MARINE CORPS LAW ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM

The Marine Corps Law Enforcement Program (MCLEP) encompasses all Marine Corps law enforcement and is comprised of military police, civilian federal police officers and support personnel providing the highest quality police and security services to the Marine Corps installations. The Marine Corps Civilian Law Enforcement Program (MCCLEP) was initiated in 2005 at our Albany, GA; Barstow, CA; and Jacksonville, FL locations. In 2007, Marine Corps civilian police were implemented across the Marine Corps increasing the police services and security aboard installations. In 2019, the MCCLEP was changed to MCLEP and includes all Marine Corps law enforcement.

Marines assigned to the Military Police and Corrections occupational field (58XX) serve in one of four Military Occupational Specialties (the Marine Corps term for jobs):

OFFICER

• Military Police Officer (5803)

• Corrections Officer (5804)

• Criminal Investigation Officer (5805)

ENLISTED

• Military Police (5811)

• Correctional Specialist (5831)

• Criminal Investigator (CID) Agent (5821)

What’s the difference between Military Police Officers (5803) and Military Police (5811)?

Military Police Officers (5803) and Military Police (5811) are two separate roles in the Marine Corps. Military Police Officers are Marine Officers screened and trained to lead enlisted Marines. Military Police (5811) are enlisted Marines who serve under the command of Military Police Officers. Military Police Officers hold more responsibility than Military Police and are charged with administering the law on Marine Corps bases while overseeing the enlisted Marine Police they are assigned.