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1st Battalion, 4th Marines | |
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![]() 1st Battalion, 4th Marines insignia | |
Active | April 1911 – present |
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Branch | ![]() |
Type | Infantry |
Role | Locate, close with and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver, and repel the enemy's assault by fire and close combat. |
Size | 1,200 |
Part of | 1st Marine Regiment 1st Marine Division |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton |
Nickname(s) | "The China Marines" |
Motto(s) | "Whatever it Takes" |
Engagements | Dominican campaign World War II |
Commanders | |
Current commander | LtCol Christopher O'Melia |
1st Battalion, 4th Marines (1/4) is an infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California consisting of approximately 800 Marines and sailors. They fall under the command of the 1st Marine Regiment and the 1st Marine Division.
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