Upcoming Military Police Graduation in May

Between 18-19 May 16, the Canadian Forces Military Police Academy (CMPA) will be hosting the first MP QL3 Graduation Ceremony in its new format:  for the first time, 80+ brand new MP will be graduating in one parade.  

​The graduation festivities will be split across two days, with family and friends welcome to attend at both events:

Graduation parade for the last recruit class to march off at the former Canadian Provost Corps School at Camp Shilo, Manitoba in 1960. Shortly afterwards, the School moved to Camp Borden. (Photo: Canadian Provost Corps Association)

17 May 16 - "Red Beret Ceremony"

The “Red Beret” ceremony is when all new graduates are presented with their red berets for the first time. 

​Dress:

• CMPA Staff:  OPD for CMPA staff; dress for military guests is dress of the day; civilian guests in appropriate civilian attire.
• Military Guests:  Dress of the day; and
  
• Civilian Guests:  Appropriate civilian attire
  

18 May 16 - Graduation Parade

During the formal graduation ceremony, the new MP will receive their credentials.   A number of special guests and dignitaries will also be on hand.

​Dress

• Military attendees:  DEU 1A
  
• Civilian guests:  Equivalent civilian attire.

All festivities will occur at the Colonel Stone building, 538 Cambrai Rd, CFB Borden, ON.