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CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE BASRA, Iraq – Gen. George Washington formed the first Marechaussee Corps at Valley Forge during the summer of 1778 after the worst winter the Continental Army experienced.
The Marechaussee Corps was a light mounted dragoon troop made specifically to police the Army. Its mission was to apprehend deserters, rioters and stragglers. In battle, it would be posted in the rear to secure fugitives.
Today, the Order of the Marechaussee is awarded to military police members who uphold the highest service traditions.
Maj. Jonathan Doyle, the 1st Infantry Division provost marshal, and a native of Alexandria, Va., was awarded the Order of the Marechaussee, July 3, at Contingency Operation Base Basra.
The award is one of the highest honors bestowed upon a military policeman in the Military Police Regimental Association.
“As an officer, Maj. Doyle epitomizes the army values,” said Sgt. Maj. Paul Zedalis, 1st Infantry Division provost marshal sergeant major and a Fredericksburg, Va. native. “The reason I submitted him for the award was I knew with his background, knowledge and leadership abilities that he would be awarded the Marechaussee.”
In armies going back to ancient times, there has been someone to take the duties of a provost marshal because of its importance to an organization, and Doyle’s role is no exception.
As the division provost marshal, he serves as principal advisor to the commanding general and his staff on all military police related issues. Doyle also oversees the development and implementation of military police policies and procedures.
Zedalis said only 10 percent of the Soldiers that are submitted are awarded the Order of the Marechaussee.
“The award has to be approved by the Commandant of the Military Police Corps and less than 10 percent of the MPs in the Army with more than 10 years of service in the Military Police Corps Regiment are ever awarded the Marechaussee,” Zedalis said.
There are three categories of the Order of the Marechaussee: Gold, Silver and Bronze. The bronze Doyle received indicates he was nominated by a MPRA MP colonel or higher of the Active Duty Component, Reserves, or National Guard and the award was approved by the Commandant of the Military Police Corps. To be eligible, Doyle had to have rendered at least 10 years of significant service or support to more than one element of the MP Regiment.
Earning a nomination by peers not only says that there is a public confidence in his skills, but that others have taken notice of his accomplishments, Doyle said.
“This is a tremendous honor, because it means that I was nominated and selected by other members of the MP Corps Regiment for being good at my profession,” Doyle said. “Being recognized by your peers is one of the highest honors that a person can receive.”
| Date Taken: | 07.12.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 07.12.2010 02:36 |
| Story ID: | 52688 |
| Location: | CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE BASRA, IQ |
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