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The 97th MP Company and the Hamer Village ambush

The history of the Vietnam War is often told through major battles, named offensives, and the units that held the most visible combat roles. Military police…

How Military Police Managed Prisoner Escorts in Vietnam

Prisoner escort work in Vietnam sat at the intersection of combat operations, military justice, intelligence, and basic custody. Military police could be…

The 527th Military Police Company At Bien Hoa

The defense of Bien Hoa Air Base was one of the many demanding responsibilities carried by military police in Vietnam. While the base is often remembered for…

MPs and the Viet Cong Tunnel Rat Operations

Military police in Vietnam worked in a war shaped by concealment, sudden contact, and uncertain front lines. Their responsibilities included traffic control,…

The 10th MP Company and Fire Base Support Patrols

The Vietnam War placed military police in roles that extended far beyond traffic control, detention operations, and rear-area security. Units such as the 10th…

An MP Story From The Night Mortars Hit Lai Khe

Lai Khe was a major American base in South Vietnam, positioned along Route 13 in Binh Duong Province and associated with the 1st Infantry Division. It was a…

The 720th MP Battalion and security in Hue City

The history of military police in Vietnam is often told through major battles, convoy movements, and well-known bases. Yet security work in cities could be…

Civilian Detention and Military Police in Vietnam

Military police service in Vietnam extended far beyond traffic control, courtroom security, and protection of military installations. In a conflict shaped by…

The 95th MP Battalion and the Fight at An Bao

The Battle of An Bao unfolded in the coastal lowlands of Bình Định Province during June 1967. The valley, positioned northwest of Bong Son, became the scene of…

MPs and the Armored Personnel Carrier Patrols in Vietnam

Military police patrols in Vietnam operated where security, transportation, and combat responsibilities met. Their missions ranged from controlling traffic and…

A tribute to the Military Police who served in Vietnam
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Military Police pause to reflect after the battle for the American Embassy during the 1968 Tet Offensive.