>Military Corrections — Locking Down The Retention Problem Military Police, May, 2000 by Dennis R. Reiber <
"Without the protection of a sidearm or baton, they maintain custody and control of the military criminal element around the world. Across the centuries they have been called turnkeys, prison guards, cage-kickers, jailers, and corrections specialist. The list of nicknames for the personnel who work the military prisons is nearly as varied as the number of daily missions they are tasked to carry out
Beginning with this article and expounding on in future articles, we will examine the situation of below-average reenlistment figures for the correction field and what options may be available to address the problem. In this article, we emphasize essential factors a soldier considers in reenlistment as factors surrounding the work environment.
At any given time, a soldier working in the confinement arena can be assigned to perform any one of 53 mission-specific tasks either individually or with fellow corrections personnel. Working in a military confinement facility rates as one of the most critical, yet most heralded, military occupational specialty (MOS) in today's Army. Yet, for those who choose to embark on this career path, it can also be one of the most rewarding professions in the military.
In addition to a physical building, proper locations, and the variety of physical security requirements for the facility itself, there is the additional, and by far the most critical, requirement--having enough soldiers to administer and operate these confinement facilities. Unfortunately, in this career field, we are losing an alarming number of these highly trained and specialized soldiers. The MOS responsible for this job may be found in the Career Management Field 95 (Law Enforcement). They are referred to as 95C I/R (corrections internment / resettlement) or "Charlies."
Where is a previous and benign reference to “resettlement” or explanation for the use of that specific term?
So the Army is short of jailers;and ,incidentally ,proofreaders.Working in a military confinement facility rates as one of the most critical, yet most heralded, military occupational specialty (MOS) in today's Army.I think they meant un-heralded positions.If all the Army is wanting is to fully staff their current miltary jails then we can relax.It is the mention of Army and domestic civilian detainees that raises concerns.
Still,in the matter of what any government is doing,I think a little paranoia is a healthy thing.Surely many Germans thought they were safe from terror in the modern world of 1934.When CONgressmen and FEMA planners talk about mandatory evacuations and other acts justified by of pandemics,and in view of the gun confiscation,looting by police,stranding of flood victims ,and just general screw-ups in the Katrina storm,I don't want the government having any more power.