Roger Wyndham

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.

The 163rd Military Intelligence Battalion (Combat) was first constituted on 16 May 1967 in the Regular Army and activated at Fort Hood, Texas. Throughout its history, the battalion has provided critical intelligence support to U.S. Army forces, specializing in collection, analysis, and dissemination of battlefield information. The 163rd MI BN has deployed in support of major operations, including Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom, where its contributions were vital to mission success. The unit's motto, "Knowledge is Power," reflects its enduring commitment to delivering actionable intelligence to commanders on the front lines.