Austere Challenge 24: Lessons Learned from the 97th Military Police Battalion in WFX 24-03

By Major Noel Whitten

97th MP Battalion's WFX participation yielded vital lessons in command post ops, staff training, and tactical integration.

Nighttime shot of three soldiers in camouflage standing outside a weathered two-story stone building. A military Humvee and a large generator are parked in front of the building’s three arched entrances.

Small quadcopter drone flying low over a grassy field or meadow. The drone appears to be a consumer or light commercial model with four rotors, captured against a blurred natural background of dried grass or vegetation.

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

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

By Captain Michaela C. Lang

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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

Group of U.S. Army Military Police in multicam uniforms and tan knit caps gathered around a white van for briefing or training exercise in a parking lot

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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