Expert: Cynthia Bedell - 11/15/2006

Question
Hey. I usually don't ask complete strangers things like this, but you seem like to person most qualified to answer some of my questions.
I need to research a job for french and write up a powerpoint on it. I decided to find out more about Military Police officers, because that is one of my career choices. I have searched the web and I can't seem to find anything telling me what schooling is needed, what interests would include, and so on. I was wondering If possible you could e-mail me explaining what you know about this. Thanks a lot.
~Courtney~

Answer
Dear Courtney --

To become a military police corps member, you must be qualified to enlist in the Army.  Those standards can vary from year to year.  Generally you must have a high school education, or have passed the graduate record exam (GRE).  Then you must do well enough on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery to qualify for military police training.  You must also pass a health exam and a physical fitness test.

If you make it through all of those requirements, you could enlist with the option of military police training, once you complete basic training.  You will be required to do well enough in basic training to continue on to your military police advanced individual training (AIT).  After successfully completing military police AIT, you will be a Soldier in the military police corps.

If you need additional information, feel free to ask additional questions.

Good luck on your paper.