Benefits of Membership
  • Low affordable rates
  • Distinctive membership certificate
  • Subscription to the MPRA Magazine - "The Dragoon"
  • 10% Discount at the MP Regimental Gift Shop
  • Your voice will help commemorate and memorialize our past
  • Your voice will help recognize and award outstanding MPs
  • Network, establish and maintain professional relationships
  • Retirees stay connected to the Regiment
  • Chapter rebates for affiliation and new membership
Purpose
To promote the
heritage, history, esprit
and professionalism of the
United States Army
Military Police Corps.
What We Do
The MP Corps fosters a certain camaraderie that goes unmatched by other branches of the United States Military. The MPRA family helps bring MP soldiers and their families closer by providing information about events and happenings.

Towards this objective, the Association publishes a biannual magazine to keep the regiment up to date and highlight activities of MP soldiers around the world,

The Military Police Corps Regimental Gift Shop offers a wide variety of Military Police jewelry, clothing and mementos for purchase. Visa and Mastercard can be accepted over the phone at 573-329-5317 and through secure transmission via this website. Checks and money orders can be sent to PO Box 2182, Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473.
The Military Police Regimental Crest
The Centerpiece of our Crest is the Roman Fasces - a bundle of wooden rods bound together around an ax with the blade projecting. The Sword represents military leadership and guidance. The Key symbolizes security and encompasses the role of protecting vital military assets in order to fight aggression. The Scales of justice exemplify the virtue of impartiality and fairness that govern the profession of the military police. The Crossed Pistols, originally manufactured at the Harpers Ferry Arsenal, were the original American military pistols and have been the official symbol of the Military Police Corps since its inception. They continue to represent military and martial preparedness. The surrounding Banner declares the three military police missions; assist, protect, defend.
ASSIST is the law and order missions of aiding the Commander in the maintenance of order and upholding the rights of soldiers and their families to feel safe and secure in their homes.
PROTECT is the combat support role of defending fellow soldiers and equipment on the battlefield. And DEFEND is the combat mission of closing with and eliminating any adversary in the rear battle area, thus preserving the vital support, command and control elements necessary to prevail in the principal area of engagement. The encirclement of the shield by the banner and crossed pistols typifies the continuing unity and solidarity of the Corps.
On-line MP Gift Shop is sponsored by the MP Corps Regimental Association at Fort Leonard Wood, MO USA
Membership Rates for Individuals
Special Rates: Trainees to E4/SPC Regular Rates: Lifetime Membership:
12 Month Membership for $9.00
24 Month Membership for $12.00
36 Month Membership for $24.00		 12 Month Membership for $12.00
24 Month Membership for $22.00
36 Month Membership for $30.00		 Lifetime Membership for $225. See application form for details, payment schedule and benefits.
Membership Rates & Benefits for Corporations & Firms
  • Dues are tax deductible. The MPRA is a non-profit corporation established pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 355 RSMO in the State of Missouri.
  • Membership Certificates and Decal.
  • Demonstrate loyalty and commitment to the Corps and its vital defense mission.
  • Satisfaction in preserving the history of the Corps through dues contributions to the MP Museum.
National: Firms under 250 employees National: Firms over 250 employees Local Firms
Annual - New or Renewal for $250 Annual - New or Renewal for $500 Annual - New or Renewal for $125
Suggested Contributions for Donors
In addition to Corporate Patronships and Member Affiliations, the Museum and Memorial Grove receive donations and services from Military Units, individuals and corporations. Donations may be made in memory of the Militray Police Corps units, members, civilians and their families.
Crossed Pistols for $25,000 Green/Gold for $10, 000 to $24,999
Gold for $5,000 to &9,999		 Silver for $500 to $4,999
Bronze for $250 to $499
Military Police Corps Branch History
The Military Police Corps is one of the youngest branches of the United States Army. It was officially established on 26 September, 1941. It's traditions of duty and service are unsurpassed in our armed services. Soldiers have been performing police duties from the time of the Revolutionary War when these duties were assigned mainly to a mounted police force called the "troops of the Marechaussee." Soldiers in the Veterans Reserve Corps and Provost Corps performed military police duties during the Civil War. MPs served with distinction in the Spanish American War, WWI, WWII, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam. As a result of their distinguished service in Vietnam, the Military Police Corps was designated as a combat support and service branch on 14 October, 1968.

Since Vietnam, the versatility of the Military Police Corps has made it a "Force of Choice" for use in Low Intensity Conflicts and Operations Other Than War in which our nation has been involved, such as Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada and Just Cause in Panama. During Operations Desert Shield and Storm, the Military police provided area security, conducted battlefield circulation control, and exercised custody over thousands of Iraqi prisoners of war. Since 1991, the Military Police has assisted in restoring hope to Somalia and upholding democracy in Haiti. Military Police are maintaining order in war-torn Bosnia, as well as conducting patrols, operating checkpoints, and conducting investigations in an effort to keep the peace in Kosovo. At home, they have been busy providing disaster relief, quelling prison unrest, and combating urban riots while fulfilling their fundamental function to maintain discipline and security within the Army. The Military Police Corps has been a very busy organization during the fifty-seven years of its existence. As one the most deployed branches of the service, it appears that it will continue to remain fully engaged into the forseeable future. The Military Police Corps is indeed a "21st Century Force on the Move."
Order of the Marechaussee Award
This award is sponsored by the MPRA to recognize exceptional dedication, competence and contribution to the Regiment over an extended period of time. Nomination Packets can be requested from the Military Police Gift Shop by calling 573-329-5317 or sending an email to MPRA@webound.com. Completed nomination packets should be mailed to: MPRA, P.O Box 2182. Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473.
Nomination Criteria:
  1. Member of the MPRA or a military, civilian or Reserve component.
  2. Recommended for approval by an MP Lieutenant Colonel or higher.
  3. Demonstrated outstanding professional competence in Military Police matters.
  4. Demonstrated dedicated application of time, effort and distinguished service to the Regiment.
  5. Possesses qualities that set the individual apart form other MP soldiers (military only).
  6. Maintains high standards of personal conduct on and off duty.
  7. Meets designated physical fitness standards according to age group (military only).
  8. Maintains eligibility for favorable military actions (military only).
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Reserved for the Commandant • Nominated by Unit. (0-6)
Selected by the MPRA
Approved by the Commandant		 • Selected by BDE CDR (0-6)
Selected by the MPRA
Limited to 10% of all eligible
• One awarded annually to a very distinguished American.
Selected and approved by the Commandant, US Army Military Police School
Presented at the discretion of the Commandant, but normally during Anniversary Week.		 • Selected by the MPRA, approved by the Commandant or the Assistant Commandant.
Basic Criteria
Must have had a significant impact on the entire regiment over a period that spans numerous assignments or extended time.		 • Selected by an active (not retired) MP Colonel or higher, of the Active Army, Army Reserve or National Guard.
Approval authority is MPRA
Basic Criteria
• Must have rendered significant service or support to more than one element of the Military Police Regiments (normally more than 6 months)
To Fill Out, Click on
Approval/Request Form
 Eligibility:
Must have performed service to the Regiment for at least 20 years.
Outstanding positive impact in various positions of increased responsibility during the period
Service must have clearly exceeded that of the majority of those in the individuals peer group.		 Eligibility:
Individuals must clearly stand out in the eyes of their supporters, subordinates and peers alike.
Must not be presented as an "end-of- tour" award.
Must recognize significant service/support to the MP Regiment.
Should be presented during special events such as formal dinners, retirements and similar affairs.
Process:
1) Submit MPRA Form 1 (Silver Medal Submission) to MPRA with supporting documents and funding for purchase of medal to MPRA. 2) MPRA meets and selects respective nominees to receive the silver medal. 3) Commandant or Assistant Commandant approves the selection. 4) Medal is presented at a scheduled special event.		 Process:
1) Nominate and select respective recipient for the bronze Medal. 2) Submit MPRA Form 1 (Bronze Medal Approval) to MPRA with funds to purchase medal and certificate. 3) Present Medal at a scheduled special event.
On-line MP Gift Shop is sponsored by the MP Corps Regimental Association at Fort Leonard Wood, MO USA