About this Unit
The 795th Military Police Battalion was constituted on 24 June 1942 in the Army of the United States and activated on 11 July 1942 at Camp Blanding, Florida. During World War II, the battalion provided critical military police support in the European Theater, including operations in Normandy and Northern France. After the war, the unit was inactivated and later reactivated multiple times, adapting to changing military police missions. Today, the 795th Military Police Battalion is stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, where it conducts training for new military police soldiers, upholding its legacy of discipline and service.
Historical Facts
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World War II Origins: The 795th Military Police Battalion was first constituted on 24 November 1942 in the Army of the United States during World War II. It was activated on 28 November 1942 at Camp Shelby, Mississippi.
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European Theater Service: The battalion deployed to the European Theater, where it played a vital role in law enforcement, security operations, and handling prisoners of war.
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Campaign Participation: The 795th MP Battalion participated in several campaigns during WWII, including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe.
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Post-War Inactivation: After WWII, the battalion was inactivated on 27 October 1945 in Germany as part of the post-war drawdown.
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Reactivation for the Cold War: The battalion was reactivated on 15 June 1948 at Fort Dix, New Jersey, reflecting the Army's increased need for military police units during the early Cold War period.
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TRADOC Mission: In 1981, the 795th was assigned to the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) and relocated to Fort McClellan, Alabama, focusing on training new military police soldiers.
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Fort Leonard Wood: The battalion currently resides at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, where it continues its mission as a training unit, preparing thousands of MPs annually for service worldwide.
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Distinctive Unit Insignia: The battalion’s insignia features a green and gold shield, symbolizing the Military Police Corps, and a griffin, representing vigilance and readiness.
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Involvement in Modern Conflicts: Members of the 795th have deployed in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, providing trained MPs to units downrange.
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Unit Motto: The 795th Military Police Battalion’s motto is "Pride, Discipline, and Loyalty," reflecting its commitment to excellence in training and military policing.
