720th
February 2005 Battalion Time Line
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Exact date unknown, 64th & 411th MP Companies, Kuwait The 64th (Guardians) and 411th (Grizzlies) MP Companies, the remaining organic units of the Battalion arrived in the Iraqi theater from Fort Hood, Texas. After the standard equipment and training prep at Camp Udairi in Kuwait they were transported across the burm to Iraq. Both companies immediately instituted relief-in-place operations to bring them up to speed on the use of the Armored Security Vehicles (ASV), Area of Operation (AO), and mission duties. 

The 64th will replace the 272nd MP Company (Fighting Deuce) from Mannheim, Germany, at Camp Rustamiyah.
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       The 411th will replace Bravo Battery, G Company (Gladiators) 258th Field Artillery Battalion, Jamaica Queens, New York at FOB Volunteer.
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HQ Detachment The Battalion received a number of new gunner turret shields for their Up-Armored HMMWV’s (Hum-vee). The new shields provide enhanced small arms fire protection and allow the gunners the ability to rotate the turret with a crank type system. Previously the gunners had to manipulate the turrets with body strength.

401st MP Company The 401st MP Company is once again together at Camp Rustamiyah. The 2nd and 4th Platoons ended their Main Supply Route (MSR) mission in support of the 231st MP Battalion in the vicinity of Abu Graib. The company continues their convoy escort, reconnaissance and surveillance patrols in Baghdad. In general the city has been quiet.

        Battalion Sustainer of the Month (support soldier, non-MP), SSG Zarco and SPC Breez (401st) recognized for their contributions to the efforts contributing to the communications functionality of the company.

        401st MP Company promotions, SPC Willet to Corporal, PFC Dolan to SPC, PV2 Beayrd and Baxter to PFC. 2LT Brisbon was transferred to the company and assigned as 2nd Platoon Leader. SSG Loibl was assigned as the 2nd Platoon Sergeant.

27 February The 1st Cavalry Division (Ironhorse) 1st Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas, was officially replaced in Baghdad by the 3rd Infantry Division (Rock of the Marne), from Fort Stewart, Georgia. The Transition of Authority ceremony was held at Sahet Alihtifalat Alkubra (Ceremonial Circle) parade grounds.
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