About this Unit
The 701st Military Police Company (701st MP Co) has a distinguished history within the United States Army, tracing its origins to World War II when it was first constituted and activated to provide vital military police support in the European Theater. Over the decades, the unit has been stationed at various locations, including Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and has played key roles in law enforcement, mobility support, and force protection missions both stateside and overseas. The 701st MP Co has deployed in support of major operations such as Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, earning accolades for its professionalism and adaptability in combat and peacekeeping environments. Today, the company continues to uphold its legacy by training and preparing soldiers to meet the dynamic challenges of military policing around the world.
Historical Facts
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World War II Origins: The 701st Military Police Company (MP Co) was originally constituted during World War II. It was activated on 10 June 1943 at Fort Custer, Michigan, to support the war effort.
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European Theater Operations: The 701st MP Co deployed to the European Theater during WWII, where it performed essential military police duties including traffic control, security, and prisoner of war management.
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Post-War Occupation Duties: After WWII, the company was assigned occupation duties in Germany, helping maintain law and order during the critical post-war reconstruction period.
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Reactivation and Cold War Service: The 701st MP Co was inactivated after WWII, but reactivated several times during the Cold War, including assignments in Germany as part of the U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR).
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Garrison at Grafenwoehr: For many years, the 701st MP Co was stationed at Rose Barracks, Vilseck, and supported the Grafenwoehr Training Area, one of the largest U.S. Army training areas in Europe.
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Support to Operations Desert Shield/Storm: Members of the 701st MP Co deployed to Southwest Asia in 1990-1991 in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, providing key military police operations.
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Peacekeeping in Bosnia and Kosovo: The company took part in peacekeeping operations in the Balkans during the 1990s and early 2000s, supporting missions in Bosnia and Kosovo under NATO command.
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Global War on Terror Deployments: The 701st MP Co deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, performing convoy security, detainee operations, and base security.
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Distinguished Unit Awards: The unit has received several commendations, including the Meritorious Unit Commendation, for its service in multiple theaters of operations.
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Modern Mission: Today, the 701st MP Co continues to serve as part of the 18th Military Police Brigade, providing law enforcement, force protection, and combat support for U.S. Army Europe and Africa.
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