AND HISTORY 1-1. Purpose and Scope a. This manual is addressed to you, the military police soldier. Its purpose is to furnish you with basic information and instruction relative to the performance of your duties. It provides a guide to your officers, both commissioned and noncommissioned, in respect to your training, employment, and supervision as a military policeman. It also gives you basic information on military police combat operations. Your training will apply in combat operations as well as garrision duty. b. This manual sets forth the mission, functions, and a brief history of the Military Police Corps. It includes information as to your authority, responsibilities, duties and equipment. Other agencies, both military and civilian, engaged in activities related to those you perform within the Army are outlined.
DesignationFM 19-5
EditionNov 1969
StatusSuperseded
Pages182
FunctionSmall Unit Tactics
CollectionHistoric
Public domain (U.S. Government work)