Is there a regulation that covers what the MP wears on his/her duty belt?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 18:49:45 -0400

As far as my knowledge goes there isn't one. But I have had a SSG who has been telling me and soldiers that there is a regulation on what an MP wears on their duty belt. If there's one out there I haven't found it. If anyone has any information on this it would be greatly appreciated. Also, add any links to said regulations in your comments. Thank you!

Response by SSG Brian G. made Sep 19 at 2019 7:10 PM

SSG Brian G. — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 19:10:12 -0400

If the SSG is saying there is a regulation that covers what goes on the duty belt, have him or her provide it. They obviously know it or they would not mention it. It's a way to make the person put up or shut up.

Closest I could find was DA Pam 670-1 18-17 Military Police Accessories.

18–17. Military police accessories
a. Type. The MP accessories are organizational issue items.
b. Description.
(1) Badge, MP.
(2) Belt, black, load bearing, approximately 2 to 3 inches wide, with buckle.
(3) Brassard, MP, or Criminal Investigation Division (CID), subdued, foliage green with black letters.
(4) Carrier, club, or baton.
(5) Case, ammunition magazine, black.
(6) Case, first aid, black.
(7) Case, handcuffs, black.
(8) Case, oleoresin capsicum (OC), and/or pepper spray, black.
(9) Club, policeman’s with leather thong.
(10) Baton, metal, collapsible, black (or other locally prescribed baton tool).
(11) Gloves, white cotton.
(12) Flashlight.
(13) Carrier, ring, flashlight.
(14) Handcuffs, ratchet type, double lock (two-link maximum).
(15) Helmet liner, MP (ceremonial only).
(16) Holster, pistol, black.
(17) Holster, Taser/stun gun, black.
(18) Lanyard, olive-drab, black or white.
(19) Whistle, patrolman, brass, black or olive-drab.
(20) Equipment, safety, as locally prescribed (for example, reflectorized vest or inclement weather).
(21) ACU patterned equipment is authorized for wear inside an Army corrections facility.
c. How worn. The articles listed in paragraph b, above, are authorized, but not mandated for wear with the Class A,
Class B, and utility uniforms by MP personnel while performing official MP law enforcement or corrections duties. The articles may also be worn for ceremonial purposes as authorized by the provost marshal or commander. See figures 18–10 and 18–11 for examples.

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Sep 19 at 2019 7:25 PM

SFC Ralph E Kelley — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 19:25:10 -0400

I'm with SSG Grierson on this one. His information is solid.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 19 at 2019 8:21 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 20:21:44 -0400

You may want to check the policy letters your organization has on the wear of your uniform as well as ask the NCO who keeps referencing the regulation.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 19 at 2019 8:53 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 20:53:45 -0400

A good SSG would provide the referenced regulation. An excellent SSG would provide paragraph and line number with the referenced regulation. NOTE: Any rank can be substituted for SSG, as used here.

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 20 at 2019 5:23 AM

CPL Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 05:23:13 -0400

This is usually a unit prescribed thing, check out the policy letters and such for your unit.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 20 at 2019 7:27 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 07:27:03 -0400

Usually it is in the local SOP. I know because I had to review it while the PMO Operations Officer while at Yongsan. It is location specific.

Response by CPL Earl Kochis made Sep 20 at 2019 8:23 AM

CPL Earl Kochis — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 08:23:05 -0400

Remember your sop will give you a reference! Also a Commander can add to it but not take away from it!