# MPU handbook
# Who are we and What do we do:
The Marine Policing Unit (MPU) is a specialized team within the Altis Police Department that has the responsibility of patrolling the waters and shore around Altis. The officers in this unit undergo training to handle various waterborne emergencies and incidents. They carry out tasks such as patrolling known drug trafficking routes and safeguarding legal trade routes. They also protect police assets situated close to the shore and are always ready to provide assistance to other units when called upon. With their specialized skills and expertise, the MPU is an essential part of the Altis Police Department's efforts to maintain public safety and security in the area.
# How to join MPU:
If you're interested in joining the Marine Policing Unit (MPU), you need to be at least a Senior Police Constable rank. You should also possess good communication and teamwork skills, be familiar with water-based vehicles and combat, and have read and understood the MPU handbook. Additionally, you must exhibit a high level of roleplay and professionalism.
Once you fill out the interest form, a member of command will reach out to you for an introduction. During the introduction, your qualifications will be assessed to ensure that you meet the requirements for joining the MPU. If you meet the qualifications, you'll become a trial marine and be shadowed by team leads and command for a minimum of 7 days and a maximum of 14 days. Your performance and behavior within the unit will be closely monitored during this period.
If you successfully complete the trial, you'll be promoted to a full marine in the next police meeting. However, if you don't pass the trial phase, you'll be removed from the unit and put on a cooldown of 14 days. It's important to note that being put on cooldown doesn't mean that you're blacklisted from the unit. You're still allowed to ride along on patrols during the cooldown period.
If you have any questions about joining the MPU, don't hesitate to contact MPU command.
# Ride alongs
Ride alongs are officers that want to try out the unit or wish to prove themself to members of the unit. Because of the nature of the unit, a ride along will be provided with full diving gear and an SDAR rifle. Ride along´s are not allowed to drive a water based vehicle on their own although when in combat this rule does not apply. There can only be 2 ride along´s on MPU patrol at all times. The ride along needs to be approved by the highest ranking member of MPU in the patrol.
# Ranking Structure
| Rank | Description |
|---|---|
| Chief of Marine Policing Unit (CMPU) | Responsible for overlooking all of the sections as well as liaising between other specialized units and police command. They also represent the entire unit as a whole. |
| Deputy of Marine Policing Unit(DMPU) | The CMPU right-hand man/woman, they are responsible for carrying out tasks assigned by the CMPU while also assisting in decisions regarding MPU. |
| Marine Team Lead(MTL) | Is the lowest form of a command member. They focus primarily on leadership in the field and during patrols. They serve as role models to other marines. |
| Senior Marine(SM) | Senior Marines are Marines that have shown Loyalty/Professionalism/Dedication towards the Unit. They have the same function as a Marine but an upgraded Arsenal. |
| Marine(M) | Marine is the standard role within MPU, they have proven activity and are trusted to lead patrols within the unit |
| Trial Marine(TM) | Trial Marines are marines who just joined the unit. Trial marines will undergo training in the field and if deemed worthy by command they will become full marines. They are expected to make mistakes so support them. |
# Equipment
| Rank | Weapons | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Chief/Deputy | Strider, Speedboat Minigun | |
| Marine Team Lead | Promet MR, Katiba GL, Spar 17, SPAR 16 s | SDV, Motor Boat |
| Senior Marine | MXM, Promet | |
| Marine | Katiba | RHIB, Rescue Boat |
| Trial Marine | SDAR, SPAR-16, MXC, MX, Katiba Carbine | Jetski |
# MPU Equipment
1.1 - Any MPU member is allowed to have an SDAR and wetsuit with them on normal patrols; these items can be stored in either their backpack(no guns in invisible backpack) or their car.
1.2 - Any MPU member when encountered with water related activity may pull his full arsenal of MPU equipment during normal patrols for the remainder of said activity. This includes guns, uniforms and vehicles.
# MPU Rules and Guidelines
2.1 - To start a patrol you need at least 2 or more marines, or one marine and one trial marine.
2.2 - During an MPU patrol one person will be designated to be patrol lead but the highest ranked member can take patrol lead at any moment except in an active situation.
2.3 - We are a specialized unit with power and jurisdiction. Any abuse of said power and jurisdiction will not be tolerated and you will face removal or blacklist at worst and temporary demotions at best.
2.4 - Remember that we are here to have fun so MPU command has decided to give every member a lot of leeway in terms of restrictions and freedom but keep in mind this can and will be changed if needed. Use common sense.
2.5 - A deputy or higher may override any rule or restriction within MPU if deemed necessary.
2.6 - Being in MPU is a privilege not a right and it will be taken away if you are deemed a negative influence to the group dynamic or integrity of the unit.
2.7 - The wetsuit should be used only in or on the water. Do not use the wetsuit on land.
2.8 The SPAR 16 s can only be used during MPU patrol/operations per patrol only one SPAR 16 s is permitted with three 150rnd magazines at maximum. You can still use unlimited 30rnd mags.
2.9 The strider is only to be used on operation and need to follow police guidelines regarding MRAPs if the strider is lost, destroyed or stolen then a cooldown of 48 hours apply.
2.10 At any given moment there can be only one speedboat minigun out. When using the gun you must stay 250m away from the shore line. And the speedboat minigun can never be beached. If lost, destroyed or stolen a cooldown of 72 hours will apply.