Qualify through military police service in the U.S. military:
Four years of cumulative experience in a law enforcement occupational specialty,
OR
A least two years cumulative experience in a law enforcement occupational specialty plus a degree from a regionally accredited postsecondary institution,
OR
Experience as a full-time peace officer in another state combined with cumulative service experience in a military law enforcement occupational specialty totaling four years.
Candidates should take care to choose the appropriate reciprocity application: one is for out-of-state/federal government law enforcement; and the other is for military police experience. Each application contains information that should enable candidates to determine whether they are eligible or not, however they must submit a signed application, fee, and supporting documentation so that Minnesota POST can make a final determination.
LIST OF MILITARY POLICE MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALITIES (MOS)
U.S. Army: MP Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Codes Past & Present
Current: 31A Military Police commissioned officer 31B Military Police 31D Criminal Investigation (CID) Special Agent 31K Working Dog Handler 311A (CID) Special Agent (Warrant Officer) Effective dates for change from 95 series to 31 series: Active component: 30 September 2003 Reserve component: 31 August 2004 (U.S. Total Army Personnel Command, 20 May 2002)
Pre- 2003/2004 MOS Codes
31A – Military Police Commissioned Officer 95B Military Police 95D CID Special Agent
U.S. Air Force:
Enlisted:
3P0XX Security Forces (3P is the key, the last three letters/numbers are based on level)
7S0XX Special Investigations
Officer:
31PX SECURITY FORCES
71SX SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS
USMC: 58 series MOS
Enlisted:
5800: Basic Military Police and Corrections Marine
5811: Military Police (MGySgt to Pvt)
5812: Military Working Dog Handler
5813: Accident Investigator
5814: Physical Security Specialist
5816: MP Special Reaction Team Member
5819: Military Police Investigator
5821: Criminal Investigator (CID Agent)
Officer:
5803: Military Police Officer (2nd Lt. to Lt. Col)
5805: Criminal Investigation Officer (Warrant Officers)
US Navy:
Navy Master at Arms: B640
US Coast Guard:
Coast Guard Maritime Law Enforcement: ME
