How to Become an Army MP

The military is like a world unto its own and they have their own branch of law enforcement. These specialized soldiers are part of the Military Police Corps, trained to keep peace, enforce military regulations and decipher intelligence. They also perform routine duties such as controlling traffic and respond to emergencies.

Instructions

1

Enroll in the Army by contacting a local recruiter. Discuss with the recruiter your desire to become part of the military police. They can send you through the appropriate tests to qualify for entry into the United States Army Military Police School.

2

Realize that the minimum age to become an MP is 21, while the minimum age requirement for entry to the Army is only 18. The Army believes the responsibility on MPs is greater than on regular civilians and thus needs a little more maturity.

3

Attend 9 weeks of Basic Training, which covers soldier basics. This training combines a mixture of all entrants into the Army, not just those seeking MP specialty training.

4

Continue training by attending 8 to 12 weeks of Advanced Individual Training designed to train future MPs to think critically and analytically. This includes time in the classroom and written exams, then it moves on to fitness exams that require a tremendous amount of endurance and physical challenges.

5

Decide on a specialty such as a Criminal Investigations Special Agent or Internment/Resettlement Specialist. These require additional MP training, which the Army Military Police Corps offers to advanced students who wish to pursue further education.

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The military is like a world unto its own and they have their own branch of law enforcement. These specialized soldiers are part of the Military Police Corps, trained to keep peace, enforce military regulations and decipher intelligence. They also perform routine duties such as controlling traffic and respond to emergencies.

Instructions

1

Enroll in the Army by contacting a local recruiter. Discuss with the recruiter your desire to become part of the military police. They can send you through the appropriate tests to qualify for entry into the United States Army Military Police School.

2

Realize that the minimum age to become an MP is 21, while the minimum age requirement for entry to the Army is only 18. The Army believes the responsibility on MPs is greater than on regular civilians and thus needs a little more maturity.

3

Attend 9 weeks of Basic Training, which covers soldier basics. This training combines a mixture of all entrants into the Army, not just those seeking MP specialty training.

4

Continue training by attending 8 to 12 weeks of Advanced Individual Training designed to train future MPs to think critically and analytically. This includes time in the classroom and written exams, then it moves on to fitness exams that require a tremendous amount of endurance and physical challenges.

5

Decide on a specialty such as a Criminal Investigations Special Agent or Internment/Resettlement Specialist. These require additional MP training, which the Army Military Police Corps offers to advanced students who wish to pursue further education.