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Summer 2012
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this annual event. Many of the nation’s top Department of Defense
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CONTENTS
SUMMER 2012
The Dragoon is the official publication of the Military Police Regimental Association
IN THIS ISSUE
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President’s Message.......................................9
From the Commandant................................ 10
Regimental Command Sergeant Major.......11
Regimental Chief Warrant Officer................ 12
71st MP Corps Anniversary Events.............. 13
MPRA Technological Expo............................ 14
Kongsberg Protech Systems.................. 16
Safariland Offers Innovation........................ 18
Build Your Educational Armor..................... 20
Garrett Container Systems Gives Back......29
The Right Equipment for the Right Dog...... 31
Top Level Protection......................................32
Wiley X Talon Becomes Highly Visible.........33
Greetings From Galls....................................33
History Highlights:
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly...........34
Behind the Scenes at the Museum:
New Vehicles on Display..........................36
Supporting Firm Members...........................38
Hall of Fame Recipients 2012...................... 40
Military Police Memorial Grove....................42
TAPS...............................................................46
ADVERTISERS
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ABOUT THE MPRA
The purpose of The Dragoon is to promote professionalism, develop a sense
of belonging and enhance combat readiness and cohesion in the Regiment
through information from active, reserve and retired components.
Become a Member
For membership information, go to www.mpraonline.org or contact
the MP Gift Shop at 573-329-5317 or giftshop@mpraonline.org.
Advertising Information
To advertise in the next issue of MPRA The Dragoon, contact
Beth Bellerby at 573-329-6772 or bellerbyb@mpraonline.org.
Contact Information
To submit articles and graphics: MPRA
The Dragoon, P.O. Box 2182, Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
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Defenshield....................................................25
Elite K-9..........................................................23
Evident.............................................................. 7
Farris Brothers Investment Company...........3
First State Bank.............................................47
Fort Wood Hotels...........................................27
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K-9 Cop...........................................................23
Kongsberg Protech Systems.........................2
Lenco Armored Vehicles...............................22
Mid Missouri Motors.....................................43
MPRA Technological Solutions Expo.............3
Northrup Grumman................ 48, Back Cover
Pinnacle Career Institute..............................24
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Splash Designs..............................................44
University of Phoenix....................................28
Wells Fargo.................................................... 30
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LETTERS
from the president
Summer 2012 • Vol. 23 No. 4
President
SGM (R) Don Rose
Vice President
CSM (R) Roger Macon
Financial Officer
CSM (R) Mike True
Vice President for
Membership
CSM (R) James Barrett
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Ms. Beth Bellerby
Museum Representative
Mr. James Rogers
Membership
Representatives
CSM (R) Jeff Butler
BG (R) Stephen Curry
CSM Richard Epps
COL Jesse Galvan
BG (R) Rodney Johnson
CSM (R) Charles Kirkland
CSM (R) Tony McGee
SGM (R) Damian McIntosh
CSM (R) Dorsey Newcomb
COL Charles Williams
COL (R) Anthony Zabek
Gift Shop Manager
Mrs. Melinda Moreno
Executive Director
Mr. Rick Harne
Editor-in-Chief
Ms. Beth Bellerby
Creative Director
Mrs. Stacie L. Marshall
Editor for
Retiree Affairs
COL (R) Orv Butts
O
ne of our crowning
moments this time
of year is the completion of our scholarship campaign. Once again we were able
to award nineteen college scholarships totaling $20,000 to our
members and their families. We
are extremely proud that we can
assist our members in this manner. You can see a complete list
of scholarship recipients on our website www.
mpraonline.org. Additionally, in partnership
with the University of Phoenix, we awarded
three full-ride scholarships to our members.
Congratulations to Mrs. Tonya Perry, Mrs.
Shari Gifford, and Mrs. Carmen Wooten.
As the Regiment prepares to celebrate our
next anniversary, we would like to highlight
some of our current sponsors, many of whom
will converge on Fort Leonard Wood to participate in the MPRA Technology Symposium. The MPRA cannot do the things we
do without these many sponsors and donors.
Whenever I have the opportunity to discuss
the MPRA with our leaders I always advocate
as often as possible, that we should support
those who support the MPRA. Our achievements with the University of Phoenix are a
great example of this.
In addition to the University of Phoenix, there
are many others. For example, Allied American
University pays for MPRA membership for its
students; High Tech Crime Institute donates a
percentage of annual sales to
MPRA Legacy Programs; SonCha Robinson, a representative
of J&A Marketing has personally donated a clothing line to
the gift shop with 100% of sales
going to the MPRA Legacy Programs. Another faithful business
that supports MPRA is Wells
Fargo Mortgage Company. If you
finance, or refinance your home,
through Wells Fargo, they will donate $300
dollars to the MPRA Legacy Programs at your
request. Other huge supporters include Safariland, Galls, Pelican Products, KONGSBERG,
and Benchmade Knife Company. And notably,
is Garrett Container Systems who will be attending the Technology Symposium for the 13th
year in a row.
So I would ask, as you read this quarter’s
edition of The Dragoon, please note the
many advertisers and sponsors, both corporate and local, as they provide amazing support to this organization. If you’re at Fort
Leonard Wood during the Regimental Anniversary, please stop by the MPRA Technology
Symposium and thank the vendors in person.
Every vendor present has made a contribution to the MPRA in some form or fashion.
Thanks for all you do for our great Regiment!
– SGM (R) Don Rose
President, MPRA
National Board of Directors
EDITOR’S NOTE
As always, this magazine features information from the MPRA community, news from the
home of the Regiment at Fort Leonard Wood, historical accounts, and stories from active duty
and retired Military Police from around the world.
We welcome articles and photographs by and about Soldiers of any rank, military spouses
and families, DA civilians, and others. Articles and photograph submissions should be military police-related and may include human interest, military operations and exercises, history,
personal viewpoints or other areas of general interest. All articles accepted for publication are
subject to editing. We look forward to hearing from you for future issues of The Dragoon!
– Beth Bellerby, bellerbyb@mpraonline.org
LETTERS
From the Commandant
The Total Force of Our Nation
I
must admit, I like traveling through
airports in my uniform. Folks I have
never met before look kindly at me
and smile. There is evident warmth and
pride displayed by most Americans in their
Soldiers, whether it’s a General, a Command Sergeant Major, or a young Soldier
returning home for the first time from Basic
Training. But that has not always been the
case. I remember the stories of my brother-in-law and other Vietnam Veterans of
how poorly they were treated upon returning from serving our Nation in Southeast
Asia. He told me how he was spit upon
and cursed... I cannot walk a 100 meters
without being thanked for my service. And
when deployed, oh the care packages that
came from not only family and friends, but
people I had never met. If ever the Army
truly belonged to the citizens of our Nation, it is now. Though the Army is our
profession, this is America’s Army.
Last month, I had an opportunity to
better appreciate just how much America
invests itself in our Army. I visited a factory
that produces advanced systems that we use
in the Military Police Corps; systems that
have saved lives! I had the opportunity to
tour the facility and speak with the workers and management. I was struck and
humbled by the level of pride and commitment shown by our American workers in
that plant. They knew exactly the purpose
and standards necessary to produce a quality product and understood why they had
to produce a quality product. They knew
American Soldiers were depending upon
their product in combat. Not surprising, a
percentage of those workers were Veterans;
but the majority was not. Yet as we toured
the facility, there was a connection and
natural camaraderie between those workers
and our team.
I remember once, while attending graduate school, that I was accused of being a
member of the military-industrial complex.
I was perceptive enough to know that the
particular professor was intending to insult
me; he so missed the mark and didn’t even
know it. The military and the industrial
base and those companies that produce our
vehicles, weapons, and equipment are not a
“complex.” We are a collection of individuals that serve a common goal... to win our
Nation’s wars. The Army is the strength of
the Nation. Soldiers are the strength of our
Army. The American Worker is that strategic foundation that produces our arms and
equipment necessary for us to carry out our
mission.
As you take advantage of the opportunity to look at the products and services displayed at Nutter Field House, in conjunction with our 71st Regimental Anniversary
Week (or in other venues), look upon the
products in two ways. Indeed, measure
the equipment against known or future requirements. Look at the potential for use
in ways we have not thought. Compare the
equipment of competing companies for
the best product, keeping in mind that we
must be good stewards of the resources we
are provided. But this year, I ask you also
look behind the product to the producer
and recognize that the dedicated Worker is
also a member of our Total Force.
– Brigadier General Mark Inch
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LETTERS
From the Regimental
Command Sergeant Major
A Commitment to Excellence
I
want to recognize the support and
contributions our partners in industry provide to the success of our Military Police Corps Regiment. I have visited many of the facilities that these great
businesses operate across our nation. As I
walked through these facilities, the motivation of the employees and management
was very noticeable. I have seen firsthand
the dedication that these patriotic Americans display by their commitment to excellence.
I have been impressed by the innovative ideas, novel solutions, and the quest
for continuous product improvements
demonstrated by the talented employees
of these great organizations. These employees are hard working and take great
personal pride in their efforts to the support of our Soldiers. Many of the employees I talked to took great joy in hearing how the products they make improve
the quality of life for our Soldiers. Others
were honored to hear my stories about
how their products are providing a tactical advantage to our Soldiers and saving
lives on the battlefield.
I recommend that our Military Police
Leaders and Soldiers interact with our corpoate
partners.
We should
freely share with them
our stories about their
products. I suggest we
take advantage of the opportunity to thank them
for what they do to support our Military Police
Soldiers. Remember, it
is through these professional partnerships that
we continue to equip our
Soldiers and maintain our
status as recognized Army
Police Professionals.
– CSM McNeirney
Regimental Command
Sergeant Major
LETTERS
From THE REGIMENTAL CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER
Civilian Industry Innovations Benefit the Military Police Corps Regiment
A
s you know, there are a lot of superb men, women, Soldiers, and
Civilians who work tirelessly to
promote the Military Police Corps Regiment every day. It is clearly evident that
the Military Police Corps Regiment is a
professional organization. What makes us
a professional organization? According to
the Commandant, we are not a professional organization because we say so. We are
a professional organization because we are
recognized as such by other police agencies, certifying agencies, and accrediting
organizations. Internally, we do the planning, training, and resourcing necessary to
keep our Military Police Regiment at the
tip of the spear. Externally, many factors impact the perception of professionalism within the Military Police Corps Regiment to include research and development, and technological
advancements made by civilian industries that are too many
to list in this article.
If we did not recognize the role of these industries in supporting the needs of the military police community by providing products and services that contribute to the professionalism of our Military Police Corps Regiment, we would
be grossly negligent. These great Americans are involved in
research and development that results in high technology
equipment, services, and training that further the ability of
military police personnel to conduct its core competencies of
“soldiering,” “policing,” “investigations,” and “corrections.”
These advancements have contributed to the Military Police
Corps Regiment, in my opinion, being recognized as the premier military police force in the world. With these tools, the
Regiment is better postured to “Assist,” “Protect,” and “Defend” our great nation which is one of the top priorities of our
Army senior leaders, the MP Regiment Commandant, and
our Provost Marshal General. The efforts of civilian industry clearly provide many of the tools used by MP personnel
across all disciplines of the Military Police Corps Regiment in
the effort to protect Soldiers, Civilians, and Family Members
from malicious acts and criminal wrongdoing at the hands of
those who seek to destroy the fiber of freedom enjoyed in this
great nation.
One of the greatest impacts of technology developed by industry on the MP
Corps Regiment can be seen in criminal
investigations. These advancements have
driven investigations from being primarily
dependent on eye-witness and testimonial
evidence to investigations that are primarily dependent on physical and computer
forensic evidence. We have seen advancement in DNA analysis, latent print development, gunshot residue collection methods, resolution of digital photography and
video, computer forensic programming
and hardware, digital imaging devices, and
chemical detection equipment.
These
advanced technological tools allow us to
reach the desired end state of all investigations which is to
determine the facts of an apparent criminal incident or “to
seek the truth.”
According to an article in the Police Chief Magazine, “one
could argue that the rate of technological change in recent
years is so fast that one could reasonably suggest that the top
10 jobs ten years from now might not even exist today.” The
same could be said for criminal wrongdoing. It could possibly
be enhanced by technology resulting in new methods of committing criminal offenses. With that in mind, it is important
that we continue to monitor the development of technologies
with policing applications and encourage national level companies and other organization to continue their research and
development of tools and equipment useful to the Military
Police Regiment. They are making a difference!
I applaud these national level companies for their contributions to the Military Police Corps Regiment, the United
States Army, and the Global War of Terrorism.
“Of the Troops and For the Troops”
“Assist, Protect, and Defend”
“Do What Has to be Done”
– CW5 Leroy Shamburger
Regimental Chief Warrant Officer
TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS
71ST Military police CORPS
ANNIVERSARY
E V E N T C A L E N D A R — F O R T L E O N A R D W O O D, M I S S O U R I
FRI 14 SEP
Regimental Golf Tournament
0800-UTC
Piney Valley Golf Course
SAT 15 SEP
Warfighter Registration
Warfighter Competition
Opening Ceremony &
Competition
SUN 16 SEP
MON 17 SEP
MPRA Technological
Solutions Expo
1300-1700
Nutter Field House
Memorial Tribute
0745-0900
Memorial Grove
RSLC Registration
1300-1600
Nutter Field House
Start of 71 Mile
Regimental Run
Gammon Field
RSLC Icebreaker
1700 – 1900
Nutter Field House
TUE 18 SEP
Regimental Run
0500-UTC
Gammon Field
MPRA Technological
Solutions Expo
0800-1500
Nutter Field House
RSLC
0830-1115
Lincoln Hall Auditorium
HRC Briefing Working Lunch
TH1522 A/B & 1130-1330
RSLC
1330-1700
Warfighter Awards Ceremony
1800-UTC
Abrams
WED 19 SEP
Warfighter Breakfast
0700-0800
RSLC (Continued)
0830-1130
CMDT / RCSM Working
Lunch
1130-1330
By invitation only
RSLC
1300-1700
MSCoE CG Social
1800-UTC
CG QTRS
By invitation only
THU 20 SEP
Range Dedication
0900-1000
SR Mentor Session
1200-1400
MPCR
By invitation only
RSLC (Optional)
Stem Village
1030-1130
Timmerberg BLDG
1300-1345
FRI 21 SEP
Regimental Review
0900
Gammon Field
Hall of Fame Induction
1100-1300
Pershing Community Center
Hall of Fame Photo Hanging
1330-1400
Mahaffey Museum Complex
International Officer
Reception Hosted by CMDT
CMDT QTRS
1800-UTC
SAT 22 SEP
Regimental Ball
1800-UTC
Nutter Field House
Please visit www.wood.army.mil/usamps for further updates.
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71st Military Police Anniversary and Regimental Conference
Technological
Solutions
SEPT 17-18, 2012 • FORT LEONARD WOOD, MO
Please join all the Military Police Corps Regiment’s senior leaders at this annual event. Many of the nation’s top
Department of Defense companies will be present to show all the latest in technology.
USAA...................................................................... 4 Inside
IES.......................................................................... 9 Inside
DRASH.................................................................56 Inside
University of Phoenix.................................10/29 Inside
First Light USA.....................................................16 Inside
Defenshield, Inc............................................ 30/49 Inside
Pinnacle Career Institute...................................38 Inside
Veterans United Home Loans............................ 73 Inside
Jones Investment Group....................................39 Inside
Safariland..................................................... 59/60 Inside
Code 3................................................................. 74 Inside
Intelicheck........................................................... 18 Inside
Allied American University.......................22/23 Inside
IML Corp, LLC......................................................50 Inside
Kipper Tool Company......................................... 19 Inside
Combined Systems Inc......................................20 Inside
TSSI.......................................................................14 Inside
Rheinmetall Defence............................................ 8 Inside
Wiley X, Inc..........................................................40 Inside
Lyon Workspace Products................................ 6/7 Inside
Wells Fargo............................................................ 3 Inside
Northrup Grumman.........................................80 Inside
J&A Marketing...............................................71/72 Inside
Garrett Container Systems, Inc............ 82a/82 Inside
GALLS............................................................ 15/24 Inside
K9 Pro Wear.......................................................86a Inside
High Tech Crime Institute............................... 81 Inside
Pelican Products...........................................35/44 Inside
ADS................................................................34/45 Inside
Project Manager-FPS Contract Support..........1/2 Inside
Otis Technology.................................................... 5 Inside
Cyalume Technologies.......................................36 Inside
“USDB Fund - Fort Leavenworth Kansas”....12/13 Inside
KONGSBERG.............................................. 85/86 Inside
Robotic Systems Joint Project Office.......... 57/58 Inside
LRAD Corporation....................................... 83/84 Inside
Columbia Southern University........................... 75 Inside
L-3 Warrior Systems ........................................... 11 Inside
AARDVARK..........................................................42 Inside
Red X Defense..................................................... 54 Inside
PM Soldier Weapons........................................... 79 Inside
Tactical Lighting Solutions.................................26 Inside
Lynn Peavey Company........................................31 Inside
A-T Solutions................................................ 55/64 Inside
Army Antiterrorism Branch............................... 78 Inside
L-3 KEO................................................................OUTSIDE
EVIDENT, Inc....................................................... 53 Inside
LITEFIGHTER Systems................................. 51/52 Inside
Life Safety International......................................21 Inside
Benchmade Knife Company, Inc....................... 33 Inside
5.11 Tactical.........................................................46 Inside
Hutchinson Industries, Inc................................. 25 Inside
KeyTrak................................................................ 32 Inside
Applied Research Associates, Inc...................... 65 Inside
Bushnell............................................................... 37 Inside
Law Enforcement Torch Run..............................43 Inside
I-Robot................................................................. 41 Inside
CTC.......................................................................17 Inside
Vizitech USA........................................................ 70 Inside
ESI........................................................................48 Inside
MO State Highway Patrol................................... 61 Inside
Elite K-9......................................................... 27/28 Inside
Bethel University.......................................... 68/69 Inside
Primary Marketing.............................................. 47 Inside
Dogs.....................................................................62 Inside
Beam of Light Technologies, Inc........................63 Inside
K9.........................................................................66 Inside
Synergy International Optronics....................... 76 Inside
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few reliable options available to limit operators’ exposure to
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• Shine, a bright white light to identify,
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intent.
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provides a verbal warning, recorded
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checkpoints or restricted areas.
• Shove, a volley of non-lethal flash bang
grenades can be fired to “shove” the
target away from the checkpoint in a
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gun to eliminate hostile targets
while protecting the operator and
surroundings.
PROTECTOR with O∙N∙E 360™ is a fully integrated, local situational awareness system that provides close-in reconnaissance,
surveillance, target acquisition and operational capability and
survivability. This system integration offers the warfighter the
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in real-time. The PROTECTOR with O∙N∙E 360™ provides the
soldier high definition color and infrared imagery of the full vehicle surroundings, presented in an intuitive graphical interface.
Slew-to-cue and tracking of multiple targets simultaneously
allows operators the ability to interrogate targets covertly, without pointing a weapon.
The PROTECTOR Training System has been designed to
ensure the operational effectiveness of the operators, crew and
maintenance personnel. This training system supports all PROTECTOR RWS configurations, weapons, ammunition types and
vehicle platforms and can be used both as a desktop trainer
and in the vehicle as an appended trainer on the real system.
The system can be also configured as a crew trainer to train
one or multiple crews (driver/gunner/commander) to operate
vehicles in progressively more challenging training scenarios.
Safariland Offers
Innovation and Brand Legacy
S
afariland® is a leading provider of the most recognizable holster design with excellent retention characteristics. The ALS
brand names in protective gear for law enforcement, mili- internal locking device retains the weapon in all directions with
tary and public safety markets worldwide. With a com- no straps or snaps to manipulate. Once the weapon is holstered,
bined heritage that spans more than 50 years of quality, time it locks into place. The Model 6390 can be used with the ALS
proven designs, the Safariland brands have been manufacturing Guard, which adds an additional level of security, while still
the most innovative, cutting-edge product with a high regard remaining operable with only the thumb.
for officer safety and customer needs.
For the very best in nylon technology,
Offering thousands of products to choose
since it’s first introduction almost two defrom including some of the toughest, bulletcades ago, the exclusive Bianchi AccuMold
resistant packages in concealable and tactical
technology has proven itself in law enforcearmor to the highest level of holster retention
ment and military applications around the
in duty gear products to the best grade of
world – through rain, snow, desert, high
OC and aerosol less lethal defense sprays, Sawinds, and more. The trilaminate construcfariland product brands have set the standard
tion is key to its toughness, as it is comprised
in excellence across each of its 18 brands.
of a tough, ballistic weave outer shell for
As the Company name implies, one of the
long-lasting durability, a high-density closed
most recognized lines of products offered is
cell foam center for added strength and a
Safariland Duty Gear. As the early innovator
smooth Coptex inner lining for protecting
of retention duty holsters, when one thinks
the equipment’s finish. Bianchi’s exclusive
of duty holsters, one of the first thoughts
molding process forms the holsters or pouchthat may come to mind is the Safariland Rees to precisely fit the size, shape and contours
tention Level security system they created
of the equipment it will carry, providing a
6390 ALS Mid-Ride Level I
in 1985 to help officers evaluate and make
sleek, professional appearance with better
Duty Holster
informed decisions on the type of holster
protection and less bulk.
needed for various situations and environments. With a history
From the very best in holster retention and materials to the
of cutting edge innovations, in 2006 Safariland introduced the most flexible, most comfortable in body armor, Safariland’s SecALS® (Automatic Locking System) holster - the Model 6360. ond Chance® Concealable body armor has been at the forefront
This ALS Duty Holster took the market by storm and, within a of delivering state-of-the-art, hybrid armor designs. The Second
few short years, became one of the company’s best-selling hol- Chance® Monarch® series is one of the most economical ballistic
ster technologies. This retention system is very instinctive to use packages. This package is an excellent choice for officers who
and offers three distinct design advantages over other designs. demand the perfect balance of comfort, value and flexibility in
Upon holstering, it locks the weapon in all directions; it’s com- a hybrid design. The Monarch utilizes Twaron® and Honeypletely operable with the thumb and; the weapon can be drawn well™ Gold Shield® ballistic materials. The combination of these
straight out of the holster with no twisting or rocking required. materials provides dependable protection while maintaining a
It features a mid-ride belt loop which allows the holster to ride thin and flexible design, providing the perfect balance between
close to the body and the SafariSuede™ lining helps protect the blunt trauma reduction and ballistic resistance.
gun’s sights and finish.
The Summit™ series is another customer favorite from SecThe latest ALS offering is the Model 6390, an open-top duty ond Chance. Known and trusted by law enforcement pro-
Accu Mold Rig
fessionals, the Summit line offers unparalleled comfort and baton is the most field-tested baton for blocking, controlling
flexibility. Without compromising its exceptional ballistic per- and striking, and is the optimum design for close-quarter conformance, this flagship product of the Second Chance family frontations, offering maximum protection for the officer. The
sets the standard with its proven performance against a wide- expandable AutoLock® baton family is the latest innovation by
array of NIJ standards and special threats. The use of Core Ma- Monadnock, made from cold drawn 4130 seamless alloy steel
trix® technology provides reduction
tubing. With its ball bearing action
in blunt trauma with increased baland locking mechanism it’s easy to
listic and fragmentation resistance.
expand and closes with a simple
This patented technology also offers
push button mechanism. No need
a soft, flexible feel through the fusto look for a hard surface to coling of woven Twaron® aramids, eslapse the baton. The Monadnock
tablishing a reinforced structure.
Power Safety Tip® improves kinetic
Additionally, all of Second
energy transfer, and rotating shafts
Chance’s models incorporate pathelp maintain control of the baton
ented Honeywell™ Gold Shield®
during a struggle. The AutoLock is
fiber, which is a unidirectional araoffered in a variety of lengths, grips
mid fiber that provides substantially
and tips.
heightened protection against speFinally, for maximum suspect
cial threats while simultaneously
control on the less lethal front,
offering excellent fragmentation deSafariland offers the Defense TechFirst Defense, Defense Technology, Orange Family
fense and blunt trauma reduction.
nology® brand. Long known as the
GORE-TEX® patented comfort
leading manufacturer of less lethal
technology delivers contamination resistance and breathability munitions and chemicals with exacting specifications and qualin the Second Chance models as well. GORE-TEX® also dra- ity standards, Defense Technology continues to evaluate its
matically reduces heat buildup by allowing moisture vapor to products’ performance to find new ways to improve. Offering
dissipate, keeping the officer cooler and ultimately more com- a premier brand of aerosols, First Defense®, Defense Technolfortable.
ogy is recognized globally as a leader in the law enforcement
Speaking of comfort and flexibility, Hatch® is yet another industry. Offering intensity levels of .2%; .4%; .7% and 1.3%
premium brand in the Safariland family which has been design- Major Capsacinoids, every heat level is offered as are the deliving protective gloves with advanced technology for more than ery methods of stream, cone, foam and now vapor. The .4%
40 years. Among its bestsellers is the Operator™ HK glove, con- formulation is the best-seller for the law enforcement market
structed of extremely durable aniline goatskin with a water-resis- based on its intensity and ease of decontamination. The product
tant leather treatment for superior abrasion and tear-resistance. line’s 360 system ensures all of the formulations are delivered reA key feature of this model is the covered PVC hard knuck- gardless of the orientation of the can. All Defense Technology
les that protect and buffer sound, and the strategically placed, products have been extensively tested and are non-flammable,
high-density foam padding in the palms. Also important is the chemical and EDW safe.
full-finger and exclusive lateral finger protection. Yet one of the
Safariland’s mission, Together, We Save Lives is more than
most effective features of the glove is the patented Cut-Ring just a statement, it is their culture. Each employee embraces the
which provides optional removal of the index finger for trigger Company’s vision and takes to heart the reason they build the
control, without unraveling the remaining edge. The back of products they do. So whether you’re looking for the very best
the glove features Kevlar®/Nomex® fabric for fire resistance and in duty gear, body armor, tactical equipment, riot control, less
keeps hands cool. The Hatch Ergo-Cut™ hand design with float- lethal chemicals and munitions, batons, firearms accessories,
ing thumb
forensic products or even patrol bikes and restraints, look no
offers greatfurther than your one-stop source for protective gear and equiper dexterity
ment, Safariland. Together, they engineer and manufacture the
and freedom of moveworld’s finest in product technology.
ment. Operator HK model is
offered in four colors to meet a variety
of mission specific needs.
Anyone in law enforcement over the last 40 years is familiar with the name PR-24®, the Monadnock® baton that revolutionized the way batons are used today. Since its first offering
all those years ago, Monadnock has continued to explore ways
Monadnock Auto Lock
to enhance the durability and performance attributes of its famPower Safety Tip
ily of PR-24® police batons. The 24-inch PR-24® side-handle
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GCS is currently expanding into the Law Enforcement
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THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT FOR THE RIGHT DOG
A
t the Mexican border, a K-9 customs dog discovers smuggled
marijuana hidden inside a child’s
piñata.
In upstate New York, a K-9 police officer successfully apprehends a fleeing
burglary suspect due to the tracking work
of his German shepherd. And in Afghanistan, a MWD detects an IED and saves
countless lives. What do all of these have
in common? They owe much of their
success to one of the world’s leading K-9
equipment companies, Elite K-9 of Paducah, Kentucky.
After four years in the U.S. Marine
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Paducah native Jason Ferren returned
home. Jason opened Elite Firearms, a satisfying and successful business venture.
But then a gift changed his life. “I was
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Jason, “and I learned that once you have
an obedience-trained protection dog,
you’ll never go back.” Jason immersed
himself in the K-9 world and soon discovered that a business opportunity was
wide open.
In 2002 Elite K-9, Inc. was formed
and in 2006 Jason sold his firearms business so he could concentrate his full effort on his one true passion – the K-9
industry. “The business just took off,”
adds Jason. “And this is really where my
heart is.”
Now, for over a decade, Elite K-9
has provided working dog equipment
to police departments, military bases,
dog trainers, and individual dog own-
ers around the world. The staff regularly
ships 150-200 orders a day in addition to
walk-in business at their retail store. Elite
K-9 sells bite suits, bite sleeves, harnesses,
collars, leashes, scent detection equipment, training books, DVD’s, and any
other item a K-9 trainer or handler could
need. Elite K-9 stays on top of the market by importing the best K-9 equipment
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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Captain Von Heer and the Marechaussee Corps
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hough perhaps not as famous as the “Father of the throughout that period the American Army went through its
Military Police”, Harry Hill Bandholtz, Bartholomew most difficult time at Valley Forge. Starvation was common
Von Heer deserves special recognition as the first Offi- among the soldiers and more than 2,500 died that winter of
cer in charge of Military Police type duties as the Commander disease. 4,000 soldiers were listed as “unfit for battle.” The
of the Mounted Provost Corps of our American Revolution. only positive part of the Valley Forge experience for the AmerThis unit, referred to as the Marechaussee Corps, is part of ican army was the fact that a German Prussian officer joined
our history and tradition, and today the Award of the Mare- Washington’s staff and instilled in the irregular forces confichaussee is given to both military and civilians who have dem- dence and an “esprit de corps” they had not known before.
onstrated exemplary service in military police duties of our Baron von Steuben, a former Prussian officer on Frederick the
Army.
Great’s Staff offered his services to Washington and he contribVon Heer was, as his name indicates, of German descent. uted to instilling pride and professionalism in a force that was
In fact, he only departed Bavaria and arrived in America in crumbling after many defeats and the harsh physical condi1775, shortly before the beginning of the Revolutionary War. tions that existed that horrible winter of 1777-78. There is no
He settled in a German speaking portion of Pennsylvania. doubt that Washington realized he needed professionals who
Von Heer came to the colonies with great military experi- had experience. Von Heer’s letter therefore came at the right
ence. He had served as a cavalry officer under Frederick the time, a time when the Army was suffering from desertion and
Great of Prussia. He had also
rampant lawlessness, concurseen service in the French and
rently when it was trying to
Spanish Armies and claimed
become professional. Washto have done duty in the
ington saw what Von SteuMarechaussee, a military poben was doing and therefore
lice provost unit in European
looked on Von Heer’s proposal
Wars. Not unlike the famous
with favor. When the ContiBaron von Steuben, who
nental Congress sent a delegataught drill and discipline to
tion of four Congressman to
a ragged American irregular
assess the Army for reorganiforce, this German speaking
zation they concluded in their
officer offered Washington the
report of February, 1778 the
professionalism that was so
establishment of a Marechauneeded to an Army of citizen
see Corps. Von Heer was apsoldiers.
pointed, not surprisingly, to
Von Heer was no stranger
head the new unit on June 1,
to combat. He joined the Von Heer signature detail from a letter to General George Washing- 1778. Von Stueben presented
American force just a short ton, November 1777. (Library of Congress)
to Washington a discourse on
time before they invaded Canthe duties of the Marechaussee
ada. He was twice wounded
and Washington accepted the
in the ill fated siege of Quebec. As his regiment disbanded, instructions Von Steuben offered with the “hope that the new
Major General Horatio Gates made Von Heer a Brevet Major, unit would operate more in preventing crimes than punishing
but shortly thereafter von Heer was forced to leave the service Crimes.”
as he was not part of any state quota. Joseph Reed, the ArBoth congress and General Washington had expected and
my’s Adjutant General, knew Von Heer and recommended to communicated to Von Heer that the new force would be seCongress von Heer as “one who could render the public some lected from various army units. Washington disapproved of
service”. He was made adjutant of Dietrich Baron de Otten- using men of one army unit to fill those of another and wanted
dorff’s independent Company (another German) and then for obvious reasons a cross section geographically of the army
transferred to Colonel Thomas Proctor’s Fourth Continental to perform police functions. At the same time Von Heer was
Artillery. In November, 1777 Von Heer wrote a lengthy and responsible for doing the recruiting for his new force. He
flowery letter to the Commander in Chief, George Washing- seemed to ignore Washington’s guidance, as he recruited a
ton, recommending the Establishment of a Marechaussee unit of almost exclusively German speaking soldiers recruited
along the European model. The letter was indeed timely as from his own Berks and Lancaster counties in Pennsylvania.
HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS
Though they were “supposed” to be “Amercan born”, they lashes. The result of this incident was a nasty rivalry where von
were mainly not. English was always a “second language,” if Heer’s troopers would arrest Life Guards and then subsequent
not their only language, throughout the war. One Swiss of- court martials would let them go.
ficer was a German speaking soldier from Switzerland. Most
Von Heer’ troopers were not without problems themselves.
surprising was that six of the original Marechaussee were Ger- Three of the Marechaussee were arrested in 1779 for misdeeds.
man Hessian prisoners of War
Two were aquitted of trying to
that volunteered to fight now
desert and stealing two of Von
on the American side. WashHeer’s horses while the third
ington did not press the issue
was found guilty and suffered
as he probably realized that at
one hundred lashes. Von Heer
least this force, that seemed alhimself found himself facing
most “foreign,” might provide
court martial charges twice,
just the detachment needed
once for extorting bribes in the
to objectively police the new
licsensing of sutlers and anArmy.
other for using excessive force.
Sixty three soldiers made
When Von Heer had a wagup the first Marechaussee
oneer whipped. Washington
Corps. They were mounted
found Von Heer guilty of usand armed with pistol, caring excessive force but in both
bine and sword. Their duties
court martial cases ordered
were clearly outlined. First
only reprimands.
Finally,
they were to patrol the camp
again in 1782 Von Heer was
and “apprehend deserters,
again reprimanded for beating
marauders, drunkards, stragwith a cane a soldier without
glers and other soldiers violatsufficient cause. Charges were
ing general orders.” They also
dismissed. General Washingwere to be on the “lookout for
ton, albeit the incidents, had
Countrymen or Stangers” that
such a favorable opinion of
may be found near the pickVon Heer’s contributions that
ets or camp without passes.”
he and Congress gave him a
They were obviously looking
pension and three hundred
for spies. “On the day of batacres of land in Ohio followtle they would post to the rear
ing the Revolutionary War.
of the fighting formations in
Because
they
were
order to “rally and collect all
mounted,the
Marechausse
fugitives.” Finally caution was
served as scouts and cavalry
advised in the humane treat- Details from “Dawn of the Regiment” painting by Rick Reeves, depict- for the main infantry forces
ment of apprehended persons ing the Marchaussee Corps at the battle of Springfield, New Jersey, when needed. As Congress
stating they would not be ‘ill June 1780. (Original painting on display in the Military Police Museum) began to reduce forces Washtreated by words or actions,”
ington made sure that the
UNLESS (authors capitalizaMarechaussee would not be
tion) they attempted to escape or make resistance.” Finally included in troop reductions by writing to Congress in 1780.
Von Heer’s Marechaussee were also in charge of executions. He obviously thought their force to valuable an asset and knew
Four executioners were part of the early TOE of the 63 soldier he could not afford to lose them in his army.
force of the Marechaussee. Early racism is evident when von
The Marechausse served throughout the War and at War’s
Heer was advised that 4 Negroes perform the executions as end a special detail of Marechaussee returned from West Point
Whitemen would not do as well nor perhaps be got so easily.” with Washington to his home in Mount Vernon. The dragAs General Washington already had a “military police ons were then disbanded in 1783. Washington was always
force like” detachment protecting his Headquarters and him impressed by the soldierly qualities that Von Heer instilled in
personally called the Life Guards there was often some “bad the Marechaussee. The professionalism they demonstrated has
blood” between the two forces. This was evident in October been a tradition and hallmark of the U.S. Army Military po1778 when Von Heer’s Marechausee arrested one of the Life lice from that period of our nations birth to the present.
Guards for calling one of Von Heer’s soldiers a “Hessian bug– Thomas E. Christianson,
ger”. Others were arrested for swearing and “unsoldierly” conMP Command Historian
duct. They were then found guilty and confined for a short
time and one,“the name caller,” was sentenced to one hundred
Behind the Scenes at the Museum
NEW
ON EXHIBIT AT THE MUSEUM
One of the purposes of Army
Museums is to identify and collect artifacts which represent significant military technology and
equipment relating to a branch.
Types of vehicles that have been
utilized by Military Police over
history are prime examples, and
an added bonus is when such a vehicle has documented operational
MP history.
In 2010, the MP Museum acquired two HMMWV’s, a 1987
M1025 Armament Carrier and
a 1997 M1114 Up-Armored
HMMWV (UAH). Both were recently restored and put on display;
the M1114 is on outdoor exhibit
in the museum vehicle park and
the M1025 was placed indoors in
the MP exhibit gallery.
A good example of an M1025
was on the museum’s ‘want list’,
and one with documented MP
heritage and deployment history
was located with an Ohio National
Guard unit. The vehicle was still
in use when first located, but was
subsequently set aside for transfer
to the MP museum once it was
finally deemed unserviceable for
use. During its restoration process,
the vehicle experienced a ‘retrograde’ replacement of tires, wheels
and mirrors from current configuration to how it appeared in 1991.
The M1114 obtained by the
museum does not have a known
service history, but was researched
and selected based upon its particular armor configuration, which
was the early standard for MP
HMMWVs in the early years of
Operation Iraqi Freedom. This
particular vehicle also allows for
the illustration of a significant Military Police action near Baghdad in
March 2005.
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M1025 HMMWV ARMAMENT CARRIER
The M1025 Armament Carrier was derived from the canvas-top M998 High Mobility
Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) that was introduced in the mid 1980’s to
replace the M151 MUTT utility vehicle. The original vehicle design featured excellent crosscountry, road and load capacity, and was air and helicopter transportable. The M1025
featured a hard-top and solid doors and windows, plus a 32-inch weapons ring in the roof.
This M1025 is a veteran of Operation Desert Storm in 1991 as well as many years of
service with its home unit in Ohio. The 838th MP Co. (Ohio Army National Guard, 137th
Service & Support Battalion) was activated in support of Operation Desert Storm in
January of 1991 and deployed to Saudi Arabia in February of 1991. Upon arrival in the
theater of operations, the 838th was attached to the 720th MP Bn, 89th MP Bde and
assigned to patrolling Main Supply Route (MSR) Dodge in Saudi Arabia. The 838th
returned to Youngstown, Ohio, after honorably serving ten months in theater. This vehicle
was named “Poison Ivy” by its crew. Vehicle crewmembers during deployment were SSG
Clifton R. Ferrell, SGT John Hissom, and SP4 Vince Urichich. Poison Ivy returned to Ohio
with its unit and remained active until 2010 when it was acquired by the MP Museum.
1 Poison Ivy being prepared for display in the MP Museum gallery. 2 Poison Ivy moves to its
duty station at the beginning of its deployment. 3 Poison Ivy upon arrival at Fort Leonard
Wood in December 2010. 4 Poison Ivy at the end of its tour at Kuwait International Airport.
Standing L-R are Hissom, Ferrell, and Urichich. The person in the turret is unidentified.
SPECIFICATIONS
Manufacturer.............................AM General
Serial number................................... 031416
Mfr date................................................. 1987
NSN 2320-01-128-9551
Length...................................................15’-0”
Width..................................................... 7’-0”
Height.................................................... 6’-2”
Empty weight.................................5,960 lbs
Max weight.....................................8,200 lbs
Powerplant..................... V-8 diesel, 150 h.p.
Armament................one M60 machine gun
Highway speed................................. 65 mph
Range.............................................300 miles
Crew capacity.............................................. 4
NOTES: http://ranger66.tripod.com/desertvet.html, Jim Mesko, “Hummer, Humvee In Action”, Armor #32 (Carrollton, TX,
Squadron/Signal Publications, 1994)
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M1114 UP-ARMORED HMMWV
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The M1114 is descended from the original M998
HMMWV, introduced in the mid 1980’s, and the later
M1025/1026 Armament Carrier. After experience in
Kosovo and Somalia, the U.S. Army decided to add armor to a small number of its HMMWV vehicles. The first
M1114s were produced in 1996 and incorporated armor
protection which added about 2,000 pounds to the
vehicle’s overall weight. The armor protection included
steel plating around and under the vehicle and ballisticresistant windows, which provided protection against
small arms fire, artillery airbursts, anti-tank mines, and
small improvised explosive devices (IED). This example
also features the gunner shield and protection kits.
The M1114 was employed primarily for military police,
scout, and explosive ordinance disposal missions. The
museum’s example was acquired in 2010 from the U.S.
Army Tank and Automotive Command in Warren, Michigan. The vehicle was restored to represent one of the
three M1114s of 2nd Squad (call sign Raven 42), 4th Platoon, 617th MP Company (Kentucky National Guard),
503rd MP Battalion, 18th MP Brigade, during combat
action on Palm Sunday, 20 March 2005. The three MP
vehicles were patrolling a portion of Alternate Supply
Route “Detroit” southeast of Baghdad when a convoy
they were shadowing was ambushed by an estimated
45-50 insurgents with small arms, heavy machine guns,
rocket propelled grenades (RPG), and at least one IED.
Raven 42’s squad leader, SSG Timothy Nein, ordered
the squad’s vehicles to move to engage the enemy
fighters. Employing crew-served vehicle weapons and
dismounted assaults, the MP Soldiers engaged and
defeated the enemy insurgents. SSG Nein was awarded
the DSC for his actions that day. Other members of the
squad were also decorated, including a Silver Star for
SGT Leigh Ann Hester.
1 The museum’s restored M1114 on display in the museum vehicle park. 2 SSG Nein’s M1114 following the 20
March 2005 combat action near Baghdad, Iraq. 3 Part
of 2nd Squad during an awards ceremony with LTG John
Vines (center), Commander, Multi- National Corps, Iraq.
Left to right with Vines: Ordunez, Morris, Hester, Nein,
Cooper, and Mike. 4 The M1114 upon arrival at Fort Leonard Wood, May 2010.
SPECIFICATIONS
Manufacturer................................................... AM General
Armor contractor................. O’Gara-Hess and Eisenhardt
Serial number..........................................................174528
Mfr date...................................................................10-1997
NSN 2320-01-413-3739
Length...................................................................... 16’-4.4”
Width.........................................................................7’-6.5”
Height......................................................................6’-2.75”
Empty weight....................................................... 9,800 lbs
Powerplant................................. V-8 turbo diesel, 190 h.p.
Armament.............................. M2 HMG, MK-19, M240, etc
Highway speed........................................................ 78 mph
Range....................................................................275 miles
Crew capacity.....................................................................4
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NOTES: David Doyle, “HMMWV In Action” (Carrollton, TX, Squadron/Signal
Publications, 2009)
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71ST MILITARY POLICE CORPS ANNIVERSARY
2012 HALL OF FAME Recipients
BG Theodore S.
Kanamine
BG Kanamine was the first
American officer of Japanese
ancestry to achieve the rank
of General Officer in the Military Police Corps.
His belief in all aspects of
fundamental American democratic ideals was shaped in
spite of his forced placement
as a young boy, along with his
family, in a US internment
Camp during World War II.
BG Kanamine was a valued
advisor for GEN Abrams as
the Army moved toward a
“volunteer force”, twice serving as his Aide-de-Camp. He
commanded the 716th Military Police Battalion in Vietnam, the 89th Military Police
Group at Fort Lewis, and
upon promotion to Brigadier
General, served as Provost
Marshal and Commanding
General, 15th Military Police
Brigade in Germany. There is
no doubt that BG Kanamine
had a direct and significant
impact upon the formation of
the modern volunteer Army.
His pattern of service excellence directly impacted the
professionalism and combat
support readiness of Military
Police personnel, Active and
Reserve, within the US Army.
LTC George R. Bird
CW4 John R. Mays
1SG David M. Ross
LTC Bird established and
commanded the first Criminal Investigation Laboratory
in North Africa (1943) during WWII while assigned
to the 6709th CID Platoon
(Provisional).
In France he converted a
weapons carrier into a mobile crime laboratory that was
used until the war ended. He
is the only person to command all three CID laboratories in Japan, Europe and the
United States.
He is remembered for his
leadership and guidance of
Military Policemen, CID
Agents and laboratory technicians, and is known throughout the Military Police Corps
and CID community as a true
pioneer in the field of Forensics.
LTC Bird was inducted
into the CID Hall of Fame in
August 2010.
CW4 Mays pioneered efforts in Logistics Security
preventing the diversion of
untold millions of dollars
worth of critical military
property and materials from
the logistics pipeline. Spanning a 46-year Army and civil
service career, he was the key
planner in formulating the
Major Procurement Fraud
investigative mission doctrine
of USACIDC.
His successes in investigating major fraud resulted in
savings to the Army in excess
of $200 million. He planned
and managed highly complex
Level 1 Drug Suppression
operations resulting in the
seizures of more than $170
million in illicit drugs. CW4
Mays was a dedicated leader
of Soldiers and civilians.
His vision, analytical ability, and professional courage
in creating new missions and
doctrine continue to impact
the Military Police Corps,
USACIDC, and the US
Army and will do so for years
to come.
1SG Ross began his Military Police career in 1977 as
a Military Policeman at Fort
Lewis, Washington, culminating 22 years later in 1999
with his retirement as a First
Sergeant, Fort McClellan,
Alabama.
Throughout his career,
1SG Ross distinguished himself as the epitome of a noncommissioned officer and a
true professional. After retirement 1SG Ross continued
to serve the Military Police
Corps Regiment, first as an
instructor for the Force Protection Training Division,
and for the past 12 years as
the Chief of the Basic Military Police Training Division
(BMPTD), 14th MP Brigade.
His outstanding performance in crucial leadership
positions and his current dedication to training Soldiers on
a daily basis is admirable and
indicative of his loyalty to the
Corps.
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honor’s bright crest.
Army SPC Erica P. Aleckson
978th Military Police Company, 93rd
Military Police Battalion, Fort Bliss, TX;
while serving in Afghanistan
Army SPC John D. Meador, II.
133rd Military Police Company, 51st
Military Police Battalion, Florence, South
Carolina; while serving in Afghanistan
Army SSG Ricardo Seija
Military Police Battalion, Fort Bliss, Texas;
Army SFC Matthew B. Thomas
Army SPC Cameron J. Stambaugh
Army 1LT Ryan D. Rawl
Army SPC Clarence Williams, III.
Army SGT Brian L. Walker
425th Brigade Special Troops Battalion,
4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th
Infantry Division, Joint Base ElmendorfRichardson, Alaska; while serving in
Afghanistan
Army SPC Trevor B. Adkins
Army SPC Alejandro J. Pardo
Army PFC Richard L. McNulty, III
425th Brigade Special Troops Battalion,
4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th
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