Battalion History Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Army’s oldest military police battalion?
A
701st MP BN
2
Q
When and where was the 701st MP BN activated?
A
1 February 1941
Fort Snelling, Minnesota
3
Q
What did the 701st MP BN earn during WWII?
A
Meritorious Unit Commendation for security and escort in American Theater
4
Q
Where did the 701st deploy in 1946?
A
Shanghai, China
5
Q
After its deactivation in 1956, when was the 701st next activated?
A
16 September 1986
6
Q
When did the 701st move to Fort Leonard Wood?
A
1 October 1999
7
Q
When did the White Tiger become the Battalions mascot?
A
4 December 2008
