Headquarters Battalion
N
1st Marine Division
Camp Pendleton, California
 

Headquarters Battalion provides communications and information systems network, motor transportation, security, administration and personnel support to the 1st Marine Division in order to facilitate the Division's ability to command and control.

1913 - 1914

  • ACTIVATED 23 DECEMBER 1913 AT PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, AS FIELD, STAFF AND HEADQUARTERS DETACHMENT, 1ST ADVANCE BASE BRIGADE
  • DEPLOYED DURING JANUARY 1914 TO CULEBRA, PUERTO RICO
  • RELOCATED DURING FEBRUARY 1914 TO NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
  • REDESIGNATED 1 APRIL 1914 AS FIELD, STAFF AND HEADQUARTERS DETACHMENT, 1ST BRIGADE.
  • DEPLOYED DURING APRIL 1914 TO VERACRUZ, MEXICO
  • PARTICIPATED IN THE LANDINGS IN OCCUPATION OF VERA CRUZ, MEXICO, APRIL - NOVEMBER 1914
  • RELOCATED DURING DECEMBER 1914 TO PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA

1915 - 1939

  • DEPLOYED DURING AUGUST 1915 TO PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI
  • PARTICIPATED IN THE OCCUPATION OF HAITI, AUGUST 1915 - AUGUST 1934
  • REDESIGNATED 24 NOVEMBER 1916 AS BRIGADE HEADQUARTERS DETACHMENT, 1ST PROVISIONAL BRIGADE
  • REDESIGNATED 1 JULY 1921 AS BRIGADE HEADQUARTERS DEATCHMENT, 1ST BRIGADE
  • REDESIGNATED 1 JULY 1924 AS HEADQUARTERS AND 57TH COMPANY, 1ST BRIGADE
  • REDESIGNATED 1 JULY 1925 AS BRIGADE HEADQUARTERS AND HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 1ST BRIGADE
  • DEACTIVATED 15 AUGUST 1934 AT PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI
  • REACITIAVTED 1 SEP 1935 QUANTICO, VIRGINIA, AS HEADQUARTERS AND HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 1ST MARINE BRIGADE, FLEET MARINE FORCE
  • REDESIGNATED 1 APRIL 1936 AS HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 1ST MARINE BRIGADE, FLEET MARINE FORCE

1940 - 1949

  • DEPLOYED DURING OCTOBER 1940 TO GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA
  • REDESIGNATED 1 FEBRUARY 1941 AS HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 1ST MARINE DIVISION, FLEET MARINE FORCE
  • RELOCATED DURING MAY 1941 TO QUANTICO, VIRGINIA
  • RELOCATED DURING SEPTEMBER 1941 TO NEW RIVER, NORTH CAROLINA
  • DEPLOYED DURING JUNE 1942 TO WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND
  • REDESIGNATED 2 DECEMBER 1942 AS HEADQUARTERS BATTALION, 1ST MARINE DIVISION, FLEET MARINE FORCE
  • PARTICPATED IN THE FOLLOWING WORLD WAR II CAMPAIGNS
  • GUADALCANAL, EASTERN NEW GUINEA, NEW BRITAIN, PELIELU, OKINAWA
  • REDEPLOYED DURING SEPTEMBER 1945 TO TIENTSIN, CHINA
  • PARTICIPATED IN THE OCCUPATION OF NORTH CHINA, SEPTEMBER 1945 - JUNE 1947
  • RELOCATED DURING JUNE 1947 TO CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA

1950 - 1965

  • DEPLOYED DURING AUGUST 1950 TO KOBE, JAPAN
  • DEPLOYED DURING SEPTEMBER 1950 TO THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
  • PARTICIPATED IN THE KOREAN WAR, SEPTEMBER 1950 - JULY 1953, OPERATING FROM
  • INCHON - SEOUL, CHOSIN RESERVOIR, EAST CENTRAL FRONT, WESTERN FRONT
  • PARTICIPATED IN THE DEFENSE OF THE KOREAN DEMILITARIZED ZONE FROM AUGUST 1953 TO MARCH 1955
  • RELOCATED DURING MARCH 1955 TO CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA
  • ELEMENTS OF THE BATTALION PARTICIPATED IN THE CUBA MISSLE CRISIS OCTOBER - DECEMBER 1962

1966 - 1997

  • DEPLOYED DURING MARCH 1966 TO THE REPUBLIC ON VIETNAM
  • PARTICIPATED IN THE WAR IN VIETNAM, MARCH 1966 - APRIL 1971, OPERATING FROMCHU LAI, DA NANG
  • RELOCATED DURING APRIL 1971 TO CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA
  • PARTICIPATED IN NUMEROUS TRAINING EXERCISES THROUGHOUT THE 1970’S AND 1980’S
  • PARTICIPATED IN OPERATIONS DESERT SHIELD AND DESERT STORM, SOUTHWEST ASIA, SEPTEMBER 1990 - MARCH 1991
  • PARTICIPATED IN OPERATION RESTORE HOPE, SOMALIA, DECMBER 1992 - MAY 1993

1998 - Present

  • DEPLOYED IN SUPPORT OF OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM, KUWAIT, FEBRUARY 2003 
  • PARTICIPATED IN OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM, IRAQ, MARCH-OCTOBER 2003 AND 
  • AUGUST 2004- FEBRUARY 2005 ELEMENTS PARTICIPATED IN OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM, IRAQ, 2003- 2009 
  • ELEMENTS PARTICIPATED IN OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM, AFGHANISTAN, 2009- 2013 
  • PARTICIPATED IN OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM, AFGHANISTAN, MARCH 2010- APRIL 2011
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  Family Readiness Officer
Michael K. Miller
Bldg 33342, RM 25
Phone #: (760) 725-8816
Cell #: (760) 277-4262
michael.k.miller1@usmc.mil

 

Letter from the Family Readiness Officer

Dear Headquarters Battalion Families,

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to the Marines, Sailors and families of Headquarters Battalion, my name is Michael Miller and I have been in or around Headquarters Battalion in one capacity or another since 2005. I retired as the Company First Sergeant, Headquarters and Service Company in 2007 and for the last three years I’ve been the 33 Area Single Marine Program Manager. I have been taking care of Marines, Sailors and their family members for over 28 years. I am very proud to be your Family Readiness Officer and I look forward to serving all of you and your families. My primary goal as the Family Readiness Officer is to support and take care of Marines, Sailors and their family members. Family readiness is defined as families who are prepared and equipped with the skills and tools to successfully meet the challenges of the military lifestyle. Family readiness directly affects the fundamental purpose of the Marine Corps to make Marines and win battles by building commitment and raising morale, thereby increasing unit readiness. My focus is to do whatever I can to ensure that the Marines, Sailors and their families are prepared for both deployments, and the busy schedule of the normal work routine. I will continue to work closely with the Command Team, Family Readiness Advisor and Family Readiness Assistances to provide the best possible service, support and assistance to our Marines, Sailors and their Families.

My office is located in the 33 Area, Camp Pendleton, CA (Camp Margarita) Building 33342 room number 25. I invite all of you to stop by and ask for any assistance or information you may need.

What is the Unit Family Readiness Program?

The Unit Family Readiness Program provides support to the individual Service Member and their family to successfully balance life, career and mission events. This support is provided through proactive outreach and intervention using Official Communication, Information and Referral and Readiness and deployment Support. This support is extend to the entire family unit and includes children, spouses, parents and other extended family members.

Who can participate?

Anyone and everyone is encouraged to participate. This can include parents, grandparents, siblings, spouses, fiancées, children and more. If you are interested, we’d love to have you.

How can I help?

Family Readiness Advisor – These individuals work with the Family Readiness Command Team to provide feedback and suggestions. A Family Readiness Advisor embodies the commander’s goals and intents and helps assure that all unit members have a “voice”.

Family Readiness Assistant – These individuals work closely in support of the Family Readiness Command Team and the Family Readiness Officer by helping to execute the commander’s intent with regard to the Unit Family Readiness Program. They work closely in support of Service Members and their families and provide resources and referrals when necessary.

Morale Support Volunteers – Individuals who volunteer to participate in specific events. These volunteers assist with the planning, coordination and execution of the event.

Why the change?

Headquarters Marine Corps conducted a study that found our volunteers were overworked and overburdened. By having a civilian Family Readiness Officer (FRO), it removes a majority of the burden from the volunteers. This frees volunteers up to support and interact with the unit families and participate in the events they enjoy. The expanded roles also allow the volunteers to tailor their participation to what they enjoy. If you enjoy planning events, you can be a Morale Support Volunteer. If you would rather provide input and help shape the program, then the Family Readiness Advisor role is perfect for you. The goal is to provide our volunteers with more choices and less stress while maintaining that vital family contact.

 

Headquarters Battalion
P.O. BOX 555381
CAMP PENDLETON,
CA 92055

Officer on Duty:
760-725-8805

Camp Pendleton
Directory Assistance:
760-725-4111

Resources:

National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988

Camp Pendleton 24/7 Sexual Assault Support Line: (760) 500-1707

Camp Pendleton 24/7 Domestic Violence Support Line: (760) 500-2633

DoD Safe Helpline: (877) 995-5247

National Sexual Assault Support Line (RAINN): (800) 656-4673 (HOPE)

Oceanside Women’s Resource Center: (760) 757-3500

San Diego Center for Community Solutions: (888) 385-4657

Riverside Area Rape Crisis Center: (951) 686-7273

Links:

HQBN CO SAPR Policy Statement

The Watch List: Top 10 Tips for Commanding Officers

Camp Pendleton Installation SAPR

CATCH Program

DoD Safe Helpline

 

 

 

Headquarters Battalion Leaders

Commanding Officer, Headquarters Battalion

Colonel Matthew D. Lundgren

Colonel Lundgren enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve in 1994 and served as a rifleman in 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion....

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Sergeant Major, Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division

SgtMaj T. M. Smith-Leavy

Sergeant Major Smith-Leavy was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica and enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1996 and underwentrecruit training at Parris Island South Carolina....

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