1st Battalion, 10th Marines
| 1st Battalion, 10th Marines | |
|---|---|
1/10 Insignia
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| Active |
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| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Artillery |
| Role | Provide fire support to 2d Marine Division |
| Part of |
10th Marine Regiment 2d Marine Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune |
| Nickname(s) | Nightmare |
| Motto(s) | "First in the World" |
| Engagements |
World War II *Battle of Guadalcanal *Battle of Saipan *Battle of Tinian *Battle of Okinawa Operation Desert Storm Operation Iraqi Freedom *2003 invasion of Iraq Operation Enduring Freedom |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
Lieutenant Colonel Bradley Pennella |
1st Battalion, 10th Marines (1/10) is an artillery battalion composed of five firing batteries and a headquarters battery. The battalion is stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and falls under the command of 10th Marine Regiment, part of 2d Marine Division. Its primary weapon system is the M777A2 155mm lightweight howitzer.
The unit's mission is to provide direct artillery support for 2d Marine Division in time of conflict. That support may come in traditional fashion, i.e. artillery support to maneuver forces, or by providing batteries to serve as temporary rifle companies.
The unit was activated on November 1, 1940, at San Diego, California, as 1st Battalion, 10th Marines (1/10) and was assigned to the 2d Marine Brigade, Fleet Marine Force. The 2d Marine Brigade was renamed the 2d Marine Division on February 1, 1941.
During January 1942, 1/10 was deployed to American Samoa and detached from the 2d Marine Division. In November 1942, the unit was redeployed to Guadalcanal and attached to 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force. In December 1942, the unit was reassigned to 9th Marines.
1st Battalion, 10th Marines participated in the following World War II campaigns:
and subsequently in the occupation of Japan from September 1945 to June 1946.
During July 1946, 1/10 was relocated to MCB Camp Lejeune; then deactivated on November 18, 1947.
The unit was then reactivated to Camp Lejeune as 1st Battalion, 10th Marines on December 1, 1948.
1/10 deployed to Cuba in response to the missile crisis from October to December 1962.
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