USACIDC

The United States Army Criminal Investigation Division Command (USACIDC), commonly known as CID, was established in 1971 to serve as the primary investigative arm of the U.S. Army for criminal matters. Its origins trace back to World War I and II when various investigative agencies operated within the Army, but it was consolidated into a single command to provide professional, centralized criminal investigations. USACIDC is responsible for investigating felony-level crimes involving Army personnel and property, both in the U.S. and overseas. Over the years, CID special agents have played critical roles in combatting fraud, espionage, terrorism, and other serious offenses, supporting both military justice and Army readiness.