I was an MP and a cop and it always baffled me why MPs are treated like children. Never ever as a cop did the sergeant or watch commander check to make sure we had a note book, cuff keys etc. And why carry a gun that isn't ready to fire. Both my primary and backup gun always had a round chambered and the mag top off. Its immensely dangerous not to have it in a state where you cant fire it without having to chamber a round
@@NoFaceINoCase no duty station i was at were we permitted to have a round chambered on the road. Even in this video, they clear, let the slide go forward, insert a magazine and holster. I've talked about this same subject with most all MPs I was stationed with and none of them were allowed to have a round chambered.
Oh man, this just popped up in my recommendations. LT here was just across the hall me from me Freshman year and actually got me interested in the ROTC and gave some good advice when I chose MP when I enlisted! Solid guy!
To those who want to join the military and watch these videos. JUST JOIN! it will change your life. You go through sum stuff that’s going to suck but in the end it makes you into a better person.
You can SMD. I know people that have got into heavy drinking and smoking and some who have completely changed personalities not for the better because they have not gotten the promotions they deserve cause of favoritism, not gotten the respect they deserve because of one mishap, not gotten the recognition even though they contributed the most. The military is a game of chance, ass kissing and being a PT stud. I like the fact you get physically fit overall than what you once were but the mental degradation being in does not make most for the better. Many are also wasting hours of time and not learning valuable skills for the work force.
Always great to see motivated PL's desire to improve the unit. I'll be taking over a Platoon Sergeant slot in the 55th here soon after quarantine, these videos are great.
Just choose someone you like to be with, can be one or two friends. The rest are either acquaintances or people you hang out with. Not everyone out there wants to be your friend. Don't take it seriously, I'm just giving a word of advice. Cheers.
Most PL I have served under have been great and an example for fellow soldiers. I only had one LT cause himself to get kicked out of our unit. One time we went to the field for 30 days. At day 26. Our LT told us to pack up and he decided we were done in the field. As the last pallet is almost on the trailer. Our battalion commander shows up. “ What the fuck is going on?” The LT and the LTC argues for 10 mins. The LTC leaves and yells “ Stupid fuck piece of shit baby!” Lol. The LT then tells my platoon sgt. To unpack the whole site and we had to stay a few more days. At that moment I swear you could hear a pin drop. My unit circled the LT. Platoon Sgt yells “ Fuck this shit. I refuse to do it!” LT orders the platoon sgt to do it. Next thing the platoon sgt yells. “ Fuck you motherfucker! Were you in Vietnam?” We slept in shelter halves for 3 days. This was in 1993. It was my first time In the field as an E2. Lol
Nice video Lt iI was Infantry a long time ago and always wondered how the MP's operated. I did four years stationed in Germany & Fort Polk and never had any run ins with Mp's and now have been a cop 20 + years and can retire any day.
Thank you so much for this. I've always been interested and seeing what MPs do, especially officers, but I only ever seem to find videos about MP Enlistees. I hope to be an officer in MP, so it was really nice seeing this.
I was the 2nd Platoon Leader, 1st MP Co. back in 73 and can see similarities and differences in this Unit. Not sure what type MP Company this is by TO&E but the men look motivated and well trained. Hooah-OF THE TROOPS & FOR THE TROOPS !
They were motivated for sure, thanks to my Leaders and my partner and friend, my PSG. He really taught me the power of building a positive culture and family environment for our platoon. Especially with being overseas
Thank you for this! I have always been intrigued to see what a normal day in the life of an MP is. The job seems very cool and challenging, in which I’m always open to take on a challenge. Keep up the good work and thank you for everything you do!
?? What we supposed to be at war 24/7 lmao. Why does it matter, they earn that rank just like someone deployed did. Most combat deployment is guard duty anyway..let's be real.
@@simplecookinwithdc4696 in a combat mod having a leader with experience in combat is imperative. How are you gonna teach the new guys when you haven’t even been there? And there’s guard duty involved during deployments but I know most of the time was spent patrolling outside the wire…
@@tonymontanamalverde well obviously those who’ve experienced combat are imperative to an op, if we haven’t been in a true state of war in nearly a decade of course there’s just going to be less people with combat experience. Still plenty of people who want to do it, mostly without the realities of war in mind.
Davion! Thank you so much as a current BOLC student, I have found so much guidance and clear information from your videos. I get a little bit of a sneak peek as to what my future will look like as a MP PL. However, I still have a few questions: Being that you had prior service, is it possible to get insight from another MP PL who has no prior experience besides their commissioning source? I would like to know if they had a smooth transition? Any obstacles they faced with their platoon? Tips they can provide on how they began to understand MP Capabilities without having prior services? Thanks again for the amazing content!
Thank you 😊! I understand what you mean.. Bit it really was all new to me too since I’ve never been an LT before :)! I’ll make a video talking about the struggles of your first month of being a LT
I never realized just how similar this is to AF security forces (MP) interesting to see, pretty much exactly the same, except its mind boggling how your soldiers don't have a round in the chamber on the M9 lol
ameerskater they don’t have one chambered because they’re in Korea, I don’t even think they get OC. I’m stationed at fort Campbell and we always have one chambered, TLs and patrol sup also get M4s and breaching kits and we of course have our x26 on our belts and OC in our vests
I want to be a mp after I'm done with high school so it's super cool seeing day in the life/vlogs like this . I really like seeing videos like this. Please make more.
Thank you for the kind words. I'll keep making as many as I can. Also if you want to be an MP someday, never stop believing in yourself and your dreams.
Very grateful to see what this whole process looks like. Currently, I am a MS1 at UNG. I am interested in becoming a MP, so this video is awesome to see, especially from a new PL's perspective. Thank you very much. And good stuff with the unread emails, that process is solid.
Go for it! You will learn a lot from your MS1 to MS4 year. Just make sure that you remember to listen to your Soldiers, mentors and your peers!:) One of the biggest things that will take you far is to have honor in yourself and your name.
@@DavionWest hello I'm interested in reclassing to 31e pretty soon do you recommend that mos ? What's your experience or knowledge with that mos and where can they sent to for duty stations.
I don’t have a lot of experience with that MOS, but I will say. They can go a lot of place and be placed on special missions, like UN missions. They spend a lot of time with their dogs and training.
I’m a cadet at WP getting ready for my junior year. I’m also CIC for the LETC club and put MP as my primary with a possible BRADSO. It’s difficult already to try and find DITL of an MP, but from a butter bar’s perspective is few and far between respectfully Sir, thank you. APD HOOAH!
guys in an ad i got, there was this guy yelling "IT IS YOUR FAULT THAT YOU ARE STILL WATCHING THIS VIDEO IT IS YOUR FAULT YOU BLAMING YOUR MAMA YOUR DADA YOU YOU DID IT YOU!!" like who does that just yell at a camera for watching a youtube video about day in the life of military police squad platoon leader people could find if they wanna be in the military by watching this video
@DavionWest before I went in, I was going to college, working as a South Dakota State University Police Officer/ Brookings County Deputy, and doing ROTC so by the time I made 2nd LT, 31A .... 24hrs with no sleep was the normal. 😆 Besides if u sign up for the shit work state's side, u get your pick while deployed. Most people weren't as gunghoe as I was. I would also be 3rd man through the door with infantry when their numbers got to low in Iraq. Looking back though, I think someone higher up was trying to kill me off 😆. Enjoy it while you can though, cuz sadly there will come a time when u don't want to, or can't get off the couch 😂
TH-cam algorithm brought me here and until I watched this video I didn’t realize that you are stationed in Korea, I saw the South Korean flag and the word ‘헌병’ then found out you were somewhere in peninsula. Anyway, thanks for coming to Korea for your duty, ROK-US alliance is what makes strong for both South Korea and United States.
Im glad I could help:). When I was looking for what job to do, I couldn't find anything on the officer side really. So I decided to show my journey, till I got out.
Still don’t understand why they don’t carry one in the chamber, why even carry it?? I always hated that when I was an MP, you give it to me but I can’t load it, what is it a uniform accessory?!?!
When I was in Korea I had an amazing stellar PSG! He set me up for success and we still talk today and give each other advice, CSM:)! Thank you for your service.
Sir, are you in the 55th? When I was there in Korea we were the Hooligans and we switched to the Red Lions shortly before I PCS’ed. Thank you for your service, hooah
Davion West When I was there, our company commander and first sergeant PCS’ed and the new captain that took command changed it. From what I gathered from my platoon sergeant, the captain thought “hooligans” sounded somewhat criminal for an MP company to be called haha. I was in 2nd Platoon and we were stationed at Camp Stanley away from the rest of the 55th there in Camp Casey. I heard Camp Stanley is shut down now, do you know? We also patrolled Camp Red Cloud and I actually got to be part of a detail protecting President Obama when he came through Yongsan.
@@DavionWest you have some awesome NCO’s, sir! Stay the course! We more leaders like you. I’ve learned a lot from my junior enlisted. Blessed to have them
So, my first thought was the Medics give the LT 'knock out juice' via the IV line...LT goes nappy time...and the Soldiers enjoy a nice, calm and quiet officerless shift. LT wakes up, Soldiers tell a groggy 31A he must've passed out, but thankfully absolutely nothing happened on patrol, the gates or at the desk. And thanks for volunteering for MED training, LT. For The Troops; yes, MPs are often hated and garrison duty can be dangerous; be careful 31A/Bs! Thanks for the video, LT. All kidding aside, blessings and be safe. And maybe one just possibly overlooked a shift carrying 'hot' (no time to draw, rack and change condition in a fast, evolving, life threatening, potential use of force 'keep the peace' moment). And, a time when we actually wore nice, shiny metal PMO, Military Police, badges. A former MP.
You should have had a helmet on up and down the firing line especially a ricochet what do your soldiers think when you walk around in the comfort of a soft cap?
I’m curious about the results of the two a days? Is the focus just slaying them until they pass or some progressive training is behind it to increase performance and reduce injury risk? I ask this genuinely.
Judt so you know every post is different for how the shifts are ran. At hood we had days 08-16, swings 16 - 00, mids 00 - 08. In germany when i was in mpi the patrols were only a platoon and did 12s
Hey Thank you for your service!! I was Korean military and company I was in had a chance to learn tactic from them. US soldiers are really professional fighter!!
Question as a Military MP is the military different in a way compare to Infantry? Ex- can you use your phone after boot Camp to stay in contact with family. Basically like regular cops.? I be passing by and seeing them in cars using phones at times. Do you get to stay in base or get to have your own place?
is there a light switch in the training office i dont see why there is garbage bags on the ceiling im not questioning im just trying to find the logic behind it lol
Officer typically do more paper work and planning. As an MP Officer yes you can do hands on things as a PL but pretty much after that position you’re not doing a lot of hands on things in the MP world.
As a MP PL in garrison do you yourself perform any law enforcement actions or are you more of a administration role. Then is it the same in the field or a combat zone ?
Yes do perform law enforcement actions. But mainly just being a platoon leader in general you will perform more administration functions. I’m the field you will be training and focused on the field with your troops. I’ve never been to combat so I’m not sure
@@DavionWest just as you said, El Tee, the Officer is primarily Admin, but you do and should go out with your troops in Combat to see what they are dealing with. You will also be the "Go To" for Special Missions such as VIP Protection, Civilian Affairs/Police Intelligence, and "Major Combat Operations" movement to Platoon Patrol Areas (Separate from Company TOC), etc. The PL is an integral part in Platoon, and takes some of the strain off the PSG and Vice Versa.
Hey Davion! I'm currently processing through MEPS and submitting my OCS package. I am going reserves so my recruiter is currently looking for a unit I can branch into. I have narrowed my options to 3: MP (31A), human resources (42B), and Financial Manager. Do you know what it's like to be an MP as a reservist? Any suggestions?
I don't know what it's like to be an MP in the Reserves. I will say your days will consist of planning training for future drills. It will not be a high tempo at all. As a reservist, your job will pretty much be the same as any other branch, besides when you go to annual training in the summer or different when it comes to training up for annual training.
Hey davion? You signed the contract, you submitted yourself into military. At least start practicing proper military standard like addressing an officer as “sir” or “ma’am” Hooah?
Where is this at? The lettering is obviously not English and I of course seen the South Korean flag. Is that where you’re at? I’d also like to thank you and everyone you work with for your services!
@@DavionWest What factors helped you get the MOS of the MP branch? For example: Does the degree that one gets factor in? Physical Training performance?
Did you learn Korean prior to being deployed in Korea? Any tips for college students (non-ROTC) preparing for the process to get into OCS? Peace be with you ☮️
I did not learn it sadly. I just learned a few words. RUN RUN RUN! Be able to run 3-4 miles easily, incorporate sprints into your workouts. Learn as a leader there will be times you need to be a follower in order to learn more. Most importantly, as a leader and officer you need to learn to be patient with your Soldiers and leaders.
@@DavionWest thank you so much for your response!!! It makes me feel a lot better about foreign languages and getting ready for everything. Thanks for the advice..peace be with you☮️
Hey I’m 15 now and was wondering which branch would be best for me? I want to be a state trooper, would Navy Master at Arms be best or Army Military Police be better?
Keep doing you LT, "of the troops fuck the troops' HAHAHA. Just kidding man I was an MP at Fort Hood 2003 to 2009 in Shady Ninth MP Brigade, good content keep it coming.
It’s me again! I posted a comment about the drivers license. I’m wondering if this is available for army reserves. I’m thinking about going to the university and becoming an army officer for this MOS if possible. Thank you for the response (:
I forgot the Army was doing that. The main reason I re-enlisted for Germany was to get out of the Ft Hood to Korea to Ft Hood routine that seemed to be the norm when I was at Hood.
hello sir am kelvin from Kenya a country in Africa av tried so many time to enlist in the u.s army but haven't been successful so far how can you help me?
@@DavionWest not from the states, yes my team always do it together, was comms and spare barrels because I’m a big guy, we were just crap talking the whole march. During one of the march one of the guy said if he was to pass during mission before me I need to say something from Pokémon as part of his eulogy, I like Pokémon too and gave him the pikachu face and said ok. The more funny part is because we were elite, he always insisted on before each mission about Pokémon, in my mind I’m just thinking you’ve told me hundreds of time now stop it already 😭
Your videos amazing and they give out so much information. I'm a prior service Marine MP (Enlisted) and have a question regarding the Officer side of MP. I'm currently in college thinking about going back into the military (Army) as an Officer through the ROTC program. I was wondering, do your Officers for MP PMO conduct patrol operations, respond to calls for service, take police reports, etc? I do understand that some officers have desk jobs in a PMO and some are Watch Commanders. The Marines had a Watch Commander and he or she would respond to calls for service with the regular road Marine MPs. As I love the law enforcement field, and I would like to continue to do that work if possible as an Officer. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing LT. I served in the 55th MP back in 1985. So glad to see the unit is in good hands and full of good troops.
Thank you for your service!! And when I was at the 55 I had an amazing time and learned a lot from my troops!
I was an MP and a cop and it always baffled me why MPs are treated like children. Never ever as a cop did the sergeant or watch commander check to make sure we had a note book, cuff keys etc. And why carry a gun that isn't ready to fire. Both my primary and backup gun always had a round chambered and the mag top off. Its immensely dangerous not to have it in a state where you cant fire it without having to chamber a round
To answer your question it’s the army
all MPs have one chambered....what are you talking about?
@@NoFaceINoCase no duty station i was at were we permitted to have a round chambered on the road. Even in this video, they clear, let the slide go forward, insert a magazine and holster. I've talked about this same subject with most all MPs I was stationed with and none of them were allowed to have a round chambered.
I feel this to my core😂😂
In the Air Force carry our M9s with a round chambered and weapon on fire. The only weapons we don’t chamber rounds in are long guns and machine guns.
I'm Korean.I always support America.
The Korea-U.S. alliance is eternal.
Thank you for the Korean flag.
God bless the 🇺🇸 God bless the 🇺🇸 army
@jeong junsung Always the dog.
Sir your platoon sergeant is very knowledgeable n helpful after just listening to the brief words from him.Who else could tell?
Oh man, this just popped up in my recommendations. LT here was just across the hall me from me Freshman year and actually got me interested in the ROTC and gave some good advice when I chose MP when I enlisted! Solid guy!
Nice to meet you. I was a member of the Korean Air Force special duty team from 2014 to 2016. Thank you for protecting Korea. 🇰🇷 🤝 🇺🇸
Would you mind giving insight as to what the special duty team does? Just curious on what they do
@@Idekwhattocallthis my team Military police mission Terror suppression mission
Our Korean and Japanese partnership is paramount sir. Our strong and ongoing partnership should keep forces of oppression and subjugation at bay.
The military has changed so much, it seems so friendly now.
Jeremy Esters was thinking the same but then I realized this is the army always been soft lol even more so now...
bro what😂
You do know they have stress cards, pizza parties, and night time snacks now. No joke the FNG's that got to unit confirmed it all.
Loveduhmusic must be some none combat roll MOS guys
@@rickrock9110 I mean he did say he was the butter bars of the blue falcons😂
His description of the way he handles his email inbox everyday really inspired me.
Hahahaha!
To those who want to join the military and watch these videos. JUST JOIN! it will change your life. You go through sum stuff that’s going to suck but in the end it makes you into a better person.
You can SMD. I know people that have got into heavy drinking and smoking and some who have completely changed personalities not for the better because they have not gotten the promotions they deserve cause of favoritism, not gotten the respect they deserve because of one mishap, not gotten the recognition even though they contributed the most. The military is a game of chance, ass kissing and being a PT stud. I like the fact you get physically fit overall than what you once were but the mental degradation being in does not make most for the better. Many are also wasting hours of time and not learning valuable skills for the work force.
Always great to see motivated PL's desire to improve the unit. I'll be taking over a Platoon Sergeant slot in the 55th here soon after quarantine, these videos are great.
SFC Vasquez, I heard you were coming soon. We look forward to adding you to our Red Lion family while you’re here in korea.
Very eager and excited to join the team!
55th..... I ALMOST miss it there lol. But honestly, best year I spent in the Army besides deployment
So this is what it's like not having friends in the military
Just choose someone you like to be with, can be one or two friends. The rest are either acquaintances or people you hang out with. Not everyone out there wants to be your friend.
Don't take it seriously, I'm just giving a word of advice.
Cheers.
Дмитртий Грускаев I’m antisocial but I can easily make friends base on the fact how energetic I am it just how you go up to ppl in reality.
@P N I can understand that perspective.
@P N don't worry man i can be ur friend if u want
@@ДмитртийГрускаев seriously u just gave the best advice anybody can ask for
“we want to change it up and prove our skill set by changing up the environment”
*dims lights*
😂😂
You’re high speed sir! Keep doing great things! I’m currently in my MS3 year and watching these kind of vids are really helpful 👍
Most PL I have served under have been great and an example for fellow soldiers. I only had one LT cause himself to get kicked out of our unit. One time we went to the field for 30 days. At day 26. Our LT told us to pack up and he decided we were done in the field. As the last pallet is almost on the trailer. Our battalion commander shows up. “ What the fuck is going on?” The LT and the LTC argues for 10 mins. The LTC leaves and yells “ Stupid fuck piece of shit baby!” Lol. The LT then tells my platoon sgt. To unpack the whole site and we had to stay a few more days. At that moment I swear you could hear a pin drop. My unit circled the LT. Platoon Sgt yells “ Fuck this shit. I refuse to do it!” LT orders the platoon sgt to do it. Next thing the platoon sgt yells. “ Fuck you motherfucker! Were you in Vietnam?” We slept in shelter halves for 3 days. This was in 1993. It was my first time In the field as an E2. Lol
Great video LT. Thank you for your service Sir. Greetings from an old "West" Virginian Marine Sergeant who served from Oct73 to Oct77. Semper Fi
Thank you for the kind words and for your service sir.
Nice video Lt iI was Infantry a long time ago and always wondered how the MP's operated. I did four years stationed in Germany & Fort Polk and never had any run ins with Mp's and now have been a cop 20 + years and can retire any day.
Im currently in ROTC and your videos help me out a lot.
Thank you for the kind words! What School are you at?
Thank you so much for this. I've always been interested and seeing what MPs do, especially officers, but I only ever seem to find videos about MP Enlistees. I hope to be an officer in MP, so it was really nice seeing this.
I’m glad I could help :)!
I was the 2nd Platoon Leader, 1st MP Co. back in 73 and can see similarities and differences in this Unit. Not sure what type MP Company this is by TO&E but the men look motivated and well trained. Hooah-OF THE TROOPS & FOR THE TROOPS !
They were motivated for sure, thanks to my Leaders and my partner and friend, my PSG. He really taught me the power of building a positive culture and family environment for our platoon. Especially with being overseas
Damn, there’s a ton of folks talking shit... security is essential for bases. Everyone can’t be some sf operator lol. Damn show some love at least 😂
SF Nuthuggers are either fatty civvies or 18X washouts lol
Aww, that’s cute, the slick sleeved officer gonna tell the NCOs what they are doing.
As if the PSG didn’t already tell them, and you
Thank you for this! I have always been intrigued to see what a normal day in the life of an MP is. The job seems very cool and challenging, in which I’m always open to take on a challenge. Keep up the good work and thank you for everything you do!
Glad you enjoyed it! Yes it is defiantly a challenge but totally worth it to lead Americas men and women.
they forgot to add all the bul**** that happens everyday that ppl GET THE H*** out of the MP corp for
It's so weird seeing slicksleeve squadleaders. Not just in the POG world but also in the infantry were starting to see more of it.
?? What we supposed to be at war 24/7 lmao. Why does it matter, they earn that rank just like someone deployed did. Most combat deployment is guard duty anyway..let's be real.
@@simplecookinwithdc4696 in a combat mod having a leader with experience in combat is imperative. How are you gonna teach the new guys when you haven’t even been there? And there’s guard duty involved during deployments but I know most of the time was spent patrolling outside the wire…
@@simplecookinwithdc4696 found the slick sleeve
@Aaron to the guy that got out 40 years ago..still dresses like he is in the military foh🤣
@@tonymontanamalverde well obviously those who’ve experienced combat are imperative to an op, if we haven’t been in a true state of war in nearly a decade of course there’s just going to be less people with combat experience. Still plenty of people who want to do it, mostly without the realities of war in mind.
Davion! Thank you so much as a current BOLC student, I have found so much guidance and clear information from your videos. I get a little bit of a sneak peek as to what my future will look like as a MP PL. However, I still have a few questions: Being that you had prior service, is it possible to get insight from another MP PL who has no prior experience besides their commissioning source? I would like to know if they had a smooth transition? Any obstacles they faced with their platoon? Tips they can provide on how they began to understand MP Capabilities without having prior services?
Thanks again for the amazing content!
Thank you 😊! I understand what you mean.. Bit it really was all new to me too since I’ve never been an LT before :)! I’ll make a video talking about the struggles of your first month of being a LT
Davion West appreciate it!!
I never realized just how similar this is to AF security forces (MP) interesting to see, pretty much exactly the same, except its mind boggling how your soldiers don't have a round in the chamber on the M9 lol
ameerskater they don’t have one chambered because they’re in Korea, I don’t even think they get OC. I’m stationed at fort Campbell and we always have one chambered, TLs and patrol sup also get M4s and breaching kits and we of course have our x26 on our belts and OC in our vests
Even tho there similar, should probably go with this because if a employer sees a army mp and af security force they will go with the mp
@@e.gonzalez7670 strange, even our e1s carry m4s
@@selfmadetray5836 nah not necessarily true, Air Force SF have a lot of sub jobs that include deploying with special ops and specialized units
I want to be a mp after I'm done with high school so it's super cool seeing day in the life/vlogs like this . I really like seeing videos like this. Please make more.
Thank you for the kind words. I'll keep making as many as I can. Also if you want to be an MP someday, never stop believing in yourself and your dreams.
Haha good luck
Very grateful to see what this whole process looks like. Currently, I am a MS1 at UNG. I am interested in becoming a MP, so this video is awesome to see, especially from a new PL's perspective. Thank you very much. And good stuff with the unread emails, that process is solid.
Go for it! You will learn a lot from your MS1 to MS4 year. Just make sure that you remember to listen to your Soldiers, mentors and your peers!:) One of the biggest things that will take you far is to have honor in yourself and your name.
@@DavionWest hello I'm interested in reclassing to 31e pretty soon do you recommend that mos ? What's your experience or knowledge with that mos and where can they sent to for duty stations.
I don’t have a lot of experience with that MOS, but I will say. They can go a lot of place and be placed on special missions, like UN missions. They spend a lot of time with their dogs and training.
I’m a cadet at WP getting ready for my junior year. I’m also CIC for the LETC club and put MP as my primary with a possible BRADSO. It’s difficult already to try and find DITL of an MP, but from a butter bar’s perspective is few and far between respectfully Sir, thank you. APD HOOAH!
Of the Troops for the Troops! Great jobs MP’s
guys in an ad i got, there was this guy yelling "IT IS YOUR FAULT THAT YOU ARE STILL WATCHING THIS VIDEO IT IS YOUR FAULT YOU BLAMING YOUR MAMA YOUR DADA YOU YOU DID IT YOU!!" like who does that just yell at a camera for watching a youtube video about day in the life of military police squad platoon leader people could find if they wanna be in the military by watching this video
Thank you for your service.
MP = So you can feel like infantry without being in infantry.
POGs
Not military but that’s a stupid ass comment tbh. Not everyone wants to be infantry. All mos are needed
Cameron Reverts if you aren’t military you shouldn’t have commented then - you don’t know the running history
@@CameronReverts As my old Drill Sergeant used to say "If you ain't infantry, you ain't $h1T"
Rocky So Social I was just wondering how exactly the infantry would sustain itself without the pogs?
I prefered swing and mid. I never was an early morning worker.
I hated 24 hour shift as Duty Officer
@DavionWest before I went in, I was going to college, working as a South Dakota State University Police Officer/ Brookings County Deputy, and doing ROTC so by the time I made 2nd LT, 31A .... 24hrs with no sleep was the normal. 😆 Besides if u sign up for the shit work state's side, u get your pick while deployed. Most people weren't as gunghoe as I was. I would also be 3rd man through the door with infantry when their numbers got to low in Iraq. Looking back though, I think someone higher up was trying to kill me off 😆. Enjoy it while you can though, cuz sadly there will come a time when u don't want to, or can't get off the couch 😂
TH-cam algorithm brought me here and until I watched this video I didn’t realize that you are stationed in Korea, I saw the South Korean flag and the word ‘헌병’ then found out you were somewhere in peninsula. Anyway, thanks for coming to Korea for your duty, ROK-US alliance is what makes strong for both South Korea and United States.
Wonderful Camp Casey.. so many memories.
Gear down there LT and just do what the squad leaders and PSG tells you to do.
Thank you for this I’ve been trying to keep my mind open to other jobs in the army !
Im glad I could help:). When I was looking for what job to do, I couldn't find anything on the officer side really. So I decided to show my journey, till I got out.
Still don’t understand why they don’t carry one in the chamber, why even carry it?? I always hated that when I was an MP, you give it to me but I can’t load it, what is it a uniform accessory?!?!
one in the chamber for civilian police always ready for any threat
Isn’t MP one of the jobs in the military ? Or do you have to do that separately
It’s one of the jobs in the military. Marines have MPs, Army has MPs and the air force and navy have them to but call them different names
Davion West ok thanks for the info
@@kushandcars2429 Airforce has Security Forces and Navy has Master At Arms.
Retired CSM here: hey LT, before you screw something up, get with your Platoon Sergeant.
When I was in Korea I had an amazing stellar PSG! He set me up for success and we still talk today and give each other advice, CSM:)! Thank you for your service.
Sir, are you in the 55th? When I was there in Korea we were the Hooligans and we switched to the Red Lions shortly before I PCS’ed. Thank you for your service, hooah
Yes sir, I’m with the 55th. Thank you for your service! Hooligans sound like a nice name, why did it change
Davion West When I was there, our company commander and first sergeant PCS’ed and the new captain that took command changed it. From what I gathered from my platoon sergeant, the captain thought “hooligans” sounded somewhat criminal for an MP company to be called haha. I was in 2nd Platoon and we were stationed at Camp Stanley away from the rest of the 55th there in Camp Casey. I heard Camp Stanley is shut down now, do you know? We also patrolled Camp Red Cloud and I actually got to be part of a detail protecting President Obama when he came through Yongsan.
Thanks for giving out your shift schedules too
Amazing pointers!
All wisdom I gained from my NCOs and Soldiers.
@@DavionWest you have some awesome NCO’s, sir! Stay the course! We more leaders like you. I’ve learned a lot from my junior enlisted. Blessed to have them
@@RazorRamon0331 thank you for the kind words. I actually got out last year. I’m making videos now and traveling the world
@@DavionWest all the best to you sir. Well earned and deserved!
Ur PSG was my first sergeant in ait
Haha a great Leader!!!!!
I was in the 188th MP CO during 2017 thru 2018. Good to see this.
I almost became an MP interesting to see what duties you guys do I went in as a 19K I love being a tanker
Awww how do you love being a tanker? I have alot of friends who are tankers
Just seen your channel on the Recommendations on TH-cam subscribe as soon as I knew what you were doing keep up the good work.
Wise words from the PS at the end!
So, my first thought was the Medics give the LT 'knock out juice' via the IV line...LT goes nappy time...and the Soldiers enjoy a nice, calm and quiet officerless shift.
LT wakes up, Soldiers tell a groggy 31A he must've passed out, but thankfully absolutely nothing happened on patrol, the gates or at the desk. And thanks for volunteering for MED training, LT.
For The Troops; yes, MPs are often hated and garrison duty can be dangerous; be careful 31A/Bs!
Thanks for the video, LT. All kidding aside, blessings and be safe.
And maybe one just possibly overlooked a shift carrying 'hot' (no time to draw, rack and change condition in a fast, evolving, life threatening, potential use of force 'keep the peace' moment). And, a time when we actually wore nice, shiny metal PMO, Military Police, badges.
A former MP.
lmao that would have been a funny video if that happened for sure.
Two words you can’t spell without LT , Lost and Late .
Thank you so much for the insights!!
Any time!
Stay safe and God bless!
Thank you for your service
Thank you for your support.:)
You should have had a helmet on up and down the firing line especially a ricochet what do your soldiers think when you walk around in the comfort of a soft cap?
I’m curious about the results of the two a days? Is the focus just slaying them until they pass or some progressive training is behind it to increase performance and reduce injury risk? I ask this genuinely.
Judt so you know every post is different for how the shifts are ran. At hood we had days 08-16, swings 16 - 00, mids 00 - 08. In germany when i was in mpi the patrols were only a platoon and did 12s
How hard do you get roasted for this? - be honest.
Great video, LT! 🇺🇸
Thank you 🙏!
At the minimum that E6 that’s been deployed should run you up to speed as an LT we are the backbone for training.
Hmmm video title says 2022 but it was uploaded 2 years ago?
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Running with IOTVS was what killed my knees for the rest of my life
This guy is such a officer
Attention on deck there's a brand new officer on Deck your division sergeant major is all alone on the Battalion field
Hey Thank you for your service!!
I was Korean military and company I was in had a chance to learn tactic from them. US soldiers are really professional fighter!!
Thank you for your service sir, korea was amazing and I miss all my Korean Soldiers!!
Question as a Military MP is the military different in a way compare to Infantry?
Ex- can you use your phone after boot Camp to stay in contact with family. Basically like regular cops.? I be passing by and seeing them in cars using phones at times.
Do you get to stay in base or get to have your own place?
Yes you can use your phone after boot camp. You stay on base if you are a certain rank and not married. But tbh it different at every base
I been thinking about joining as a army MP with a k9 unit this makes me want to join more
SGT Bennet use to be one of troops at Ft. Carson. Great video.
He’s a great NCO!
Congrats West!
You're now a Billionaire ;)
is there a light switch in the training office i dont see why there is garbage bags on the ceiling im not questioning im just trying to find the logic behind it lol
Why does the PFC at 6:00 mark have visible chin stubble?
Dang USFK? Were u in yong san? Or camp Humphrey?
Hey man my question is do officers patrol and do the hands on stuff and if so what rank does that go up to? Thank you in advance
Officer typically do more paper work and planning. As an MP Officer yes you can do hands on things as a PL but pretty much after that position you’re not doing a lot of hands on things in the MP world.
Ah ok thank you for still responding after this video has been up for a while
Do MP officers always report at 0900 or does it vary? Like some days are you required to report earlier?
It’s going to depend on your leadership and duty station.
Good ol Camp Casey many good memories there. Take us for a stroll through the ville to show your actual duties lmao
As a MP PL in garrison do you yourself perform any law enforcement actions or are you more of a administration role. Then is it the same in the field or a combat zone ?
Yes do perform law enforcement actions. But mainly just being a platoon leader in general you will perform more administration functions. I’m the field you will be training and focused on the field with your troops. I’ve never been to combat so I’m not sure
@@DavionWest just as you said, El Tee, the Officer is primarily Admin, but you do and should go out with your troops in Combat to see what they are dealing with. You will also be the "Go To" for Special Missions such as VIP Protection, Civilian Affairs/Police Intelligence, and "Major Combat Operations" movement to Platoon Patrol Areas (Separate from Company TOC), etc. The PL is an integral part in Platoon, and takes some of the strain off the PSG and Vice Versa.
Whats the difference between a butter bar and a E2 Pv2/Pfc?the e2 been promoted once. 😇😇😇
Hey Davion! I'm currently processing through MEPS and submitting my OCS package. I am going reserves so my recruiter is currently looking for a unit I can branch into. I have narrowed my options to 3: MP (31A), human resources (42B), and Financial Manager.
Do you know what it's like to be an MP as a reservist? Any suggestions?
I don't know what it's like to be an MP in the Reserves. I will say your days will consist of planning training for future drills. It will not be a high tempo at all. As a reservist, your job will pretty much be the same as any other branch, besides when you go to annual training in the summer or different when it comes to training up for annual training.
Hey davion? You signed the contract, you submitted yourself into military. At least start practicing proper military standard like addressing an officer as “sir” or “ma’am” Hooah?
I don’t care you’re going to ocs or not but as of now you’re still a fucking new enlisted soldier so better learn some respect to higher up Hooah.
@@NgJackal1990 lol chill out
Wow really good video! Greetings from Austria.
Where is this at? The lettering is obviously not English and I of course seen the South Korean flag. Is that where you’re at?
I’d also like to thank you and everyone you work with for your services!
South Korea 🇰🇷, one of my favorite countries!!
Greetings Sir, what training did you attend to in order to get to your position as an MP Platoon Leader?
Specifically after Army OCS?
OCS
BOLC
So I did ROTC and we were assessed vs other cadets in the Nation and I was chosen for the MP Branch. I can go more in detail if you need me to?
@@DavionWest What factors helped you get the MOS of the MP branch?
For example:
Does the degree that one gets factor in?
Physical Training performance?
that was my first SGT in AIT VENTURA
Definitely the best leader and mentor!!
Life is not easy and I keep on praying . I need your help. God chose you
Did you learn Korean prior to being deployed in Korea? Any tips for college students (non-ROTC) preparing for the process to get into OCS? Peace be with you ☮️
I did not learn it sadly. I just learned a few words.
RUN RUN RUN! Be able to run 3-4 miles easily, incorporate sprints into your workouts. Learn as a leader there will be times you need to be a follower in order to learn more. Most importantly, as a leader and officer you need to learn to be patient with your Soldiers and leaders.
@@DavionWest thank you so much for your response!!! It makes me feel a lot better about foreign languages and getting ready for everything. Thanks for the advice..peace be with you☮️
Hey I’m 15 now and was wondering which branch would be best for me? I want to be a state trooper, would Navy Master at Arms be best or Army Military Police be better?
It’s going to depend on you, I would talk to both branches and talk to people that were in and see what they think
see if your local police department has an explorer program.
Keep doing you LT, "of the troops fuck the troops' HAHAHA. Just kidding man I was an MP at Fort Hood 2003 to 2009 in Shady Ninth MP Brigade, good content keep it coming.
Awesome video bro!
Isiah Mossiah Thank you bro!!!
It’s me again! I posted a comment about the drivers license. I’m wondering if this is available for army reserves. I’m thinking about going to the university and becoming an army officer for this MOS if possible. Thank you for the response (:
Sir, so do everyone in the platoon have to complete the 100 push ups in the PT session?
T-Tube TV yes so they don’t cheat themselves
Davion West what if u can’t do it?
Than you will break than up into sets. If not than as much as you can
Counseling and if they don’t complete the 100 push-ups on a certain, prescribed date then they’re executed for disobeying a lawful order.
Why did that one Mike Papa have on an 89th Patch while everyone else's was your patch during Guard Mount?
He’s from the rotational unit here in korea
I forgot the Army was doing that. The main reason I re-enlisted for Germany was to get out of the Ft Hood to Korea to Ft Hood routine that seemed to be the norm when I was at Hood.
Thanks
Thanks for this I’m currently an ROTC cadet hoping to become an MP officer.
Keep striving towards your dreams and goals!
Thank you so much!
hello sir am kelvin from Kenya a country in Africa av tried so many time to enlist in the u.s army but haven't been successful so far how can you help me?
Was a that a 3ID badge on the Sargeant? I’m in BOLC now and heading there soon.
Yes it was.
4:49 how to say you want the lights off without saying you want the lights off
Haha right!!! I was like 🤔hmmm okay
i was the 55th from July 2021 until July 2022, wish i could've been one of your troops Sir!
Oh what platoon? Yeah Casey was great and we really had some fun times as a platoon.
What how can you be missing the bit when they train to quick draw the speed gun!!!! to catch you doing 26 in a 25 zone!!!!!
Cool video, just a suggestion maybe turn the video volume up a bit please? Intro was kinda low.
Always had trouble with pull ups and running while in elite, but I can out March everyone with 50kg + of kits, those damn boots don’t work too well
Ruck Marches can be so tiring but with the right people. They can be some of the best moments in your Military Career.
@@DavionWest not from the states, yes my team always do it together, was comms and spare barrels because I’m a big guy, we were just crap talking the whole march.
During one of the march one of the guy said if he was to pass during mission before me I need to say something from Pokémon as part of his eulogy, I like Pokémon too and gave him the pikachu face and said ok.
The more funny part is because we were elite, he always insisted on before each mission about Pokémon, in my mind I’m just thinking you’ve told me hundreds of time now stop it already 😭
Your videos amazing and they give out so much information. I'm a prior service Marine MP (Enlisted) and have a question regarding the Officer side of MP. I'm currently in college thinking about going back into the military (Army) as an Officer through the ROTC program. I was wondering, do your Officers for MP PMO conduct patrol operations, respond to calls for service, take police reports, etc? I do understand that some officers have desk jobs in a PMO and some are Watch Commanders. The Marines had a Watch Commander and he or she would respond to calls for service with the regular road Marine MPs. As I love the law enforcement field, and I would like to continue to do that work if possible as an Officer. Thank you.
Yes officers do that, it’s called “Duty Officer”
@@DavionWest Thanks Sir, Stay Safe out there. Semper Fi
This is awesome! I want to become a platoon leader too!!