Military Police are Here, Now What? Observations and Perspective as a Military Police OC/T at NTC

By Captain Michaela C. Lang

CPT Michaela Lang shares NTC lessons on military police utilization for BCTs: rear area security, sustainment protection, movement control, and detention operations.

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Using UASs to Bridge the Military Police ISR Gap

Captain Ryan Clemente advocates for military police units to adopt commercial unmanned aircraft systems to address intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance gaps in rear area security operations. The article compares obsolete RQ-11 Ravens with modern commercial quadcopters like the Vesper, emphasizing cost-effectiveness and enhanced capabilities for large-scale combat operations.

By Captain Ryan P. Clemente

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The Army Corrections Command

This article examines the mission and operations of the Army Corrections Command and Army Corrections Brigade. It highlights the integration of high-risk close confinement operations, detainee handling expertise, professional training programs, and legal frameworks that enable strategic risk mitigation and uphold military justice across the force.

By Captain Joshua I. Bogle and Staff Sergeant Caitlin E. Sias

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Enhancing Communications and Interoperability in the NCR

The Joint Task Force–National Capital Region addressed critical radio communication gaps between military police units and civilian emergency partners. Under Colonel Danner's leadership, they analyzed fragmented radio systems, collaborated with regional partners, implemented unified frequency profiles, and established partnerships with FirstNet to achieve comprehensive interoperability for the presidential inauguration.

By Sergeant First Class Stephen J. Ricciardelli

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Operation Pathways: A Framework for Creating Protected Sustainment in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

This article outlines the evolving role of the 8th Military Police Brigade in supporting joint force operations within the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. It examines how Operation Pathways strengthens protected sustainment through logistics security, multidomain coordination, and experimentation with new military police structures and tactics.

By Major Jacob C. Pressler