I'm looking at Military Police as a prior service Marine going into the army. What's the school like?

Sgt Andrew Pouliot — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 19:54:46 -0400

I'm looking at transferring from the Marines to the Army. It's looking like I'm going MP. Can anyone tell me about day to day life in the schoolhouse? How long is it? What can I expect as prior service? Any advice, input, stories would be immensely appreciated, thanks!

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 24 at 2022 8:09 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 20:09:22 -0400

Sgt Andrew Pouliot Here is one previous post. Search on Army MP", then click on "Answers" to find the other posts.

https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-s-it-like-being-a-mp-in-the-army

What's it like being a MP in the Army? | RallyPoint

Hey guys. I asked a question about being a welder in the army not to long ago and I'm considering another option as a MP. Can anyone tell me what it's like and what some of the duties are after deployed? Also after reading some about it how, in some cases, often are you put in "the shit"? Or if any. Thanks.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 24 at 2022 8:09 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 20:09:45 -0400

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/31b-military-police-3345998

What to Know about the Army Military Police

Army military police, which is military occupational specialty (MOS) 31B, are responsible for maintaining law and order and protecting soldiers and civilians.

Response by SP5 Peter Keane made Mar 25 at 2022 3:11 PM

SP5 Peter Keane — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 15:11:14 -0400

Being that a Marine does not need BCT, you most likely will be dropped in OSUT at week 11. Then it is 10 weeks of school and OJT.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2022 5:16 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 17:16:08 -0400

The school isn't long enough to make note of. The Army usually separates it's prior service during AIT, but not every school is the same. Either way, you'll only be there 10 weeks.

Much more important is you getting to your first unit, your family moving, you moving your household goods, and the actual job you'll be doing. Your family has my condolences for those weekends and holidays lost being on duty