2D Military Police Battalion Camp Lejeune, NC

• World War II Origins: The 2d Military Police Battalion traces its lineage back to World War II, where Marine military police units played vital roles during the Pacific campaigns, ensuring security, discipline, and support for combat operations. • Camp Lejeune Home Base: The battalion is headquartered at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, a central hub for Marine Corps operations on the East Coast. • Multi-Faceted Mission: The battalion is tasked with a broad range of responsibilities, including law enforcement, detention operations, physical security, and support to expeditionary operations both stateside and overseas. • Support to Deployments: Elements of the 2d MP Battalion have regularly deployed in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, providing route security, convoy escort, and detainee handling. • Disaster Response: The battalion has contributed to humanitarian and disaster relief missions, such as hurricane response along the East Coast, providing security and assisting local authorities. • Specialized K-9 Teams: The battalion fields military working dog teams that specialize in explosive and narcotics detection, patrol duties, and search-and-rescue operations. • Joint Operations: 2d MP Battalion regularly trains and operates alongside local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, enhancing interoperability and preparing for joint missions. • Training and Readiness: The battalion conducts frequent training exercises, including field operations, non-lethal weapons training, riot control, and detainee handling, ensuring readiness for a wide range of contingencies. • Honors and Recognition: Over the years, the battalion and its Marines have received numerous awards for excellence in law enforcement, leadership, and community service. • Community Engagement: The 2d MP Battalion is active in the Camp Lejeune and Jacksonville, NC communities, participating in outreach programs, volunteering, and supporting local events to strengthen civil-military relations.