The 978th Military Police Company conducted a validation exercise at Fort Bliss in preparation for their upcoming homeland defense mission in support of U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM). The training focused on riot control and fire phobia, essential skills for Soldiers facing real-world threats, including incendiary devices used during civil unrest. This is the first training of its kind here at Bliss. Lessons learned are shaping best practices to ensure Soldiers across the Army are fully prepa