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The Military Police [MP] Superthread

Tazer said:
Sounds about right to the reply I was expecting! haha

It never hurts to ask. 

Glad you took it as a joke.  :)
 
Tazer said:
Out of curiosity, are you allowed to discuss the criteria that goes into someone being selected for MPAC? As in why does person A get chosen over person B? Understandable if you're not allowed to say anything.

Whoever has the least-lame username on army ;)


(...and no, I'm not making fun of anyone's username...in case anyone's touchy [cuz THAT never happens]..I'm tired...it was funny to me.)
 
BeyondTheNow said:
Whoever has the least-lame username on army ;)


(...and no, I'm not making fun of anyone's username...in case anyone's touchy [cuz THAT never happens]..I'm tired...it was funny to me.)

+1 - seems as good as any other way to make selections =D
 
Just contacted and selected for the MPAC being held Nov. 17th-20th. so excited :)
 
Hey guys

First post. Just introducing myself. I'm a 7 year reserve MCpl pursuing a career in law enforcement. Got deferred from my first choice home town civy police force (SHOCKING, I KNOW) so thinking I might try a CT to RegF MP NCM. I'm a university grad (BA double major Soci/Poli Sci) and fairly involved with the reserves and have life experience. I'm going to nitpick the forums and hook with up a buddy of mine who's been an MP for a while now and pick his brains. If I can't find answers to my other questions I'll turn here.

:cdn:
 
Hey Guys,

Just a quick update, I was offered an employment offer with MP this last Friday (Which I obv. took). I am scheduled to fly to Montreal on Jan. 11 for BMQ and Jan.07 is the oath.

Good luck to everyone attending the upcoming MPAC.
 
Azlan.S said:
Hey Guys,

Just a quick update, I was offered an employment offer with MP this last Friday (Which I obv. took). I am scheduled to fly to Montreal on Jan. 11 for BMQ and Jan.07 is the oath.

Good luck to everyone attending the upcoming MPAC.

Congrats Azlan!
 
Hey guys I had the mpac in august and recieved a job offer and currently in BMQ week 9 right now, if you guys have any questions send me a message and I'll reply back when I can
 
Has anyone that attended MPAC in NOV heard anything yet. least check with recruiting showed a decision had not been reached yet. Just curious
 
Decisions ref suitable/unsuitable were made before the staff left.  From there the rankings are done by the PSO staff, providing the rest of the applicant's file is complete.  We've always said it could be 6-8 weeks before people are notified but given the Christmas break it could take a bit longer.
 
Hey Everyone,

Was in the November 21 MPAC - got my offer of enrollment yesterday to start on 08 FEB 16.

 
Anyone else on the QL3 MP course starting 16 Jan?
 
Hello Guys!

I have applied to the Military Police Officer trade and since then was looking for more insights into the profession as a whole. Even though the recruiters provided me with the basic information I would be very interested in knowing from the current Military Police Officers of what the trade is all about? I understand that Military Police Officer do administrative work mainly. I have a degree in computer engineering and I thought that I can eventually use it to specialize in Cyber Security and Investigations. It would be very helpful if some current Military Police Officers could answer few of my questions.

Thanks in advance!

1. Many people mention that the Military Police Officers usually lead a MP platoon. I understand that it is one of the postings that the MPOs get. Or is this the type of job most MPOs do?


2. I understand that all Canadian forces members move every 2-3 years usually. I was also told that in some trades you stay in one place for a long time and the move is not that often. How does it work with the MPOs?


3. Do MPOs get deployed often?


4. I understand that most of the MPOs work is administrative. Do they do carry a badge like the MP? Do they do investigations once in a while?


 
Hello Guys!

I have applied to the Military Police Officer trade and since then was looking for more insights into the profession as a whole. Even though the recruiters provided me with the basic information I would be very interested in knowing from the current Military Police Officers of what the trade is all about? I understand that Military Police Officer do administrative work mainly. I have a degree in computer engineering and I thought that I can eventually use it to specialize in Cyber Security and Investigations. It would be very helpful if some current Military Police Officers could answer few of my questions.

Thanks in advance!

1. Many people mention that the Military Police Officers usually lead a MP platoon. I understand that it is one of the postings that the MPOs get. Or is this the type of job most MPOs do?


2. I understand that all Canadian forces members move every 2-3 years usually. I was also told that in some trades you stay in one place for a long time and the move is not that often. How does it work with the MPOs?


3. Do MPOs get deployed often?


4. I understand that most of the MPOs work is administrative. Do they do carry a badge like the MP? Do they do investigations once in a while?
 
Hello Guys!

I have applied to the Military Police Officer trade and since then was looking for more insights into the profession as a whole. Even though the recruiters provided me with the basic information I would be very interested in knowing from the current Military Police Officers of what the trade is all about? I understand that Military Police Officer do administrative work mainly. I have a degree in computer engineering and I thought that I can eventually use it to specialize in Cyber Security and Investigations. It would be very helpful if some current Military Police Officers could answer few of my questions.

Thanks in advance!

1. Many people mention that the Military Police Officers usually lead a MP platoon. I understand that it is one of the postings that the MPOs get. Or is this the type of job most MPOs do?


2. I understand that all Canadian forces members move every 2-3 years usually. I was also told that in some trades you stay in one place for a long time and the move is not that often. How does it work with the MPOs?


3. Do MPOs get deployed often?


4. I understand that most of the MPOs work is administrative. Do they do carry a badge like the MP? Do they do investigations once in a while?
 
Good day, samuraai2

I'm sure you've read these, so you must know that posting the same questions in more than one place is considered spamming, riiiiiiiiiight?

1)  Learn to search.
2)  Patience.

Milnet.ca Staff
 
Hi, I never meant that. Just thought of raising the questions in few ongoing discussions such that people who are already following a related topic would answer as well. Just to reach up to more people. Never meant to spam. I apologize if it looked so..

milnews.ca said:
Good day, samuraai2

I'm sure you've read these, so you must know that posting the same questions in more than one place is considered spamming, riiiiiiiiiight?

1)  Learn to search.
2)  Patience.

Milnet.ca Staff
 
samuraai2 said:
I have applied to the Military Police Officer trade and since then was looking for more insights into the profession as a whole.

In addition to this MP Super-thread, you may also find these other  discussions about MP Officer ( MPO ) interesting and informative,

Questions about MP vs MPO 
http://army.ca/forums/threads/97835.25

Majors that can be used to be an MPO 
http://army.ca/forums/threads/117185.0

MPO transfer to civilian police?
https://army.ca/forums/threads/89768.0

MPO and MP?
http://army.ca/forums/threads/37489.0

MPO Reserve Requirements 
http://army.ca/forums/threads/121343.0

Education Requirements to become a MP or MPO 
http://army.ca/forums/threads/32608.75

MP MPO statistic?
http://army.ca/forums/threads/107710.0

MPO vs CivPol Commissioned Officer 
https://army.ca/forums/threads/118738.0

Planning to pursue career of MPO pls help me.
http://army.ca/forums/threads/63572.0

MPO Misc 
http://army.ca/forums/threads/85449.0

MP officier  ( English thread)

Military Police Officer 
http://army.ca/forums/threads/116992.0

Applied for MP Officer 
https://army.ca/forums/threads/120844.0

etc...

You can also check the Forces.ca and Recruiting.ca websites.

Edit to add

samuraai2 said:
I would be very interested in knowing from the current Military Police Officers of what the trade is all about?

The Military Police [MP] Superthread  MPO
https://www.google.ca/search?q=site%3Aarmy.ca+%22The+Military+Police+%5BMP%5D+Superthread%22+MPO&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-CA:IE-Address&ie=&oe=&rlz=1I7GGHP_en-GBCA592&gfe_rd=cr&ei=-o6hVpyIM6yC8QeAhrvQAg&gws_rd=ssl#q=site:army.ca+%22The+Military+Police+%5BMP%5D+Superthread%22+MPO&start=0



 
samuraai2 said:
Hello Guys!

I have applied to the Military Police Officer trade and since then was looking for more insights into the profession as a whole. Even though the recruiters provided me with the basic information I would be very interested in knowing from the current Military Police Officers of what the trade is all about? I understand that Military Police Officer do administrative work mainly. I have a degree in computer engineering and I thought that I can eventually use it to specialize in Cyber Security and Investigations. It would be very helpful if some current Military Police Officers could answer few of my questions.

Thanks in advance!
I take it you're applying Reg Force?  If so, please be aware that your degree will cause this to be an uphill battle for you as it is not one of our preferred degrees.  MPO is exceptionally competitive as the numbers accepted as DEO are counted in the single digits most years.

1. Many people mention that the Military Police Officers usually lead a MP platoon. I understand that it is one of the postings that the MPOs get. Or is this the type of job most MPOs do?
Do you mean a field Platoon, which work with the CMBGs?  If so, there are only a 6 x hard MPO positions there (1 x Snr Capt, 1 x Lt/Jnr Capt) and it is fair to say most MPO will not spend time with a Field Pl.

2. I understand that all Canadian forces members move every 2-3 years usually. I was also told that in some trades you stay in one place for a long time and the move is not that often. How does it work with the MPOs?
It all depends.  If your initial positing is to a place like Shilo, Bagotville or Wainwright, you will move fairly soon after (3-4 years).  If you hit a place like Ottawa...a recently retired former CFPM openly boasted he stayed put in Ottawa for 22 years in his retirement message.

3. Do MPOs get deployed often?
Again, it depends.  On missions of any real size, MPO will deploy with it.  Smaller missions can deploy with a WO in charge.  As with postings, some get tagged multiple times, others are running around with none and are quite happy about that.

4. I understand that most of the MPOs work is administrative. Do they do carry a badge like the MP? Do they do investigations once in a while?
Yes, MPO are credentialed, it is required to exercise the oversight function of MP.  Unless there are special circumstances, MPO will not conduct investigations.
 
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