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A military police vehicle is a vehicle used by the military police entities of a country's armed forces.
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A military police vehicle is a vehicle used by the military police entities of a country's armed forces.
The Army Police of the Brazilian Army (Portuguese: Polícia do Exército, PE) has dark gray Toyota Hilux trucks with "Polícia do Exército" written in yellow.
The police vehicles of the Brazilian Military Police vary widely as each state manages their own "military police," which are classed as reserve troops and ancillary forces of the Brazilian Army
Canadian Forces Military Police (CFMP) patrol vehicles are painted white with two red stripes and a police logo. CFMP reserve and regular field units have trucks painted olive green that say "Military Police Militaire" and have red or red and blue lights. Because of the terrain on certain bases, some units also have bicycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), snowmobiles and watercraft.
When forward deployed, United States military police units customarily employ HMMWVs (colloquial: Humvees) or internal security vehicles called the M1117 Armored Security Vehicle. When conducting on-post law enforcement, military police typically employ patrol cars similar to those used by civilian police departments. [1] Overseas U.S. Military installations may employ patrol cars similar to those of their host country.
Special agents of the military investigative agencies may employ unmarked civilian vehicles in the course of their duties within the United States. In combat zones, these agents employ the same tactical vehicles as other military police units.
The Corps of Military Police of the Indian Army often uses white Maruti Gypsys for their missions. The Indian Air Force Police uses similar vehicles, in a sky blue color instead. [2]
The Israel Defense Forces Military Police Corps use 2013 Hyundai i35 Elantra (used by "Yamlat" unit) and 2017 Hyundai i25.
Vehicles no longer in service include Daihatsu Applauses, Renault Méganes, Chevrolet Optras, Subaru B4s, Ford Mondeos and Kia Rios. [3]
The Japan Self-Defense Forces utilize white vehicles equipped with sirens for their Military Police duties.
The Republic of China Military Police (ROCMP) uses a fleet of black patrol cars with white writing on the side. These vehicles are most commonly Volkswagen Passats, Isuzu Rodeos, and Ford Escapes.
The Feldjäger are the military police of the Bundeswehr, Germany's armed forces. They mainly utilize the Mercedes-Benz Vito and the Nissan Patrol for regular patrol duties. When deployed abroad, the ATF Dingo and SSA Wolf are often used for military police duties.
The Military Gendarmerie (Polish: Żandarmeria Wojskowa, abbreviated ŻW) utilizes the Skoda Octavia in dark green with a white stripe and "ƵW" written on each front door for patrol duties.
The Military Automobile Inspection (Russian: Военная автомобильная инспекция, ВАИ), the traffic police service of the Military Police of Russia utilizes silver patrol cars with blue striping for their duties. Tactical vehicles are olive green with red stripes.
When in the field, members of the service police organisations use Land Rovers with typical police equipment and signs reading "MILITARY POLICE". When in garrison or on-shore, they use regular civilian-type patrol cars, but with appropriate RMP, RAFP or RNP markings. [4] Special Investigation Branches may utilise unmarked patrol cars in their duties.
The Royal Australian Corps of Military Police is the branch of the Australian Army responsible for military police duties. The 1st Military Police Battalion are equipped with Mercedes G-Wagons with the letters “MP” painted on the side. The Joint Military Police Unit utilise white patrol vehicles with blue and white Sillitoe tartan markings and "Military Police" written in red. The Naval Police Coxswain Branch of the Royal Australian Navy and Royal Australian Air Force Police use similar patrol cars, with "Naval Police" and "Service Police" written instead of "Military Police," respectively. [5] [6]
The High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle is a family of light, four-wheel drive, military trucks and utility vehicles produced by AM General. It has largely supplanted the roles previously performed by the original jeep, and others such as the Vietnam War-era M151 Jeep, the M561 "Gama Goat", their M718A1 and M792 ambulance versions, the Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicle, and other light trucks. Primarily used by the United States military, it is also used by numerous other countries and organizations and even in civilian adaptations. The Humvee saw widespread use in the Gulf War of 1991, where it navigated the desert terrain; this usage helped to inspire civilian Hummer versions. The vehicle's original unarmored design was later seen to be inadequate, and was found to be particularly vulnerable to improvised explosive devices in the Iraq War. The U.S. hastily up-armored select models and replaced front-line units with the MRAP. The U.S. military sought to replace the vehicle in front-line service under the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program. In 2015 the Oshkosh L-ATV was selected for production.
A technical, officially a non-standard tactical vehicle (NSTV) in United States military parlance, is a light improvised fighting vehicle, typically an open-backed civilian pickup truck or four-wheel drive vehicle modified to mount SALWs and heavy weaponry, such as a machine gun, automatic grenade launcher, anti-aircraft autocannon, rotary cannon, anti-tank weapon, anti-tank gun, ATGM, mortar, multiple rocket launcher, recoilless rifle, or other support weapon, etc.
Military police (MP) are law enforcement agencies connected with, or part of, the military of a state. In wartime operations, the military police may support the main fighting force with force protection, convoy security, screening, rear reconnaissance, logistic traffic management, counterinsurgency, and detainee handling.
Body-on-frame, also known as ladder frame construction, is a common motor vehicle construction method, whereby a separate body or coach is mounted on a strong and relatively rigid vehicle frame or chassis that carries the powertrain and to which the wheels and their suspension, brakes, and steering are mounted. While this was the original method of building automobiles, body-on-frame construction is now used mainly for pickup trucks, large SUVs, and heavy trucks.
The Canadian Forces Military Police provide police, security and operational support services to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Department of National Defence (DND) worldwide.
The Polícia Militar do Estado de São Paulo is a military law enforcement agency of in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It is the largest state police force in the country, with over 100,000 personnel in its ranks, in several battalions throughout the state as well as within the Greater São Paulo region which itself comprises 40 cities and towns.
Military Police are the uniformed preventive state police of the states and of the Federal District of Brazil. The Military Police units are the main ostensive police force at the state level and are responsible for policing and maintaining the public order. Their formations, rules and uniforms vary depending on the state. Investigative work and forensics are undertaken by the Civil Police of each state.
The "Fast Response Car" (FRC) is the official term for police cars used by the Singapore Police Force. Prior to 2000, they were known in public simply as "police patrol cars".
The Polícia de Segurança PúblicaMHTE is the national civil police force of Portugal. Part of the Portuguese security forces, the mission of the PSP is to defend Republican democracy, safeguarding internal security and the rights of its citizens. Despite many other functions, the force is generally known for policing urban areas with uniformed police officers, while rural areas are normally policed by National Republican Guard (GNR), the country's national gendarmerie force. PSP is focused in preventive policing, only investigating minor crimes. Investigation of serious crimes falls under the Judicial Police responsibility, which is a separate agency.
The Feldjäger are Germany's military police. The term Feldjäger, literally meaning field huntsmen or field Jäger, has a long tradition and dates back to the mid-17th century.
The Feldgendarmerie were a type of military police units of the armies of the Kingdom of Saxony, the German Empire and Nazi Germany until the conclusion of World War II in Europe.
Provosts are military police (MP) whose duties are policing solely within the armed forces of a country, as opposed to gendarmerie duties in the civilian population. However, many countries use their gendarmerie for provost duties.
The Jeep J8 is a military vehicle originally based on the Jeep Wrangler JK platform, but currently based on the Jeep Wrangler JL platform. It is also used by government agencies, security groups, peacekeepers, fire departments, underground mining and other industries requiring a heavy duty off-road vehicle. The model was introduced at the Defence Systems & Equipment International (DSEi) trade show on September 13, 2007. The J8 is assembled in Gibraltar by Africa Automotive Distribution Services Limited. AADS has developed and tested the entire range of J8's for deployment to various missions including logistical and front line operations.
The Royal Thai Police (RTP) is the national police force of Thailand. The RTP employs between 210,700 and 230,000 officers, roughly 17 percent of all civil servants. The RTP is frequently recognized as the fourth armed force of Thailand since their tradition, concept, culture, skill, and training are relatively similar to the army and most of their officer cadets need to graduate from the Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School before entering the Royal Thai Police Cadet Academy. Officers also undergo paramilitary training similar to the army but with an additional focus on law enforcement.
A blue beret is a blue-colored beret used by various military and other organizations. United Nations peacekeepers are often referred to as Blue Berets or Blue Helmets because of their light blue berets or helmets, this includes soldiers, police officers, and civilian personnel. The blue helmet is used as the logo of United Nations Peacekeeping.
The Indonesian National Police is the national law enforcement and police force of the Republic of Indonesia. Founded on 1 July 1946, it was formerly a part of the country's military since 1962. The police were formally separated from the armed forces on 1 April 1999 in a process which was formally completed on 1 July 1999.
The Public Security Police Force is the non-criminal police department of Macau and a branch of the Macau Security Force. Originally known at first as the Macau Police, the force went through several name changes before taking on its current name. The PSP celebrates its foundation on 14 March 1691.
Police vehicles in Hong Kong are vehicles of the Hong Kong Police Force, vehicles differ considerably depending on the duties of the departments that the vehicle is assigned to. One of the most commonly seen police vehicles in Hong Kong is the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter police van, which is mostly used by district stations and the Emergency Unit, one of the roles expected of it is rapid response to 999 emergency calls with regards to road safety and public safety.
Pindad Maung known as Pindad Leopard for export markets is an all-terrain, all-wheel drive light vehicle produced by Pindad. Initially designed as a military light utility-type vehicle, civilian versions are also available. The name Maung means "tiger" in Sundanese.
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