U.S. Army Military Police School
Mission
The United States Army Military Police School Trains, Educates, and Develops Military Police Civilians, Soldiers, and Leaders; executes proponent functions; integrates DOTMLPF-P solutions that provide Military Police capabilities enabling maneuver forces across the range of military operations.
Vision
As a learning organization, USAMPS is a team of highly skilled, talented, and innovative professionals of character exercising disciplined initiative with shared understanding, to develop and deliver to the Army the best MP Soldiers, Civilians, Leaders, and capabilities for the current fielded force while transforming the MP Corps to support the requirements of the Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) capable force of 2028 and the MDO ready force of 2035.
Priorities
Mission Priority 1: Drive DOTMLPF Change
- MP Force Modernization
- Protection Proponency
- DoD Peace Officer Standards/Curriculum
- Engage Leaders
Mission Priority 2: Develop Leaders, Soldiers, and Civilians to generate readiness
- Individual, Leader, Collective, and Functional TNG
- LPD Opportunities
- METL Assessments
People Priority 1: Informing and Caring for People
- Maintain a professional, healthy, and safe environment
- Recognize/Reward creativity, innovation, and excellence
- Shape Information Domain
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Welcome Letter
Commandant
COL Robert R. Rodock
Colonel Robert R. Rodock graduated from the United States Military Academy in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science, received his commission, and branched into the Military Police Corps. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Business and Organizational Security Management from Webster University, a Master of Arts degree in American Politics from American Public University, a Master of Military Operational Art and Science – Theater Operations degree from the United States Army Command and General Staff College, School of Advanced Military Studies, and a Master of Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College.
Colonel Rodock’s previous assignments include: Platoon Leader, 984th Military Police Company, Fort Carson, Colorado; Platoon Leader, 4th Military Police Company, Fort Carson, Colorado; Battalion S4 and Property Book Officer, 519th Military Police Battalion, Fort Polk, Louisiana; Commander, 204th Military Police Company, Fort Polk, Louisiana; Commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Fort Polk, Louisiana; Commander, Warrior Transition Unit, Fort Polk, Louisiana; Battalion Operations Officer and Executive Officer, 519th Military Police Battalion, Fort Polk, Louisiana; Deputy Commanding Officer, 1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Fort Polk, Louisiana; Future Operations Planner, Commander’s Initiatives Group, US Army Central/Third Army, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina; Commander, 705th Military Police Battalion and Commander, Midwest Joint Regional Correctional Facility, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; Planner, Commander’s Initiatives Group, United States Forces Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; and Provost Marshal | Protection Director, Eighth US Army, Camp Humphreys, Republic of Korea. Colonel Rodock was selected by Centralized Selection List and served as the III Armored Corps Provost Marshal | Protection Director since June 2024. His deployments include: Global War on Terrorism, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba from 2002-2003; Operation Iraqi Freedom, Iraq from 2003-2004; Operation Iraqi Freedom, Iraq from 2005-2006; and Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan from 2008-2009.
Colonel Rodock’s military education includes: Military Police Officer Basic Course, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri; Military Police Officer Captain’s Career Course, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri; Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; Advanced Military Studies Program, School of Advanced Military Studies, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and United States Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania. His awards and decorations include: Legion of Merit (1OLC), Bronze Star Medal (2OLC), Meritorious Service Medal (1SLC), Army Commendation Medal (3OLC), Army Achievement Medal (2OLC), National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Service Medal with one bronze star, Iraq Campaign Service Medal with three bronze stars, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon with bronze numeral 2, Meritorious Unit Citation (1OLC), Army Superior Unit Award (1OLC), NATO Medal (ISAF), Combat Action Badge, Parachutist Badge, French Medal of National Defense (Silver), German Armed Forces Efficiency Badge (Gold), and the Order of the Marechaussee (Bronze).
Assistant Commandant
COL Phillip S. Warren
Colonel Phillip S. Warren is a native of Kearney, MO. He is a prior service infantry Soldier and received his commission in February of 2003 as a Military Police Officer through the Officer Candidate School, Ft. Benning, GA. He graduated with a Criminal Justice degree from the University of Maryland University College while serving as a Platoon Leader in Germany, and a Master of Business and Organizational Security Management from Webster University.
COL Warren’s previous assignments include: Assistant Executive Officer to the DCS G-3/5/7 HQDA in Washington DC from June 2022 to July 2023; Commander, 93rd Military Police Battalion, Ft. Bliss, Texas; Plans Chief, Eighth Army Provost Marshal Office in Camp Humphreys, Korea; Operations Officer, Special Activities Division, J39, and the Joint Staff in Washington, DC , Military Organizational Integrator, HQDA G3/5/7, Army Staff in Washington, DC; Brigade S3, 15th Military Police Brigade, Ft. Leavenworth, KS; Battalion S3, 40th Military Police Battalion, Ft. Leavenworth, KS; Company Commander, HHC USDB, Ft. Leavenworth, KS; Aide de Camp to the Commanding General of Ft. Leonard Wood, MO; Aide de Camp, Task Force 134, Camp Liberty, Iraq; Company Commander, 116th Military Police Company, Ft. Riley, KS; Operations Officer, 1st Infantry Division Provost Marshal Office, Ft. Riley, KS; Platoon Leader, 1st Military Police Company, Wurzburg, Germany. His operational deployments include three deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
COL Warren’s military education includes the Army Force Management Course, Command and General Staff Officer Course, and the Military Police Officer Basic and Advance Courses. He most recently completed Senior Service College earning a Master of National Security and Strategic Resource Management from the Eisenhower School of National Security at Ft. McNair in Washington DC.
His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal (1 OLC), the Meritorious Service Medal (5 OLC), the Army Commendation Medal (2 OLC), Army Achievement Medal, Joint Staff Identification Badge, Army Staff Badge, Expert Infantry Badge, and the Air Assault Badge.
Regimental Command Sergeant Major
CSM James W. Rutherford
Command Sergeant Major James Rutherford is a native of Mobile, Alabama and graduated from Mary G. Montgomery High School, Semmes, AL in 2000. In 2000, he joined the United States Army and attended One Station Unit Training in A CO 787th Military Police Battalion at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
His duty assignments include the 557th MP Co, Camp Humphreys, Korea; 55th MP Co, Yongsan, Korea; 6th MP Detachment, Fort Rucker, AL; Co D, 701st MP BN, Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX; Co A, 701st MP BN, Fort Leonard Wood, MO; HHC 42D MP BDE, 66th MP Co, 504th MP BN, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA; the Protective Services BN, Fort Belvoir, VA; 58th MP Co, Schofield Barracks, HI; the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence NCO Academy, Fort Leonard Wood, MO; United States Army Sergeants Major Academy, Fort Bliss, TX; HHD 504th MP BN, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA; HHD 728th
MP BN. His duty positions include: Gunner, Driver, Team Leader, Special Reaction Team Member, Special Reaction Team NCOIC, Narcotics Patrol Dog Handler, Explosive Patrol Dog Handler, Military Working Dog Trainer, DOD Military Working Dog Instructor, Drill Sergeant, Senior Drill Sergeant, Threat Vulnerability NCO, Platoon Sergeant, PSD NCOIC, Detachment Sergeant, First Sergeant, NCOA Course Chief, Student SGM-C (Class 70), Operations Sergeant Major, and Battalion and Brigade Command Sergeant Major.
CSM Rutherford’s military training consists of Warrior Leader Course, Advanced and Senior Leader Course, Drill Sergeant School, Combatives Level 1 and 2, Combat Life Savers Course, Military Working Dog Patrol Handlers Course, Military Working Dog Kennel Masters Course, Conventional Physical Security Course, Anti-Terrorism Officer Basic Course, Special Reaction Team Course, Non-Lethal Weapons Instructor Course, Domestic Violence Intervention Training, Basic Swat Course, Unit Armorer Training, Total Army Instructor Course, Battle Staff NCO course, FBI’s Counter Assault Training Course, Company Commander and First Sergeants Course, Master Resilience Trainer Course, the Federal Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor Course through FLETC, BN and BDE Pre-Command and Command Sergeant Major Course, and Jungle Operations Training Course. He was the SGT Michael A. Grieves Leadership Awardee for ALC class 01-07 and the Leadership Awardee for Drill Sergeant School class 17-08. He has an associate’s degree in Instructor of Technology and Military Science from the Community College of the Air Force, a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with an emphasis in Homeland Security (summa cum laude) from Purdue University Global, and a master’s degree in Defense and Strategic Studies from the University of Texas, El Paso.
His awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (4 OLC), Army Commendation Medal (3 OLC), Army Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Army Good Conduct Medal (8th award), National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal (1-CS), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 5), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (Numeral 4), NATO ISAF Medal, Drivers Badge, Drill Sergeant Identification Badge, Basic Instructor Badge, and the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge.
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