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The 716 Military Police Battalion 716A(A/b, c) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. Collectors often search for this type of item as a military collectible, also known as DUI, DI, Crest. This WWII period piece is highly sought after by military memorabilia enthusiasts and historians.
716th Military Police Battalion 1940–1947 (World War II) The 716th Military Police Battalion was constituted on 10 January 1942 in the Army of the United States and activated on 15 January 1942 at Fort Warren, Wyoming. During World War II, the battalion was responsible for providing military police support in the European Theater of Operations, including traffic control, security, and law enforcement duties. The unit participated in several campaigns, including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. Following the end of hostilities, the battalion was inactivated on 12 November 1945 in France. 1948–1957 (Early Cold War / Korea) The 716th Military Police Battalion was reactivated on 28 October 1951 at Fort Dix, New Jersey, during the Korean War era. The battalion provided military police support for training and readiness operations within the continental United States. It was inactivated again on 15 November 1953 at Fort Dix. 1980–Present (Post-Vietnam / GWOT) The 716th Military Police Battalion was reactivated on 1 June 1972 at Fort Dix, New Jersey, and later relocated to Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The battalion has played a significant role in providing law enforcement, force protection, and security operations at Fort Campbell and in support of contingency operations worldwide. Elements of the battalion have deployed in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, as well as the Global War on Terror, including missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. The 716th Military Police Battalion continues to serve as a key law enforcement and security unit within the U.S. Army. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 716th Military Police Battalion (United States). n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/716th_Military_Police_Battalion_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. 716th Military Police Battalion. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/716mp.htm