LESSON 1
PRACTICE EXERCISE
The following items will test your grasp of the material covered in this lesson. There is only one correct
answer for each item. When you complete the exercise, check the answer with the answer key that
follows. If you answer any item incorrectly, study again that part of the lesson which contains the
portion involved.
Situation:
You are the PM operations officer at Ft. Johnston, California. PV2 Michael E. Struthers walks into the
MP station and reports to the desk sergeant, SGT Moura, that he is AWOL from his unit. In questioning
PV2 Struthers, SGT Moura determines that Struthers is assigned to the 161st Infantry Bn., Ft.
Browning, Nevada. Use the MCM Extract, Appendix D (D-14), to assist you in answering the following
questions.
1.
What information will be on the radio log about PV2 Struthers?
A.
A clear, concise narrative detailing the facts.
B.
Administrative facts for informational purposes.
C.
PV2 Struthers' full name, military signature, and the relationship of Struthers in this case.
D.
Nothing; the information on PV2 Struthers was taken by the desk personnel and will
appear on other MP forms.
2.
The desk clerk is filling out a desk reference card, DA Form 3998, on PV2 Struthers. What
information should you see on this reference card?
1.
Station: PMO, Ft. Johnston, CA.
2.
Blotter Entry: 3-17-87, ARTICLE 86, SUSPECT, MPR 00118-87.
3.
Organization: 161st Inf. Bn.
4.
Name: STRUTHERS, Michael E., E-3.
A.
1, 2, and 4.
B.
2 and 4.
C.
2, 3, and 4.
D.
3 and 4.
3.
What will you instruct your desk sergeant to do with PV2 Struthers?
A.
B.
Initiate a provisional pass for PV2 Struthers.
C.
Place Struthers in detention and request personnel of the 161st Inf. Bn. to come for him.
D.
Release Struthers after all the information is collected; mail his ID card to his
commander.
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