Army Military Police Special Units

The VJ Military Police also has special purpose units trained for military police missions and the execution of protective, armed (combat) missions both in peace and war time, especially for overcoming resistance and destroying discovered and surrounding sabotage-terrorist, kidnapping, and rebellious groups. These units can act in concert with MUP formations in defensive and preventive actions for controlling people and vehicles at communications facilities, as they were used during the war in 1991-92 in areas of the former Yugoslavia.

The Military Police is one of the most highly prepared, and highly trained organizations within the Armed Forces. Its responsibilities include combating enemy special forces, counter-rebellion and counter-terrorist actions. Compared to other infantry units, the Military Police carry out a relatively large number of firing exercises. Weapons are used even in peace, not only for performing sentry duty, but also for stamping out crime, securing people and facilities, search actions, anti-terrorist operations, and others. Specific training is provided for members of special units of the Military Police, as well as for for members of "general" and traffic Military Police. Drills for Military Police units, from squad to battalion, are based on their anticipated tactical employment, including the training in riot situations. The Security Directorate of the General Staff of the Army of Yugoslavia oversees units of the Military Police.

Information provided courtesy of Peter Tomich.

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