On order, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines locates, closes with, and destroys the enemy by fire and maneuver or repels the enemy's assault by fire and close combat.
Third Battalion, Fifth Marines along with the 5th Marine Regiment, was first organized on 8 June, 1917 as the United States prepared for World War I. Six days later, the Battalion, manned by Spanish War and Boxer Rebellion veterans along with a large number of raw recruits, set sail for France. Campaigns and battles such as Bois de Belleau, Vierzy, Chateau Theirry, Pont-a-Mousson, Limey Sector, Fleury, Muese Argonne, Blano Mont, St Michiei, Leffincourt and Soissons proved to the world that the Battalion knew how to fight.
The French Government recognized the fighting ability of the young Battalion by presenting it the Crois De 'Guerre along with the Fourragere and changing the name of a French landmark, Belleau Wood, to "Bois de la Brigade de Marine" or Wood of the Marine Brigade". In August 1919 the Battalion was deactivated following World War I and less than two years later, in May 1921, the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines was reactivated. For the next several years, men of the 3rd Battalion served in the Caribbean and at home, guarding the U.S. Mail.
In March 1927, the 3rd Battalion deployed to Nicaragua to help stabilize the government against overthrow attempts by rebel forces. For the next six years, the Battalion aided the Nicaraguan Government until peace was finally restored. The victory won, the 3rd Battalion was once again disbanded on January 1933.
In November 1934, the 3rd Battalion was reactivated for the fourth time, only to be deactivated in March 1935. Shortly before World War II in April of 1940, 3rd Battalion was again reactivated. The fighting in World War II found the Marines of 3rd Battalion at Guadalcanal, New Guinea, Peleliu, and Okinawa. In April 1946, their mission accomplished, 3rd Battalion was disbanded and most of the Pacific Veterans returned to civilian life.
During October of 1949, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines was activated in Guam. During August 1950, the Battalion deployed to fight the Communist force invading the Republic of Korea. Names such as the Pusan Perimeter, Inchon, Seoul and Chosin Reservoir were added to the Battalion's battle vocabulary. At the close of hostilities, the 3rd Battalion returned to the United States, settling at Camp Pendleton as part of the free world forces poised for deployment anywhere their fighting experience was needed.
From June 1966 to March 1971, the 3rd Battalion was again in the heat of battle, this time in Vietnam. New names found their way into me Battalion's history: Chu-Lai, DaNang, Quang Nam, Que Son, An Hoa and Ross Combat Base became engraved in the memories of a different generation of Marines.
On 1 December, 1990, the Battalion answered the country's call and deployed to the Middle East in Support of Operation Desert Shield as a Battalion Landing Team, with the 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade. As part of the largest amphibious task force assembled since Vietnam, and augmented with reserves from 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion and 4th Tank Battalion, 3rd Battalion distinguished itself in combat operations in Al Wafrah, Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm. Enroute home from hostilities, 3rd Battalion participated in Operation Sea Angel, moving critical food and supplies to the cyclone ravaged country of Bangladesh.
3rd Battalion has been serving in Southwest Asia in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Battalion was deployed in 2003 for the push to Baghdad to oust Saddam Hussein. The Battalion was again deployed in 2004 to capture the city of Fallujah from insurgent’s control. In November 2004, the Battalion, along with several other units, participated in Operation Phantom Fury and was part of one of the biggest battles in Iraq thus far.
3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, because of its pride and professionalism in combat, has accumulated seventy-seven decorations; which solidify its battle tested colors. 3rd Battalion continually trains to maintain combat readiness in the event their nation requires their combat services.
Fallen Heroes
This page is dedicated in memory of our Fallen Marines who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.
"If the Army and the Navy Ever gaze on Heaven's scenes,
They will find the streets are guarded By United States Marines."
Semper Fidelis!
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LT Samuel Schneider
Chaplain, V35
samuel.schneider@usmc.mil
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Chaplain Samuel Schneider is a Roman Catholic Priest from Northern Wisconsin. In 2009 he accepted an appointment to the United States Naval Academy (USNA) studying Quantitative Economics. After successfully completing two years he felt the call to the priesthood and entered seminary at the University of St. Thomas. He was commissioned as an Ensign in the Navy Reserves as a Chaplain Candidate Program Officer (CCPO) in 2014. He attended Reserve Officer Direct Commissioning Officer Indoctrination Course (DCOIC) at Naval Station Newport in 2016. The following year, in June 2017, he was ordained a priest by Bishop James P. Powers, Bishop of Superior.
After ordination, Father Schneider served as Parochial Vicar of the Rice Lake Cluster of four parishes in northern Wisconsin. In January 2020, Schneider attended Chaplain Candidate Orientation Course (CCOC) at Naval Chaplaincy School and Center (NCSC) in Newport, Rhode Island. After superseding to active duty in August 2020, he returned to Naval Station Newport and graduated from the Chaplain Basic Leadership Course. December of 2022, he reported to his first Navy assignment at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan (CFAY) as the sole Catholic priest, for the largest denomination at the largest Chapel program in the Navy. He then served with 2nd Battalion, 11th Marines at Camp Pendleton, California and is currently assigned as the battalion chaplain of 3d Battalion, 5th Marines. His personal awards and achievements include the Navy Commendation Medal and the Navy Achievement Medal.
LT Schneider holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of St. Thomas and a Masters of Divinity from St. Paul Seminary. His two brothers both served in the Navy, and his sister in the Army National Guard. He enjoys sailing, woodworking, biking, skiing, and a good cup of black coffee.
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Deployment Readiness Coordinator
Raxel Ann “Raxee” Phillips
3D Battalion, 5TH Marines
Office Hours: 0800-1600
Email: RaxelAnn.Phillips@usmc.mil
Cell: 760.277.7280
Emergencies, please contact the OOD: 760.769.0396
Red Cross: 877.272.7337 or text GETHEROCARE to 90999
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On behalf of the Commanding Officer, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to 3D Battalion, 5TH Marines.
My name is Raxee Phillips and I am honored to serve as your Deployment Readiness Coordinator (DRC), formerly known as the Family Readiness Officer (FRO).
The Unit, Personal, & Family Readiness Program (UPFRP) is a vital part of our battalion’s mission to support our Marines, Sailors, and the wellbeing of our families. While it is the primary responsibility of the individual Marine/Sailor to keep his/her family informed, the DRC can assist in this responsibility by providing resource information regarding the many services and programs that are available.
Communication plays a crucial role in our unit’s overall readiness and that includes ensuring that you and your family are also always connected with the unit. When your Marine or Sailor checks in, he/she provides me with the contact information of the individuals to be added as authorized contacts, so that I may keep you informed and connected through our monthly UPFRP Emails. In order to receive the information, please make sure your Marine/Sailor has listed you as an Authorized Contact for the UPFRP. The emails sent out includes information on resources, upcoming events and programs, and other key updates from the unit.
In order to be successful in this lifestyle, it is important that you and your family have a plethora of tools to help you navigate the challenges of being a military family. These tools include an understanding of how the military works and an abundant knowledge of resources. There is an abundance of free programs, events, and services that are available to you aboard Camp Pendleton and within the community. Think of your DRC as your “Google” whenever you need to know about a specific resource or what to do and where to go for a particular situation or life event. Building resilient families, Marines, and Sailors to be prepared for whatever the Marine Corps throws at you is my mission.
Every day is a learning experience as a member of the Navy and Marine Corps family. As your DRC, I am available to help you with a variety of challenges as a communication link and an information and referral resource. This includes the service members, spouses, parents, extended family, friends, and others.
I encourage you to get involved and attend the different events we host as a battalion and those within the 5th Marine Regiment! I am always in need of volunteers, so please contact me if you are interested in becoming a Darkhorse Volunteer!
In the meantime please let me know if there is anything we can help you with. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at the numbers listed above or through email.
Again, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the Darkhorse Family. I look forward to having you as a part of our family in 3D Battalion, 5TH Marines!
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Gunnery Sergeant B. K. McNeely
Equal Opportunity Representative
3rd Battalion, 5th Marines
Email: Barry.Mcneely@usmc.mil
Phone: 337-532-0762
Building: 12055T