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Video by Capt. Douglas Halleaux

Michigan Military Police Train with Latvian Riot Squad

Michigan National Guard

Oct. 4, 2014 | 1:06

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Military Police from Latvia working with Michigan Army National Guard observers and evaluators conducted a riot control exercise as part of Operation Silver Arrow that brought a group Soldiers from the Michigan’s National Guard to Latvia this week. Silver Arrow is a multinational, Latvian-led training exercise operated in conjunction with United States Army Europe and Operation Atlantic Resolve.
The *rioters*- Latvian soldiers dressed up for the role- assembled at the gate where Latvian, Norwegian, British, Estonian, and U.S. troops are housed. The group was quiet at first, but soon grew both in numbers and intensity. Soon the riot team was called, and the rioters were quickly pushed out of the installation’s main gate. All throughout, the MPs’ every step was carefully watched, ensuring riot control procedures were followed.
The activities were only a part of the larger state partnership program bringing Michigan and Latvian soldiers together.
Silver Arrow ends October fifth, after which Michigan’s soldiers will prepare to return home.