| Unit Name: | 95th Military Police Battalion |
| Dates: | 8 July 1945 – 10 June 2014 |
| Country: | United States |
| Branch: | United States Army |
| Type: | Military police |
| Role: | Military police |
| Size: | Battalion |
| Command Structure: | 18th Military Police Brigade 21st Theater Sustainment Command |
| Garrison: | Kaiserslautern, Germany |
| Nickname: | Superstars |
| Motto: | SECURITY LAW ORDER. |
| Colors: | Green and Gold |
| Battles: | World War II Vietnam Korea Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Enduring Freedom |
| Decorations: | Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army) for KOREA 1950–1951 Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army) for VIETNAM 1967 Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army) for VIETNAM 1968 Army Superior Unit Award for 2001–2002 Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm for VIETNAM 1966–1972 |
| Commander1: | Lieutenant Colonel James H. Walker II |
| Commander1 Label: | Commander |
| Commander2: | Command Sergeant Major James W. Breckinridge |
| Commander2 Label: | Command Sergeant Major |
| Identification Symbol Label: | Coat of Arms |
The 95th Military Police Battalion was the largest, most geographically dispersed Military Police battalion in the United States Army. It was last located in Sembach, Germany, the unit fell under the command of the 18th Military Police Brigade.
Korean War:
Vietnam War:
War on Terrorism:
| Ribbon | Award | Year | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meritorious Unit Commendation | 1950–1951 | Korea | ||
| Meritorious Unit Commendation | 1967 | Vietnam | ||
| Meritorious Unit Commendation | 1968 | Vietnam | ||
| Superior Unit Award | 2006–2007 | Iraq | ||
| Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm | 1966–1972 | Vietnam |
SUPERSTARS.
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 26 April 1966.
A gold colored metal and enamel device NaNinches in height overall consisting of a green four pointed star surmounted by two gold clamps in saltire.
Green and yellow are the colors used for the Military Police. The crossed clamps designating a restrictive or restraining force and the star for guidance symbolize the mission of the Military Police Battalion.
The coat of arms was approved on 24 April 1974.
Vert, on a bend wavy Or between two griffins' heads couped of the last an oriental sword Sable.
Green and yellow (gold) are the colors used for the Military Police Corps. The griffin is a mythological creature famed for the attributes of vigilance, courage and strength and alludes to the unit. The color black suggests the robes of justices and the sword denotes leadership and military. The griffin heads, wavy bend and oriental sword together refer to the unit's three activations overseas: two in Europe and one in Asia.
On a wreath of the colors Or and Vert, a rocky mound of the last and thereon a bamboo portcullis (gate) of three perpendicular bars Proper spiked Gules.
The bamboo portcullis alludes to Asia and the red spikes represent the Meritorious Unit Citations, one for Korea and two for Vietnam. The rocky mound and portcullis symbolize the adverse terrain, guerrilla attacks and transient camps during the unit's mission in Korea. The portcullis and spikes also refer to security at Long Binh Ammunition Depot and establishment of law and order for Long Binh Post during the Vietnam War.
The Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment for the 95th Military Police Battalion are the Rough Riders. The Detachment was colocated with the HHC 18th Military Police Brigade on Sembach Kaserne at time of inactivation 10 Jun 2014.