3rd Battalion, 5th Marines
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3rd Battalion, 5th Marines (3/5, nicknamed Dark Horse) is an infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps. The battalion is based at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California and consists of approximately 1,000 Marines and Fleet Marine Force Navy personnel. The 3rd Battalion falls under the command of the 5th Marine Regiment which falls under the command of the 1st Marine Division.
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3rd Battalion, 5th Marines | |
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Active | June 8, 1917 – August 13, 1919 May 17, 1921 – January 1933 November 1934 – March 1935 April 1, 1940 – April 15, 1946 October 15, 1949 – present |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Infantry battalion |
Role | Locate, close with and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver, or repel enemy assault by fire and close combat |
Size | 1,350 |
Part of | 5th Marine Regiment 1st Marine Division |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton |
Nickname(s) | "Darkhorse" "Consummate Professionals" |
Motto(s) | "Get Some" |
Engagements | World War I
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Current commander | LtCol Evan Bradley |
Notable commanders | John C. Miller Jr. Robert Taplett |
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