304th MP BN

• World War II Origins: The 304th Military Police Battalion (MP BN) was first constituted on 28 October 1942 in the Army of the United States and activated at Fort Custer, Michigan. • European Theater Service: The battalion served in the European Theater during World War II, providing military police support in France and Germany. • Normandy Campaign: The 304th MP BN participated in the Normandy campaign, supporting Allied efforts after the D-Day landings. • Battle Honors: The unit earned multiple campaign streamers for its service during World War II, including Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. • Post-War Deactivation and Reactivation: After World War II, the battalion was inactivated but later reactivated in the Army Reserve, continuing its legacy. • Cold War Era: The 304th MP BN was part of the Organized Reserves, later renamed the Army Reserve, during the Cold War, maintaining readiness for various contingencies. • Operation Iraqi Freedom: The battalion was mobilized and deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, conducting military police operations in theater. • Homeland Security Missions: The 304th MP BN has supported homeland security missions, including support to civil authorities and disaster response. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The battalion’s insignia features a green shield with a gold key and sword, symbolizing its law enforcement and security mission. • Current Status: As of recent years, the 304th Military Police Battalion is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and continues to train and support Army Reserve missions both domestically and abroad.