12th MP Co

• Origins: The 12th Military Police Company (12th MP Co) was originally constituted on 25 June 1943 in the Army of the United States and activated on 5 July 1943 at Fort Custer, Michigan. • World War II Service: The unit served with distinction during World War II, participating in campaigns across the European Theater, including the Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe campaigns. • Prisoner of War Operations: The 12th MP Co played a significant role in handling and processing prisoners of war during WWII, ensuring the humane treatment of detainees in accordance with the Geneva Convention. • Post-War Inactivation and Reactivation: The company was inactivated after WWII but has been reactivated multiple times to meet the needs of the U.S. Army, demonstrating its enduring importance. • Berlin Airlift Support: During the Berlin Airlift in 1948-1949, elements of the 12th MP Co provided security for airfields and logistics operations in support of the vital mission. • Cold War Deployments: Throughout the Cold War, the unit was stationed in Germany, providing law enforcement, security, and force protection for American and NATO personnel. • Desert Storm Participation: The company deployed to Southwest Asia during Operation Desert Storm in 1990-1991, where it was responsible for area security, convoy escorts, and detainee operations. • Humanitarian Missions: The 12th MP Co has participated in several humanitarian missions, providing security and logistical support during natural disasters and crises, both at home and abroad. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The unit’s insignia features the scales of justice, symbolizing its mission to uphold law and order, and a sword representing military authority and readiness. • Ongoing Legacy: Today, the 12th MP Co continues to serve as part of the U.S. Army’s Military Police Corps, adapting to modern challenges with deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and ongoing global security missions.