HEADQUARTERS AND
HEADQUARTERS COMPANY
403d MILITARY POLICE CAMP
Heraldic Items
| Distinctive Insignia | |
| Description: | A gold insignia consisting of a vertical gold gauntlet grasping a gold horizontal broken sword on a green background all enclosed by a wavy gold scroll, the ends passing behind the cuff of the gauntlet and inscribed "With a Strong Hand" in black letters at the top. |
| Symbolism: | Green and yellow are the colors traditionally associated with Military Police. The gauntlet clutching the broken sword represents the mission of a prisoner of war camp—holding the defeated enemy. |
Lineage and Honors
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Constituted 10 July 1959 in the Army Reserve as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 403d Military Police Prisoner of War Camp, and assigned to the Fifth United States Army. Activated 1 September 1959 at Omaha, Nebraska. Relieved 1 October 1973 from assignment to tl1e Fifth United States Army and assigned to the Sixth United States Army. Reorganized and redesignated 21 May 1976 as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 403d Military Police Camp. Relieved 1 October 1984 from assignment to the Sixth United States Army and assigned to the Fifth United States Army.
Home Area: Fifth United States Army
Campaign Participation Credit
None.
Decorations
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