The Military Police [MP] Superthread

[Kelevra]

First, I did a research but nothing answers my question, witch is what is the difference between field platoon and base MP? I know they are different posting, but what is the typical job of each?

Second, correct me if I'm wrong: St-Jean/Montréal base MP, Valcartier field platoon and Bagotville base MP. Does it mean that Valcartier doesn't have base MP?

 

[garb811]

We have MP Guardhouses on all the bases.  Edmonton, Petawawa and Valcartier also have MP Field Platoons.

The short answer on the difference between the two jobs:  Guardhouse MPs act as the "Police" on the base, along with other functions such as providing Security services to all the units on the base; the Field Platoon's primary purpose is to operate in a field environment in support of the Army while deployed on Ops and on exercise.

 

[Kelevra]

Thanks for your reply Garb811... But another question emerges. Do you have the choice between field or base MP when you indicate your preference of posting? Like if my first choice is Valcartier, can I indicate that I prefer base over field?

 

[garb811]

As stated elsewhere, when you get posted to your first base, it will be to a Guardhouse so you can complete the Provisional Employment Period.  After that, you are able to ask for a posting to a Field Pl should you wish, but where you ultimately go is up to the needs of the CF so even if you don't ask for the field, you can end up there.

 

[Kango]

As stated elsewhere, when you get posted to your first base, it will be to a Guardhouse so you can complete the Provisional Employment Period.  After that, you are able to ask for a posting to a Field Pl should you wish, but where you ultimately go is up to the needs of the CF so even if you don't ask for the field, you can end up there.

Does it matter what element you are for being posted at a Field Platoon?  I applied for Army, but have a offer for Airforce.

Thanks

 

[aesop081]

  I applied for Army, but have a offer for Airforce.

No. You have an offer for an AF uniform, not the AF. MP being a purple trade and all.

 

[Kango]

They gave me a date today of going to Borden for training on the 21st of this month.  If I reject this offer and wait for a later date such as late February.  Are my chances of another offer significantly diminished because I rejected them the first time?

Thanks again.

 

[aesop081]

They gave me a date today of going to Borden for training on the 21st of this month.  If I reject this offer and wait for a later date such as late February.  Are my chances of another offer significantly diminished because I rejected them the first time?

Thanks again.

Why would you turn it down ?

 

[Kango]

Why would you turn it down ?

Because I need time to resign from my current job and get my other stuff squared away. 

Would this question best be asked under recruiting?

 

[George Wallace]

They gave me a date today of going to Borden for training on the 21st of this month.  If I reject this offer and wait for a later date such as late February.  Are my chances of another offer significantly diminished because I rejected them the first time?

Thanks again.

Sure you can turn it down.  When will the next course be run?  Will you have time to quite your present job if you get another offer later?  Or will you just quite your job and wait a few months or longer, unemployed, and hope that they give you another offer?  It all makes no difference to the CF what you decide to do with your life. 

 

[Kango]

Everything has been sorted out.

Thanks

 

[FastEddy]

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The Top 20 Things You Don't Say to a MP or Cop.

20. I can't reach my license unless you hold my beer.

19. Sorry officer, I didn't realize my radar detector wasn't plugged in.

18. Aren't you the guy from the villiage people?

17. Hey, you must have been doing 125 to keep up with me, good job.

16. I thought you had to be in relatively good physical shape to be a police officer.

15. I was going to be a cop, but I decided to finish high school instead.

14. Bad cop. No donut.

13. You're not going to check the trunk, are you?

12. Gee, that gut sure doesn't inspire confidence.

11. Didn't I see you get your butt kicked on cops?

10. Is it true that people become cops because they are too dumb to work at McDonald's?

9. I pay your salary

8. So uh, you on the take or what?

7. Gee officer, that's terrific. The last officer only gave me a warning.

6. Do you know why you pulled me over? Okay, just so one of us does.

5. I was trying to keep up with traffic. Yes, I know there is no other cars around, that's how far they are ahead of me.

4. What do you mean have I been drinking? You are the trained specialist.

3. Well, when I reached down to pick up my bag of crack, my gun fell off of my lap and got lodged between the brake and the gas pedal, forcing me to speed out of control.

2. Hey, is that a 9mm? That's nothing compared to this 44 magnum.

1. Hey, can you give me another one of those full cavity searches?

Cheers.

 

[Dariusz]

Hello... any recruiters out there, or somebody with some knowledge?

I have a QUESTION ??? regarding education equivalency for MP applicants :

"The minimum academic requirement is a community college diploma in Law and Security Administration, Police Foundations, or a similar program from a recognised Community College or CEGEP. Related employment experience will also be considered in determining education equivalency."

I do not have a college diploma in the above mentioned topic, but I have served for three years as an MP in the German army (including a tour in Kabul); I have  worked for three years in the security sector, one year as a corrections officer and three years as a casual deputy sheriff ( in Nova Scotia), and have almost one third of a university degree done. Would I be considered for an MP position?
Even the WO in the online chat of the recruiting site could not answer me!
Anybody out there that might have experienced something similar or close to it?
I would appreciate any comments,
Thank you!

 

[DonaldMcL]

I don't know if your certain situation will allow you to be an MP with the CF, but I know for fact those requirements are "loose".

I went for MPO in December and was deemed "unqualified but may reapply", but also recommended for regular MP by the board in Borden.
I chose to go the ANAV route instead, but all I hold is a BA in Psychology, no Police Foundations courses, no previous experience, etc.

Your best bet is to contract the local recruiting office, and have them deal with it. It's going to be a situation specific request.

 

[Dariusz]

That is strange...I have a few friends who have a BA's in criminology and wanted to become an MP NCM's ,they were told that they could become an MPO but not an NCM!  ???

 

[DonaldMcL]

That was my impression as well, until I actually got back from the MPOAC.

The recruiting center actually asked me if I wanted to pursue that, or try my 2nd choice, as I mentioned, was ANAV. I decided to go that route.
Maybe I was lucky, or maybe they want you to go MPO, and MP as a last resort? I really have no idea.

 

[kincanucks]

That is strange...I have a few friends who have a BA's in criminology and wanted to become an MP NCM's ,they were told that they could become an MPO but not an NCM!  ???

Yes because there is no difference between what a MP does and what a MPO does.


HH and DA

 

[Dariusz]

Yes because there is no difference between what a MP does and what a MPO does.


HH and DA

What do you mean there is no difference?
When I worked with the Canadian MP's on deployment, it appeared to me that there was a big difference, quiet similar to the German MP's!
The Officers would do the management part of the work and the NCM's would execute it...drafting up a schedule and doing a mobile patrol are two different things to me!?!
???

 

[kincanucks]

What do you mean there is no difference?
When I worked with the Canadian MP's on deployment, it appeared to me that there was a big difference, quiet similar to the German MP's!
The Officers would do the management part of the work and the NCM's would execute it...drafting up a schedule and doing a mobile patrol are two different things to me!?!
???

Its called sarcasm and why do you use possessives when you pluralize a word?.

HH and DA

 

[Dariusz]

Its called sarcasm and why do you use possessives when you pluralize a word?.

HH and DA

Ahhh.
Thanks for pointing out the " 's ", my third language, must have gotten carried away!