43RD MILITARY POLICE BRIGADE Colonel Paul Clark
MISSION On order, the 43d Military Police Brigade mobilizes and deploys worldwide to perform its assigned duties and responsibilities. It provides command and control for combat, combat support and combat service support operations of all assigned Military Police and supporting elements. Additionally, the 43d Military Police Brigade provides assistance to the State of Rhode Island in direct support during state emergencies and contingency operations. VISION The 43d Military Police Brigade is the premier tactical Military Police combat force in the reserve component, trained and ready for worldwide deployment as a combat multiplier. Additionally, the brigade functions as the regional Military Police command headquarters and the State’s National Guard Task Force Headquarters, capable of responding to Domestic Homeland Defense/Security missions. It provides protective measures to critical infrastructure, other state or national assets, and any other missions as directed, to promote stability and security in the state and the nation. FY 2013 ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND DEPLOYMENTS The 169th Military Police Company mobilized in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in August, 2012. After completing post mobilization training at Camp Shelby, MS, the 169th Military Police Company deployed to Afghanistan. As-
signed to protect several key military installations from enemy attack, members of the unit distinguished themselves through meritorious acts or performance during the deployment. The unit returned to Rhode Island in June, 2013 with Soldiers awarded: Bronze Star Medal with “V” device for valor, 11 Bronze Star Medals, three Purple Heart Medals, and the Army Commendation Medal with “V” device among other awards. TRAINING The 43d Military Police Brigade concentrated efforts on reorganization and reconstitution, and focused training on Army Warrior Tasks including weapons qualifications, tactical communications skills and battlefield survivability. The 1st Battalion, 103d Field Artillery and its subordinate units concentrated training efforts on M777 howitzer employment and live fire training both at Camp Ethan Allan, VT in April 2013 and Fort Drum, NY, for Annual Training, in July 2013. Some coordinated training with the 197th Fires Brigade allowed the battalion to train the Tactical Operations Center on Army Battlefield Command Systems (ABCS) and coordinate fires with higher headquarters. Members of the 86th IBCT COLT team trained with the battalion providing Target Acquisition and Call for Fire assets. Also conducted throughout the training year were Army Warrior Tasks including weapons qualifications, tactical communications skills and battlefield survivability.
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