ABOUT 728th MP
- World War II Origins: The 728th Military Police Battalion was activated on 19 January 1942 at Fort Custer, Michigan, in response to growing military needs during World War II.
- Pacific Theater Service: The unit served in the Pacific Theater during World War II, earning campaign participation credits for the New Guinea and Luzon campaigns.
- Korean War Participation: In 1950, the 728th MP Battalion was deployed to Korea, where it played a critical role in military police operations throughout the Korean War.
- Longest-Serving MP Unit in Korea: The 728th is recognized as the longest continuously serving military police battalion in the Republic of Korea, with a presence spanning decades since the Korean War.
- Key Role in Armistice Zone Security: The unit has participated in securing the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), providing law enforcement and security for U.S. and allied forces.
- Support to Operation Iraqi Freedom: Elements of the 728th MP Battalion deployed to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom, performing convoy security, police transition team missions, and detainee operations.
- Joint Missions with KNP: The unit has a history of cooperation and joint patrols with the Korean National Police (KNP), strengthening U.S.-Korean relations and public safety.
- Distinctive Unit Insignia: The battalion's insignia features a green and gold design symbolizing military police and readiness, with crossed pistols representing law enforcement duties.
- Honors and Decorations: The 728th MP Battalion has received multiple Meritorious Unit Commendations and campaign streamers for its service in World War II, Korea, and Southwest Asia.
- Humanitarian and Community Engagement: Beyond combat and law enforcement, the battalion has participated in numerous humanitarian missions, disaster relief efforts, and community outreach programs both in Korea and abroad.