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CONTENTS
n Winter 2014
Going Social
President’s Message............................................................. 9
From the Commandant.......................................................10
Regimental Command Sergeant Major ..............................11
Regimental Chief Warrant Officer.......................................12
Remembering the Fallen .....................................................13
508th
MP BN Officer Competition ......................................14
On Target with Retired MPs.................................................16
Retirement Goes to the Dogs..............................................18
Regimental Week Photo Gallery ...................................24-25
The Legend of the Order of the Marechausse .................. 26
The Order of the Vivandiere ................................................27
New Displays at the MP Museum...................................... 28
Ugandans Train for Future.................................................. 29
New Zealand Provost Marshal Visits Oahu ....................... 30
MP’s Host National Law Enforcement
Explorers Academy..........................................................31
MG (Ret) Charles A. Hines ................................................. 32
Strengthing Law Enforcement Partnerships in Korea ..... 34
CID Agent Saves Swimmers .............................................. 35
Behind the Scenes at the Museum:
Hall of Fame Inductees................................................... 36
Supporting Firm Members................................................. 38
Rainier Chapter News......................................................... 39
Brick Order Form ................................................................40
Taps...................................................................................... 46
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
C
elebrating the Military
Police Anniversary at
the home of the Regi-
ment is always a special and
exciting time. Although the
events have had to be curtailed
the past couple of years due to
budget restraints, our pride in
all the Regiment has accom-
plished has not. Kudos to
all that made it happen and
kudos to all in the Regiment
that celebrated across the globe!
As you read this edition of the
Dragoon, I hope that where
ever you are, your celebration of our beloved
regiment’s anniversary was just as special.
The week was packed full of events to
include inducting four individuals into
the Hall of Fame, the Memorial Tribute, a
Regimental Review and the week culminated
with a memorable Military Police Ball. To me
personally, one of the most moving moments
was the Memorial Tribute where this year the
MPRA once again hosted Gold Star Families.
These great Americans, assisted by BG Spin-
dler, placed bricks honoring
their heroes into the Memorial
Walkway. As always this event
was moving beyond words.
As I close I would like to
send an MPRA thanks to all of
the organizations that helped
the MPRA raise funds for
both our Benevolent Fund and
Scholarship Program this past
year. Please continue to spread
the word about the MPRA and
what it does for our Soldiers.
Our Benevolent Fund, Scholar-
ship Fund, and other legacy
programs cannot work without the support of
our members. Every new membership as well
as renewals count. Additionally, support those
corporate sponsors who support the MPRA.
Thank you for all you do for the MPRA!
n SGM (R) Don Rose
President, MPRA
National Board of Directors
Winter 2014 • Vol. 25 No. 2
PRESIDENT
SGM (R) Don Rose
VICE PRESIDENT
CSM (R) Dorsey Newcomb
FINANCIAL OFFICER
CSM (R) Mike True
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MEMBERSHIP
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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MPRAThe Dragoon
EDITOR’S NOTE
The MPRA Dragoon features information from the MPRA Commu-
nity, news from the Home of the Regiment at Fort Leonard Wood, his-
torical accounts, and stories from all components (Active Duty, National
Guard and Reserve), as well as Retired Military Police from around the
world. Our overall goal is to have The Dragoon be as current as possible
on the HOOAH events taking place within our ranks and, in turn, be
a direct reflection of the Regiment as a whole. We are unable to do this
without your assistance, contributions, and continued support.
We welcome articles and photographs by and about Soldiers of any rank, Military Spouses
and Families, DA Civilians, and other Friends of the Regiment. Articles and photograph submis-
sions should be Military Police-related and may include human interest, military operations and
exercises, history, personal viewpoints and other areas of general interest. All articles accepted for
publication are subject to editing.
We look forward to hearing from you for future issues of The Dragoon!
n Beth Bellerby, bellerbyb@mpraonline.org
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T
his year’s Regimental Week
exceeded all expectations,
despite the inability of many
to participate [in person]
because of severe fiscal constraints and
travel restrictions. I told the command
and staff that, “if the Regiment can’t
come to us this year – we will go to
Regiment!” And they responded mag-
nificently; putting together a Regimen-
tal Week itinerary that fittingly show-
cased the pride and accomplishments of
our great Groups and Brigades. Thanks
to every command who took the time to
send their colors and actively hook into
live feeds to bring the 72nd Anniversary
Celebration to your troops, civilians,
and families.
As is our custom, the week’s activities
honored the past, present, and future
Soldiers/Leaders of the Corps. Each
event, beginning with the Memorial
Tribute to our Fallen and ending with
the Military Ball, was done with great
class and genuine sincerity; ensuring the
centerpiece was always THE BRIGADE
/GROUP COLORS – THE COLORS
of our Corps that our troops bravely
serve under. This was all made possible
by the tremendous work, volunteer
service, and support of the leaders of
the Regiment, the Maneuver Support
Center, Fort Leonard Wood, and our
wonderful MP Regimental Association,
who remains at the ready to help us
wherever and whenever needed. How
fortunate we are to have such a great
team of committed leaders to promote
the merits of our great Regiment!
The upcoming holidays give us rea-
son to pause and consider what we are
thankful for — both personally and pro-
fessionally. For me, I am thankful and
humbled to have the privilege of serving
everyday with such extraordinary men
and women both military and civilian,
and to be tirelessly supported by the
love and strength of our families!
I wish you well, and thank you for
your service and sacrifice to the Nation,
to our Army, and to our Corps. Happy
Holidays!
Of the Troops, For the Troops
Army Strong!
n Brigadier General
Mark Spindler
Thanks to every
command who took the
time to send their colors
and actively hook into live
feeds to bring the 72nd
Anniversary Celebration
to your troops, civilians,
and families.”
From the Commandant
LETTERS
A Regimental Celebration —
A Lot To Be Thankful For!
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W
e have successfully cel-
ebrated our 72nd An-
niversary as a Military
Police Corps. During
this year’s regimental week, we had to
make some adjustment to the celebra-
tions due to budget constraints. Even
during this period of reduced budgets,
we were able to honorably recognize our
rich history. For the first time in the
history of United States Army Military
Police School, we had Active, Reserve
and National Guard colors on the field
representing the entire Regiment. All
the military police brigade colors assem-
bled in one place, this was an awesome
sight. This truly showcased our unity as
a Regiment.
These celebratory events are needed
to pass on our traditions and heritage.
Regimental Reviews, Retreat Ceremo-
nies, Memorial Tributes, Hall of Fame
Inductions, and State of the Regiment
briefings and the annual Military Police
Corps Regimental Ball are all events that
tell our story. Together with your local
activities in the field we tell the story of
our Military Police Corps Regiment.
Many visitors attended the week’s
events. I was often asked, “How do
today’s military police Soldiers measure
up to those that came before them?” I
proudly responded without hesitation,
that today’s Military Police Soldiers
are not only as well or better trained,
equipped and led than those that served
before you, they are just as courageous
as those of the past. Today’s military
police Soldiers are battle tested. Your
professionalism and commitment to
excellence does not go unnoticed or
unappreciated. Your sacrifices do not
go unnoticed by me or the American
public.
Team, I am proud of your accom-
plishments every day. I thank you for
all that you do to support the Regiment,
the Army and our nation.
“Assist, Protect, Defend”
n CSM John McNeirney
Regimental Command
Sergeant Major
LETTERS
Today’s military police
Soldiers are battle tested.
Your professionalism and
commitment to excellence
does not go unnoticed or
unappreciated. Your sacrifices
do not go unnoticed by me or
the American public.”
From the Regimental Command Sergeant Major
Recognized Military Police
Professionalism and Commitment
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I
f you were present at Fort Leonard
Wood or viewed the regimental
events via simulcast, you know
that it was a phenomenal week.
This was my second regimental week as
your Regimental Chief Warrant Officer,
although fewer senior leader of the regi-
ment were able to be physically present,
the USAMPS accomplished the mission
of showcasing the outstanding units,
Soldiers, Civilians, and Family members
that make this the finest regiment in the
Army.
For me, the Memorial Tribute pro-
vided the most lasting memory. It is a
very powerful and touching ceremony.
It provides us the opportunity to pay our
respects to our Military Police broth-
ers and sisters who paid the ultimate
sacrifice in defense of our great nation.
They all understood the risk involved
with being a Soldier and Military Police
Warrior. They all knew that they would
be placing themselves in harm’s way.
But, they all raised their hand and vol-
unteered to deploy to defend our nation
and its interest. They are among the less
than one percent of the population that
have served in the United States Armed
Forces.
They are among the select few that
have sacrificed themselves to secure free-
dom for future generations here in the
United States of America, and help to
provide the opportunity for freedom in
oppressive countries around the world.
They all knew that freedom isn’t free.
They are heroes of the American people,
the United States Army, and the Military
Police Corps Regiment.
The Regimental Week Memorial Trib-
ute is a fitting ceremony to honor these
Military Police heroes. If you could
only attend one event during regimental
week, make this the one you attend. It
is an absolutely amazing ceremony that
will provide memories that you will
carry the rest of your life.
“Of the Troops and For the Troops”
“Assist, Protect, and Defend”
“Do What Has to be Done”
n CW5 Leroy Shamburger
Regimental Chief
Warrant Officer
LETTERS
From the Regimental Chief Warrant Officer
Showcasing Our Regiment —
Mission Accomplished
They all knew that
freedom isn’t free. They are heroes of the
American people, the United States Army,
and the Military Police Corps Regiment.
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IN THE NEWS
Remembering the Fallen
A
s they do every year in Septem-
ber, members of the military po-
lice community and leaders from
federal, state, and local law enforcement
gathered at Arlington National Cemetery
for the Military Police Remembrance
Ceremony.
Section 55 at the cemetery is home to
the stone memorial honoring the more
than 800 fallen military police men and
women who have made the ultimate
sacrifice since WWI.
This year the ceremony directly
honored five MPs who died since the last
ceremony, all occurring in Afghanistan.
Major General David Quantock, the
Provost Marshal General of the Army,
and commanding general of Criminal In-
vestigation Division and the Army Cor-
rections Command began his remarks
with a reminder to those in attendance as
to why they were there.
“To never forget,” said Maj. Gen.
Quantock. “Because that is our solemn
commitment, we never leave a fallen
comrade behind and we will always
remember those that paid the ultimate
sacrifice ... and that’s why we gather here
today. We honor their patriotism, their
selfless service, and their sacrifice.”
The guest speaker for the event, retired
Col. Frank Cohn, said the event is a sig-
nificant way to remember the fallen.
“Once again, as we assemble here...
we find ourselves at the Military Police
marker to honor our fallen heroes,” said
Cohn, former chief of staff, Military Dis-
trict of Washington. “I talk to you from
the perspective of an old Soldier, having
witnessed and observed three genera-
tions of MP’s – those of WW II, those of
the Vietnam era and now yours. There
are indeed generational gaps since our
Corps was formed back in 1941. Here in
Arlington we are burying the young of
your generation, those who have died far
too soon, along with the old warriors of
past wars who managed to outlive their
fallen comrades. It was my World War II
generation which was labeled ‘The Great-
est Generation,’ but as I look at you, you
who have served three or four or even
five tours in war torn places, who have
brought honor to our Corps, who served
next to those who were wounded and
killed while you yourself were exposed to
the toils of war, I along with my World
War II comrades, we stand in awe at your
accomplishments.”
Following the MP Remembrance
Ceremony at Section 55, Maj. Gen.
Quantock and Sgt. Maj. Dawn Ripple-
meyer, the PMG Sergeant Major, placed
a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns
in honor of all those who have fallen over
the past year.
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visit www.cid.army.mil.
n Jeffrey Castro, U.S. Army
Criminal Investigation Command
Public Affairs Office
From left: Retired Col. Frank Cohn, Maj. Gen. David Quantock, the Provost Marshal General
of the Army and commanding general of the Army Criminal Investigation Command and
the Army Corrections Command, and Sgt. Maj. Dawn Ripplemeyer, the PMG Sergeant
Major, render salutes during the MP Remembrance Ceremony at Arlington National
Cemetery, September 17. (Photo by Jeffrey Castro)
MILITARY POLICE KIA
SGT Donna R. Johnson
October 2012 — Afghanistan
SGT Jeremy F. Hardison
October 2012 — Afghanistan
SGT Thomas J. Butler
October 2012 — Afghanistan
SGT Enrique Mondragon
December 2012 — Afghanistan
SFC Trenton L. Rhea
May 2013 — Afghanistan
MPs KILLED IN COMBAT
World War I — 59
World War II — 250
Korean War — 137
Vietnam Conflict — 124
Panama (Just Cause) — 1
Desert Storm — 1
Somalia — 3
OIF/OEF/Present — 244
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508th
MP Battalion (I/R)
Officer of theYear Competition
T
he Captains, Lieutenants and
Cadets of the fighting 508TH
gathered for the first ever
Guardian Officer of the Year Competi-
tion (OOY). 14 personnel faced off in a
contest that tested the mental, physical
and spiritual resiliency of the individu-
als. For three straight days they battled
neck and neck, fighting to see who
would be named Champion; the best of
the best.
At 0300 on July 22, 2013 the Com-
pany Grade Officers assembled to start
the competition. The competitive banter
flew left and right until the 50 question
exam hit the table. It got eerily quiet and
all that could be heard was pens on paper.
45 minutes later, the final contestant
turned in their answers and everyone
waited to find out the results of the first
event. 1LT Ariana Soto, HHC, pulled
off the first victory with a two point lead
over her nearest competitor.
With the first event out of the way,
the Officers relaxed a little until “Gas,
Gas, Gas,” was called by SFC Michael
Carr, NCOIC for the OOY. Nine short
seconds later these fine Ladies and
Gentlemen were tested to see if they
could survive a chemical attack. For
some, nine seconds was not enough
time to don their M40 Protective Mask
(ProMask). “This just shows how perish-
able some of these basic tasks are,” stated
LTC Robert Davel, 508TH MP BN
(I/R) Battalion Commander. Once they
had secured a good seal on their mask,
the competitors went through a decon-
tamination station, demonstrating their
knowledge of Chemical, Biological, Ra-
diological and Nuclear survivability. If
this wasn’t bad enough, the Officers next
had to run ¾ of a mile while wearing
their ProMask. 1LT Ala Jamal, HHC,
sped across the finish line with 2LT Josh
Lee, HHC, right behind. It could be
heard from everyone that after about the
first 30 seconds, it just plain sucked to
run with a ProMask.
The Officers were then transported
out to Training Area A East where they
attempted the Pre-Ranger Land Navi-
gation Course. They had to find five
points in three hours covering several
kilometers and pushing through dense
vegetation. CPT Adam Fulton, 595TH
MP CO (I/R), with Bear Mace in hand,
and the rest of the Guardians scattered
to the winds; hacking through dense
vegetation trying to find a point marker
that measured a tiny 8 ½” X 11”. Cadet
Victoria Walling, United States Military
Academy-West Point (USMA), glowed
with pride upon arriving to the assembly
area first. CDT Walling was the only
competitor to correctly find all five
points.
The fourth event was to perform
Preventative Maintenance Checks
and Services (PMCS) on a M1151
HMMWV. Several of the Officers were
surprised that it took 20-30 minutes to
finish the Before PMCS. “This is how
long it should take a Soldier to complete
a Before PMCS and up to three hours
to complete Before, During, After and
Weekly PMCSs,” explained SFC Scott
Swieda, 508TH MP BN (I/R) Motor
Sergeant.
The last event of the day was the
Obstacle Course. It was comprised of 18
obstacles that tested upper/lower body
strength and balance. Cadet Michael
Hoffman, USMA, trounced the com-
petition with his speed and agility easily
taking first place. The shock of the day
occurred when CPT Kristen Landis,
HHC, measuring in at 5’ 0” tall, leapt
over a nine foot wall like it was nothing.
“She looked like a freakin’ spider mon-
key going over that wall,” exclaimed 1LT
Travis Valley, OIC for the OOY.
The first day ended with tired but
motivated competitors. A few points
separated the pack and it was anyone’s
game.
The company
grade officers
line up for
the 3/4 mile
promask run
(left) and plot
their land
navigation
points for the
pre-ranger
land navigation
course (right).
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Day two started overcast and cool,
which is what the Officers needed for
the first event of the day. They competed
in a Dead Hang, testing their upper
body, to see how long they could hold
onto a pull up bar. Once the last indi-
vidual touched the ground, the swarm
raced over to their lane to carry two
full five gallon water jugs 100m. After
holding themselves up for so long, car-
rying the jugs was definitely a challenge.
Next, a “wounded” individual had to
be treated and then moved to a Heli-
copter Landing Zone (HLZ). Since the
mannequins weighed more than some
of the contestants, creative ideas could
be seen on how to move the dummy.
2LT Lindsey Dorman, HHC, figured
she could treat any additional injuries
later and realized that the head was the
best handhold. At the HLZ, the Officers
called in a 9-Line MEDEVAC request
and then sprinted on a 3 ½ mile trail
run. Hills and puddles weren’t the only
thing the runners had to dodge, rumor
has it bears were in the area.
The most dreaded event was the Of-
ficer of the Year Board. Captains to Ca-
dets were sweating bullets in their Army
Service Uniform, waiting to be verbally
drilled down by SGM Ronald Hussung
and four senior Non-Commissioned
Officers from across the battalion. Ques-
tions were thrown down and answers
were flung back and 1LT Drew Domina,
HHC, stood as king of this mountain.
The last event for the day was Urban
Land Navigation. With 30 locations and
two hours, Guardians ran across Lewis
Main to answer the clues given to them.
Chaplain John Konugres, HHC, even
took the time to provide some spiritual
guidance to a former commander of his.
“Religious support never ends,” said the
Chaplain in good spirits. Cadet Hoff-
man surprised everyone with his knowl-
edge of the installation and the amount
of points he had compared to the rest of
the pack.
The day ended with a shuffling of the
placement and enthusiasm that there
was only one day left.
The final day was nothing to joke
about. It started with a 10 ½ mile ruck
march across the entire installation.
1LT Justin “Big Country” Hilder-
brand, 595TH MP CO (I/R), despite a
previous leg injury, battled for the lead
with 1LT Jamal and 1LT Uchechukwu
“NJ” Njoku, HHC. Along the route
the contestants had to disassemble and
reassemble a M9 pistol, M16 Rifle and a
M249 Squad Automatic Weapon. Since
it goes against regulations for a Chap-
lain to touch weapons, the Unit Min-
istry Team Chaplain’s Assistants; SGT
Antonai Fitzgerald, Northwestern Joint
Regional Correctional Facility, and SPC
Lauren Brooks, HHC, did what they did
best-protected the Chaplain. The two
disassembled and reassembled the vari-
ous weapon systems like experts and did
the Chaplains Corps proud. Six miles
in, the contestants had to conduct a Call
for Fire simulation. The Officers called
in simulated artillery fire on a vehicle in
the open, eliminating the target with as
few rounds as possible. With four miles
left to hike, the contestants set out to
finish the ruck march strong. 1LT Jamal
finished over 30 minutes faster than his
nearest competitor to take first place in
the ruck march.
Exhausted and sore the Officers drew
their M9 pistols to engage 30 pop-up
targets up to 25m to attempt the Com-
bat Pistol Course. With the targets ran-
domly popping up and having to strafe
left and right, this event tested the small
arms marksmanship of the Company
Grade Officers.
The final event for the Officer of the
Year Competition was a 60 question
multiple choice and true/false exam that
covered Medal of Honor, Army History,
Physical Readiness Training, Drill and
Ceremonies and various Branch trivia.
Again, 1LT Soto showed she knew her
stuff with a big seven point advantage
over the rest of the competitors.
The Guardians showed tremendous
spirit and motivation, over some of the
most grueling events of their careers.
They put forth all the effort they had in
them and Guardian 6 was proud of their
accomplishments. 1ST Place: 1LT Ala
Jamal; 2ND Place CDT Michael Hoff-
man; 3RD Place 1LT Drew Domina
n 1LT Travis Valley
IN THE NEWS
Left to right:
1LT Domina
quickly sails
across the
monkey bars.
2LT Dorman
moves a
casualty to
the HLZ.
CH (CPT)
Konugres
conducts a
before PMCS
of a M1151.
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On Target
O
n 05 October 2013 in Robe-
son County, North Carolina,
twelve retired Military Police
NCOs and one retired Security Forces
NCO attended the HR 218 Retired
LEO Firearms Qualification Certifica-
tion Program training. H.R. 218 is
also known as the Law Enforcement
Officers Safety Act (LEOSA). Officer
Don Schwab of the Hoke County NC
Sheriff’s Office was the Instructor for the
class, which was hosted by the Lumber
Bridge NC Volunteer Fire Department.
Mike Bratton, a retired Military Police
1SG (who also serves as a Captain at
the Fire Department) coordinated the
facility utilization and training. Social
Media was used extensively to share
the information with fellow retired
MPs with great success. All personnel
arrived with the prescribed load out for
the class, the pistol that they were to
qualify with (or multiple pistols if they
wanted more than one option for legal
concealed carry later), 100 rounds per
weapon, hearing protection, eye protec-
tion, and a flashlight for the night fire
portion of the range. Additionally, the
application was presented to the instruc-
tor prior to training that was notarized
with supporting documentation. In
regards to retired MPs, a copy of their
retired identification card (DD Form 2
Retired), DD Form 214 showing at least
fifteen years in the Military Police Corps
and favorable discharge, and proof of
NC residency i.e. driver’s license was
required.
Instructor Don Schwab conducted
four hours of classroom training to the
MPs with a written test administered
at the conclusion. A convoy of mostly
pickup trucks and SUVs 14 strong
headed out on the Robeson County
roads leading from Lumber Bridge to
the law enforcement range at Greenbrier
Lake in Red Springs NC.
Upon arrival at the range, targets
were placed onto the target boards
which were suspended from tension
cables secured into the ground at the left
and right limits. The table for qualifi-
cation that all North Carolina LEOs
must conduct annually was used for the
certification. Distances varied during
the qualification from 3 to 25 meters,
and involved drawing the weapon from
the holster and engaging targets accord-
ing to the directions of the instructor.
Standing, kneeling and prone tables of
fire was included for the engagement
of the targets. Due to the unique table
of fire for revolvers, those that wished
to use the weapon were placed into a
separate firing order, and fired somewhat
similar tables of fire.
After conclusion of the daytime
portion of qualification, the range was
prepared for night fire. During night
fire, targets were engaged with one table
in complete darkness with no light, one
table with blue lights only, one table
with low beam headlights, and one table
with high beam headlights at varied
ranges from 3 to 10 meters. After suc-
cessful completion of all training, the
proper paperwork was signed by Don
Schwab for submission to the North
Carolina Department of Justice, which
must keep the information on file. The
NC DOJ is the issuing authority for the
certification of the expanded concealed
carry permits. The range must be
conducted annually to remain certified
under the program, and can act in lieu
of a traditional concealed carry permit if
the retired MP wishes to do so.
Currently, there is a plan to have
retired MP credentials created at the
various MP Brigades at HQ level
nationwide, but is awaiting signature au-
thorizing it at the Office of the Provost
Marshal General. We thank The Office
of the Provost Marshal General, Military
Police Corps Regiment, Military Police
Regimental Association, H.R. 218, The
North Carolina Department of Justice,
Don Schwab and Mike Bratton for
making this historic first step in nation-
ally recognizing retired Military Police
as a viable member of the Law Enforce-
ment Community. We continue to
Assist, Protect and Defend.
BACKGROUND INTO H.R. 218
Law Enforcement Officers Safety
Act (LEOSA) was recently amended to
include former Military LEOs.
The LEOSA, also known as H.R.
Retired Military Police conduct first H.R. 218 Retired
LEO Firearms Qualification Certification Program
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218, allows current and former law en-
forcement officers (LEOs) to carry con-
cealed firearms throughout the United
States, regardless of individual State
concealed carry laws. Until recently, it
was restricted to civilian LEOs who cur-
rently or formerly held “statutory power
of arrest.” While military LEOs do not
have statutory arrest authority, they hold
the equivalent military “apprehension”
authority as prescribed by the Uniform
Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). The
original language in the LEOSA did not
give equal footing to these two types of
authority.
On January 2, 2013, President
Obama signed the 2013 National De-
fense Authorization Act which contains
an amendment to the LEOSA. Specifi-
cally it states that a former police officer
or LEO with either the statutory power
of arrest or power of apprehension under
the UCMJ is now permitted to carry
concealed firearms under the LEOSA.
Under the federal law, retired law
enforcement officers may carry con-
cealed firearms nationwide if they meet
the definition of a “qualified retired
law enforcement officer” as specified in
H.R. 218 and have, within the most
recent 12-month period, met the State’s
standards for training and qualification
for active law enforcement officers to
carry firearms. A retired officer residing
in North Carolina may meet the State’s
standards by enrolling in a class provided
by a certified law enforcement Special-
ized Firearms Instructor and successfully
complete the training and qualifica-
tion. After completion of the class, the
retired law enforcement officer may then
apply to the Criminal Justice Standards
Commission for certification under the
new Retired Law Enforcement Officers
Firearms Qualification Certification Pro-
gram. For more information pertaining
to this law and the requirements set by
the Federal and State government, please
visit www.ncdoj.com and click on Law
Enforcement Training & Standards.
The North Carolina General Assem-
bly enacted legislation in 2007 allowing
the NC Criminal Justice Education
Standards Commission to “establish
standards and guidelines for the annual
firearms certification of qualified retired
law enforcement officers.” This action
was a result of the passage by the US
Congress of the Law Enforcement Of-
ficers Safety Act of 2004 (known as H.R.
218) which allows for qualified and
trained active law enforcement officers
and retired law enforcement officers to
carry concealed weapons nationwide.
n Thomas A. Lockhart
SFC USA (Ret)
IN THE NEWS
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Retirement Goes to the Dogs
T
he voices of children call across the yards near the
end of a cul-de-sac neighborhood, a five-year-old boy,
holds a flag to start the battery operated car race. The
sunshine is warm, but the air has a crispness in what would
normally be a light northern breeze.
Meanwhile halfway around the world, U. S. Soldiers, Sail-
ors, Airmen and Marines serving on deployment to Afghani-
stan await the go ahead to roll out the gate on another patrol.
The glare of the setting sun over the rugged mountain terrain
can make it difficult to identify occupational hazzards along
the military supply route. The tension in the voices is quite
different there to be sure.
For anyone who has served, the contrast between a Soldier’s
life at home, and a Soldier’s life at war is a difficult one, but
the difficulties are not strictly felt by humans. Throughout his-
tory animals have been participants in military operations, and
in recent years, military working dogs have played a major role
both at home and on the front lines.
The Department of Defense Military Working Dog Train-
ing and Breeding Programs at Lackland Air Force Base, San
Antonio is where MWDs train to detect drugs, explosives and
accompany handlers on patrol. Service members in law en-
forcement train as well to become dog handlers, kennel mas-
ters, and to meet other DoD mission requirements. Together,
dog and handler make a team.
MWDs have a personality like any human, and based on
those personalities, leaders do their best to pair dogs and han-
dlers for optimum partnership.
The bond between Soldiers, the handler and the dog, is
similar to any veteran relationship, which only grows stronger
when forced into tough situations like a deployment. How-
ever, once the whole mission is over for the MWD team, what
happens to the dog? Unlike a human, MWDs do not receive a
paycheck upon retirement, but there is hope for these animals
who have served our country, an adoption program.
The dog handlers have the first choice for adoption when
the time comes for a MWD to be retired. Army Sgt. Pamela
Collen of Angels Camp, Calif., assigned to 163rd Military
Police Detachment, 716th MP Battalion, Fort Campbell,
Ky., 16th MP Brigade, Fort Bragg, N. C. adopted Astra after
spending the last seven years and two deployments together.
Astra is a Belgian Malinois trained in special bomb search.
On their first deployment she earned the respect of the
Soldiers they were supporting near Forward Operating Base
Warhorse in Iraq.
“It was our first deployment, our first mission, our first
time outside the wire supporting special operations forces,”
said Collen. “We had good intelligence, and sure enough,
Astra located her first find – a device weighing more than 60
pounds of explosives and accelerants.”
Astra and Collen have been through a lot together, both on
deployments and back at home.
“Astra is like my best friend,” says Collen, who has a horse
and a Great Dane as well. “She was with me when we were
away from homeland for the first time; she was with me
through my divorce; she saved my life I don’t know how many
times; she is what made the Army worth it for me and the
reason I reenlisted.”
During their second deployment, Collen and Astra served
in the 25th Infantry Division on Camp Liberty just outside
the green zone in Iraq, as a moral dog team, visiting the head-
IN THE NEWS
Sgt.James Bethea of Washington D. C., assigned to 550th MWD
Det., 42nd MP Det., 16th MP Brigade, Fort Bragg, N. C. during a
previous deployment to Afghanistan with MWD Jeta supporting
Special Operations Forces there.Jeta is now retired and lives with
Capt. Morgan Beck of Greenville, Mich., assigned to 407th Brigade
Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne
Division, Fort Bragg, N. C.
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quarters Soldiers at least three times a
week; the visits were both official and
unofficial. Astra would sweep the build-
ings, but also enjoyed the attention of
division staff.
“We went outside the wire one day
with explosive ordinance disposal and
engineer road builders,” said Collen.
“We had been over the same route more
than 40 times. Astra went to a tree
alongside the road and alerted. Sure
enough, there was a device emplaced
during the three days since we had been
along the route under the same tree
the platoon sergeant had leaned against
while taking a break the week before.”
Veterans love to tell war-stories by
the hour. It becomes part of the fel-
lowship of partners-in-arms who have supported each other
through the challenges of the battlefield. The dogs are not
nearly as interested in the stories as they are chasing a tennis
ball. That is fellowship and camaraderie to them.
On a few occasions, the handler is not always able to take
on the responsibility for a variety of reasons. If the handler is
not able to adopt, the dog is available for adoption to anyone
who can provide a ‘forever home’ for the veteran Soldier.
Sgt. James Bethea currently serves a military policeman and
dog handler assigned to 550th MWD Det., 42nd MP Det.,
16th MP Brigade, Fort Bragg, N. C. providing law enforce-
ment support to the community. Recently, he returned from
deployment with Jeta, a Belgian Malinois and former MWD,
where the two supported Special Operations in Afghanistan
during their deployment.
“Relationship and rapport building comes with time but
my dog and I hit it off right away,” said Bethea. “We certified
within two weeks, and deployed about 10 days after that.”
Following the deployment, Jeta retired from active military
service upon her return to the U. S. She suffers from Canine
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, for many of the same reasons
humans suffer; she witnessed many combative situations while
on active service.
Capt. Morgan Beck of Greenville, Mich., a former com-
pany commander in the 407th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd
Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, adopted Jeta
in July of this past year.
“I wanted to give her a good home after she served our
country; she’s served longer than I have,” said Morgan.
“I think it is worthwhile adopting a MWD,” Morgan con-
tinued. “She protects me. Her old handler (Bethea) came to
visit and the door was slightly open. When she heard someone
turning the handle, she began barking, but soon recognized
who it was and was happy to see him.”
Bethea continues to visit his former partner Jeta, who lives
nearby, weekly since her retirement.
“I continue that relationship because she was an integral
part in why I made it back,” stated
Bethea as he reminisced that Jeta found
14 explosive devices and a pressure plate
detonator during their tour together. “It
helps her get acclimated to another phase
of life in retirement.”
Morgan was able to provide a home
for Jeta when her handler could not, and
now they enjoy bonding at agility classes
where Jeta navigates through obstacles
and performs admirably.
“She is the best companion there is,”
said Morgan.
MWDs are very well trained, obedi-
ent and loyal animals. They have been
exposed to training events and environ-
ments that many pets never experience,
but because of these experiences, when
the dogs retire their needs can be costly, which is something
for Families to consider.
Sgt. Chloe Wells of Delray Beach, Fla., assigned to 2nd
Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg,
here as a Behavioral Health Specialist adopted veteran MWD
Doc. Doc has been diagnosed with Canine PTSD after a mor-
tar attack threw him and his handler 300 feet. Like Jeta, Doc’s
handler was unable to adopt him.
“It’s probably one of the hardest decisions I ever made,” said
Staff Sgt. Michael Alcorn, Doc’s former handler.
Wells adopted Doc when he had to be re-homed from
another service member due to mission requirements. She has
founded two North Carolina-based organizations to support
Capt. Morgan Beck of Greenville, Mich., a former company
commander in the 407th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade
Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N. C. enjoys
agility classes with retired military working dog Jeta Oct. 18 near
Fayetteville, N. C.
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retired MWD and raise awareness about C-PTSD.
“The Canine PTSD Awareness organization is set up to
make dogs like Doc more adoptable since not everyone wants
to adopt a dog that has issues and has medications they have
to take every day,” said Wells, the organization founder. “Doc
deserves just as good a home as any other dog does in spite of
his issues.”
The C-PTSDA organization raises awareness for all dogs,
military, law enforcement and shelter animals with C-PTSD.
It also raises monies to help defray the medical costs of adopt-
ing a dog with special medical costs, and coordinate dog
trainers who have the skills to help both the dogs and adoptive
families work through issues.
The sister organization Retired MWD Support Inc. is a
North Carolina based organization aimed to raise funds to
offset the veterinary, mental health treatment, and medication
costs that come along with R-MWD adoption.
Sometimes, it is not just the dog that needs help healing
and overcoming obstacles. Master Sgt. Scott Peirsol of Seattle
and his wife Faith Peirsol of Port Jefferson, N. Y. lost her 14
year old Doberman to cancer two weeks before the Peirsols
adopted Bak.
“I didn’t think I would ever be able to have another dog fill
my life so soon after my dog’s passing,” said Faith Peirsol. “Bak
has made a tenfold-positive impact on our Family.”
Scott Peirsol, assigned to Military Information Support
Operations Command at Fort Bragg, has been recovering
from knee surgery less than a year ago. He and Bak have
formed a symbiotic bond as veterans. Peirsol needs the morn-
ing walk and Bak enjoys living in retirement with someone
who still wears a familiar uniform.
“Bak is up at 6:30 a.m. regardless of what day it is to go for
a walk,” said Scott Peirsol. “After we return from the walk, we
throw a ball or rope for ten minutes in the back yard, and only
then will Bak come inside to eat; then I can start my day.”
“I think as a Family Bak is loved and accepted,” said Scott
Peirsol about providing Bak a home.
Bak remains active in retirement, serving alongside their
adoptive Families who actively support returning troops at
Fayetteville Airport by standing with members of the Patriot
Guard Riders of N. C. in the receiving line. They were also
present at the Special Operations Forces K9 Soldiers memorial
when it was unveiled July 27 in a ceremony at Airborne and
Special Operations Museum in Fayetteville, N. C.
Lackland maintains between 950 and 1,000 dogs from
puppies to certified MWDs. There are typically 500 to 600
dogs deployed across the services and around the world in
support of ongoing law enforcement missions preserving and
protecting the DoD personnel and coalition partners. For the
past two years, approximately 23 MWDs have been adopted
from the 16th Military Police Brigade to loving Families.
During the past two years 23 retired military working dogs
were adopted from units with 16th MP Brigade to ‘forever
homes’.
The unveiling of the Military Working Dog Teams National
Memorial occurred at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio
Oct. 28, 2013. The memorial features a figure of the memo-
rial foundation president Master Sgt. Retired John Burnham
who served as a dog handler in the Vietnam conflict with three
different MWDs. It also has statues of the four most promi-
nent MWDs since WWII and four flag poles flying the four
military services’ flags.
If you are interested in information about supporting a
R-MWD or are considering adoption here are some sites you
may find helpful.
n Sgt. Barry St. Clair
16th Military Police Brigade
Military Working Dog Teams
National Monument
MORE INFO www.jbmf.us/bios2a.aspx
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supporting a R-MWD or are considering adoption
here are some sites you may find helpful.
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O
n 1 June 1778, at Valley Forge,
Pennsylvania, after the Continen-
tal Army endured a historic harsh
winter, General George Washington
formed a special unit charged with police
duties. This unit was equipped as light
dragoons (mounted infantry) and would
be called the Marechaussee Corps. The
term Marechaussee is a French term for
constable, gendarme, or marshal.
The original unit consisted of 63
men under the command of Captain
Bartholomew Von Heer, a profes-
sional Prussian soldier working for the
Continental Army. The Marechaussee
Corps had the duty and responsibility
of maintaining order and enforcing the
Articles of War in the often unruly and
sometimes undependable American
Army. The Marechaussee Corps was the
first MP-like organization in the United
States and performed many duties much
like the Military Police Corps of today.
When the Army was encamped,
soldiers of the Marechaussee Corps
patrolled the camp and surrounding
area, checking passes and papers in
search of spies. They arrested rioters,
spies, drunkards, deserters, and strag-
glers, while ejecting merchants attempt-
ing to cheat the soldiers. When the
Continental Army was on the move,
the Marechaussee Corps patrolled the
flanks and rear, watching for spies and
stragglers and safeguarding the bag-
gage and supplies. As the infantry and
cavalry troops went into battle, the men
of the Corps patrolled the roads to the
rear and on the flanks, guarding against
enemy encroachment while searching
for stragglers and deserters. At times,
they would move ahead of the Army to
locate and protect a crossroad or a river
crossing, such as operations along the
Hackensack River in 1780.
The men of this early MP organiza-
tion also participated in combat, fight-
ing with General Nathaniel Greene’s
army in the victorious Battle of Spring-
field, New Jersey, in June 1780. The
next year, the Corps protected General
Washington and his headquarters dur-
ing the siege of Yorktown, the last major
battle of the American Revolution.
Although the Marechaussee Corps
was disbanded in November 1783, the
men of that unit had established a high
reputation for behavior and dedication
to duty during its 5-year service.
Nomination Criteria
and Procedures
• All persons on the nomination form
must be a member in good standing of
the MPRA.
• Recommended for approval by an
MP Colonel or higher.
• Demonstrated outstanding
professional competence in Military
Police matters.
• Demonstrated dedicated application
of time, effort and distinguished service
to the Regiment.
• Possesses qualities that set the
individual apart from other MP soldiers
(military only).
• Maintains high standards of personal
conduct on and off duty.
• Meets designated physical fitness
standards according to age group
(military only).
• Maintains eligibility for favorable
military actions (military only).
This award is sponsored by the
MPRA to recognize exceptional dedica-
tion, competence and contribution to
the Regiment over an extended period
of time. Nomination forms can be
requested from the Military Police Gift
Shop by calling 573-329-5317, sending
an email or online at www.mpraonline.
org. The completed nomination packet
can be emailed to bellerbyb@mpraon-
line.org or mailed to: MPRA Awards,
P.O. Box 2182, Fort Leonard Wood,
MO 65473.
The Legend of the
Order of the Marechaussee
GOLD
Awarded annually to
a very distinguished
American, selected
and approved by the
Commandant of the
US Army Military
Police School and
presented at the
discretion of the
Commandant, but
normally during MP
Anniversary Week.
SILVER
Recipient has performed
service to the Regiment for
at least 20 years. Out-
standing positive impact
in various positions of
increased responsibility
during the period Service
must have clearly exceed-
ed that of the individual
peer group Individuals
must clearly stand out in
the eyes of their support-
ers, subordinates, and
peers alike.
BRONZE
Selected by the MPRA
(Limited to 10% of all eli-
gible) MP Colonel or higher
of the Active Duty Compo-
nent, Reserves, or National
Guard.Approved by the
Commandant and period
that spans numerous as-
signments or extended
time. Must have rendered at
least 10 years of significant
service or support to more
than one element of the
Military Police Regiment.
SILVER
Recipient has performed
service to the Regiment for
at least 20 years. Out
standing positive impact
in various positions of
increased responsibility
during the period Service
must have clearly exceed
ed that of the individual
BRONZE
Selected by the MPRA
(Limited to 10% of all eli
gible) MP Colonel or higher
of the Active Duty Compo
nent, Reserves, or National
Guard.Approved by the
Commandant and period
that spans numerous as
signments or extended
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The Order of the Vivandiere
D
uring the Napoleonic period,
the French Army, intent upon
reducing the number of camp
followers and hangers-on, restricted the
number of women following the army.
However, in attempt to provide some
of the same services to the soldiers, the
army regularized and militarized the
presence of a few women to serve as
Vivandieres. Army commanders were
authorized to appoint one Vivandiere
per regiment.
In French army practice, the func-
tions of Vivandiere were somewhat
different. Vivandieres were mainly
confined to garrison camps or posts.
They served as a kind of post sutler,
selling food and drink to the troops.
Vivandieres of the Napoleonic armies
wore no established uniform, but were
distinguished by a cask containing
spirits. Some army commanders took
the initiative to authorize uniforms for
Vivandieres, and in many cases these
were similar to the uniforms of the field
music of the regiment. In American
military practice, many women who
fulfilled this function came also to be
known as “the Daughter of the Regi-
ment”. The Vivandiere was often the
wife of a soldier or the daughter of an
officer, and the “daughter of the regi-
ment” commanded the respect of sol-
diers in ways that other types of camp
followers could not.
The total number of women who
served in this capacity is quite small.
Though non-essential to fighting regi-
ments, Vivandieres performed some im-
portant functions. The most important
was as a nurse. With her cask of spirits
or a canteen of water, a Vivandiere gave
a wounded or sick soldier immediate
attention, comparable to a modern
triage situation. Some Vivandieres were
well-armed for self-defense, such as
Sarah Taylor, who carried a sword, rifle
and pistols. Annie Etheridge carried two
pistols, and Marie Tepe was also armed
with a pistol. Tepe and Etheridge were
both awarded the Kearny Cross after the
Battle of Chancellorsville.
Among the deeds of valor performed
by Vivandieres were Kady Brownell’s ac-
tions at the battle of New Bern, where,
carrying the colors into battle, Kady
ran with the flag to the center of the
field to show the Union troops that the
5th Rhode Island was not the enemy.
The self-sacrifice and courage of these
women saved lives and provided care to
soldiers who might otherwise have had
none.
Nomination Criteria
and Procedures
• Must be a spouse of a current regular
member in good standing of the
MPRA.
• Only nominations for individuals will
be accepted. No group nominations will
be considered.
• The award is not to be used in the
place of a PCS or retirement award for
the spouse.
• The award nomination must be
signed by a Military Police Colonel who
is a current MPRA member.
• A nominee must meet the following
criteria for each level of the award:
(1) Nominations must be based on
genuine knowledge or documented
research.
(2) Nominations will contain an
application, a one page narrative, and
form of payment.
• Nominations will be forwarded to
MPRA.
Since the conception of this award
in 2005, 215 of these awards have
been presented across our Regiment to
Spouses (both male and female) and to
others whose level of commitment to
supporting the Military Police Corps
Regiment has not been noticed. We
would like to sincerely congratulate
each of these recipients for their hard
work and dedication prior to receiving
this prestigious award and continuous
work after.
For more information, visit
www.mpraonline.org.
28. BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE MP MUSEUM
NEW AT THE MUSEUM:
The Present-Day MP
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MM
Museum exhibits do not always represent
the past. A new exhibit at the MP Museum
portrays present-day MP Soldiers in current
uniforms and gear. The five exhibit cases
feature the MP military occupational specialties
(MOS), including the new MOS 31K, the
working dog handler. The original exhibits
in these cases had depicted military police
battlefield functions, but with a recent revision
of military police doctrine that reorganized
these functions into three disciplines, another
use for these five cases was required. This
exhibit is at the entrance of the MP Museum
gallery, and thus is the first contact that visitors
have with the MP story. Following discussions
with authorities at the MP School, museum
staff developed these exhibits to be relevant to
MP Soldiers and educational for visiting family
members and the public. Instead of researching
historic references as is usual for museum
exhibits, museum staff sought out the advice of
MP subject matter experts to select the proper
uniforms and gear for the mannequins. Each
exhibit case features a representative mannequin
with the official MOS description, and a brief
explanation of the uniform and gear on view.
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IN THE NEWS
Ugandans Train for Future
AMISOM Mission
A
recent U.S. Army Africa orga-
nized training event helped pre-
pare a Uganda Peoples’ Defense
Force military police company for an
upcoming deployment to Somalia.
USARAF Provost Marshal, Lt. Col.
Edwin H. Escobar said military police
personnel from the 2nd Brigade, 1st
Infantry Division provided 10 weeks of
instruction to UPDF personnel.
“In broad strokes, 21 instruc-
tors from the regionally aligned
force from 2nd Brigade, 1st
Infantry Division out of Fort
Riley, Kan., conducted training
on route security, riot control,
marksmanship, first aid and
combatives,” Escobar said. “As
far as I know, this was the first
theater security cooperation
military police train and equip
event for USARAF. Addition-
ally, it was the first time Africa
Command has used a RAF in
this capacity.”
He said the training helped
prepare the Ugandan MPs to plan,
execute and sustain counterterrorism
operations against Al-Shabaab and other
Al Qaeda affiliates in Somalia.
“The African Union Mission in So-
malia known as AMISOM, is a regional
peacekeeping mission operated by the
African Union with the approval of the
United Nations in Somalia,” Escobar
said. “Uganda contributes over 6,000
troops to the AMISOM.
He explained that the training helps
forge relationships with Uganda as a
partner nation.
“This training was innovative, low-
cost and provided a small-footprint
approach to achieve security objectives
enabling African land forces to address
African problems. USARAF and the RAF
developed an appreciation for the UPDF.
Additionally, this training solidified trust
and confidence between our two military
organizations,” Escobar said.
Escobar praised the Singo training
facility and the UPDF students.
“The UPDF military police company
was composed of 145 soldiers and com-
manded by Capt. Alex Tinka. He is an
able leader and a nine-year veteran of
the UPDF with two tours in Somalia.
Instruction took place at the Peace Sup-
port Operations Training Center in Singo
which is about an hour-and-a-half north
of the Ugandan capital of Kampala. The
UPDF logistics support was superb and
the students were sharp and very moti-
vated,” USARAF Provost Sergeant Major,
SGM Michael Robledo said.
Gianni Iurassich of USARAF’s G-3
Security Cooperation Directorate ex-
plains the missions in more detail.
“As part of this train and equip case,
the UPDF MPs will receive personal
military equipment such as body armor,
first aid kits, canteens, weapons and a few
armored sport utility vehicles and trail-
ers,” Iurassich said. “Getting this equip-
ment to the MPs allows them to become
force multipliers and assist the Somali
National Army and police forces in main-
taining security in Moghadishu and in
other parts of Somalia where AMISOM
retains control,” he said.
Iurassich said Brig. Leopold Kyanda,
the UPDF Land Force chief of staff, at-
tended the MP company graduation cer-
emony in August and praised the training
provided by the RAF instructors.
Escobar said he received an education
from the training event as well.
“Representing the office of primary
responsibility and as the lead plan-
ner, I gained a tremendous amount of
knowledge from this mission. It was the
first time that the RAF was used in this
capacity while working with our higher
headquarters, AFRICOM. The
teamwork of USARAF staff
ensured I was on the right path.
The leadership was there in
support as I marched forward
working with a lot of entities
for mission accomplishment,”
Escobar said.
During a ceremony com-
memorating the end of train-
ing, USARAF commander
Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Donahue
II complimented participants
while looking ahead to cement-
ing future relationships with the
UPDF.
“Indeed, the knowledge and skills
you gained over the last two-and-a-half
months are immeasurable and will serve
you well throughout your careers. But
the relationships you developed will last a
lifetime,” Donahue said.
Escobar addressed the success of the
Ugandan train and equip event.
“USARAF and the RAF successfully
met all training objectives. Addition-
ally, we exceeded the desired capability,”
Escobar said. “This UPDF MP com-
pany is better prepared for their future
AMISOM deployment and our program
of instruction laid the groundwork to
capture the forward progress of applying
academics and theory in combat. This
was evident as the UPDF MP Company
proved to be an effective and cohesive
unit during its final evaluation,” he said.
n Rich Bartell, U.S. Army Africa
Public Affairs
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O
ahu, Hawaii. The USAR-
PAC Provost Marshal’s Office
hosted Major Mark Bateman
and Sergeant Major Michael Ikenasio of
the Royal New Zealand Military Police
in September. USARPAC established
the meeting in order to exchange ideas
and best practices between the two na-
tion’s Military Police forces.
MAJ Bateman and SGM Ikenasio
visited numerous Military Police Orga-
nizations in order to better understand
the immense and diverse capabilities of
our Corps. USARPAC PM COL Kevin
Moffett conducted an OPD explain-
ing how the MP Corps conducts joint
operations at the operational level and
the vital terrorism prevention, OP-
SEC, chemical, air missile, intelligence,
engineer, and medical force protection
lines of efforts coordinated, coalesced,
and affected by the Protectorate Direc-
torate. “Partnership with New Zealand
is critical to sustained security and the
fostering and projection of force protec-
tion capabilities throughout the entirety
of the Pacific Rim,” explained MAJ
(P) Wade Brown, Deputy USARPAC
Provost Marshal.
The tour then switched focus to US-
AG-Hawaii law enforcement operations
as the group received briefings on the
Special Reaction Team, Military Work-
ing Dog program and community bike
patrol. USAG-Hawaii DES conducted
an overview brief on installation law
enforcement operations and the certifi-
cation process for DACPs and MPs as
well as a tour of the Fort Shafter PMO,
Fort DeRussy, and the Schofield Bar-
racks MWD Kennels. Office calls were
also conducted with the Commander,
728th MP BN and USAG-HI PM, LTC
Tracy Farrell, and Commander, 8th MP
BDE and USAG-HI DES Director,
COL Mark Jackson, to discuss how the
MP Corps fits into the Garrison/DES
structure. “The sharing of ideas and
best practices enables both countries to
develop the most efficient and practical
law enforcement procedures for pro-
viding safe and secure communities,”
remarked MAJ Brandon Tennimon,
USAG-HI Deputy Provost Marshal.
LTC Dewey, Commander of the
19th MP BN (CID), presented the New
Zealand contingent with an overview
of CID operations in the Pacific. This
briefing resulted in lengthy dialogue
comparing and contrasting New
Zealand’s military police to US Army
Military Police. Following the briefing
on CID structure and mission, the dis-
tinguished visitors were given a tour of
the 102nd MP Detach-
ment. This tour included
a briefing on polygraph
examinations, a capability
that New Zealand MPs
do not have organically.
The team chief for the
drug suppression team
also provided a static
display and explanation
of DST operations. The
New Zealand PM was
particularly interested in
our digital forensics capabil-
ity as this is an emerging requirement
and capability in their own investigative
wing. “This engagement is more than
just an opportunity to exchange infor-
mation with an ally and regional part-
ner. This is an opportunity for us to es-
tablish a long term relationship with our
New Zealand counterparts and conduct
more subject matter expert exchanges.
With the increased strategic significance
of the Pacific theatre, we must maintain,
even improve, our relationships with our
allies. We have to know the strengths
and capabilities, ensure they know ours
and together be able to take full advan-
tage of our combined strengths,” states
LTC Larry Dewey, Commander 19th
MP BN (CID).
The trip to Hawaii would not have
been complete without a Pearl Harbor
Boat House tour to provide them a
military historical perspective of the
island and a dinner at Germaine’s Luau
to share with them one of many cultural
aspects of the island. USARPAC is
planning future engagements with the
New Zealanders that may include a visit
to USAMPS and OPMG as well as a
subject matter expert exchange between
digital forensics examiners in order to
further respective TTPs, hardware and
software tool kit comparison, and to dis-
cuss challenges with emerging technolo-
gies and encryption techniques.
IN THE NEWS
New Zealand Provost
MarshalVisits Oahu
New Zealand Provost Marshal MAJ
Bateman and SGM Ikenasio receiving
briefing on polygraph examinations.
Senior Digital Forensics Examiner, CW2
Walten, 19th MP BN (CID), conducting a
DFE capabilities brief.
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IN THE NEWS
I
n July 2013, the 701st Military
Police Battalion oversaw the execu-
tion of a rigorous two week train-
ing event for young people from all
around the nation, The National Law
Enforcement Explorers Academy. This
Academy is for select young adults who
have an interest in law enforcement
and allows them the opportunity to be
exposed to training with mul-
tiple law enforcement agen-
cies throughout the United
States. The program provides
career orientation experiences,
leadership opportunities, and
community service activities.
The primary goals of the pro-
gram are to help young adults
choose a career path within law
enforcement and to challenge
them to become responsible
citizens of their communities
and the nation. The Academy
is a vital event in their develop-
ment. The Explorers partici-
pating in this year’s Military Police Law
Enforcement Explorer Academy ranged
in age from 15 through 20, and had
prior experience with various agencies at
the local, state, and federal level.
This year’s academy was conducted in
a short timeline, and the 701st Military
Police Battalion rose to the challenge of
planning and executing this great event.
Coordination with multiple agencies
in USAMPS and Fort Leonard Wood,
along with hand selected cadre from
throughout the 14th MP BDE, was key
to its success. The explorer’s exposure to
the outstanding leaders, training, facili-
ties, and rich traditions of the Military
Police Corps Regiment were vital to
meeting the intent of the program.
Explorer Academy training not
only included Military Police Specific
training, but basic Soldier skills as well.
Highlights of basic training involved
daily physical training, the Teamwork
Development Course, and the Physi-
cal Endurance Course. Orientation on
MP related tactical skills included M9
training and qualification, crew served
weapons, confinement operations, and
MP squad capabilities. Finally, true
to its namesake, the Law Enforcement
Explorers Academy heavily emphasized
policing skills. Explorers received hands
on training dealing with active shooter
scenarios, battlefield forensics, patrol
incidents, and law enforcement opera-
tions. The training culminated with
a graduation banquet, and a Rites of
Passage ceremony at the Military Police
Memorial Grove. Outstanding Explor-
ers were given personal recognition in
physical fitness, marksmanship, and
leadership.
The Cadre who assisted from
throughout the Brigade had an awesome
opportunity to influence these great
young Americans. Many were hesitant
at first, but quickly fell into their roles as
both Drill Sergeants and mentors for the
Explorers. Evidence of this rewarding
experience can best be witnessed by their
response to the Academy:
“This week was not only a great oppor-
tunity for the Explorers to get a good dose
of the Army lifestyle and to learn the many
aspects of law enforcement, but also for the
cadre to be a positive influence on Ameri-
cas future law enforcement professionals
and possible Military Police Soldiers.” —
Drill Sergeant Amy Meyer
“It fills me with pride to
know how young Americans still
have the desire to serve in some
way, shape or form. The group
of Explorers that successfully
completed the academy was a
different group of individuals
than on the first day. If I had
the opportunity to do this again,
I definitely would.” —Drill
Sergeant Joshua Roberts
“The months of hard work
leading up to this event were
well worth it. I feel privileged
to have helped instill the Army
Values in American future
and to help the MP Corps
show these Explorers the dif-
ferent career opportunities our
Army provides.” —Captain
Michael Leggett
The Explorers gave great feedback on
the training and instructors they worked
with during the Academy. The success
of this event was the direct result of the
hard work from both Soldiers of the
701st Military Police Battalion and the
14th MP Brigade. In the end, agencies
from across Fort Leonard Wood shared
in the responsibility of executing this
momentous training event. Soldiers and
leaders look forward to overseeing this
great event again in 2015.
n CPT Eric Luley and
CPT Michael Leggett
MP’s Host National Law Enforcement
Explorers Academy (NLEEA)
Law Enforcement Explorers begin the run
portion of their Army Physical Fitness Test
with Drill Sergeants Myers and Roberts.
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IN THE NEWS
Major General (Ret.) Charles A.Hines
Buried at Arlington National Cemetery
Several current and former Army and Military Police lead-
ers traveled to Arlington National Cemetery in Arling-
ton, Va. on August 8 to bid a final farewell to a distin-
guished and one of the most well-known leaders in the Military
Police Regiment’s history – Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Charles A. Hines,
PhD, who served in the Army for 40 years, most of that time as
an MP officer, and died on July 4, 2013.
A horse drawn caisson escorted by an Honor Guard from
the 3rd Infantry Regiment (Old Guard) carried Hines to Sec-
tion 55, Grave 463, and honored him with a 13-gun salute,
followed by three rifle volleys, and the traditional bugle playing
of “Taps” for a fallen warrior.
“You can’t reserve a place or a plot here
in these hallowed grounds,” said Arlington
National Cemetery Chaplain (Maj.) Andy
Jones. “It must be earned through service to
our nation.”
Hines enlisted in the Army upon
graduating from Dunbar High School in
Washington DC in 1954. He was trained
as a field artillery crewman, assigned to the
Panama Canal Zone after basic training
and attained the rank of sergeant. After
separating from the Army as an enlisted
soldier, he returned to Washington and
attended Howard University on the G.I.
Bill. Hines worked part time while in col-
lege for the U.S. Post Office. In 1962 he
was designated a Distinguished Military
Graduate, earned a Bachelor’s degree in
physical education and received a Regular
Army commission as a second lieutenant.
He initially served a branch detail in the
Infantry, and was a Mortar Platoon Leader
in 2/9 Infantry at Fort Benning, Ga. After nearly four years in
the Infantry, Hines entered the Military Police Corps. Follow-
ing initial MP assignments at Fort Benning and Fort Belvoir,
Va., he was assigned to Vietnam as Operations Officer, Office
of the Provost Marshal, 90th Military Police Detachment, from
1966-1967.
Hines’ key leadership assignments as an MP officer included
Commander, 519th MP Battalion at Fort Meade, Md.; Com-
mander, 14th MP Brigade, Germany; Commandant, U.S.
Army Military Police School (USAMPS); and Commanding
General, U.S. Army Chemical and Military Police Training
Center and Fort McClellan, Fort McClellan, Ala. His key staff
assignments included Chief, Plans and Operations Division,
Eighth U.S. Army, Korea; Director, Women in the Army Policy
Review Group, Pentagon; Director of Evaluation and Organi-
zational Effectiveness, Carlisle Barracks, Pa., VII Corps Provost
Marshal, Germany; and Director, Officer Personnel Manage-
ment Directorate (OPMD), U.S. Army Military Personnel
Center (MILPERCEN) in Alexandria, Va., the forerunner of
today’s Army Human Resources Command (HRC).
Hines was the USAMPS commandant when the Military
Police Corps celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 1991. While
at Fort McClellan, he promoted the MP Corps’ important role
in area security operations and supporting the Department of
Defense’s war on drugs on multiple fronts. Hines also took
actions in the early 1990s that had a significant positive impact
on MP units many years later. While serving as Commandant,
he initiated USAMPS’ procurement of the
M1117 Armored Security Vehicle (ASV),
eventually fielded in 1997 and used by
many MP units during Operation Iraqi
Freedom (OIF). In Iraq the ASV undoubt-
edly helped save the lives of many MPs who
were targeted with improvised explosive
devices (IEDs).
“Chuck Hines was always very passion-
ate about his Army, his MP Corps and his
soldiers and family members,” said Maj.
Gen. (Ret.) John “Gil” Meyer. “He was
protective of those he served and always put
the Corps first.”
Meyer was serving in Germany as an
MP officer when Hines was an MP brigade
commander and he is a member of the MP
Regiment Hall of Fame.
In addition to family members from
around the USA, many members of the
Army and MP family attended Hines’ inter-
ment service, including: Lt. Gen. (Ret.)
Julius Becton, the aforementioned Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Meyer,
Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Evelyn “Pat” Foote, Col. (Ret.) Arnie Daxe,
Col. (Ret.) Al Green, Col. (Ret.) Chuck Hammaker, Col. Jesse
Galvan, Col. Eric Belcher, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jim Anderson, Lt.
Col. (Ret.) Loren Bush, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Chase Maglin, Lt. Col.
(Ret.) Mark Pankow, CW5 (Ret.) Stephen Grant, Cmd. Sgt.
Maj. (Ret.) Charles McGee, Sgt. Maj. Brenda Curfman, Sgt.
Maj. Steven Townsend, yours truly, and many other current
and former soldiers I was unable to identify. Members of the
Retired MP Officers Association (RMPOA) wore their custom-
ary “MP Green” blazers and served as honorary pallbearers.
“General Hines was a gentleman at all times and treated
everyone with the utmost respect,” said Col. (Ret) Joe Rapone,
who was commanding the 630th MP Company in Germany
when Hines was commanding the 14th MP Brigade, and later
Official U.S.Army Photo of then-
Brig.Gen.Charles A. Hines
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served as Hines’ aide-de-camp during his tour as commanding
general of Fort McClellan. “He had a tremendous intellect and
was highly regarded in and out of the MP Corps. He had an
uncanny ability to highlight the versatility of the MP Corps and
really understood the Army. He was a superb general officer.”
In addition to his many accomplishments as a soldier, Hines
also distinguished himself after retiring in 1992 following an
Army career that spanned four decades. He initially returned
to his hometown Washington DC and served two years as
Director of Health and Security at the Smithsonian Institution.
Then, from 1995 to 2002, he was the sixth president of Prairie
View A&M University, northwest of Houston.
While at Prairie View, Hines was instrumental in increasing
enrollment, acquiring funding for four new buildings, intro-
ducing additional graduate degree programs, getting approval
for several development initiatives, and increasing the number
of student scholarships and endowed chairs.
Hines earned a Master’s degree in Police Administration and
Public Safety at Michigan State University, Masters of Military
Arts and Sciences at the U.S. Army Command and General
Staff College, and a Doctorate in Sociology at Johns Hop-
kins University. His military education included the Infantry
School, Military Police School, U.S. Army Command and
General Staff College, U.S. Army War College, and Airborne
School. His military awards included the Distinguished Service
Medal, Legion of Merit (with two oak leaf clusters), and the
Bronze Star Medal. Hines was inducted into the MP Regiment
Hall of Fame in 1994.
Hines is survived by his wife Veronica, who he met while
in college when she was 18. They celebrated their 50th
wedding anniversary in 2012, and had seven children and 13
grandchildren.
I have two lasting memories of Hines. The first was in Ger-
many circa 1983 when I was a no-time-in-grade captain serving
as Assistant S3 of the 95th MP Battalion in Mannheim and he
was commanding the 14th MP Brigade. Our battalion com-
mander, then-Lt. Col. Bill Hart, took all of the officers in the
battalion to observe an operations briefing Hines was giving to
the VII Corps commanding general on rear area security. The
presentation was impressive; it helped validate the key role our
MP Corps would have in the emerging doctrine of area security
and force protection – not only in VII Corps, but throughout
the Army – from that point forward. That briefing under-
scored for me how important it was for MP Officers to be able
to effectively communicate with senior mission commanders.
Even in the Cold War divided Germany of the early 1980s,
Hines knew the importance of senior combat arms command-
ers understanding MP units could be huge combat multipliers
and therefore should be early deployers in all contingency force
packages. Those were important lessons I’d apply throughout
my military career and it was a key reason Bill Hart took all of
his officers to Stuttgart that day. Although that briefing was 30
years ago, it seems like yesterday. Afterwards, as Hines inter-
acted with the MP officers present for his briefing, he impressed
us all with his professionalism, unpretentious demeanor and
warmth. All of us recognized the MP Corps was blessed to
have an officer of Hines’ caliber in our senior ranks.
My second memory of Hines was nine years later. As I was
about to be promoted to major on the “e-ring” of the Pentagon,
one of my NCOs handed me a small envelope a few minutes
before the ceremony, which I noticed had a Fort McClellan
return address. I opened the envelope and inside was a hand-
written note by Maj. Gen. Hines, who was serving as USAMPS
commandant and Fort McClellan commanding general at the
time, congratulating me on becoming a field grade officer and
wishing me good luck and continued success. I’d not seen
Hines since that rainy day in Stuttgart nearly a decade earlier. I
presumed he had written similar notes to all MP captains being
promoted that day, but nonetheless his words – as the senior
leader in the MP Corps at the time – inspired me. That is the
type of leader Hines was.
We have always had many great leaders in the MP Regi-
ment, and still do today. Charles Hines was certainly one of
them. He was a caring leader, visionary, standard bearer, role
model, scholar, gentleman, and someone who brought much
credibility and credit to our beloved Regiment. He will be
missed but never forgotten!
n Mike Galloucis
IN THE NEWS
Soldiers of the 3rd Infantry Regiment (Old Guard) prepare to
fold U.S. flag above casket of Maj. Gen. (Ret) Charles A. Hines
at interment ceremony at Arlington National Ceremony on
Aug. 8, 2013. RMPOA member and USMA Cadet appear in the
background. Photo by Mike Galloucis.
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IN THE NEWS
Strengthening Law Enforcement
Partnerships in the Republic of Korea
T
his year is the 60th anniversary
of the U.S.-Republic of Korea
(ROK) Mutual Defense Treaty
and our military alliance, which has suc-
cessfully deterred further North Korean
aggression, protected generations of the
South Korean people, and projected stabil-
ity throughout a region that has flourished
into a mainstay of the global economy.
Fostering US-ROK partnerships is
a cornerstone mission for the United
States Forces Korea Combined Joint
Provost Marshal Office (CJPM). Stand-
ing shoulder to shoulder together with
our ROK counterparts, the CJPM
executes its diverse mission-- develop-
ing and coordinating law enforcement
plans and policies while synchroniz-
ing efforts between combined, joint,
and component staffs in regards to the
employment of military police forces
throughout the peninsula during periods
of armistice and war. Additionally, the
CJPM provides theater wide customs
and immigration processing, oversight
of installation access control capabilities,
and strategic level host nation coordi-
nation with multiple law enforcement
agencies as well as our Embassy and our
U.S. law enforcement interagency part-
ners. The CJPM is strongly committed
to providing outstanding law enforce-
ment support to all services and host
nation business partners on the Korean
peninsula while strengthening those
partnerships and the ROK-US Alliance.
Recently senior military police lead-
ers from the CJPM, 8th Army Provost
Marshal Office, 94th Military Police
Battalion, and the Criminal Investiga-
tions Command Korea Field Office
attended a partnership seminar with the
Korean Ministry of Defense Criminal
Investigations Command (CIC)-- the
Korean equivalent of the United States
Army’s CID Command. The seminar
was hosted by the CIC Commander,
Major General Baek, Nak Jong at the
Korean Ministry of Defense Compound
in Seoul. The focus of the seminar was
to enhance working partnerships among
our agencies, conduct analysis on past
joint investigations, and identify areas of
improvement for future joint investiga-
tions. At the completion of the seminar,
attendees attended a formal social that
strengthened the bond and spirit of co-
operation between our law enforcement
communities.
As the senior law enforcement ele-
ment on the peninsula, the CJPM is
also committed to serving the military
police community in the ROK. In com-
memoration of the 72nd Anniversary of
the Military Police Corps Regiment the
Combined Joint Provost Marshal, COL
Lobdell, led senior leaders of the mili-
tary police community in Korea through
a reaffirmation of the Military Police
Oath. The CJPM also hosted the USFK
Military Police Ball. Representatives
from each military police unit in Korea
as well as our Korean Good Neighbors
(MPRA Korea Chapter) attended this
momentous occasion. From the stun-
ning crossed pistols ice sculpture, to the
excellent cuisine, pageantry and enter-
tainment, the MP Ball provided the per-
fect setting to celebrate our Corps, show
our appreciation to our Korean partners,
and continue to foster the relationships
that help maintain the peace here on the
Korean peninsula.
n MSG Lewis D. Payne, Jr.,
1SG Brian J. Waananeri,
MAJ Phillip F. Edenfield
COL Lobdell administers the Oath
to MP senior leaders. Pictured
from left to right, COL Briscoe,
COL Lobdell, SGM Payne, SGM
Jeffrey, MSG Waananen.
COL Lobdell participates in
the cutting of the 72nd Annual
Military Police Ball cake with PV2
Mixon and Senior Warfighter Kim.
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IN THE NEWS
Q
UANTICO, VA November
12, 2013 – On November 4,
2013, in his last official act as the
special-agent-in-charge of the U.S. Army
Criminal Investigation Command’s Puerto
Rico CID office, Special Agent James
Spalding humbly received the Soldier’s
Medal, the Army’s highest decoration for
valor not involving combat, before his fel-
low Soldiers, civilians, family and friends.
Had it not been for the heroic actions
of Spalding, six-foot seas and an unrelent-
ing undertow would have claimed the lives
of a vacationing Canadian couple De-
cember 22, 2012, at the Flamenco Beach
resort destination in Culebra, Puerto Rico.
“I never thought I would receive such
an award in all my life,” he said. “It was
really unexpected, but to be recognized
and have received this award was truly an
honor.”
Eleven months ago on what had
initially started out as a pleasant day of
family fun quickly escalated into a life or
death situation, for both the distressed
couple and Special Agent Spalding, as they
learned how unforgiving the ocean can
truly be.
“I had just met back up with my wife
and her mom when my wife heard some-
one yelling for help,” Spalding said. “It
was kinda hard to hear so I ran down the
beach trying to see who was yelling.”
“That’s when I saw them,” he said.
The vacationing couple had been
caught up in an aquatic tug-o-war be-
tween an oppressive riptide pushing them
across the cove and a powerful undertow
pulling them out to sea. No longer able to
fight, their only hope for survival would be
in someone answering their calls for help.
At the beach that day, there were no
lifeguards, no emergency or rescue person-
nel, just patrons, pets, and a willing and
able CID Special Agent.
Spalding sprang into action, diving
headlong into the treacherous waters, bat-
tling the tide on his way to the precarious
pair. This first attempt was met by the
same devastating undertow and pounding
six-foot seas that had imperiled the couple,
forcing him to return to shore. However,
the Kentucky native was determined to
reach them.
He quickly retrieved his life jacket and
swim fins, which he had been using earlier
in the day while snorkeling, and swam
back out into the violent waters. His wife,
who was six months pregnant with their
second child at the time, pled with other
beachgoers to aid in the rescue, but to no
avail.
Spalding said that upon reaching the
husband he gave him the life jacket and
told him to use it for flotation and swim
to shore.
After battling through the current and
taking in some seawater, Spalding finally
reached the woman. At this point, both
he and the woman are exhausted and
bobbing like a pair of corks in a hot tub.
That’s when Spalding’s military training
kicked in.
“When I reached her I told her not
to panic and to just let me swim to her
and not to grab me,” he said. “Then
outta nowhere, I started to remember my
in-processing briefing from Hawaii back
in 2004 where they taught us how not to
fight the current but to swim at an angle
back to shore.”
Hooking arms with the distressed
swimmer from Vancouver, Spalding plot-
ted his diagonal course and successfully
swam her safely back to shore where they
were both happily greeted by their worried
spouses.
Following Spalding’s actions on that
December day, Col. Tom Byrd, the com-
mander of the 3rd Military Police Group
(CID), U.S. Army Criminal Investigation
Command, said that as the enormity of
what James has done began to circulate, it
became apparent to his chain of command
that he was worthy of the Soldier’s Medal.
“The chain of command reached out
to the Canadian couple and asked them
to write a letter highlighting the events
of that day,” Byrd said. “The letters are
moving and powerful testimonials to the
absolute heroism of Chief Warrant Officer
James Spalding.”
“They can be summarized in a quote
from the husband who said: ‘If not for the
actions of Mr. Spalding on 22 December
2012, my wife and I would not be alive
today,” he said.
The Soldier’s Medal has been awarded
by the U.S. Army since 1927 and is the
highest honor a Soldier can receive for an
act of valor in a non-combat situation,
considered to be equal to or greater than
the level which would justify an award
of the Distinguished Flying Cross if the
act occurred in combat. Coincidentally,
the first two recipients were awarded the
medal for saving people from drowning.
For the men and women of the U.S.
Army Criminal Investigation Command,
commonly referred to as CID, their mis-
sion is clear: the never ending pursuit of
truth, striving to make the Army stronger
by bringing those few in the ranks who
commit crime or those who commit crime
against the Army to justice.
Special agents are some of the most
highly trained criminal investigators in law
enforcement and are recognized Federal
law enforcement officials. Adaptability has
always been a hallmark of a CID special
agent. Serving a population of more than
1 million Soldiers, civilians, contractors
and family members – both at home and
deployed — their mission is crucial.
Although Spalding will be transition-
ing from active duty at the end of 2013 in
order to pursue a new opportunity as a ci-
vilian within the Federal law enforcement
community, he continues to serve his fel-
low Soldiers, civilians and family members
as a U.S. Army Reserve CID agent.
“On 22 December 2012 James did
exactly what the CID motto states: ‘Do
what has to be done,’” Byrd said.
n Colby Hauser,
CID Public Affairs
CID Agent Saves Swimmers,
Awarded Soldier’s Medal
