The 11th Military Police Battalion (CID) "Southwestern Peacemakers" supports commanders and conducts criminal investigations of serious, sensitive, or special incidents in order to bring criminals to justice, prevent crime, and preserve the force and Army resources during peacetime, combat operations, and other contingency operations throughout the Battalion’s designated area of responsibility - Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Oklahoma or their designated areas of responsibility when deployed in support of overseas contingency operations.
Description
While several operations occurred in the geographical areas described above between April 12, 1991, and November 30, 1995, including Operation Provide Comfort (June 1, 1992 – November 30, 1995), Operation Southern Watch (August 27, 1992 – April 29, 2003) and Operation Vigilant Warrior (October 14, 1994 – December 21, 1994), these operations were covered under the third campaign, Southwest Asia Cease-Fire. Service in Operations that extended beyond the final campaign date of November 30, 1995 were recognized by awards of either the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal or the Armed Forces Service Medal. Thus, the maximum number of bronze service stars that are authorized to be worn for the Southwest Asia Service Medal's ribbon or streamer is three.
