Military Police Corps: Snakes in a Pit?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 11:46:36 -0400

I've been an MP for over 12 years. "Back in the day" it seemed like even if we hated each other, we banded together when we got messed with by others. Now it appears as if the Corps has switched to an "every man for himself" mentality and the prime objective is to look out for number one. Despite the bad experiences I have had and my feelings of getting f**ked over, I still try to look at this objectively and in the end, I just don't see the same camaraderie that used to exist. What say you? Please also cast your vote!

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 17 at 2014 1:47 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 13:47:54 -0400

I'm not in your position but it does seam like that every where now, I don't think anyone looks out for others unless they are your best friend.

Response by SGT William Howell made Jul 8 at 2015 12:40 PM

SGT William Howell — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 12:40:13 -0400

There is a reason I got out of police work. Always so political even in the MP Corp.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2015 3:26 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 15:26:03 -0400

SGT Scotto - It's not just the MP Corps. Its Army wide. We have many persons that were promoted on their battlefield accomplishments not on the total Soldier concept. Leaders do not know how to or are unwilling to mentor anyone whom they see as a potential threat to their position. I do not do what I do to make friends. I do it to keep people safe. I train Soldiers to the best of my ability so that in a firefight they have my back and we all come home. I want them to replace me someday. I want to know I am leaving the Army in capable hands, especially my beloved MP Corps, when I retire. I'm afraid that Political Correctness will over ride the truth. Leaders don't want to hear the truth. They want to be told they are doing a good job and we can't live without them.

Response by SSG Douglas Smith made Apr 11 at 2016 3:13 PM

SSG Douglas Smith — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 15:13:22 -0400

When I was a private in 93 I was told that MP's "eat their own" meaning that everyone is out for themselves. I saw that time and time again during my twenty years. I always thought other MOS were always closer.

Response by SPC John Abbott made Dec 24 at 2016 8:44 PM

SPC John Abbott — Sat, 24 Dec 2016 20:44:43 -0500

Always watch your back! The mp corp is full of blue falcons. Always someone trying to kiss someone's ass to get a head.

Response by SPC Mark Tegtman made Jan 4 at 2017 10:54 AM

SPC Mark Tegtman — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 10:54:51 -0500

When I was in the MPs back in the 70s, we worked together very well. Did not seem to be a competition at all. We had each others back and if there was an incident it seemed like the whole MP company was there. Don't know about now, but we went to the matt for each other. Always could count on a good donnybrook. My partner was the greatest on street patrol; could totally count on him! Sorry to hear of the differences....hang in there.....

Response by SPC Curt Dennis made Jul 9 at 2017 10:54 PM

SPC Curt Dennis — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 22:54:05 -0400

Then you're doing it right.