On order, 2d Battalion, 1st Marines locates, closes with, and destroys the enemy by fire and maneuver or repels the enemy's assault by fire and close combat. The Battalion conducts combat readiness focused training and education across all warfighting functions in preparation for employment as a ground combat element in support of operational requirements.

2d Battalion, 1st Marines will fight the way we train. We are therefore committed to efficient, effective, and safe, but realistic training that cultivates a culture of comradery and lethality within our unit. We constantly assess our performance by asking questions of ourselves and our units: “Have I gotten stronger? Have I learned anything? Are my Marines ready?”

THE PROFESSIONALS WILL BE READY.

Presidential Unit Citation Streamer With One Silver and Four Bronze Stars

* Guadalcanal         7 August-9 December 1942
* Palau Islands       15-29 September 1944
* Okinawa               1 April-21 June 1945
* Korea                   15 September-11 October 1950
* Korea                   27 November-11 December 1950
* Korea                   21-26 April, 16 May-30 June And 11-26 September 1951
* Vietnam               10 Decmeber 1965 - 28 March 1966
* Vietnam               29 March 1966 - 15 September 1967
* Vietnam               27 March 1968-14 April 1968 And 21 August-31 October 1968
* Iraq                      21 March-24 April 2003

Navy Unit Commendation Streamer

* Korea                   11 August 1952 - 5 May 1953 And 7-27 July 1953

Meritorious Unit Commendation Stream with Four Bronze Stars

* Vietnam               14 April-1 June 1971
* Su 13th Meu        19 June-18 December 1986
* Su 15th Meu        18 December 1987 - 16 December 1988
* Su 13th Meu        20 January-20 April 1999
* Su 11th Meu         3 May-30 June 2001

Marine Corps Expeditionary Streamer

* Cuba                     21-23 October 1962

American Defense Service Streamer With One Bronze Star

* Cuba                    1 March - 7 December 1941

Asiatic - Pacific Campaign Streamer With One Silver and One Bronze Star

* Guadalcanal-Tulagi Landings                    7-9 August 1942
* Capture And Defense Of Guadalcanal      10 August-22 December 1942
* Finschhafen Operation                              1 September-25 December 1943
* Cape Gloucest, New Britain                       26 December 1943 - 1 March 1944
* Capture And Occupation Of Southern Palau Islands, 15 September-2 October 1944
* Assault And Occupation Of Okinawa        1 April-30 June 1945

World War II Victory Streamer

* 7 December 1941 - 31 December 1946

Navy Occupation Service Streamer With "Asia"

* Okinawa, 2-26 September 1945

China Service Streamer

* 30 September 1945 - 8 February 1949

National Defense Service Streamer With Three Bronze Stars

* 4 August 1950 - 27 July 1954
* 1 January 1961 - 15 August 1974
* 9 September 1994 - 30 November 1995
* 11 September 2001 - TBD

Armed Forces Expeditionary Streamer

* Cuba, 24 October-2 December 1962

Vietnam Service Streamer With Two Silver and Three Bronze Stars

* Vietnam Defense Campaign, 22 November-24 December 1965
* Vietnamese Counteroffensive Campaign, 25 December 1965 - 30 June 1966
* Vietnamese Counteroffensive Phase Ii, 1 July 1966 - 31 May 1967
* Vietnamese Counteroffensive Phase Iii, 1 June 1967 - 29 January 1968
* Tet Counteroffensive, 30 January-1 April 1968
* Vietnamese Counteroffensive Phase Iv, 2 April-30 June 1968
* Vietnamese Counteroffensive Phase V, 1 July-1 November 1968
* Vietnamese Counteroffensive Phase Vi, 2 November 1968 - 22 February 1969
* Tet 69/Counteroffensive, 23 February-8 June 1969
* Vietnam, Summer-Fall 1969, 9 June-31 October 1969
* Vietnam, Winter-Spring 1970, 1 November 1969 - 30 April 1970
* Sanctuary Counteroffensive, 1 May-30 June 1970
* Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase Viii, 1 July 1970 - 31 May 1971

Iraq Campaign Streamer

* September-November 2005

Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Streamer

* March-May 2003

Global War On Terrorism Service Streamer

* 11 September 2001- TBD

Korean Presidential Unit Citation Streamer

* 15-27 September 1950
* 26 October 1950 - 27 July 1953

Vietnam Cross of Gallantry With Palm Streamer

* 22 November 1965 - 20 September 1969

Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation Civil Actions Streamer

* 21 September 1969 - 20 November 1970
 

1922 - 1924

Activated 1 August 1922 at Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, as the 2nd Battalion, 1st Regiment and assigned to the 2nd Brigade.

Participated in the occupation of the Dominican Republic, Deactivated 20 July 1924.

1941 - 1947

Reactivated 1 March 1941 at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines and assigned to the 1st Marine Division, fleet Marine Force.

Deployed during April 1941 to Parris Island, SC.

Deactivated 14 June 1941.

Reactivated 11 February 1942 at New River, NC, and assigned to the 1st Marines Division, Fleet Marine Force.

Deployed during July 1942 to Wellington, New Zealand.

Participated in the following World War II campaigns:
* Guadalcanal
* Finschhafen
* New Britain
* Peleliu
* Okinawa

Redeployed during September 1945 to Tiensin, China.

Participated in the occupation of North China, September 1945-October 1947.

1950 - 1964

Reactivated 4 August 1950 at Camp Lejuene, North Carolina, and assigned to the 1st Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force.

Deployed during August 1950 to Kobe, Japan.

Participated in the Korean War, September 1950-July 1953, Operating from:
* Inchon-Seoul
* Chosin Reservoir
* East Central
* Western Front

Participated in the defense of the Korean demilitarized zone July 1953 - April 1955.

Relocated to Camp Pendleton, CA in April 1955.

Participated in the Battalion transplacement system between the 1st Marine Division and the 3rd Marine Division during June 1959 - July 1960.

Participated in the Cuban Missile Crisis, October-December 1962.

1965 - 1974

Deployed during November 1965 to the Republic of Vietnam, and assigned to the 3rd Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force.

Participated in the War in Vietnam, November 1965-May 1971, Operating from:
* Hue/Phu Bai
* Da Nang
* Quang Tri
* Thua Thien
* Quang Nam

Detached during April 1971 from the 1st Marine Division, and reassigned to the 3rd Marine Amphibious Brigade, Fleet Marine Force.

Relocated during June 1971 to Camp Pendleton, CA, and reassigned to the 1st Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force.

1975 - 1989

Participated during April - May 1975 in Operation New Arrival, the relocation of refugees from Indochina.

Participated in numerous training exercises during the 1970's and 1980's.

Participated in the Battalion rotation between the 3rd Marine Division on Okinawa and Divisions stationed in the United States during the 1980's.

Deactivated 31 March 1989.

1994 - 2018

Reactivated 9 September 1994 at Camp Pendleton, CA, and assigned to the 1st Marine Division.

Participated from January to June 2003 in Operation Enduring Freedom I with the 15th MEU.

Participated from February to October 2004 in Operation Iraqi Freedom II with 1st Marine Division.

Participated from October 2005 to December 2005 in Operation Iraqi Freedom 04-06 with 2nd Marine Division and the 13th MEU.

Participated in Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan, October 2010 - May 2011.

I am honored to be a Professional and serve with you in this storied battalion.  Every Marine and Sailor in this command is entitled to a worthwhile and challenging day.  The three tenants below are the foundation for preparing to safeguard the nation.

Teamwork.  This battalion is a family.  All of us are working together for a common purpose.  There are no “us” and “thems” and we can all talk transparently. 

Grit.  Overcome hardships and do difficult things every day to be smarter, stronger, and more lethal.  Most battles are lost in our minds, make sure you are ready to overcome fear, discomfort, and ignorance.

Character.  Our world is a complex and complicated environment, professionals fight with a happy heart in hard times.  Keep your honor clean, always.  Leaders must lead by example and have the moral courage to correct others.  Do not tarnish the reputation of those heroes that have gone before us.

If you have questions to what I expect from you as a member of this Battalion, find me.  Semper Fidelis.

G. P. BAKER

LtCol, USMC

 

Information coming soon.

BATTALION CONTACTS

Deployment Readiness Coordinator (DRC): Brittney St. Cere (760) 763-0831

Uniformed Readiness Coordinator (URC): SSgt Rander Haywood (760) 390-5158

Battalion Chaplain: LT Brian Burd (760) 763-0837

Military Family Life Counselor (MFLC): Londy Say (760) 405-4883

Battalion Officer of the Day (OOD): (760) 207-5933

Regiment Officer of the Day: (760) 725-7247

Uniformed Victim Advocate: (760) 212-5576 or (760) 390-5163

Sexual Assualt Prevention and Responce Victim Advocate: 24/7 helpline (760) 500-1707

FAMILY ASSISTANCE NUMBERS

American Red Cross Message: (800) 951-5600

Operation Homefront: (866) 424-5210

Armed Forces YMCA (760) 385-4921

Aid Life Suicide Hotline: (800) 479-3339

CREDO/Marriage Retreats: (760) 725-4954

OneCall Now Phone Messages: (800) 342-9647

Voting Assistance Officer: (760) 763-0793

OTHER CONTACTS

Naval Hospital (Camp Pendleton)	(760) 725-1288
Naval Hospital (San Diego)	(619) 532-6400
TriCare	(888) 874-9378
Dental	(800) 866-8499
DEERS/ ID Cards	(760) 725-2442
Base Information	(760) 725-4111
Animal Shelter	(760) 725-8120
Base Housing Office	(760) 725-5995/5217
Military Housing Emergency Assistance	(888) 578-4141
Commissary (20 area)	(760) 430-1701
Commissary (51 area)	(760) 725-7136
Navy Marine Corps Relief Society	(760) 725-5337
JRC	(760) 725-2106
MilitaryOneSource	(800) 342-9647
PMO	(760) 725-3888
Base Locator	(760) 725-6662
ASYMCA	(760) 385-4921
TMO	(760) 725-8848/8174
Base Legal	(760) 725-6172
Base Counseling Center	(760) 725-9051
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
MiltaryOneSource Hotline	(800) 869-0278
San Diego Suicide Hotline	(800) 479-3339
National Domestic Violence Hotline	(800) 799-7233
DoD Safe Helpline	(877) 995-5247
Camp Pendleton 24/7 Sexual Assault Helpline	(760) 500-1707
CP Naval Hospital Emergency Room	(760) 725-3258
American Red Cross	(877) 272-7337 or (760) 725-6877