260th Special Purpose Brigade
| 260th Special Purpose Brigade | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | March 7, 2026 - present |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army National Guard |
| Role | Special Purpose |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of |  District of Columbia Army National Guard |
| Garrison/HQ | D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C. |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Col. Lawrence Doane |
| Command Sergeant Major | CSM Scott McKennon |
The 260th Special Purpose Brigade is a unit of the District of Columbia Army National Guard that was activated at the D.C. Armory on March 7, 2026.[1] The brigade was created in response to Executive Order 14339 to be the command-and-control headquarters for military and civil response to potential threats in the U.S. capital.[2] The brigade will report directly to the U.S. president and not to the D.C. Mayor.[2]
Col. Lawrence Doane will be the first commander of the new unit. The Department of Defense released a promotional video for the new unit on DVIDS in conjunction with the ceremony at the D.C. Armory.
The unit will partner with the U.S. Marshals Service and the District of Columbia National Guard.[3]
In 2026, the 260 SPB added Polaris MRZR[4] vehicles and a Harbor Security Boat (HSB)[5] to its subordinate unit, the 547th Transportation Company. The new vehicles are intended to assist the brigade in enhancing security at events in the capital as well as providing assistance to law enforcement during emergencies.
Insignia
The unit's insignia is designed on the coat of arms of George Washington. It is similar to the insignia used by its predecessor, the 260th Military Police Command, which was deactivated in 2011.[2]
References
- ↑ Singletary, Capt. Kristy (March 10, 2026). "260th Special Purpose Brigade Activated to Strengthen Security in the Nation's Capital". Department of Defense.
- 1 2 3 Manuel, Rojoef (2026-03-10). "DC National Guard Activates Dedicated Unit for Capital Security". The Defense Post. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
- ↑ "DC Guard Activates Unique Brigade to Strengthen Security in Nation's Capital". D.C. National Guard. March 10, 2026.
- ↑ Valentine, Sgt. 1st Class Kevin (July 13, 2026). "DC National Guard Boosts Homeland Defense With First Maritime Security Vessel". National Guard.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ Griswold, Brooke (2026-07-17). "DC National Guard gets its first security vessel". Navy Times. Retrieved 2026-07-17.