5th Battalion, 11th Marines
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5th Battalion, 11th Marines (5/11) was a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) battalion consisting of four Firing Batteries and a Headquarters Battery. The battalion is stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. It is the first active duty HIMARS Unit in the Marine Corps. They fall under the command of the 11th Marine Regiment and the 1st Marine Division. This is the only battalion in the 11th Marine Regiment not using the M777A2 lightweight howitzer.
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5th Battalion, 11th Marines | |
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Active | 1 May 1942 – 17 February 1947 16 July 1947 – 30 September 1947 4 August 1950 – 29 March 2024 |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Artillery |
Role | Provide fires in support of 1st Marine Division |
Size | 800 |
Part of | 11th Marine Regiment 1st Marine Division |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton |
Motto(s) | "The Spirit of St. Barbara" |
Engagements | World War II |
Commanders | |
Current commander | LtCol Courtney J. Boston |
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