1st Battalion, 3rd Marines
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The Third Littoral Combat Team (formerly 1/3) is an infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps based out of Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Nicknamed the "Lava Dogs", the battalion consists of approximately 800 Marines and sailors and falls under the command of the 3rd Marine Regiment of the 3rd Marine Division.
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Third Littoral Combat Team | |
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Founded | May 1, 1942; 81 years ago (1942-05-01) |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Light infantry |
Role | Locate, close with and destroy the enemy with fire and maneuver |
Part of | 3d Marine Regiment 3d Marine Division |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Base Hawaii |
Nickname(s) | "Lava Dogs & Chicha Jima Marines” |
Motto(s) | "Fortuna Fortes Juvat" "Fortune Favors the Brave" |
Engagements | World War II |
Website | 1st Battalion 3d Marines |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Lieutenant Colonel Mark A. Lenzi |
Notable commanders | George O. Van Orden Ronald R. Van Stockum |
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