with Change 1 dated 2 Aug 2002
(There is a newer version out that replaces this book – It is TC 3-39.30, Military Police Leader’s Handbook – 2015 which is on this website)
This field manual (FM) addresses military police (MP) maneuver and mobility support (MMS), area security (AS), internment and resettlement (I/R), law and order (L&O), and police intelligence operations (PIO) across the full spectrum of Army operations. Although this manual includes a discussion of corps and division MP elements, it primarily focuses on the principles of platoon operations and the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) the platoon uses to accomplish its mission.
This FM provides the capabilities and organization of the MP, demonstrates the flexibility and diversity of MP in adapting to any mission throughout the full spectrum of Army operations, and characterizes the MP as a combat force multiplier.
This book is a handbook” (about 7 inches high by 5 inches wide) size – A popular size to carry anywhere (briefcase, large pocket, purse) but the print is large enough for easy reading. The binding is using coils, allowing for easy, non jamming page flipping.
In Color with laminated color cover.