15th Military Police Brigade

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15th Military Police Brigade
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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Active25 June 1965 – 30 June 1976
28 Sept 2010 – Present
CountryFlag of the United States.svg  United States
BranchFlag of the United States Army.svg  United States Army
Type Military Police brigade
Role Military Police
Garrison/HQ Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
Motto(s)Duty Justice and Loyalty [1]
ColorsGreen and Gold
Commanders
Current
commander
Col. Michael A. Johnston
Insignia
Distinctive unit insignia Us army 15 mp brigade dui.jpg

The 15th Military Police Brigade, stationed at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, is an active duty United States Army corrections and detention brigade under the United States Army Corrections Command. [2]

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History

Originally stationed in Germany, the 15th Military Police Brigade was the first military police brigade activated in the U.S. Army, only to be deactivated in 1976. On 28 Sept 2010, the United States Army Correctional Brigade was reflagged as the 15th Military Police Brigade. [2]

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References

  1. "15TH MILITARY POLICE BRIGADE". Archived from the original on 2016-11-22. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  2. 1 2 Melissa Bower (September 30, 2010). "Army Corrections BrigadeAca,!E+reflags as 15th Military Police Brigade". Fort Leavenworth Lamp. Retrieved November 22, 2016.