1st MP Co

• Origins in World War II: The 1st Military Police Company (1st MP Co) was originally activated during World War II, serving as part of the 1st Infantry Division, also known as "The Big Red One." • Normandy Landing: The 1st MP Co participated in the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, providing critical traffic control and prisoner management on Omaha Beach. • Battle of the Bulge: During the Battle of the Bulge, the unit played a vital role in maintaining order and supporting rear-area security operations. • Vietnam War Service: The company deployed to Vietnam, where it conducted convoy security, law enforcement, and combat support missions for the 1st Infantry Division. • Desert Storm Participation: 1st MP Co was deployed during Operation Desert Storm in 1991, supporting military police operations in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. • Iraq and Afghanistan Deployments: The unit has deployed multiple times in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, conducting law and order, detainee operations, and route security. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The 1st MP Co wears a unique insignia featuring the crossed pistols of the Military Police Corps, often paired with the 1st Infantry Division’s famed red numeral “1.” • Special Training: Members of the 1st MP Co receive specialized training in law enforcement, anti-terrorism, and battlefield circulation control, making them versatile in both combat and peacekeeping roles. • Humanitarian Missions: The unit has supported humanitarian and disaster relief efforts, including assisting in hurricane relief and civil disturbance operations in the United States. • Honors and Awards: The 1st MP Co has received multiple campaign streamers and unit citations for its distinguished service in combat and peacetime operations over its storied history.