5th Battalion, 14th Marines
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"5/14" redirects here. For the date, see May 14.
5th Battalion, 14th Marines (5/14) is a reserve artillery battalion of the United States Marine Corps comprising four firing batteries and a headquarters battery. The battalion is based in Seal Beach, California and its primary weapon system is the M777A2 howitzer with a maximum effective range of 40 km. They fall under the command of the 14th Marine Regiment and the 4th Marine Division.
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5th Battalion, 14th Marines | |
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Active | 1 March 1944 – 15 June 1994 – 5 September 1979 – 21 October 2005 – 15 February 2006 – present |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Artillery |
Role | Provide fires in support of 4th Marine Division |
Part of | 14th Marine Regiment 4th Marine Division |
Garrison/HQ | Seal Beach, California |
Engagements | World War II
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Current commander | LtCol Taylor Drake[1] |
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