There is an interesting point in here that I think needs to be the key point when discussing the merits of a small m capital P (mP) service in the CF. Investigation experience, and frequency... Do we as the CAF need to spend the time and money to train MPs to the level of civilian police forces when they in the normal execution of their duties will deal with disciplinary investigations for minor drug use and traffic violations? Would our training time and budget not be better spent on having MPs who are trained mostly in security, POW handling, Convoy Ops, etc.. and have a few RCMP members seconded to the CAF to fill the role of the NIS, and to conduct investigations of a serious nature? It seems to me that having a few experts from the RCMP and a general body of well trained capital M small p (Mp) MPs might be the better choice for quality investigations, as well as preparing the CAF for any possible theatre of war. It might mean a few less MPs get to switch over to local police after their mandatory service, but it on the surface looks like a wiser path...
