DVIDS – News – The 11th Military Police Battalion (CID) relinquishes command as the unit prepares for transition

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – A handover ceremony was held for the 11th Military Police Battalion’s Criminal Investigation 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 Commands and initiation instead of a more stable organization.
The 11th Military Police Battalion (CID) was established on August 12, 1943 as the 11th Criminal Investigation Division of the Military Department. The battalion’s motto is “Peacemaker.” The section supported a number of missions throughout its history and was reorganized a total of five times.
In September 1996, the battalion was reorganized and renamed the Headquarters and Headquarters Department of the 11th Military Police Battalion (CID) at Fort Hood (renamed Fort Cavazos), Texas.
The battalion has operations in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe, Defense of Saudi Arabia, Liberation and Defense of Kuwait and Armistice, Iraqi Governance and National Solution, and more recently conducted in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. The battalion has received four Meritorious Unit Commendations and an Army Superior Unit Award.
This transition will allow for greater cooperation between civilian law enforcement agencies so that the Army can benefit from their additional knowledge and leadership and have the opportunity to work with the organization and also share their experiences.
“But what this will do is allow the CID a little more flexibility and create some stability in the organization and help foster relationships on the ground with both military and civilian law enforcement, which is very important,” said Col. Norman L. Pollock
The ceremony not only represents a graduation for the organization, but also provides an opportunity to showcase the unit’s iconic colors. The sheathing of colors is a tradition that commemorates the unit and its history while symbolizing the end of command.
The unit will continue to support the organization and Fort Cavazos. “A tribute to the 11th Military Police Battalion and all the great things it has accomplished throughout its history,” said Col. Norman L. Pollock, group commander.
The battalion’s leadership expects the transition to be relatively smooth and will result in better organization of the unit. “You’ll find there’s more experience and expertise,” Pollock said.
Although the unit has been deactivated, it will not disappear completely. The unit will undergo a complete restructure to operate more efficiently and shift focus to home matters.
“This ceremony was a great opportunity to thank the Soldiers for their dedication and the success of the organization,” Pollock said.