Army MOS · Support
V5 Military Police Investigation
Current service use not established
This code is listed in the directory. Inclusion alone does not confirm current service use.
Overview
A Military Police Investigation specialist investigates qualifying offenses involving minor crimes, lower value larcenies, and personal use of nonnarcotic controlled substances. The specialist also participates in activities intended to prevent these offenses.
Notes & Sources
- V5 (Military Police Investigation) is an Army Additional Skill Identifier (proponent: U.S. Army Military Police School), not a standalone military occupation.
- Authority scope: "Identifies positions requiring Soldiers qualified in investigation of criminal offenses for which the maximum punishment is confinement at hard labor for less than one year" Award requirement: "Must successfully complete the Military Police Investigation Course, U.S." Restrictions: "For use with MOS 31B and 31E." The identifier alone does not establish a civilian occupation; occupation-specific skills and career guidance depend on the holder's primary MOS and actual duties.
Evidence for this guidance (1 document)
- DA PAM 611-21 FY2025 Smartbook ch 12 (posted 2025-12-04): ASI V5 Military Police Investigation
[1] Table 12-2 numerical listing of ASIs, entry 'Code: V5 ', lines 4403-4415
Supports: Specialty definition
Source review recorded October 7, 2026.
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