728th MP

• World War II Origins: The 728th Military Police Battalion was activated on 19 January 1942 at Fort Custer, Michigan, in response to growing military needs during World War II. • Pacific Theater Service: The unit served in the Pacific Theater during World War II, earning campaign participation credits for the New Guinea and Luzon campaigns. • Korean War Participation: In 1950, the 728th MP Battalion was deployed to Korea, where it played a critical role in military police operations throughout the Korean War. • Longest-Serving MP Unit in Korea: The 728th is recognized as the longest continuously serving military police battalion in the Republic of Korea, with a presence spanning decades since the Korean War. • Key Role in Armistice Zone Security: The unit has participated in securing the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), providing law enforcement and security for U.S. and allied forces. • Support to Operation Iraqi Freedom: Elements of the 728th MP Battalion deployed to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom, performing convoy security, police transition team missions, and detainee operations. • Joint Missions with KNP: The unit has a history of cooperation and joint patrols with the Korean National Police (KNP), strengthening U.S.-Korean relations and public safety. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The battalion's insignia features a green and gold design symbolizing military police and readiness, with crossed pistols representing law enforcement duties. • Honors and Decorations: The 728th MP Battalion has received multiple Meritorious Unit Commendations and campaign streamers for its service in World War II, Korea, and Southwest Asia. • Humanitarian and Community Engagement: Beyond combat and law enforcement, the battalion has participated in numerous humanitarian missions, disaster relief efforts, and community outreach programs both in Korea and abroad.