Military Police Regimental Association

What Military Police Regimental Association does

The Military Police Regimental Association (MPRA) is a non-profit professional membership association serving the U.S. Army Military Police Corps Regiment. Founded in 1990 and headquartered at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, the MPRA connects over 8,000 members worldwide, including active duty, National Guard, and Reserve component Soldiers, retired Soldiers, and individuals with law enforcement backgrounds. The organization operates more than 22 local chapters across the United States and Puerto Rico, supported by approximately 130 staff and volunteers, and is led by President COL (R) Chuck Williams and a board of retired senior enlisted and commissioned officers.

The MPRA delivers its mission through a portfolio of membership and recognition products. Core offerings include three membership tiers (Standard, Friends & Family, and Corporate), the MPRAid hardship fund (established 2007, $183,731+ distributed), a Scholarship Program (established 2006, $526,600+ awarded to 645+ recipients), and a multi-tier recognition program comprising the Order of the Marechaussee (Gold, Silver, Bronze, Steel levels; 7,000+ cumulative awards since 2000), the Order of the Vivandieres (686 awards since 2005), and the Friend of the Regiment Award (552 awards since 2018). The association also operates the U.S. Army Military Police Corps Regimental Museum at Fort Leonard Wood (5,000+ artifacts), maintains the Memorial Grove and Regimental Walkway, publishes The Dragoon Magazine, runs an online MP Gift Shop, coordinates reunions, and hosts quarterly professional development webinars and career transition resources in partnership with educational institutions and law enforcement agencies.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of recurring annual membership dues, one-time award processing fees ($25-$100 per award), merchandise sales through the online and physical gift shop, and charitable donations supporting the MPRAid and Scholarship programs. The organization is funded independently with no venture, private equity, or parent company ownership, and is governed by a board of retired military officers. Strategic positioning centers on being the recognized premier professional organization for the Military Police Corps Regiment, with a defensive moat rooted in historical legitimacy, multi-program member engagement, and institutional co-location at the U.S. Army's Maneuver Support Center of Excellence.

Name

Military Police Regimental Association

Legal name

Military Police Regimental Association

Website

https://mpraonline.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Military Police Regimental Association is a non-profit professional membership organization serving 8,000+ active, reserve, and retired U.S. Army Military Police personnel and their families across 22+ worldwide chapters. It delivers membership tiers, recognition awards, charitable funds, scholarships, a regimental museum, publications, and career transition resources.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Police Services (Patrol, Response & Community Policing) (BPAIAGAA), Veterans & Military Family Benefits Administration (BPAIAKAI)

Keywords

• Veteran association services
• Military membership programs
• Regimental recognition awards
• Military benevolent fund
• Regimental history preservation

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Leonard Wood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees providing access to The Dragoon Magazine, member benefits at select colleges, 10% discount at MP Gift Shop, and support for MPRAid Fund and Museum.
2. Merchandise Sales: MP Gift Shop sells merchandise including apparel, belt buckles, 85th Anniversary items, and commemorative items. Online store available at shop.mpraonline.org.
3. Scholarship Program Donations: Charitable donations and fundraising efforts supporting scholarship awards to family members of Military Police Corps Regiment members. Program has awarded over $526,600 to 645+ recipients.
4. MPRAid Donations: Charitable donations supporting financial assistance to MP Corps Regiment members and retired soldiers in times of unexpected hardship. Over $183,000 distributed to date.
5. Award Processing Fees: Fees for Order of the Marechaussee awards (Steel $25, Bronze $50, Silver $75, Gold $100), Vivandieres ($50), and Friend of the Regiment ($50).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Military Police Regimental Association (MPRA) is a non-profit professional membership organization for the U.S. Army Military Police Corps Regiment. It offers tiered membership (Standard, Friends & Family, Corporate), operates the MPRAid benevolent fund and scholarship program, runs recognition award programs (Order of the Marechaussee, Order of the Vivandieres, Friend of the Regiment, Regimental Hall of Fame), maintains the U.S. Army Military Police Corps Regimental Museum and Memorial Grove at Fort Leonard Wood, publishes The Dragoon Magazine, sells merchandise through the MP Gift Shop, and coordinates local chapters, reunions, and professional development webinars.

Product overview

The Military Police Regimental Association (MPRA) is a non-profit professional organization that offers a portfolio of membership programs and support services for Military Police soldiers, veterans, and their families. The core offerings include three membership tiers (Standard, Friends & Family, Corporate), financial support through the MPRAid benevolent fund, educational scholarships, and recognition programs including the Order of the Marechaussee, Order of the Vivandieres, Friend of the Regiment awards, and the Regimental Hall of Fame. The association also operates the U.S. Army Military Police Corps Regimental Museum at Fort Leonard Wood, maintains the Memorial Grove and Regimental Walkway, publishes The Dragoon Magazine, runs an MP Gift Shop, coordinates local chapters and reunion events, hosts professional development webinars, and provides career opportunity resources through educational institution partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MPRAid: Benevolent fund providing financial assistance to MP Corps members in times of unexpected hardship
• The Dragoon Magazine
• Order of the Marechaussee
• Order of the Vivandieres
• Friend of the Regiment

Products and services

• Standard Membership Open membership for active and retired Military Police, Corrections Officers, and Criminal Investigators from all military branches and components, including active, National Guard, and Reserve. Provides The Dragoon Magazine, MPRAid Fund access, 10% gift shop discount, and chapter networking.
• Friends & Family Membership Membership for those who support the Military Police Regiment, including a gift shop discount and quarterly issues of The Dragoon Magazine.
• Corporate Membership Corporate partner program offering special recognition at MPRA events, a corporate member certificate, quarterly social media posts on MPRA platforms, and dedicated space on the website for company logos.
• U.S. Army Military Police Corps Regimental Museum Military museum at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, collecting and preserving the material history of the Military Police of the U.S. Army from 1775 to present, housing over 5,000 artifacts. Open Tue-Sat 1000-1600.
• MPRAid Fund Benevolent fund providing financial assistance to members and Retired Soldiers of the Military Police Corps Regiment in times of unexpected hardship. Over $183,731 distributed to date.
• Scholarship Program Annual scholarship program awarding scholarships to children or spouses of Standard Members of the MPRA, or starting in 2026 to Standard Members themselves, for undergraduate and graduate studies. Over $526,600 awarded to 645 family members.
• Order of the Marechaussee Award Award recognizing exceptional dedication, competence, and contribution to the Military Police Corps Regiment over an extended period, with Gold ($100, 25+ years), Silver ($75, 20+ years), Bronze ($50, 10+ years), and Steel ($25, <10 years) levels. 7,116 awards presented to date.
• Order of the Vivandieres Award Award recognizing spouses who voluntarily make significant contributions to the morale, welfare, and spirit of Soldiers and family members in the Military Police Corps Regiment. $50 processing fee. 686 awards presented to date.
• Friend of the Regiment Award Award recognizing individuals who have not previously served as a Military Police Soldier and have staunchly supported the Corps in an official capacity. $50 processing fee. 552 awards presented to date.
• The Dragoon Magazine Official magazine of the Military Police Regimental Association, published quarterly in print and annually in digital format, covering news, history, and features about the MP Corps.
• Memorial Grove and Regimental Walkway Memorial site on Fort Leonard Wood featuring commemorative bricks, bronze statues including the 'Gateway to the Regiment' crossed pistol archway, unit plaques, and memorial benches honoring MP veterans. Over $750,000 invested by MPRA.
• MP Gift Shop Online gift shop offering Military Police merchandise including apparel, belt buckles, 85th Anniversary items, and commemorative items. Online store available at shop.mpraonline.org.
• MPRA Local Chapters More than 22 local chapters worldwide providing opportunities for retirees, veterans, and active duty MP service members to come together to serve others and preserve the history and tradition of the Regiment.
• Regimental Hall of Fame Hall of Fame honoring distinguished Military Police soldiers and leaders who have made significant contributions to the Corps, established in 1992.
• Regimental Honors Program Comprehensive honors program including Hall of Fame, Distinguished Members of the Regiment, Honorary Colonel, Honorary Warrant Officer, Honorary Sergeant Major, and various excellence awards.
• MPRA Professional Development Webinar Quarterly professional development and mentorship sessions providing career guidance, transition planning support, and leadership insight for the Military Police community.
• Career Opportunities & Recruiter Contacts Career resources connecting Military Police members with employment opportunities including partnerships with Purdue University Global, University of Phoenix, Columbia Southern University, and various law enforcement agencies.
• MP Reunions Reunion coordination services for Military Police groups, with partnerships at Fort Leonard Wood and Pulaski County Tourism Bureau to help plan and host memorable reunion events.

Quantifiable outcome

• $183,731 in MPRAid grants distributed to Military Police Soldiers and Families in times of need (established 2007)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pulaski County Tourism BureaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Fort Leonard Wood provides advantages for coordinating memorable reunion events at the premier Army Center of Excellence. The Tourism Bureau's experienced team assists with many aspects of military reunion planning.
• Public Safety Cadet AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongstanding national level sponsorship and outreach partnership supporting public safety career development for youth.
• Special Olympic ProgramsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongstanding national level sponsorship partnership supporting Special Olympic Programs through outreach activities.
• Purdue University GlobalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCareer opportunity partnership with CSM (Ret.) Kevin P. Nolan (785-307-2368, [email protected]) for recruiting military talent and supporting veteran education.
• University of PhoenixminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducation partnership with Paul Flores, MAED, Navy Veteran, Senior Manager of Military Outreach. Full-tuition scholarship collaboration with MPRA for military members and veterans.
• Columbia Southern UniversityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducation partnership with David (Dave) Cyr, M.Ed., MSM, USA (Retired), Army Strategic Advisor. Online university serving active-duty military, veterans and families with dedicated military support staff.
• Missouri State Highway PatrolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCareer opportunity partnership with Kyle Knight ([email protected]) for recruiting former MPs into law enforcement positions.
• U.S. National Park ServiceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLaw Enforcement Ranger career recruitment for MPs continuing their service. Contact [email protected] for questions.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Soldiers' Angels: Soldiers' Angels is a nonprofit that provides aid, adopt-a-soldier, and family support to deployed service members and veterans. MPRA's MPRAid and scholarship programs compete for the same veteran-hardship donation dollar.

Broad incumbents

• The American Legion: The American Legion is a large mass-membership veterans organization with posts, scholarships, and a national convention. MPRA plays a comparable role for the MP community subset, tapping into overlapping donor and family pools.
• Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW): VFW is a major congressionally chartered veterans service organization with hundreds of thousands of members, posts, and a national legislative voice. MPRA competes for the same military family donation, dues, and event mindshare at a much smaller, branch-specific scale.
• Fisher House Foundation: Fisher House builds comfort homes for military families near medical centers and runs a major donor-supported military family grant program. It is comparable to MPRA in the broader military-family charitable services space, though at substantially greater scale.

Direct peers

• Association of the United States Army (AUSA): AUSA is the professional association for the entire U.S. Army and its soldiers, families, and supporters. MPRA mirrors AUSA's model as the regimental-level counterpart for Military Police, offering membership, publications, awards, and education programming to the same constituent universe at a more specialized level.
• Marine Corps Association & Foundation: MCA&F is the professional association for the Marine Corps and its members, with membership tiers, a magazine, awards, scholarships, and a foundation. MPRA replicates this model for the Army's Military Police Corps, making it a structurally close peer.
• Non Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA): NCOA is a membership association for non-commissioned officers across services that provides benefits, advocacy, and member services. MPRA's MP audience skews heavily NCO/SNCO, putting it in direct competition for the same enlisted member mindshare.
• Military Officers Association of America (MOAA): MOAA represents officers, veterans, and their families across all services with advocacy, member benefits, scholarships, and a magazine. MPRA operates the same membership-and-benefits model scoped specifically to the MP Corps, making MOAA a directly comparable peer.

Emerging players

• NCO Worldwide: NCO Worldwide is a smaller professional NCO association offering career resources and community. It overlaps with MPRA's enlisted membership base, especially for transitioning military police seeking civilian careers.
• Council of U.S. Military Museums: Council of U.S. Military Museums is a professional body coordinating U.S. military regimental museums including the MP Museum operated by MPRA-aligned staff. Comparable in that MPRA runs one of the constituent museums in this category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mpraonline
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCTxwQTptlh3XwD-aFGQerUQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/MPRAOnline
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mpraonline
• Instagraminstagram.com/mpraonline

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

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