Lietuvos kariuomenės karo policija

Abstract

The state cannot exist without the armed forces that guarantee the independence and sovereignty of the state. Meanwhile, the armed forces cannot properly perform the tasks and functions assigned to them without an institution that maintains military discipline and order. Discipline – is the official obedience of a soldier, when he should always be ready to sacrifice his life without hesitation when the need arises. The aim of the monograph is to reveal the development of the Military Police, taking into account the circumstances of the emergence of the law enforcement institution, structural changes and essential features of its functioning. The publication is relevant to people investigating law enforcement institutions, interested in the history of Lithuanian Armed Forces and separate military units. The monograph consists of five parts. The first part of the monograph covers the period from 15 March 1919, when the Military Police were established, until autumn of 1940, when they were liquidated. The first part of the monograph begins with the analysis of the circumstances which influenced the formation of the Military Police. The study of historical sources reveals the relevance of the establishment of the service, the structure and staff composition of the institution, the teaching process and military training, discipline, tasks and functions, leisure activities and the representation of the institution.