Photo By Sgt. Nicholas LaRocco | U.S. Army Col. Norman L. Pollock and Lt. Col. Brian D. Reynolds stand at attention as...... read more read more
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FORT CAVAZOS, Texas - A relinquishment of command and casing ceremony was held for the 11th Military Police Battalion Criminal Investigations Division and also for the outgoing commander Lt. Col. Brian D. Reynolds who relinquished command as the unit prepares to transition from a mobile battalion to a more stable organization.
The 11th Military Police Battalion (CID) was founded on 12 August 1943, as the 11th Military Section Criminal Investigation. The Battalion’s motto is “Peacemakers.” The unit supported a number of missions throughout its history and has been reorganized a total of five different times.
In September 1996, the Battalion, was reorganized and redesignated as the Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 11th Military Police Battalion (CID) at Fort Hood (renamed Fort Cavazos) Texas.
The Battalion has performed operations in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe, the Defense of Saudi Arabia, the Liberation and Defense of Kuwait and Cease Fire, Iraqi Governance and National Resolution, and more recently Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. The Battalion has earned four Meritorious Unit Commendations and an Army Superior Unit Award.
This transition allows for increased civilian law enforcement cooperation that benefits the Army. Additionally, this provides an additional source of knowledge and shared experiences for Soldiers given the opportunity to work alongside civilian organizations.
“But what this is going to do is allow some additional flexibility for CID and create some stability in the organization, help foster relationships at installation with both military and civilian law enforcement, which is very important,” said Col. Norman L. Pollock, group commander.
The ceremony not only provides a sense of closure for the organization, but provides the opportunity to case the unit's emblematic colors. The casing of the colors is a tradition that commemorates the unit and its history while symbolizing the end of the command.
The unit will still support the organization and Fort Cavazos. “Paying homage to the 11th Military Police Battalion and all the great things that they have done throughout their history,” said Col. Norman L. Pollock.
Unit leadership expect the change to be relatively seamless and will provide a better organization of the unit, “What they will recognize is an increased amount of experience and expertise” said Pollock.
Although the unit has been deactivated, it will not fail to exist altogether. The unit will undergo a complete reorganization allowing it to operate more efficiently and shift focus to matters at home.
“This ceremony was a great opportunity to thank the soldiers for the effort that they have done and allowing the organization to succeed.” Pollock added.
| Date Taken: | 05.16.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 05.20.2024 16:22 |
| Story ID: | 471744 |
| Location: | FORT CAVAZOS, TEXAS, US |
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