793rd Military Police Battalion

• World War II Origins: The 793rd Military Police Battalion was constituted on 19 May 1942 and activated on 1 June 1942 at Camp Swift, Texas, during World War II. • European Theater Service: During WWII, the battalion participated in several major campaigns in the European Theater, including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. • Normandy Landing Support: Elements of the 793rd helped maintain order, direct traffic, and process prisoners of war shortly after the D-Day landings in Normandy. • Security and POW Operations: The unit was heavily involved in securing rear areas, managing prisoners of war, and supporting military law enforcement during WWII. • Post-War Germany: After WWII, the 793rd was stationed in Germany to help maintain order and provide security during the occupation period. • Reactivations and Inactivations: The battalion has been inactivated and reactivated several times, reflecting changing Army needs. It was reactivated in Germany in 1951 and has since served in various locations. • Operation Enduring Freedom: The 793rd deployed to Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom, providing military police support, training Afghan police, and helping to secure military installations. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The battalion's insignia features a green shield and a gold gauntlet, symbolizing military police duties and strength. • Current Assignment: Today, the 793rd Military Police Battalion is assigned to the 18th Military Police Brigade, U.S. Army Europe, and is headquartered in Grafenwöhr, Germany. • Motto – “Orderly Regulation”: The unit’s motto reflects its core mission of maintaining law, order, and discipline wherever it is assigned.