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| | unit_name = 12th Marine Regiment | | unit_name = 12th Marine Littoral Regiment | ||
| | image = 12th Marines logo.jpg | | image = 12th Marines logo.jpg | ||
| | image_size = 150 | | image_size = 150 | ||
| | caption = 12th Marine Regiment Insignia | | caption = 12th Marine Littoral Regiment Insignia | ||
| | dates = October 4, 1927 – present | | dates = October 4, 1927 – present | ||
| | country = {{flag|United States of America}} | | country = {{flag|United States of America}} | ||
| | allegiance = | | allegiance = | ||
| | branch = {{flag|United States Marine Corps}} | | branch = {{flag|United States Marine Corps}} | ||
| | type = |
| type = Littoral Regiment | ||
| | role = Provide fires in support of 3rd Marine Division | | role = Provide fires in support of 3rd Marine Division | ||
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| The '''12th Marine Regiment''' is an |
The '''12th Marine Littoral Regiment''' is an Littoral ] of the ] based at ], ], ]. Nicknamed "Thunder and Steel," the regiment falls under the command of the ]. | ||
| == Mission == | == Mission == | ||
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| 12th Marine Littoral Regiment | |
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 12th Marine Littoral Regiment Insignia | |
| Active | October 4, 1927 – present |
| Country |  United States of America |
| Branch |  United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Littoral Regiment |
| Role | Provide fires in support of 3rd Marine Division |
| Part of | 3rd Marine Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Camp Smedley Butler, Okinawa, Japan |
| Nickname(s) | Thunder and Steel |
| Motto(s) | Honor, Fidelity, Valor |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Peter B. Eltringham |
| Notable commanders | Donald M. Weller Clifford B. Drake |
The 12th Marine Littoral Regiment is an Littoral regiment of the United States Marine Corps based at Camp Smedley Butler, Okinawa, Japan. Nicknamed "Thunder and Steel," the regiment falls under the command of the 3rd Marine Division.
Mission
Provide close and continuous fire support by neutralizing, destroying, or suppressing targets which threaten the success of the supported unit.
Current Units
The regiment is made up of two artillery battalions and one headquarters battery:
- Headquarters Battery, 12th Marines (HQ Battery, 12th Marines)
- 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines (3/12 Marines)
History
Activated October 4, 1927, at Tientsin, China and assigned to the 3rd Marine Brigade.
World War II
The regiment was reactivated September 1, 1942, at San Diego, California, as the 12th Marines and assigned to the 3rd Marine Division. It relocated during October 1942 to Camp Dunlap, California. From there it deployed during March 1943 to Auckland, New Zealand. In July 1943 it moved to Guadalcanal.
The regiment participated in the following World War II campaigns:
Following the war, the 12th Marines relocated in December 1945 to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.
Post World War II history
Reactivated March 17, 1952, at Camp Pendleton, California, and assigned to the 3rd Marine Division. Deployed during August 1953 to Camp McNair, Japan. Redeployed during February 1956 to Okinawa. Redeployed from March–July 1965 to the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam).
Participated in the War in Vietnam, May 1965 – November 1969, operating from:
Redeployed from August–November 1969 to Camp Hansen, Okinawa.
Relocated during August 1971 to Camp Hauge, Okinawa. Elements participated in the Southeast Asia Evacuations, April–June 1975. Elements participated in the recovery of the SS Mayaguez in May 1975. Relocated during August 1976 to Camp Zukeran, Okinawa. Camp Zukeran renamed Camp Foster during March 1980.
Elements participated in the Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, Southwest Asia, September 1990-April 1991. Relocated during July 1998 to Camp Hansen, Okinawa.
Global War on Terror
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Enduring Freedom is an ongoing war in Afghanistan entering its twelfth year. Marines from the battalion took part in the Helmand Province Campaign, particularly the Battle of Sangin.
See also
Notes
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Marine Corps.
External links
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| 3rd Marine Division | ||
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| 4th Marines | All battalions are part of other regiments in 1st Marine Division, the regiment in turn hosts units training at the Jungle Warfare Training Center. | |
| 9th Marines | All battalions are part of other regiments in 2nd Marine Division. | |
| 12th Marines | ||
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