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MPs work on posts which were assigned to them in the United States.

A training film on functions of military policemen during town patrolling in the United States. An officer instructs the MPs. The MPs stand at attention in a line. A wall map in the background. The officer assigns posts to the MPs. He points to places on the map. The MPs come out of building and walk. They board a military vehicle. People walking on a street. Some of the MPs are assigned fixed post. These are places like rail road terminals and places of large gathering of soldiers. Spots which could be in trouble are the fixed posts. The MPs serve as information bureau. Soldiers coming to the place for the first time are given information by the MPs. Information about arrival and departure of trains and several other things is given. The working of a roving patrol. Men in a jeep. A motor patrol. MPs in a jeep moving along a street. Buildings along street sides. Working of a foot patrol. The patrols take charge of accidents in which military vehicles are involved. Traffic control by a patrol. They see that roads do not become congested. They take full account of accidents. People walking on a street. An MP talks on a radio. If the car is not equipped with a radio, several public phones are available on the route. (World War II period).

Date: 1944
Duration: 4 min 26 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675070363
A foot patrol works and talks to soldiers in the United States.

A training film on functions of military policemen during town patrolling in the United States. The working of a foot patrol. MPs walk on a street. Buildings along street sides. Vehicles moving past. Bullying is not allowed for the MPs. They should not accept gifts from anyone. A soldier wearing his uniform in an incorrect way. The MPs talk to him and tell him to correct his mistake. They talk to him in a good manner and the soldier obeys them. Other MPs scold a soldier for wearing his uniform in an incorrect way. This is the wrong way of talking to a soldier. Two soldiers fight. The MPs handle the situation. Two MPs standing outside a building. A board on the building reads: 'Service men's lounge'. People walking on the street near the building. (World War II period).

Date: 1944
Duration: 4 min 40 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675070364
Civilians and soldiers who have committed crime are arrested by the police in the United States.

A training film on functions of military police during a town patrolling in the United States. The MPs walking on a street. They enter a U.S.O. office open to military personnel. Narrator explains that personnel of the Women's Army Corps (WAC) and other women service organizations are subject to same disciplinary control as men. The only exception is that they are not searched by policemen nor are confined to jails or guard houses. They are taken to the nearest women's organization of the armed forces for search and detention. This law is for the WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service), women Marines and any other service women. Civilians walking on a street. Parked cars. The MPs talk to a man. If a soldier is hurt or mistreated by a civilian, the MPs can hold the civilian until the police arrives. He can be then arrested by the police. The wounded soldier is treated and is taken to a hospital. The soldier is taken in protective custody. A soldier in a police station. If any soldier attacks a civilian or violates civilian law, he can be arrested by the police. (World War II period).

Date: 1944
Duration: 2 min 10 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675070365
Operations of MPs while investigating trouble spots in the United States.

A training film on functions of military policemen during town patrolling in the United States. The MPs are ordered to investigate trouble spots where trouble might be expected. Men check a bar. If there is a need to go inside the building, they should not go alone. The MPs enter the bar. People seated at tables. A fight erupts. If the MPs cannot handle the situation, they should call more MPs. An MP calls the headquarters. He talks to a desk sergeant and tells him how many more men are needed in the bar. The desk sergeant sends the men. The civilians are arrested by the civilian police and the soldiers by the MPs. (World War II period).

Date: 1944
Duration: 1 min 51 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675070366
A soldier is arrested by MPs for being AWOL in the United States.

A training film on functions of military policemen (MP) in a town patrolling in the United States, during World War 2. Soldiers who are 'Absent Without Official Leave' (AWOL) are searched by the MPs. A soldier in civilian clothes reads a newspaper near a pole. The MPs watch him. They suspect the man to be a soldier and inform the nearest civilian policeman. They talk to the man. If there is evidence that he is a soldier, he could be arrested. The man runs away. The MPs catch him. They arrest him and deliver in custody. They also search him for weapons. They fill information on the arrest card. The man's name, serial number, organization to which he belongs and any evidence found against him is noted on the card. The MPs can use police radio to contact the MP headquarters. An officer seated at a desk. A man from the headquarters arrives to take the prisoner with him. The prisoner and the policeman board MP van. They arrive at the headquarters. Processing of the prisoner. The processing includes completing the records. He is listed on criminal record. A man writes information about him. Further searches are made with care. A desk sergeant seated at a desk. The MPs stand in line. An officer instructs them. The MPs patrol a street. An MP talks over a phone. The duty of the MPs is to keep fellow members of the armed forces safe. Reenacted scene of a fight or brawl taking place in a bar (for which MPs would be needed to restore peace). View of a training ground and a large group of U.S. Army soldiers marching and passing in review with American flags and unit flags held high.

Date: 1944
Duration: 7 min 23 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675070367
DUKWs leave an LST and enter water in England during World War II.

U.S. troops in England during World War II. An LST ( Landing Ship Tank ) underway at sea. The LST being unloaded. Men standing at a doorway. Ships underway in the foreground. Boats underway. DUKWs leave the landing craft. A DUKW enters water.

Date: 1944, June 17
Duration: 1 min 14 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675070456