sessions, being active in unit planning outside of UTA periods and being responsible for your actions. We are charged with a huge responsibility. The uniform we wear is distinctive and the country we represent is the greatest on earth. Many men and women have made the ultimate sacrifice to help insure the freedom we enjoy today. I challenge you to help in the continuation of this great heritage and in maintaining it for future generations. MY SPONSOR IS: My sponsor s contact information is: Day Time Phone: Evening Phone: E-Mail: