TRAINEE GUIDE - Recruit Training Command - The US Navy

TRAINEE GUIDE A-950-0001
A. Introduction
OUTLINE SHEET 1-04-1
CONDUCT AND PRECAUTIONS ASHORE
As a Sailor, you will have the opportunity to visit many places that have
different customs. Whether in homeport or overseas, knowing appropriate
behavior and precautions will benefit both yourself and the local community.
This lesson also provides procedures for protecting yourself from terrorism.
Carefully study Information Sheets 1-04-2, Combating Terrorism and 1-04-3,
DoD Code of Conduct for Personnel Subject to Terrorist Activity.
B. Enabling Objective(s):
6.1 Identify the authority and functions of the military police and shore
patrol personnel.
6.2 Explain policies concerning conduct ashore during leave or liberty.
6.3 Define terrorism-related terms.
23.4 Explain the relationship between the Navy Core Values and conduct and
precautions ashore.
C. Topic Outline
1. Introduction
2. Authority and Functions of the Military Police and Shore Patrol
a. All branches of the armed forces assign personnel to duties in a
shore-based police force, for example:
(1) Army and Marine Corps: Military Police (MP)
(2) Air Force: Security Police/Air Police
(3) Navy: Shore Patrol (SP)
b. Military police have the authority to stop, question, apprehend,
or take into custody any member of the armed forces.
c. Functions of the MP/SP are to:
(1) Maintain good order and discipline.
(2) Apprehend disorderly individuals.
(3) Investigate accidents and offenses involving military
personnel.
(4) Assist members of the military.
(5) Protect military personnel.
(6) Report conditions or practices that are prejudicial to the
welfare of military personnel.
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