3rd Reconnaissance Battalion (United States)
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The 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion (3rd Recon) conducts amphibious and ground reconnaissance in support of the 3rd Marine Division and Marine Forces Pacific (MarForPac), operating in the commander's areas of influence. The battalion is based out of Camp Schwab, a satellite base of Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler. It is geographically located on the Okinawa Prefecture in Japan.
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3rd Reconnaissance Battalion | |
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Active | 16 September 1942 – present |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Marine Division Recon |
Part of | III Marine Expeditionary Force 3rd Marine Division |
Garrison/HQ | Camp Schwab (satellite of Camp S.D. Butler), Okinawa |
Engagements | World War II |
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Main article: United States Marine Corps Reconnaissance Battalions