Regional Training Institute Continues to Train Top-notch Soldiers

^{By Sgt. Tom Lamb}

EDGEWOOD, Md. – The 70th Regiment Regional Training Institute of the Maryland Army National Guard celebrated the graduation of the Basic Military Police Course class 22-001 on Sept. 1, 2022, at Aberdeen Proving Ground – Edgewood Area.

The 70th RTI trains Soldiers from the Army National Guard, Reserves and Active Duty from all over the country. The 2nd Modular Training Battalion focuses on training Soldiers who will become military police officers and already have a primary military occupational specialty or MOS.

In total, 26 Soldiers graduated the course, including four MDARNG Soldiers: Sgt. 1st Class Michael Beard, Sgt. Matthew Creel, Spc. Sean McElroy, and Spc. Feh Tanu.

Command Sgt. Maj. Pat Metzger, the brigade non-commissioned officer in charge for the 58th Troop Command, was the guest speaker for the event. As the highest ranking MP in Maryland, Metzger shared some insights on what it means to serve as a military police officer.

“As soldiers and soon to be military police officers you live to a higher standard and have to hold yourself to a higher standard,” said Metzger. “The standard you walk by is the new standard. When you see something wrong, stop and say something. You have to correct that hard wrong, and as police officers you know what the right thing is.”

The 2nd MTB provides realistic military training in accordance with the U.S. Army Training Doctrine and Command, the U.S. Army Military Police School and the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence standards. By integrating the Army Learning Concept for Training and Education, the 70th RTI’s facilitation of classes incorporates modern methodology and best practices for the students attending the courses.