The US Army 2nd Infantry Division has reactivated the 528th General Support Military Intelligence Company (MICO) in South Korea, reinforcing American capabilities on the Korean Peninsula.
First activated during the Korean War, the company supported major battles in the region such as the Pusan Perimeter, the Battle of the Chongchon River, and the defense of the 38th Parallel.
“During that time, the Soldiers of this unit served as the eyes and ears of the division and provided critical intelligence that shaped the course of the battle and safeguarded lives,” 2ID Headquarters Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Eric Swett said.
It will continue to collect, analyze, and share intelligence on enemy forces, terrain, and potential threats, under the command of Capt. Brian Park.
‘Sensors for the Commander’
The 528th MICO operates under the 2nd Infantry Division (2ID), the US Army’s last permanently forward-stationed division, which includes South Korean troops and is tasked with deterring aggression and, if necessary, fighting alongside the Republic of Korea Army in the event of a North Korean invasion.
According to the service, the company’s reactivation reflects 2ID’s commitment to readiness, adaptability, and intelligence support for the US Indo-Pacific Command and the broader US-South Korean alliance.
“We’re the sensors for the commander,” 528th MICO First Sergeant Christina Jiroudek said. “We need to know what’s going on, be ready to act, and decipher information.”
Meanwhile, Park expressed confidence in the unit’s future, saying he has “no doubt the 528th General Support Military Intelligence Company will flourish,” adding, “We remain ‘Always Out Front’ to support the team.”
