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1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion
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Main article: United States Marine Corps Light Armored Reconnaissance
1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion is a fast and mobilized armored terrestrial reconnaissance battalion of the United States Marine Corps. Nicknamed the "Highlanders," their primary weapon system is the LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle armed with the M242 25mm Bushmaster chain gun. They fall under the command of the 1st Marine Division and the I Marine Expeditionary Force. The unit is based out of the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.
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Active | May 1985 – present |
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Type | Light armored reconnaissance battalion |
Role | Screen in advance of maneuver units |
Part of | 1st Marine Division I Marine Expeditionary Force |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton |
Nickname(s) | "Highlanders" |
Motto(s) | "Tip of the Spear" |
Engagements | Operation Desert Storm War on Terror |
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Current commander | LtCol. Timothy R. Kronjaeger |
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