Operation Pathways: A Framework for Creating Protected Sustainment in the Indo-Pacific Command

MSCOE Iron Pen Finalist

By Major Jacob C. Pressler
Through Operation Pathways exercises, the 8th Military Police Brigade, along with its subordinate and partner units, is preparing to protect logistics and conduct missions across domains with widely dispersed elements in theaters dominated by a maritime environment such as that of the Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility.

Austere Challenge 24: Lessons Learned from the 97th Military Police Battalion in WFX 24-03

Published 1/2/2026
By Major Noel Whitten
This article recounts the 97th Military Police Battalion’s participation in the Austere Challenge 24 warfighter exercise, highlighting the unique training opportunities and challenges faced during the event. It details the battalion’s training progression, lessons learned in both administrative and tactical domains, and the importance of integrating military police units into division-level operations. The article concludes with recommendations for future exercises, emphasizing the value of realistic training, staff initiative, and effective liaison officers to enhance unit readiness and adaptability.
 

Active Shooter Training in LEA Environments

Published 1/2/2026
By First Lieutenant Spencer Tindall
This article addresses the challenges and solutions for active shooter training in law enforcement environments at Fort Gordon, Georgia, emphasizing the need for integrated, multidisciplinary approaches among various agencies. It describes how collaborative training initiatives, such as joint CQB and ASHER exercises, have improved interoperability and readiness for complex threats. The article advocates for similar force-wide training adaptations to ensure all Department of War installations are prepared for active shooter events.
 

Military Police Contributions to the Future of the Protection WFF: Evolving to Enable Formation-Based Layered Protection

Published 9/3/2025
By Lieutenant Colonel Christopher A. Evans, Lieutenant Colonel Anthony E. Perrizo,
and Colonel Robert A. Davel (Retired)
 

Enhancing Communications and Interoperability in the NCR

Published 6/6/2025
By Sergeant First Class Stephen J. Ricciardelli

This article discusses the background and challenges faced by the JTF-NCR to achieve communication interoperability in support of the 60th Presidential Inauguration.

Strengthening Partnerships for National Security:  Insights from the Provost Marshal Office, U.S. Army Military District of Washington, DOD and Interagency Breakfast 

Published 5/22/2025

By Major Quenten L. Vereen
The JTF-NCR held a breakfast to enhance interagency collaboration for the 2025 Presidential Inauguration. Discussions focused on effective communication and lessons learned from past events to enhance security in the NCR.

The Importance of Interoperability in Military Police Law Enforcement

Published 5/13/2025
By Captain Justin A. Kane and First Sergeant Brian A. Everhart

This article highlights the importance of interoperability in military police law enforcement, particularly in the context of international partnerships and coalition operations.

Strengthening International Cooperation: 709th Military Police Battalion Participation in a German Bridging and Gap-Crossing Operations Course

Published 12/12/2024

Captain Anatoliy I. Silchuk
The 709th Military Police Battalion recently participated in a 2-day course on the role of military police in bridging/gap-crossing operations, which was hosted by German military police. The coursework included theoretical/practical training, addressed enhanced international military cooperation, and emphasized the critical importance of military police involvement in the planning process and adaptability in real-world combat scenarios.     

Lineage and Honors—89th Military Police Brigade