8th Military Police Brigade (United States)
8th Military Police Brigade | |
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Active | 26 July 1967 – 18 December 1967 24 August 1968 – 01 July 1972 16 April 1984 – present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Type | Military police unit |
Role | Militarized law enforcement |
Size | Brigade |
Part of | 8th Theater Sustainment Command |
Garrison/HQ | Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, U.S. |
Motto(s) | Find the Truth[1] |
Colors | Green and Gold |
Mascot(s) | Watchdog |
Commanders | |
Current commander | COL Charles A. Green[2] |
Command Sergeant Major | CSM James W. Rutherford |
Insignia | |
Distinctive unit insignia |
The 8th Military Police Brigade is a
Activated during the Vietnam War, the 8th Military Police Brigade was specifically organized to provide planning, direction, and supervision for the criminal investigation work required by the U.S. Army in Vietnam. It replaced a provisional Military Police Group (Criminal Investigation) that had been formed on 3 November 1966 in charge of all criminal investigative work in Vietnam, except for the metropolitan Saigon area.
In July 1972, it became the basis for the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Center, Vietnam Field Office. It served in the region for several years and earning ten campaign streamers before being deactivated during the American forces pullout from the region. The brigade was reactivated in South Korea in the 1980s to provide command and control for all U.S. Pacific military police forces, and has since been moved to Hawaii, where much of U.S. Army Pacific is located.
Organization
The Brigade is a subordinate unit of 8th Theater Sustainment Command of U.S. Army Pacific.[3][4][5]
As of 2021 the 8th Military Police Brigade consists of two battalions: the 303rd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Battalion and the 728th Military Police Battalion, the latter of which consists of the 57th, 58th, 552nd, 558th Military Police companies and the 39th and 13th Military Police detachments.[6] The 71st Chemical Company is attached to the 303rd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Battalion.[7]
History
Vietnam War
The 8th Military Police Group was originally constituted on 8 April 1967 in the regular army and activated on 26 July at Fort Riley, Kansas.[8] After seeing only five months of duty, the group was again deactivated on 18 December of that year.[8]
On 24 August 1968 the group was again activated, this time in
Reactivation and South Korea
The 8th Military Police Brigade (Provisional) was constituted in
In 1995, the concept plan was approved for the activation of a military police brigade headquarters in Korea.[11] The 8th MP Brigade was officially activated on 16 April 1996[8] to provide command and control for the 728th Military Police Battalion and the 94th Military Police Battalion in armistice and to serve as the theater military police brigade during hostilities.[11] The same day, it received its shoulder sleeve insignia.[1]
In July 2006, the 8th MP Brigade Headquarters and the 728th MP Battalion were reassigned to U.S. Army Pacific and moved from Korea to Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.[11] It was placed under the command of the newly created 8th Theater Sustainment Command. The command is responsible for preparing the 25th Infantry Division and other 8th Army units for worldwide deployment.[12]
Global War on Terrorism
Iraq War
Subordinate units of the brigade's 728th MP Battalion deployed to
Brigade headquarters deployed in the fall of 2008 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Honors
Campaign participation credit
Conflict | Streamer | Year(s) |
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Vietnam War | Counteroffensive, Phase V | 1968 |
Vietnam War | Counteroffensive, Phase VI | 1968–1969 |
Vietnam War | Tet 69/Counteroffensive | 1969 |
Vietnam War | Summer–Fall 1969 | 1969 |
Vietnam War | Winter–Spring 1970 | 1970 |
Vietnam War | Sanctuary Counteroffensive | 1970 |
Vietnam War | Counteroffensive, Phase VII | 1970–1971 |
Vietnam War | Consolidation I | 1970 |
Vietnam War | Consolidation II | 1971 |
Vietnam War | Cease Fire | 1973 |
Decorations
Ribbon | Award | Year | Notes |
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Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army) | 1968–1969 | for service in Vietnam | |
Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm
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1968–1972 | for service in Vietnam |
References
- ^ a b c "The Institute of Heraldry: 8th Military Police Brigade". The Institute of Heraldry. Archived from the original on 3 June 2016. Retrieved 30 April 2016.
- ^ "8th MP COMMAND TEAM". Archived from the original on 1 December 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2017.
- ^ "US Army Pacific Command". United States Army. Archived from the original on 15 September 2008. Retrieved 21 August 2008.
- ^ "8th Theater Sustainment Command". US Army Pacific. Archived from the original on 13 February 2009. Retrieved 21 August 2008.
- ^ "US Army Homepage: Organization". United States Army. Archived from the original on 18 August 2008. Retrieved 21 August 2008.
- ^ "8th Military Police Brigade: History". Fort Leonard Wood Staff. Archived from the original on 11 June 2007. Retrieved 21 August 2008.
- ^ Staff Sgt. Taresha Hill. "71st Chemical Soldiers increase USARPAC's combat readiness". 8th Military Police Brigade Public Affairs. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "Lineage and Honors Information: 8th Military Police Brigade". United States Army Center of Military History. Archived from the original on 19 September 2020. Retrieved 21 August 2008.
- ^ a b "GlobalSecurity.org: 8th Military Police Brigade". GlobalSecurity.org. Archived from the original on 15 September 2008. Retrieved 21 August 2008.
- ^ "GlobalSecurity.org: 18th Military Police Brigade". GlobalSecurity.org. Archived from the original on 13 August 2008. Retrieved 21 August 2008.
- ^ a b c d e f "United States Army Pacific Command: 8th Military Police Brigade". US Army Pacific Command. Archived from the original on 5 December 2008. Retrieved 21 August 2008.
- ^ a b Kakesako, Gregg. "Schofield soldier dies in Iraq". Star Bulletin. Archived from the original on 8 July 2008. Retrieved 21 August 2008.
- ^ Fisher, Franklin. "South Korea–based MPs on way to Iraq". Stars and Stripes. Retrieved 21 August 2008.
- ^ "Marine Dies in Iraq; Previous Casualties Identified". American Forces Press Service. Archived from the original on 16 September 2008. Retrieved 21 August 2008.
- ^ Vigilant Brigade concludes 15-month deployment, retrieved 12 December 2008.