2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion
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2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion is a mechanized battalion of the United States Marine Corps. Their primary weapon system is the Amphibious Assault Vehicle. The battalion is a separate battalion within the 2nd Marine Division and the II Marine Expeditionary Force. The unit is based out of the Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
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2d Marine Amphibian Battalion | |
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Active | Mar 18, 1942 – Nov 29, 1949 Aug 10, 1950 – present[1] |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Mechanized battalion |
Role | Amphibious assault |
Size | Battalion |
Part of | 2nd Marine Division II Marine Expeditionary Force |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune |
Nickname(s) | 2nd Tracks |
Motto(s) | YAT-YAS "You Ain't Tracks-You Ain't Shit" "The First Wave" "Second to None" A Mare Ad Terram "From sea to land" |
Colors | Red,White, Blue & Green |
Mascot(s) | Alligator |
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Commanders | |
Current commander | Lieutenant Colonel William W. Goetz |
Command Sergeant Major | SgtMaj James W. Underwood III |
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