5th Battalion, 10th Marines
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5th Battalion 10th Marines (5/10) was a US artillery battalion comprising three firing batteries and a headquarters battery. The battalion was stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, USA and its primary weapon system was the M777A2 howitzer, with a maximum effective range of 30 km. They fell under the command of the 10th Marine Regiment and the 2nd Marine Division. The battalion was known by its nickname of, "The Five and Dime."
"5/10" redirects here. For other uses, see 5/10 (disambiguation).
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5th Battalion 10th Marines | |
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Active | 10 February 1942 – 18 November 1947 1954 – 1 June 2012 FY 2019 (planned)[1] |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Artillery |
Role | Provides fire support for the 2nd Marine Division |
Part of | 10th Marine Regiment 2nd Marine Division |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune |
Nickname(s) | Five and Dime |
Motto(s) | "Steel Rain" |
Engagements | World War II
Operation Desert Storm Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Enduring Freedom |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Lt Col Walker M. Field |
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