U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command

The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (CID) was established in 1971 to serve as the Army’s primary investigative agency for felony-level crimes involving Army personnel and property. Its roots, however, trace back to World War I when the Army recognized the need for professional criminal investigation capabilities. CID special agents are responsible for investigating serious crimes such as fraud, homicide, sexual assault, and terrorism within Army jurisdictions. Over the decades, CID has evolved, adopting advanced forensic and cyber capabilities, and in 2021 it was restructured as the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division to further enhance its mission effectiveness.