Military Police Detachment, 9206th Technical Service Unit

The Military Police Detachment, 9206th Technical Service Unit was an integral component of the United States Army during the post-World War II era. Activated as part of the Manhattan Engineer District, the unit was tasked with providing security and law enforcement at critical sites associated with the Manhattan Project, including Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Its personnel conducted access control, patrolled sensitive areas, and protected both personnel and classified materials involved in atomic research and production. The detachment’s service was vital in maintaining the secrecy and integrity of the early U.S. nuclear program until the responsibilities were eventually transferred to civilian authorities and other military organizations.