3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion
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.
| 3d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion (3d LAR) | |
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3d LAR insignia | |
| Active | May 1983–present |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| 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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| Commanders | |
| Current commander | LtCol Scott A. Stewart |
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