Joint Force Quarterly
Abstract
The article advocates for the creation of a U.S. Military Police Stability Battalion to enhance the country's ability to maintain peace in conflict zones. By integrating interagency law enforcement assets, such as the Department of Justice and the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, this battalion would rapidly deploy and tailor operations to regional needs, such as countering trafficking. While not involved in military or counterinsurgency training, the battalion would require military protection. Establishing this capability would reduce reliance on allies, provide greater flexibility for commanders, and help prevent fragile states from collapsing, ultimately saving costs by investing in stability during peacetime.
Recommended Citation
John F. Hussey, "The Need for U.S. Stability Policing," Joint Force Quarterly 115 (4th Quarter 2024), 79-90, https://digitalcommons.ndu.edu/joint-force-quarterly/vol115/iss3/12.
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