: an officer who supervises the military police of a command
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The base provost marshal and military police supported the driver, and Robinson was subject to court-martial.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026 Four provost marshals barged into the judge’s courtroom and bloodily bludgeoned him with the butt of a pistol in front of his jury and civilian spectators.—
Paul Callahan,
Baltimore Sun,
29 May 2025