Photo By Sgt. Tresa L. Allemang | Sgt. Michael Gillot (left), a military police officer with the 192nd Military Police...... read more read more
BAGHDAD — As 13 soldiers, each in need of medical attention, were brought out of a Camp Victory dining facility Nov. 30, Nebraska Army National Guardsmen with the 192nd Military Police “Law and Order” Detachment, 402nd Military Police Battalion, 199th Garrison Command, United States Division-Center, were among the first to arrive on the scene during a mass casualty training exercise on Victory Base Complex in Baghdad.
The rapid movement and chaos set a realistic tone, as all first responders worked together to treat and evacuate the simulated casualties, including one who had to be detained after evident psychological issues.
“With the various first responders who operate on VBC, a mass casualty exercise gives insight to what roles everyone plays as they arrive on scene,” said Sgt. Michael J. Gillott, a patrol supervisor for the military police detachment, and a Murray, Neb., native. “It not only enhances the flow of information and communication between first responders, but also shows what areas need improvement in the event that the worst does happen.”
The 192nd of Nebraska City, Neb., deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, now Operation New Dawn, in July 2010 to help maintain law and order within VBC as well as the International Zone—both in Baghdad—during the critical time of the responsible reduction of U.S. Forces and equipment in Iraq.
A typical day can be everything but typical to the military policemen, as they respond to a wide array of calls.
“We respond to calls ranging from traffic accidents, to escorting casualties to the hospital, to indirect fire attacks,” said Gillot.
After the mass casualty training exercise, Gillot responded to a call from the Camp Victory Post Exchange about a counterfeit money attempt.
Lt. Col. Donald Buettner, the VBC provost marshal, said the military police maintain control of residents of the Victory Base Complex to help prevent the diversion of the military resources from the overall mission in Iraq.
Along with enforcing traffic regulations, the detachment has fielded more than 700 calls for service, assisted in 15 inspections of compounds where almost 900 personnel were vetted and contraband was seized.
In November, they coordinated with the Criminal Investigation Detachment to recover $500,000 in stolen vehicles from the Baghdad International Airport.
“I'm proud and honored to serve with this group of MP's. They have accomplished more than I ever thought possible,” Buettner said. “With limited law enforcement experience, this group quickly developed their skills and abilities to a level that rivals those with years of experience.
“They continue to execute a valuable and difficult mission on VBC and in the International Zone in a professional manner, despite the challenges they face on a daily basis.”
| Date Taken: | 11.30.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 12.06.2010 03:41 |
| Story ID: | 61428 |
| Location: | BAGHDAD, IQ |
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