19th Military Police Battalion (CID)
The Commander, 19th Military Police (CID) has responsibility for collecting, evaluating, and disseminating to affected USFK staff and component commanders criminal and terrorist related criminal information within the provisions of applicable statutes and regulations. In cooperation with other U.S. Government and host nation agencies, investigating terrorist incidents on USFK installations and hostile acts directed against USFK personnel or facilities. Providing trained hostage negotiators to support the USFK force protection program. Providing personal security vulnerability assessments (PSVAs) for high risk personnel and their quarters/workplaces. Planning and coordinating personal protective services for designated personnel as directed. Conducting resident personal protection training for USFK personnel assigned to high risk billets. Ensuring the appropriate liaison between U.S. Government agencies, and the host nation police and security agencies.
In 1972 the 19th Military Police Battalion was formed as a headquarters for the Group's Military Police companies; the 52nd Engineer Battalion joined the Group in July; and the 4th Military Intelligence Company and B Company, 75th Infantry (Ranger) joined the Group in August. The Group was redesignated as the 43d Corps Support Group in 1973 at Fort Carson.
Adequately supplying troops has been a major concern to the Army since the Civil War when supply contractors often short-changed the Union Army simply in the interest of turning a wartime profit. During the Civil War, for example, civilian suppliers often shipped half-filled containers of coffee to the soldier on the battlefield. The other half was filled with sand. Unfortunately, this type of fraud against the government is still as prevalent today as 130 years ago.
One of the main responsibilities of criminal investigation units today, such as the 316th Military Police Detachment (CID), is to detect and eliminate this kind of illegal activity. To accomplish this part of its mission, the 316th conducted a theaterwide logistics security assessment of Korea in 1995 with the assistance of the active duty CID agents from the 19th Military Police Battalion headquartered in Seoul, Korea. Reserve and Active Component CID agents brushed up on the US Army's logistics supply system and then proceeded to thoroughly examine system vulnerabilities in Korea during the joint military training exercises.
Agents interviewed commanders and visited many logistics support sites and organizations throughout Korea. The final Theater Logistical Security Threat Assessment addressed the logistics security deficiencies, provided commanders with recommendations to correct the problems, and presented an excellent training opportunity for both active duty and US Army Reserve CID agents.
The coat of arms was approved on 14 August 1998. Shield: Per chevron Vert and Or, two swords points to chief chevronwise of the like and in base a rose Sable garnished of the second. Crest: From a wreath Or and Vert a taeguk Proper, two arrows bendwise and two arrows reversed bendwise sinister interlaced in dexter and two arrows bendwise and two arrows reversed bendwise sinister interlaced on the sinister and overall a sword Or. Green and yellow are the colors traditionally used by Military Police units. The chevron recalls a search-light cast on unlawful activities to determine the truth. The rose refers to the term "sub rosa," meaning secret. Black indicates the clandestine nature of these activities. The swords symbolize readiness and co-operation in the investigation of illegal activity. Yellow (gold) traditionally denotes excellence. The taeguk represents the unit's participation in the Korean conflict, 1951 to 1953. Two Meritorious Unit Commendations were awarded during that period and are recalled by the color scarlet. The sword refers to the motto and symbolizes readiness and combat. The saltires of interlacing arrows allude to the several offensive, counteroffensive and defensive actions in which the unit participated in Korea. Together, the saltires and sword refer to the Roman numeral which is the battalion's designation. Gold denotes excellence.
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 14 August 1998, consisting of a shield blazoned: Per chevron Vert and Or, two swords points to chief chevronwise of the like and in base a rose Sable of the second Vert garnished. Attached below the shield is a green scroll doubled and inscribed "TRUTH IS OUR SWORD" in gold. The chevron recalls a search-light cast on unlawful activities to determine the truth. The rose refers to the term "sub rosa," meaning secret. Black indicates the clandestine nature of these activities. The swords symbolize readiness and cooperation in the investigation of illegal activity. Yellow (gold) traditionally denotes excellence.
