Thesis: Although they may perform an important role in combat operations, military police receive more training in non-combat related tasks and therefore should not conduct combat operations. In addition, the Army already has trained combat arms Soldiers to perform these functions. The Military Police Corps has provided essential support to the combative commander since the Revolutionary War. Their functions have varied throughout the years but that role has remained constant. The War on Terrorism has brought into question the Military Police's role in combat. Military Police's training has not kept pace with the way the Army has utilized them. Therefore, redefining their role in combat becomes increasingly important.

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