Military Police (Albania)
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The Albanian Military Police (MP; Albanian: Policia Ushtarake, PU) is a provost independent branch of the Albanian Armed Forces responsible for the policing of service personnel, and for providing a military police presence both in Albania and while service personnel are deployed overseas on operations and exercises. The PU it is under the authority of Ministry of Defence.[1] Its tasks increase during wartime to include traffic control organisation and POW and refugee control.[2] The Military Police are distinguished from other units by their wearing of black uniform and the blue brassard worn around the left upper arm, with the "MP" lettering in white, symbol of military police.
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Military Police of Albania | |
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Policia Ushtarake | |
Founded | 1992; 32 years ago (1992) |
Country | Albania |
Branch | Albanian Armed Forces |
Type | Military police |
Size | 465 Personnel |
Garrison/HQ | Sauk, Tirana |
Nickname(s) | PU/MP |
Anniversaries | 1 February |
Website | official website |
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