564th MP Co

• Activation & WWII: The 564th Military Police Company (MP Co) was originally activated during World War II, playing a critical role in military policing and security operations in the European Theater. • German Theater Operations: During WWII, the 564th MP Co was based in Germany, assisting with maintaining law and order among U.S. troops and occupied areas after the fall of Nazi Germany. • Cold War Service: After WWII, the unit remained active in Germany throughout the Cold War, supporting U.S. Army Europe and contributing to NATO security missions. • Vietnam War Contributions: Elements of the 564th MP Co were deployed to Vietnam, where they provided convoy security, base defense, and law enforcement operations for U.S. forces. • Operation Desert Storm: The 564th MP Co participated in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, conducting battlefield circulation control and securing prisoners of war. • Peacekeeping in the Balkans: In the 1990s, the unit was deployed to the Balkans, supporting peacekeeping and stability operations as part of NATO's Implementation Force in Bosnia. • September 11 Response: Following the attacks on September 11, 2001, the 564th MP Co increased its homeland security and force protection duties both in the U.S. and overseas. • Operation Iraqi Freedom: The unit deployed to Iraq, conducting law enforcement, detainee operations, and convoy security during multiple rotations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The 564th MP Co's insignia features the scales of justice and a sword, symbolizing its dual role in law enforcement and combat operations. • Current Status: The 564th MP Co remains an active component of the U.S. Army, continuing its legacy of service in military police operations, both at home and abroad.