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by The Confederate States of Anagonia. . 10 reads.

Military Police Gain Valuable Training

West Island Military Complex and Training Installation
The Confederal Republic of Plymouth, CSA
John Gunffry, Reporter, Anagonian National News

The Camera pans across a vast military installation with the backdrop of a midday ocean. Military vehicles and aircraft of all types can be readily seen traversing the scene. In the foreground stands a professionally dressed reporter, wearing a casual two-piece blue suit and black tie with a white undershirt visible. His appearance is that of a Native Anagonian; raven black hair in the style of a modern comb-over, skin coloration of a copper-brown, with striking blue eyes. He looks young, around his mid-30's, and holds himself well despite the clear indication of activity behind him. He begins to speak to the camera.

"Two weeks ago, Chief General Titus Bond authorized the private military firm Sternguard to begin conducting training routines with the Confederate States Military Police stationed here on West Island. The details of the arrangement were made public two days after the official arrangements were made, revealing that there had been an increasingly detrimental amount of medical training among the Military Police. Providing evidence for the necessity of the arrangement, Chief General Bond showed data revolving around a multitude of incidents spanning ten years that showed that when Military Police acted in their authority as First Responders, often times they would be unable to provide adequate medical attention to citizens in need. The majority of these incidents involved car accidents, in which an MP would be first on scene."

The image shifts to a replay of the announcement being referenced. Chief General Titus Bond is behind a podium in dress uniform, addressing a crowd of reporters from various international and domestic news agencies. No audio plays of this event, instead the reporter continues as the reel plays on screen.

"During the news conference, several reporters inquired directly on why the Confederate Military did not initiate a program to satisfy the lapse in training. For his answer, the Chief General stated that an in-house program on the scale necessary to provide such adequate training would be impossible at this time. He added that it would be more cost-effective and efficient if they used an internationally reputable institution to assist the Military Police in getting up to par with standards. When asked if there had been any objections within the Military concerning this decision the Chief General declined to comment."

The image returns to the reporter, the view slightly different. On one side is the clear view of the end of the military complex, on the other a view of a large complex under construction. Cranes and personnel are clearly visible working on the project. The reporter continues.

"To properly facilitate Sternguard in their training arrangement, the Chief General ordered the construction of a separate complex close to the vicinity of the West Island Military Complex to house the Sternguard personnel and equipment. There has been no announcement whether or not Sternguard will provide payment for the facility or if the Confederate Military is providing the funding for the project."

A reel plays of Military Police recruits going through basic training. Several recruits are being shouted at by what appears to be superior officers, several getting physical with pushing and kicking of recruits as they endure both fitness courses and parade ground training. The reel includes new captures of Sternguard personnel directing medical courses, such as CPR and in one image properly adjusting a play-victim in preparation for first aid. The reporter continues as the reel plays.

"Despite the ongoing construction of their facilities, Sternguard personnel have been hard at work beginning their medical training with both new recruits and veteran Military Policemen. Sources inside the West Island Military Complex have stated there have been no issues between Sternguard personnel and West Island staff, and that acclamation between the two has gone smoothly as they continue to introduce a new training cycle for all MP personnel. Courses have been stated to include first response to terrorist incidents, medical first aid for first responder MP's, properly training and handling of victims in various states of duress, and various other courses centering around first response and first aid."

The reel finishes and the reporter is visible again. He gives a nod to the camera as he concludes his report for the day.

"Reporting from the West Island Military Complex and Training Installation, I'm John Gunffry."

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