3D Assault Amphibian Battalion

1st Marine Division

Mission

To land the surface assault element of the landing force and their equipment in a single lift from assault shipping during amphibious operations to inland objectives; to conduct mechanized operations and related combat support in subsequent operations ashore.

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		The essentials: A look inside 3rd AABn By Cpl. William Jackson \| March 13, 2013 The History: Assault Amphibious Vehicles are tracked armored vehicles that can transport 24 Marines or 10,000 pounds of cargo in hostile land and water operations. The AAV is armed with the UGWS (up-gunned weapons station), which mounts an M2 .50 caliber machine gun and a Mk-19 40mm grenade launcher. AAVs can travel at highway speeds for up to 400 MORE
		National trap shooting champion competes in Western Division Matches By Lance Cpl. Joseph Scanlan \| March 08, 2013 MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Breathe in, exhale, slow and steady squeeze. A Marine shooter repeats these steps and adds five points toward his score after hitting his target 500 yards down range. Lance Cpl. Jacob Arthur, a crew chief serving with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion and a native of Los Angeles, competed on the rifle range MORE
		Fox Company Deactivation Ceremony By 3D AA BN \| September 27, 2012 Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton California - Marines and Sailors participate in Fox Companies Deactivation Ceremony on 27 September 2012. MORE
		MARSOC Mud Run By 3D Assault Amphibian Battalion \| June 01, 2012 On Friday June 1 the gators of 3DAABN sent upwards of 100 marines to partake in the World Famous MARSOC Mudrun. The race was 10 kilometers through the hills and mud of Camp Pendleton . Cpl Frye of Alpha Company had this to say: "It was awesome…and a great example of unit cohesion." MORE
		12 Nauticle Mile Swim By 3D Assault Amphibian Battalion \| March 29, 2012 From 26-28 March 2012, the Marines and Sailors of the 3d AABn made history as they participated in the successful capabilities demonstration of the AAV P-7 from a distance of 12 Nautical miles from ship to shore. This was the very first demonstration of this type with the current configuration of the AAV Family of Vehicles. Tasked by the Deputy MORE

The Arrival of the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall at the 2012 Tampa Bay Veterans Alliance Veterans Day Celebration

Madison Rising "Star Spangle Banner" in 5TH Annual Beach Party honoring Marines & Sailors from 3D AABN

		The essentials: A look inside 3rd AABn By Cpl. William Jackson \| March 13, 2013 The History: Assault Amphibious Vehicles are tracked armored vehicles that can transport 24 Marines or 10,000 pounds of cargo in hostile land and water operations. The AAV is armed with the UGWS (up-gunned weapons station), which mounts an M2 .50 caliber machine gun and a Mk-19 40mm grenade launcher. AAVs can travel at highway speeds for up to 400 MORE
		National trap shooting champion competes in Western Division Matches By Lance Cpl. Joseph Scanlan \| March 08, 2013 MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Breathe in, exhale, slow and steady squeeze. A Marine shooter repeats these steps and adds five points toward his score after hitting his target 500 yards down range. Lance Cpl. Jacob Arthur, a crew chief serving with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion and a native of Los Angeles, competed on the rifle range MORE
		Fox Company Deactivation Ceremony By 3D AA BN \| September 27, 2012 Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton California - Marines and Sailors participate in Fox Companies Deactivation Ceremony on 27 September 2012. MORE
		MARSOC Mud Run By 3D Assault Amphibian Battalion \| June 01, 2012 On Friday June 1 the gators of 3DAABN sent upwards of 100 marines to partake in the World Famous MARSOC Mudrun. The race was 10 kilometers through the hills and mud of Camp Pendleton . Cpl Frye of Alpha Company had this to say: "It was awesome…and a great example of unit cohesion." MORE
		12 Nauticle Mile Swim By 3D Assault Amphibian Battalion \| March 29, 2012 From 26-28 March 2012, the Marines and Sailors of the 3d AABn made history as they participated in the successful capabilities demonstration of the AAV P-7 from a distance of 12 Nautical miles from ship to shore. This was the very first demonstration of this type with the current configuration of the AAV Family of Vehicles. Tasked by the Deputy MORE

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Marine save motorist's life in Riverside County

The Arrival of the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall at the 2012 Tampa Bay Veterans Alliance Veterans Day Celebration

Madison Rising "Star Spangle Banner" in 5TH Annual Beach Party honoring Marines & Sailors from 3D AABN