About this Unit
The 384th Military Police Battalion was constituted on 28 October 1944 in the Army of the United States and activated on 15 November 1944 at Fort Custer, Michigan. During World War II, the battalion served in the European Theater, providing critical law enforcement and security operations. After deactivation in 1946, the unit was reactivated in the Army Reserve, with subsequent service supporting Operations Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom. Throughout its history, the 384th MP Battalion has distinguished itself through its commitment to discipline, security, and support of both combat and humanitarian missions worldwide.
Historical Facts
• World War II Activation: The 384th Military Police Battalion was first constituted on 28 October 1942 in the Army of the United States and activated on 28 October 1942 at Camp Maxey, Texas.
• European Theater Service: During World War II, the 384th MP Battalion served in the European Theater, participating in campaigns such as Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe.
• Normandy Campaign: The unit played a role in the aftermath of the D-Day landings, supporting military operations in France and providing security and law enforcement as Allied forces advanced.
• Cold War Reorganization: After World War II, the 384th was inactivated in 1946, then reactivated in the Organized Reserves (later Army Reserve) in 1947, reflecting changing military needs during the early Cold War era.
• Distinctive Unit Insignia: The battalion's insignia features a green and gold color scheme, symbolizing the Military Police Corps, with a key representing law enforcement and security functions.
• Operation Iraqi Freedom: Elements of the 384th MP Battalion were mobilized and deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, providing convoy security, detainee operations, and law enforcement support.
• Hurricane Katrina Relief: The 384th assisted in domestic operations, including disaster relief during Hurricane Katrina in 2005, demonstrating the versatility of military police units in supporting civil authorities.
• Reserve Component: The battalion is part of the U.S. Army Reserve, highlighting the important role Reserve units play in both overseas and domestic missions.
• Decorations: The unit has earned campaign participation credit for multiple major operations, reflecting its longstanding history of service across different eras.
• Continued Service: Today, the 384th MP Battalion continues to train, mobilize, and deploy soldiers to support military and humanitarian missions worldwide, upholding its motto: "Orderly, Professional, Ready."
