3rd Battalion, 11th Marines
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3rd Battalion, 11th Marines (3/11) is an artillery battalion comprising three firing batteries, a Liaison Unit, and a headquarters battery. The battalion is based at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California and its primary weapon system is the M777 lightweight howitzer with a maximum effective range of 25 miles. They fall under the 11th Marine Regiment and the 1st Marine Division.
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3rd Battalion, 11th Marines | |
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Active | 1 May 1943 – 30 September 1947 20 August 1950 – present |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Artillery |
Role | Provide fires in support of 1st Marine Division |
Size | 800 |
Part of | 11th Marine Regiment 1st Marine Division |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms |
Nickname(s) | "Thunder" |
Motto(s) | "Semper Flexibilis" and "Dominatus Nox" |
Engagements | World War II
Vietnam War |
Commanders | |
Commanding Officer | LtCol Christopher R. Hart |
Sergeant Major | SgtMaj Brandon W. Fairbanks |
Notable commanders | James J. Keating |
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