About this Unit
The 607th Military Police Battalion was constituted on 27 May 1943 in the Army of the United States and activated on 1 June 1943 at Fort Custer, Michigan. During World War II, the battalion provided vital military police support in the European Theater, including traffic control, security, and prisoner of war operations. Following the war, the unit was inactivated on 13 November 1945 in France. The 607th MP Battalion has since been periodically reactivated and inactivated, continuing to serve in various military police roles as needed by the U.S. Army.
Historical Facts
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World War II Origins: The 607th Military Police Battalion was originally constituted on 22 January 1943 in the Army of the United States, and activated on 26 February 1943 at Fort Custer, Michigan.
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European Theater Service: During World War II, the 607th MP Battalion served in the European Theater, participating in critical campaigns including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe.
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Prisoner of War Operations: The battalion played a crucial role in handling and processing thousands of German prisoners of war throughout its deployment in Europe.
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Postwar Inactivation: After the end of World War II, the 607th MP Battalion was inactivated in France on 10 June 1946.
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Korean War Reactivation: The battalion was reactivated on 18 March 1951 during the Korean War, later serving in various locations across the United States and overseas.
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Motto and Insignia: The 607th MP Battalion’s motto is "Ever Vigilant," reflecting the unit’s core mission of upholding law and order and ensuring security.
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Support to Eighth Army: In recent decades, the 607th MP Battalion has been stationed in South Korea, providing law enforcement support to the United States Eighth Army and United States Forces Korea.
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Critical Role in the Korean Peninsula: The unit has been instrumental in maintaining discipline, conducting investigations, and supporting force protection on the Korean Peninsula, especially during periods of heightened tension.
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Humanitarian and Community Engagement: Soldiers of the 607th have participated in community outreach, disaster relief, and joint training exercises with Republic of Korea military police forces.
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Legacy of Service: With a distinguished lineage stretching back to World War II, the 607th MP Battalion continues to adapt to modern challenges, upholding a legacy of vigilance, professionalism, and international cooperation.
