Military Police. HELP!!

VizierKane

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So i whant to become a MP, so i can gain experiance to become a cop later.. anyways i was wondering wich military branch will be the easiest to become MP and patrolling? (less dangerous) (im thinking about the national guard)

also. how often do they deploy MP's? I'm hoping i can server my active years in a local base.. for ex. if i join the national guard for MP.. i can stay at my states base and be an MP their? what are the chances of this accuring??

and does the national guard have active years.. i hear they only work one time a month?
 
Enforcing the Law Or PeaceKeeping is no easy easy task and no where is completely safe from danger. All goverment officals know this and so they do there duty. I suggest you think long and hard and decide will you take this risk. is this wroth going after?

No matter what job you take in the field weither medic or sniper for example your not safe completely, so you have to come to terms with the possiblity you might die in the line of duty.
 
On the other hand, it also has to be one of the most rewarding jobs in the world.

On a less serious note, try the Navy, because as all of us in eGO know, they always have *ahem* Drunken Sailors.
 
Go in the Air Force. You will be sorry if you do not take my advice. They treat there people the best.
 
I'm in Air Force ROTC hoping to get into Security Forces, same sort of idea as military police. AF is probably your best bet.
 
thanks guys for the replies! ARRGGGG most likely i will join the guard... but i dont know.


BTW im doing this to get out of the house.. i crashed my car i cant go to school or work.. well i can if i take the bus. but that will complicate things..

and i have no money for another car at all... since i have nothing going for me here maybe ill join the military. LOL
 
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You'll find training to become and MP harder than just about anything else you can do in the military. Now I don't know about the guard, but in other branches the MPs are the guys who are trained to handle EVERYONE - that means they get trained not only to deal with regular enlistees, but also the elite groups. If you want to become a cop then finish school and then go to police academy - don't be come an MP to learn how to be a cop.
 
Firstly, the military does things differently, so you should not believe being an MP will give you training for the civilian police force. You will still have to go into the academy and go through all of the training once you go to a local department when you leave the military.

Secondly, never, under any circumstances, join the military to get out of the house. The first reason should be to serve your country, not to use as an escape. It is a life-altering and very serious decision to make and should be respected as such.

Thirdly, don't come here for advice to join the military. True, we do have people from all branches who are members of the community, but the best place to go is to a recruiter. They can answer every question and in more detail as it pertains to you. We don't know what your ASVAB scores are. We do not know your qualifications.


I'll attempt to answer your other questions.

anyways i was wondering wich military branch will be the easiest to become MP and patrolling? (less dangerous) (im thinking about the national guard)
No branch is "easiest". Sure, training in branches vary in intensity, but every single branch is grueling. If you aren't prepared to bleed, sweat, cry, get dirty, and run miles every day carrying pounds of gear, DON'T JOIN.

MP's are Marine Corps and Army. Security Forces (SF) are Air Force. Navy only has security for ships, which I believe you must hold a higher rank for. Coast Guard has law enforcement as well. You will not only be patrolling. It's not that easy of a job. You will also handle domestic issues on base, issuing speeding tickets, conducting investigations, and handing out citations. You could also guard checkpoints on the base. I have friends in MP (Army) and they can attest to this. Also, being an MP your only friends will be other MP's. Other people tend to dislike you for messing up their fun. :)


also. how often do they deploy MP's? I'm hoping i can server my active years in a local base.. for ex. if i join the national guard for MP.. i can stay at my states base and be an MP their? what are the chances of this accuring??

You are deployed whenever the military needs you. You have NO say in it and you have no clue when it will be until you get your deployment info. You also have no choice where your first duty station will be. The military decides for you. I'm pretty sure you can specify what you'd like to have (i.e. in-state or abroad), but that only serves as wishful thinking. I've had friends choose in-state and be assigned in Italy. I've had friends choose abroad and be assigned to the same base where they used to live close to. Never join because you want to go to a specific base or be close to family.

and does the national guard have active years.. i hear they only work one time a month?

Yes. You would be in the active National Guard...you would be required to attend drill at the assigned base one weekend a month. However, you will have to go to training 2 weeks out of the year. You will be getting pay ONLY for the drill weekends, not nearly as much as active Army pay.


Honestly it doesn't seem like the military would be right for you. Every single occupation across all branches are DANGEROUS. You do have the possibility (a very high one at that) to go to war. You wanting to join a combat arm conflicts with your desire to not be in dangers way. Keep that in mind.
 
Firstly, the military does things differently, so you should not believe being an MP will give you training for the civilian police force. You will still have to go into the academy and go through all of the training once you go to a local department when you leave the military.

Secondly, never, under any circumstances, join the military to get out of the house. The first reason should be to serve your country, not to use as an escape. It is a life-altering and very serious decision to make and should be respected as such.

Thirdly, don't come here for advice to join the military. True, we do have people from all branches who are members of the community, but the best place to go is to a recruiter. They can answer every question and in more detail as it pertains to you. We don't know what your ASVAB scores are. We do not know your qualifications.


I'll attempt to answer your other questions.


No branch is "easiest". Sure, training in branches vary in intensity, but every single branch is grueling. If you aren't prepared to bleed, sweat, cry, get dirty, and run miles every day carrying pounds of gear, DON'T JOIN.

MP's are Marine Corps and Army. Security Forces (SF) are Air Force. Navy only has security for ships, which I believe you must hold a higher rank for. Coast Guard has law enforcement as well. You will not only be patrolling. It's not that easy of a job. You will also handle domestic issues on base, issuing speeding tickets, conducting investigations, and handing out citations. You could also guard checkpoints on the base. I have friends in MP (Army) and they can attest to this. Also, being an MP your only friends will be other MP's. Other people tend to dislike you for messing up their fun. :)




You are deployed whenever the military needs you. You have NO say in it and you have no clue when it will be until you get your deployment info. You also have no choice where your first duty station will be. The military decides for you. I'm pretty sure you can specify what you'd like to have (i.e. in-state or abroad), but that only serves as wishful thinking. I've had friends choose in-state and be assigned in Italy. I've had friends choose abroad and be assigned to the same base where they used to live close to. Never join because you want to go to a specific base or be close to family.



Yes. You would be in the active National Guard...you would be required to attend drill at the assigned base one weekend a month. However, you will have to go to training 2 weeks out of the year. You will be getting pay ONLY for the drill weekends, not nearly as much as active Army pay.


Honestly it doesn't seem like the military would be right for you. Every single occupation across all branches are DANGEROUS. You do have the possibility (a very high one at that) to go to war. You wanting to join a combat arm conflicts with your desire to not be in dangers way. Keep that in mind.

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Firstly, the military does things differently, so you should not believe being an MP will give you training for the civilian police force. You will still have to go into the academy and go through all of the training once you go to a local department when you leave the military.

Secondly, never, under any circumstances, join the military to get out of the house. The first reason should be to serve your country, not to use as an escape. It is a life-altering and very serious decision to make and should be respected as such.

Thirdly, don't come here for advice to join the military. True, we do have people from all branches who are members of the community, but the best place to go is to a recruiter. They can answer every question and in more detail as it pertains to you. We don't know what your ASVAB scores are. We do not know your qualifications.


I'll attempt to answer your other questions.


No branch is "easiest". Sure, training in branches vary in intensity, but every single branch is grueling. If you aren't prepared to bleed, sweat, cry, get dirty, and run miles every day carrying pounds of gear, DON'T JOIN.

MP's are Marine Corps and Army. Security Forces (SF) are Air Force. Navy only has security for ships, which I believe you must hold a higher rank for. Coast Guard has law enforcement as well. You will not only be patrolling. It's not that easy of a job. You will also handle domestic issues on base, issuing speeding tickets, conducting investigations, and handing out citations. You could also guard checkpoints on the base. I have friends in MP (Army) and they can attest to this. Also, being an MP your only friends will be other MP's. Other people tend to dislike you for messing up their fun. :)




You are deployed whenever the military needs you. You have NO say in it and you have no clue when it will be until you get your deployment info. You also have no choice where your first duty station will be. The military decides for you. I'm pretty sure you can specify what you'd like to have (i.e. in-state or abroad), but that only serves as wishful thinking. I've had friends choose in-state and be assigned in Italy. I've had friends choose abroad and be assigned to the same base where they used to live close to. Never join because you want to go to a specific base or be close to family.



Yes. You would be in the active National Guard...you would be required to attend drill at the assigned base one weekend a month. However, you will have to go to training 2 weeks out of the year. You will be getting pay ONLY for the drill weekends, not nearly as much as active Army pay.


Honestly it doesn't seem like the military would be right for you. Every single occupation across all branches are DANGEROUS. You do have the possibility (a very high one at that) to go to war. You wanting to join a combat arm conflicts with your desire to not be in dangers way. Keep that in mind.

thanks alot j-wall that really helped me out.. very true what you have said.... and i am taking this very seriously. never though i would get serious answers on eGO so i asked a more fun friendlier way. but thanks again.
 
not that I'm saying don't join the service by any means, but any local College should have a Law Enforcement degree program...

But if you want to join the service, any branch is just about the same, although, in the Guard, you will be home a lot more :)
 
Army and Marine MPs are extremely likely to get sent to Iraq and Afghanistan. They are first and foremost combat infantry that only differ in their specialty. You may want to consider if you can handle that or not. I know I can't... PTSD would be the end of me. Combat isn't for everyone and you've already specified that you're looking for the least dangerous way of being an MP, this should be a clue that it isn't for you and that's nothing to be ashamed of.

Think long and hard about whether you REALLY want to do it and can take combat (be honest with yourself don't play the tough guy). If you can honestly answer yes then it won't really matter which branch you're an MP in because you're doing what you want to do with a great group of people. If you speak with a good recruiter he/she will tell you the same thing. If he/she just wants to fill their quota and doesn't care at all about you they'll try to suck you in without making you think at all about your decision.

To answer your original question though. In theory Air Force is the easiest and safest because they have the fewest personnel deployed overseas and generally their physical fitness is lower than other branches. That is in comparison to other branches, there is still nothing easy or safe about the Air Force.
 
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Lots of great advice already, especial j-wall's. Just to clarify, the Navy Master at Arms rate is equivalent to an MP. And, they can guarantee you that job in your contract before your commit. But, the odds of you staying close to home are almost zero. You will deploy on a ship and very likely do time on the ground in Iraq or Afghanistan.
 
wow thansk guys! this is alot of help for me.. im still unsure if i want to join.. i think im ready for the challenge or i at least whant to see if im up to it. a little personal goal for me.

but.... am I ready for the consequences??? i dont know yet.. i just know one thing school really is not for me.
 
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