military police officer; MP
Refers to a member of the military police, typically in the Japan Self-Defense Forces. The term is specific to the military context.
The military police officer is patrolling inside the base.
He serves as a military police officer in the Self-Defense Forces.
Compound of 警務 (military police affairs) and 官 (official). The term was adopted for the Japan Self-Defense Forces after World War II, replacing the earlier 憲兵.