There they replaced the 89th Military Police Brigade as the new headquarters element for Joint Task Force – 160 (JTF-160).

In early 2002, the US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) established JTF-160 and JTF-170 to operate a detention and interrogation facility at the naval base.

During this period, US military personnel from all five services planned and executed a mission to safely and humanely detain suspected terrorists.

Additionally the brigade managed the training and integration of Iraqi Corrections Officers and initiated the transfer of authority for all TIFs to the government of Iraq in support of UNSCR 1546.

While deployed, the brigade commanded five MP battalions, twenty-three companies, two brigade liaison detachments, and two coalition forces detachments totaling approximately 5,000 assigned soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, and coalition forces at five separate detention facilities throughout the country.

[3] In October 2012 elements of the 43rd MP Brigade were mobilized following Superstorm Sandy to conduct security and traffic control operations.

The pike, any early weapon used by guards symbolizes the 43d Military Police Brigade's ability to give protection and strong support.

[1] This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army.