1st MP Battalion Da Nang

The 1st Military Police (MP) Battalion, stationed in Da Nang, Vietnam, was a pivotal unit of the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Activated in 1966, the battalion was tasked with law enforcement, security, and battlefield circulation control for III Marine Amphibious Force operations in the I Corps Tactical Zone. The 1st MP Battalion provided critical support by managing base security, handling prisoners of war, and conducting convoy escorts in the often-hostile environments surrounding Da Nang. Their efforts contributed significantly to maintaining order and operational effectiveness throughout the Marine Corps’ presence in northern South Vietnam until their redeployment in the early 1970s.