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A unit citation or commendation is an award bestowed upon an organization for the action cited. Members of the unit who participated in said actions are allowed to wear on their uniforms the awarded citation. 1/1 has been presented with the following awards:
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Since 2003, after the fall of Saddam
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and they spent 1 month there. The combat units performed continuous foot and vehicle patrols in the area, finding weapons caches and unearthing
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area and moved to the east coast of Korea landing at Wosnan in late
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to the local police and army in Iraq. While these MiT teams would draw personnel from other companies, Marines for other part of the
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in tropical, woodland, desert, or Arctic environments. From at least 1989, the units were organized as such:
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but in March, C Company along with MAP 2 & 3 of Wpns Company began operations in the area around
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1/1st Marines is a battalion-level infantry unit composed of infantry Marines and support personnel.
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reconnaissance aircraft on March 10, the battalion backloaded on April 24 to Camp Pendleton.
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On September 11, 2001, the Marines of 1/1 were deployed on a WestPac (a deployment in an
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and more on variations of it within an urban environment (accounting for the 360 degree
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documentary on the unit, Warriors, by Ed Robbins, documents this unit's deployment.
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in part of a call to defend the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from the Iraqi dictator
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In June 2012, after 11 years, 1/1 returned to Afghanistan to operate in
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When trained as a battalion landing team, the battalion can attach to a
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Mortar platoon "No Love" - deploys and deliver 81 mm mortars via a
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1884:. History Division, United States Marine Corps. Archived from
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1st Battalion 1st Marines was activated on March 1, 1941, at
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Locate, close with and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver
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on February 27, 1991. After completing a search of a downed
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Company C ”Chosen” (AAV company) - trained for insertion by
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and various swimming specialties (CWSS, scout swimmer, etc.)
2111:"Marines from the Heartland storm into Iraq, relieving 1/1"
1046:. The battalion completed their deployment and returned to
884:(ARG) making rounds in the Western Pacific) as part of the
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1st Marine Battalion raising the United States flag at the
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to provide quick reaction and mobility in urban missions.
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Military Secretary to the Commandant of the Marine Corps
685:. After a few months of training they were deployed to
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Campaign Chronologies of the United States Marine Corps
1958:""What is it really like to be a soldier in Iraq?" in
1212:, served as A Company Commander during the Vietnam War
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Infantry battalions of the United States Marine Corps
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which is located about 20 miles (32 km) west of
535:(such as fire-team rushing, and anti-armor tactics).
2142:"'Sailor of the Sands' provides care in Afghanistan"
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Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation Civil Action Medal
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647:on May 30, 1945. This flag was first raised over
391:The battalion has been organized around fire and
16:"1/1" redirects here. For the calendar date, see
491:BAS (Battalion Aid Station staffed by U.S. Navy
1993:"Marines patrol Army territory near Abu Ghraib"
1933:"13th MEU Provides Assistance in Southern Iraq"
1878:"Global War on Terrorism Chronology, 2001-2005"
1162:One Bullet Away: The Making of a Marine Officer
1034:area and the entire battalion was re-united in
917:Marines from Battalion Landing Team 1/1 of the
2299:Weapons company blog from March 2006-July 2006
1802:Organization of the United States Marine Corps
937:was to assist in securing an airstrip outside
566:Rifle companies (A, B, and C) focused less on
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1797:List of United States Marine Corps battalions
1589:with two Silver Stars and three Bronze Stars
1129:recipient, general officer who served in the
820:The 1st Battalion, 1st Marines deployed from
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677:1/1 was reactivated on February 7, 1942, at
2423:Seapower and Projection Forces subcommittee
1641:Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
1089:, served as A Company Commander during the
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1999:. Story ID#: 20063291594. Archived from
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982:tsunami that hit Indonesia and Sri Lanka
668:Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island
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525:training local police and military units
464:) and anti-armor missilemen (employ the
2529:Marine Corps Combat Development Command
2061:. Story ID#: 2006595250. Archived from
2055:"Marines, Iraqi police patrol Khandari"
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1147:, actor, served in 81mm Mortar Section.
854:3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion
574:of the enemy and the possibilities of
456:- includes heavy machine gunners (the
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1740:Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
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2140:Ward Jr., Anthony (24 August 2012).
992:. Their forward operating base was
666:. A month later they redeployed to
3247:1st Marine Division (United States)
2024:"Marines in Iraq thwart insurgency"
2022:Skelton, William (April 20, 2006).
1991:Skelton, William (March 25, 2006).
1247:Unit Award & Campaign Streamers
2844:Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps
2370:Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
2224:from websites or documents of the
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2384:Marine Corps three-star generals
1972:from the original on 25 June 2007
1754:Korean Presidential unit Citation
1057:in mid-July 2007 to areas around
3206:3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance
3201:1st Light Armored Reconnaissance
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2952:History of Hispanics in the USMC
2534:Training & Education Command
2468:Organization of the Marine Corps
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2220: This article incorporates
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2084:Muhlenberg, Bryce (2006-12-12).
2053:Skelton, William (May 5, 2006).
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521:stability and support operations
175:Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
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86:July 10, 1930 – October 31, 1947
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2708:Criminal Investigation Division
2430:Senate Armed Services Committee
2380:Marine Corps four-star generals
2163:Lamothe, Dan (24 August 2012).
1946:– via GlobalSecurity.org.
838:3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion
558:Infantry company reorganization
2500:III Marine Expeditionary Force
2418:House Armed Services Committee
2360:Commandant of the Marine Corps
1486:National Defense Service Medal
1403:Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
1377:American Defense Service Medal
1186:Commandant of the Marine Corps
1095:Commandant of the Marine Corps
1061:, Iraq. They were relieved by
974:15th Marine Expeditionary Unit
919:15th Marine Expeditionary Unit
901:would join them and assist in
888:. Specifically, they were in
816:Persian Gulf War and the 1990s
764:from July 1953 to April 1955.
726:Following the outbreak of the
442:Javelin platoon - employs the
199:"Right Of Line, First Of Foot"
1:
2483:II Marine Expeditionary Force
1432:Navy Occupation Service Medal
1326:Meritorious Unit Commendation
1203:James McCain, son of senator
921:raise the first U.S. flag at
850:1st Combat Engineer Battalion
88:August 9, 1950 – May 28, 1974
2957:History of women in the USMC
2927:Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima
2718:Chaplain of the Marine Corps
2579:Marine Air-Ground Task Force
2563:Marine Corps Cyber Auxiliary
2547:Marine Corps Systems Command
2495:I Marine Expeditionary Force
2146:I Marine Expeditionary Force
2109:Murphy, Jerry (2008-02-06).
1627:Southwest Asia Service Medal
1009:3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment
941:, Afghanistan and establish
866:Kuwait International Airport
576:improvised explosive devices
2355:Under Secretary of the Navy
1063:2nd Battalion, 24th Marines
1044:1st Battalion, 25th Marines
1038:. C Company later moved to
414:). Also complemented with
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3147:3rd Battalion, 4th Marines
3114:2nd Battalion, 4th Marines
3072:1st Battalion, 4th Marines
2336:United States Marine Corps
2294:1/1 Vietnam Veteran's page
2289:1/1 Unit Website from 2006
2226:United States Marine Corps
1909:. 15th MEU. Archived from
1768:Vietnam Cross of Gallantry
1680:Afghanistan Campaign Medal
1418:World War II Victory Medal
1279:Presidential Unit Citation
1175:recipient (posthumously),
978:Expeditionary Strike Group
927:Operation Enduring Freedom
903:Operation Enduring Freedom
842:3rd Battalion, 9th Marines
748:Battle of Chosin Reservoir
689:in July 1942. During the
485:S-4 (supply and logistics)
423:Assault Amphibious Vehicle
370:Camp Pendleton, California
366:United States Marine Corps
354:1st Battalion, 1st Marines
283:Operation Enduring Freedom
251:Battle of Chosin Reservoir
125:United States Marine Corps
90:October 15, 1975 – present
15:
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2899:Marine Corps War Memorial
2749:Officer Candidates School
2619:Marine expeditionary unit
2473:Headquarters Marine Corps
2447:
1907:"History of the 15th MEU"
1351:World War I Victory Medal
1218:, former POW who escaped
762:Korean Demilitarized Zone
604:Marine Expeditionary Unit
585:Weapons company utilized
544:Military transition teams
539:Military transition teams
222:Battle of Cape Gloucester
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40:This article needs to be
2849:Eagle, Globe, and Anchor
2723:Associated organizations
1488:with three Bronze Stars
933:Among 1/1's missions in
628:Battle of Guantánamo Bay
107:United States of America
66:1st Battalion 1s Marines
2713:Judge Advocate Division
1966:America at a Crossroads
1824:. 1997. pp. 28–29.
957:Operation Iraqi Freedom
834:Operation Desert Shield
687:Wellington, New Zealand
587:Mobile Assault Platoons
289:Operation Iraqi Freedom
2639:Marine Raider Regiment
2284:1/1's official website
2222:public domain material
1521:with two Silver Stars
1308:Navy Unit Commendation
1169:Alfredo Cantu Gonzalez
1081:Notable former members
972:Later, as part of the
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882:Amphibious Ready Group
858:Operation Desert Storm
755:thirty-eighth parallel
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513:battalion landing team
458:50-caliber machine gun
301:Operation Phantom Fury
277:Operation Desert Storm
135:Battalion landing team
77:1/1st Marines Insignia
3221:3rd Assault Amphibian
2801:Vehicles and aircraft
2624:Marine Security Guard
2507:Marine Forces Reserve
2490:Marine Forces Pacific
2478:Marine Forces Command
2435:Seapower subcommittee
2350:Secretary of the Navy
1587:Vietnam Service Medal
1405:with one Bronze Star
1379:with one Bronze Star
1353:with one Bronze Star
1123:Raymond Gilbert Davis
1053:1/1 deployed back to
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856:. After the start of
703:Battle of New Britain
698:Battle of Guadalcanal
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608:ground combat element
509:Department of Defense
405:CH-53E Super Stallion
320:LtCol. Clark K. Smith
296:2003 invasion of Iraq
2889:White House Sentries
2884:Silent Drill Platoon
2864:Drum and Bugle Corps
2806:Individual equipment
2759:Martial Arts Program
2086:"2d Marine Division"
1888:on February 19, 2007
1519:Korean Service Medal
1093:, later became 27th
1065:on 6 February 2008.
909:Afghanistan invasion
876:Global War on Terror
824:in December 1990 to
488:S-6 (communications)
331:Leonard B. Cresswell
217:Guadalcanal Campaign
185:"First of the First"
3211:1st Combat Engineer
3041:1st Marine Division
2193:. 11 September 2012
1858:on 1 September 2020
1770:with Palm Streamer
1726:Iraq Campaign Medal
1447:China Service Medal
976:on the first Naval
782:3rd Marine Division
778:Republic of Vietnam
378:1st Marine Division
374:1st Marine Regiment
165:1st Marine Division
161:1st Marine Regiment
3196:1st Reconnaissance
2904:Marine Detachments
2834:Acronyms and terms
2744:School of Infantry
2698:Historical Marines
2629:Special Operations
2512:Fleet Marine Force
2059:Marine Corps Times
2028:Marine Corps Times
1997:Marine Corps Times
1839:The Last Parallel,
1220:Japanese captivity
988:province south of
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929:, 25 November 2001
846:1st Tank Battalion
736:amphibious landing
691:War in the Pacific
656:
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598:1/1 in a MEU (SOC)
517:high-value targets
479:S-2 (intelligence)
437:M252 mortar system
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2703:Marine Astronauts
2445:
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2121:on 15 August 2008
2115:Marine Corps News
2090:Marine Corps News
1913:on 12 August 2007
1788:
1787:
1224:Battle of Okinawa
1199:Battle of Peleliu
1153:, writer and poet
1055:Al Anbar Province
1024:Abu Ghraib prison
947:Northern Alliance
890:Darwin, Australia
713:Battle of Okinawa
708:Battle of Peleliu
630:on June 10, 1898.
568:fire team rushing
493:Hospital Corpsmen
364:battalion in the
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339:Austin C. Shofner
232:Battle of Okinawa
227:Battle of Peleliu
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2754:The Basic School
2739:Recruit Training
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1110:Gunnery Sergeant
1087:Robert H. Barrow
1075:Helmand Province
772:1/1 deployed to
740:Battle of Inchon
548:coalition forces
533:maneuver warfare
482:S-3 (operations)
450:weapons systems.
416:mountain warfare
393:maneuver warfare
335:Raymond G. Davis
246:Battle of Inchon
195:"Ready to Fight"
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2921:National Museum
2894:Service Numbers
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1195:Medal of Honor
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1173:Medal of Honor
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1157:Nathaniel Fick
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1127:Medal of Honor
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