Military Police Na`Tiija Stewart 4 th period Criminal Justice Mrs. Curran

Salary HIGH:$49, LOW:$28, Dental Insurance(100% coverage) 6 Medical Insurance(100% coverage) 5 FICA(5.65% contribution) 4 Medical Professional Pay 3 Low: $0.00High: $0.00 Housing Allowance 2 Low: $6,300.00High: $25, Base Pay 1 Low: $17,611.20High: $19,738.80

Overview A military police officer is responsible for leading the Soldiers that protect lives and property on Army Installations. Officers supervise the execution of the five military police Battlefield functions: Maneuver and mobility support operations (reconnaissance and surveillance), Area security operations (site security and response), Law & order operations (law enforcement and developing host- nation police forces), Internment/resettlement operations (military prisoners and enemy combatants), and Police intelligence operations.

Job Duties Lead small, tactical military police units and organizations Advisor to the Army Reserve and Army National Guard

Requirements Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

Helpful Skills Self-discipline, confidence and intelligence Physically and mentally fit to perform under pressure Ability to make quick decisions Capable of bearing numerous responsibilities

Training Job training for a military police officer requires completing the Basic Officer Leader Course II and 10 weeks of Military Police Basic Officer Leadership Course III in Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Some of the skills you’ll learn are: Officer leadership responsibilities Skills and tactics of the Military Police Corps

Benefits The Congressional Budget Office recently estimated that the average active duty service member receives an Army benefits and pay compensation package worth $99,000. Noncash compensation represents almost 60 percent of this package. Noncash compensation includes health care, retirement pay, child care and free or subsidized food, housing and education. Coupled with regular cash compensation, this adds up to attractive military compensation for Soldiers.

Educational Benifits We consider the U.S. Army to be the biggest university in the world — educating more candidates through hands-on career and leadership training from experts in their fields, offering incredible internship opportunities and a variety of valuable experiences. You’ll receive instruction and training in fields that include the arts and media, science and technology, engineering, mathematics, medicine, law, mechanics, aviation and many more. A college education is a valuable part of your overall compensation. Qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships; allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend.

Fun Facts About The Military Less than 28 percent of Americans between the ages of are qualified for military service, that’s only about 1-in-4. The Department of Defense employs about 1.8 million people on active duty. It is the single largest employer in the United States, with more employees than Exxon, Mobil, Ford, General Motors, and GE combined. The Army was in charge of exploring and mapping much of America. For example the Lewis and Clark Expedition was comprised of Army officers and noncommissioned officers.