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Redcaps
The story of Britain's provost forces necessarily focuses attention on some of the less glorious episodes of British Army history. Had every British soldier over the centuries been an obedient and dutiful soul, there would have been no need for provost of military police. Sadly, armies – particularly in time of war – have always been home for the criminal, and the British Army has had its share of thieves and cut-throats, as well as its drunken and licentious element. How these were contained, or dealt with, is the main subject of this book. The men who tamed the lawless are its subject.
Deter Suppress Extract!
...Close protection is defined as the provision of armed or unarmed specialists to protect a nominated principal from harm' - Excerpt from a Standing Committee on Army Organisation by the Director of Military Operations, dated 30 November 1979. This incredible work has been authored by the former Training Warrant Officer of the Royal Military Police (RMP) Close Protection Unit (CPU), Richard Keightley. Drawing upon extensive material, most of which has never been published before, Keightley chronicles the history of RMP Close Protection from its origins during the Second World War, through to current operations around the globe. It is a fascinating read that is as eye-opening as it is compel...
The Redcaps
The red-capped military policeman standing on traffic duty on vital crossroads has become a familiar and respected figure to the 20th-century British soldier. Although generals as diverse as Wellington and Haig can be numbered among its admirers, the role of the Royal Military Police and its antecedents is much less well-known outside the army.
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German Military Police Units 1939–45
The military policeman must be one of the least appreciated yet most indispensable military figures in modern history. In the mobile warfare of the 20th century no army could keep its vital supply routes open without the military policeman. This book documents the organisation, uniforms and insignia of the many and varied German military police units of World War II. Their duties included traffic control; maintaining military order and discipline; collection and escorting prisoners of war; prevention of looting; disarming civilians; checking captured enemy soldiers for documents; collection of fallen enemy propaganda leaflets and providing street patrols in occupied areas.
Kempeitai
The Kempeitai, Japan's secret military police and counter-espionage service, were one of the most dreaded organizations of the Second World War. First-hand accounts in this book bring the atrocities to life.
The Military and Police Forces of the Gulf States
This comprehensive guide offers a detailed overview of the armed forces in Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman and the UAE—fully illustrated with photos and maps. This volume provides a complete picture of Gulf State armed forces, including historical information on each state describing how the various militaries developed. Maps are provided, along with a glossary of terms and diagrams showing various Orders of Battle. military histories of the forces are supported by scores of photographs, many of which showcase the uniforms and a selection of badges and insignia. Military forces covered in this volume include the Bahrain Levy Corps, Trucial Oman Levies, Trucial Oman Scouts, Union Defense Force, Federal Armed Force, Abu Dhabi Defense Force, Dubai Defense Force, Ras Al-Khaimah Mobile Force, Sharjah National Guard, Umm Al-Quwain National Guard and Sultan’s Armed Forces of Oman, plus selected paramilitary and police forces.
Deter, Suppress, Extract
An account drawn from numerous sources including the personal experiences of those members of the British Army that have served within Escort Sections and Close Protection Teams within the Royal Military Police.
Redcaps
Tied to a six-part BBC1 television series, this book focuses on the Royal Military Police to show who they are, how they operate, and how they compare with the civilian police force. It follows the progress of selected cases, and examines both the policing and detective aspects of their work.
