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3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion
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3d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion (3D LAR BN) is a fast and mobilized armored terrestrial reconnaissance battalion of the United States Marine Corps. Their primary weapon system is the LAV-25 and they are part of the 1st Marine Division and I Marine Expeditionary Force. The unit is based out of the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California.
Main article: United States Marine Corps Light Armored Reconnaissance
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Quick Facts 3d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion (3d LAR), Active ...
3d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion (3d LAR) | |
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Active | May 1983–present |
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Type | Armored reconnaissance battalion |
Role | Armored reconnaissance, security, and limited offensive operations |
Part of | 1st Marine Division I Marine Expeditionary Force |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms |
Nickname(s) | "Wolfpack" |
Motto(s) | "The strength of the pack is the wolf, the strength of the wolf is the pack." |
Engagements | Operation Desert Storm Operation Restore Hope War on Terror |
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Current commander | LtCol John J. Dick |
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