15th Military Police Brigade
| 15th Military Police Brigade | |
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| Active | 28 Sept 2010 – Present |
| Country |
 United States |
| Branch |
 United States Army |
| Type | Military Police brigade |
| Role | Military Police |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Leavenworth, Kansas |
| Motto | Duty Justice and Loyalty[1] |
| Colors | Green and Gold |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Col. Erica Nelson |
| Insignia | |
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The 15th Military Police Brigade, stationed at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, is an active duty United States Army internment and resettlement brigade under the United States Army Corrections Command.[2]
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]
Subordinate units
- 40th Military Police Internment and Resettlement Battalion, which oversees operations of the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks.
- 705th MP I/R Battalion, which oversees operations of the Joint Regional Correctional Facility.
References
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