16th Military Police Brigade

16th Military Police Brigade

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      The 16th Military Police Brigade, headquartered at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, is the U.S. Army’s airborne-capable Military Police brigade. The brigade’s official Army special designation is “The Long Arm of the Dragon.” It has deployed worldwide in support of combat operations, peacekeeping missions, detainee operations, and law enforcement duties from Vietnam through Iraq and Afghanistan.

      The 16th Military Police Brigade was constituted on 23 March 1966 and activated on 20 May 1966 at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland. It deployed to Vietnam, where its units performed battlefield circulation control, convoy security, detainee operations, law enforcement, and other military police missions.

      Cold War and Airborne Transition

      Following Vietnam, the brigade was reassigned to Fort Bragg, North Carolina and became part of XVIII Airborne Corps, integrating military police support into the Army’s rapid-deployment force.

      Operations Since the 1980s

      • Operation Urgent Fury (Grenada, 1983): Military police supported security and detainee operations.
      • Operation Just Cause (Panama, 1989): Brigade elements supported security and military police operations during the intervention.
      • Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm (1990–1991): Supported battlefield circulation, security, and detainee operations in Southwest Asia.
      • Operation Uphold Democracy (Haiti, 1994): Supported law enforcement and stability operations.
      • Global War on Terror: Conducted extensive deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.

      Structure and Capabilities

      The brigade provides military police capabilities including maneuver and mobility support, security, law enforcement, and internment/resettlement operations in support of Army and joint forces.

      Identity and Legacy

      • Official Special Designation: “The Long Arm of the Dragon”
      • Motto: “Duty, Justice, and Loyalty.”
      • Heritage: Service from Vietnam through modern contingency operations.

      Enduring Role

      From Vietnam to modern deployments in the Middle East and beyond, the 16th Military Police Brigade has combined military police expertise with rapid-deployment readiness in support of XVIII Airborne Corps.

      Airborne Apparel Company is proud to offer reproductions and unique designs that celebrate the legacy of the 16th Military Police Brigade.