Provost Marshal Ft Benning

• Origins Dating Back to WWII: The Provost Marshal at Fort Benning was officially established during World War II to oversee military law enforcement and discipline on the rapidly expanding post. • Role in Maneuver Training: Fort Benning’s Provost Marshal has played a crucial support role in major training exercises for the U.S. Army Infantry and Armor schools, ensuring safety and order during large-scale maneuvers. • Desegregation Enforcement: The Provost Marshal’s office was vital in enforcing the Army’s desegregation policies at Fort Benning in the 1950s, ensuring equal treatment and preventing conflicts. • Canine Patrols: The Provost Marshal’s office has managed a Military Working Dog program for decades, utilizing highly trained dogs for patrols, drug detection, and explosive ordnance detection. • High-Profile Security: The unit has provided security for visits by Presidents, top generals, and foreign dignitaries, including during visits by President John F. Kennedy and international allies. • Participation in Disaster Response: The Provost Marshal’s office has coordinated with local law enforcement and emergency services during natural disasters, such as tornadoes and floods affecting the Columbus, GA area. • Law Enforcement Innovations: The office has pioneered the use of new law enforcement technologies on Army posts, including the adoption of body cameras and advanced surveillance systems. • Collaboration with Civilian Agencies: The Provost Marshal’s office regularly collaborates with FBI, ATF, and local police on joint investigations involving both military personnel and civilians. • Crime Prevention Programs: Over the years, Provost Marshals have run award-winning crime prevention and community policing programs to improve safety and relations with soldiers and their families. • Transition to Fort Moore: With the 2023 renaming of Fort Benning to Fort Moore, the Provost Marshal’s office has continued its historic mission under the new name, maintaining law and order for one of the Army’s most important training installations.