Military Police: Assisting in Securing the United States Southern Border
Abstract
The lack of security along the U.S. southern border threatens our national security. This situation is caused by drug cartel-related violence, illegal drug trafficking, and the illegal entry of non-U.S. citizens into the United States. Drug-related violence is creating instability within Mexico and is leading to an increasingly lawless environment there that is a threat to U.S. citizens. Another U.S. concern is our inability to secure our border from entry by unknown persons, as demonstrated by the flow of illegal aliens, including persons other than Mexicans, into the country. This has resulted in a situation in which anyone who wishes ill against the United States or its citizens might gain access into the country undetected. Together these two problems make securing the southern border a national security priority. Efforts by the Mexican and U.S. Governments have produced some success, but in general the situation is growing worse. To combat this problem, due consideration should be given to employing active duty military forces to the southern border, in particular Army military police forces. Military police are the optimal active duty force to mitigate these security threats.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 12, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA561048
Entities
People
- David Chase
Organizations
- United States Army War College