Army MOS · Support
31B Military Police
Overview
Military Police conduct maneuver and mobility support, area security, police intelligence, internment and resettlement, and law and order operations on the battlefield. They also handle prisoner of war and civilian internee operations while supporting Army communities through resource security, crime prevention, and preservation of law and order.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- law enforcement procedures
- incident response
- physical security operations
- access control management
- investigations and reporting
- evidence handling and documentation
- patrol operations
- conflict de-escalation
- interviewing and interrogation
- situational awareness
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
Civilian Career Paths
- Law Enforcement
- Physical Security
- Private Security
- Emergency Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Paralegal (CP)
Career Growth
- Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
What the Work Involves
- Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
- Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
- Render aid to accident survivors and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
- Investigate illegal or suspicious activities.
Related Occupations
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
- Transit and Railroad Police
- Bailiffs
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 31B. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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