1st Battalion, 11th Marines
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1st Battalion, 11th Marines (1/11) is an artillery battalion comprising four firing batteries and a Headquarters battery. The battalion is stationed at the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in California. Its primary weapon system is the M777 lightweight howitzer. The battalion is under the command of the 11th Marine Regiment, part of the 1st Marine Division.
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1st Battalion, 11th Marines | |
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Active | 20 August 1917 – 11 August 1919 3 December 1923 – 1 October 1947 1 October 1949 – present |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Artillery |
Role | Provide fire support to the 1st Marine Division |
Size | 800 |
Part of | 11th Marine Regiment 1st Marine Division |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton San Diego County, California |
Motto(s) | "Ultima Ratio Regum" "The Final Argument of Kings" |
Engagements | World War II |
Commanders | |
Current commander | LtCol Ritchie |
Notable commanders | Harry K. Pickett Lewis J. Fields |
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