571st MP Company

• World War II Origins: The 571st Military Police Company was originally constituted on 24 November 1942 in the Army of the United States as the 571st Military Police Escort Guard Company. • WWII Service: The unit was activated on 1 December 1942 at Fort Custer, Michigan, and served in the European Theater during World War II, primarily tasked with guarding and transporting prisoners of war. • Postwar Inactivation: After the end of World War II, the 571st MP Company was inactivated on 1 November 1945 in Germany, following the drawdown of U.S. forces in Europe. • Reactivation for the Cold War: The company was reactivated during the Cold War on 28 October 1951 at Fort Custer, Michigan, reflecting the ongoing need for military police units in the postwar period. • Vietnam War Era: The 571st was activated and inactivated several times during the Vietnam War era, indicative of Army reorganization and evolving military police missions during that turbulent period. • Modern Assignments: In more recent decades, the 571st MP Company has been assigned to the 504th Military Police Battalion, supporting various law enforcement, combat support, and detention operations. • Deployments in the Global War on Terrorism: The company has deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, performing law enforcement, convoy security, and detainee operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The 571st MP Company’s insignia features the scales of justice, symbolizing the unit’s law enforcement role, and a green background representing the Military Police Corps. • Support to Domestic Operations: The company has provided assistance during stateside emergencies, such as disaster response and civil disturbance missions, demonstrating versatility beyond combat operations. • Legacy of Service: The 571st MP Company is known for its adaptability, having served with distinction in war and peace, safeguarding order and discipline wherever it has been deployed.