Dennis Smalley

The USASCH Military Police Company was a unit stationed at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, tasked with providing law enforcement, security, and force protection for the U.S. Army Support Command Hawaii (USASCH). Throughout its history, the company played a vital role in maintaining order and discipline on post, supporting military operations, and responding to emergencies and incidents within the installation. Its personnel conducted patrols, managed access control points, and facilitated military customs and courtesies. The company’s efforts contributed significantly to the overall safety and mission readiness of Schofield Barracks and the surrounding military community.

The 9th Mission Support Command (9th MSC), headquartered at Fort Shafter, Hawaii, traces its lineage to the 9th Army Reserve Command established in 1962. As the U.S. Army Reserve’s senior command in the Pacific, the 9th MSC oversees more than 3,500 Soldiers across Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, American Samoa, Japan, and Korea. Its mission includes providing trained and ready forces for overseas contingency operations, homeland defense, and disaster response throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The command has supported major operations such as Operation Enduring Freedom and has played a vital role in regional humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts.