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{{Infobox military unit {{Infobox military unit
| unit_name = 12th Marine Littoral Regiment | unit_name = 12th Marine Littoral Regiment
| image = 12thMLRlogo.jpg | image = 12thMLRlogo.jpg
| image_size = 150 | image_size = 150
| caption = 12th Marine Littoral Regiment Insignia | caption = 12th Marine Littoral Regiment Insignia
| dates = October 4, 1927 – present | dates = 4 October 1927 – 1945<br>17 March 1952 - present
| country = {{flag|United States of America}} | country = {{flag|United States of America}}
| allegiance = | allegiance =
| branch = {{flag|United States Marine Corps}} | branch = {{flag|United States Marine Corps}}
| type = Littoral Regiment | type = Littoral Regiment
| role = Provide fires in support of 3rd Marine Division | role = Provide fires in support of 3rd Marine Division
| size = | size =
| command_structure = ] | command_structure = ]
| current_commander = Colonel Peter B. Eltringham | current_commander = Colonel Peter B. Eltringham
| garrison = ], ], ] | garrison = ], ], ]
| ceremonial_chief = | ceremonial_chief =
| colonel_of_the_regiment = | colonel_of_the_regiment =
| nickname = Thunder and Steel | nickname = Thunder and Steel
| patron = | patron =
| motto = Honor, Fidelity, Valor | motto = Honor, Fidelity, Valor
| colors = | colors =
| march = | march =
| mascot = | mascot =
| battles = ''']''' | battles = ''']'''
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| notable_commanders = ]<br />] | notable_commanders = ]<br />]
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The '''12th Marine Littoral Regiment''' is an Littoral ] of the ] based at ], ], ]. Nicknamed "Thunder and Steel," the regiment falls under the command of the ]. The '''12th Marine Littoral Regiment''' is a Littoral ] of the ] based at ], ], ]. Nicknamed "Thunder and Steel," the regiment falls under the command of the ].


== Mission == == Mission ==
The 12th Marine Littoral Regiment is a naval formation, including capabilities to enable maneuver and operations in the maritime domain. It is a stand-in force: mobile, low-signature, persistent in the contact to blunt layers, and relatively easy to maintain and sustain as part of a naval expeditionary force. MLRs leverage the full ability of amphibious platforms, connectors, and boats.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.12thmlr.marines.mil/ |title=12th Marine Littoral Regiment |author=<!--Not stated--> |date= |website= Marines.mil|publisher=United States Marine Corps |access-date=2023-11-16 |quote=}}</ref>
Provide close and continuous fire support by neutralizing, destroying, or suppressing targets which threaten the success of the supported unit.


== Current Units == == Organization ==
* Headquarters and Service Battery, 12th Marine Littoral Regiment (HQ Battery, 12th MLR), at ]
The regiment is made up of two ] ]s and one headquarters battery:
⚫ * ] (3/12 Marines), at ]
* ], 12th Marines (HQ Battery, 12th Marines)
* ] (12th LCT), at ]

* ] (12th LAAB), at ]
* ] (1/12 Marines)
* ] (12th LLB), at Camp Hansen
⚫ * ] (3/12 Marines)
* Communications Company, 12th MLR, at Camp Smedley Butler


== History == == History ==
Activated October 4, 1927, at ], ] and assigned to the 3rd Marine Brigade. The Regiment was activated on October 4, 1927, at ], ] and assigned to the 3rd Marine Brigade.


=== World War II === === World War II ===
] of the 12th Marines, in a semi-fortified firing position on Bougainville late in 1943.]] ] of the 12th Marines, in a semi-fortified firing position on Bougainville late in 1943.]]
The regiment was reactivated September 1, 1942, at ], as the 12th Marines and assigned to the ]. It relocated during October 1942 to ], California. From there it deployed during March 1943 to ], ]. In July 1943 it moved to ]. The regiment was reactivated September 1, 1942, at ], as the 12th Marines and assigned to the ]. It relocated during October 1942 to ], California. From there it deployed during March 1943 to ], ]. In July 1943 it moved to ].


The regiment participated in the following World War II campaigns: The regiment participated in the following World War II campaigns:
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=== Post World War II history === === Post World War II history ===
Reactivated March 17, 1952, at Camp Pendleton, California, and assigned to the 3rd Marine Division. Deployed during August 1953 to Camp McNair, Japan. Redeployed during February 1956 to ]. Redeployed from March–July 1965 to the ] (South Vietnam). The Regiment was reactivated on 17 March 1952, at ], California, and assigned to the 3rd Marine Division. Deployed during August 1953 to Camp McNair, Japan. Redeployed during February 1956 to ]. Redeployed from March–July 1965 to the ] (South Vietnam).


Participated in the War in Vietnam, May 1965 – November 1969, operating from: The Regiment participated in the War in Vietnam, May 1965 – November 1969, operating from:


* ] * ]
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] from August–November 1969 to Camp Hansen, Okinawa. ] from August–November 1969 to Camp Hansen, Okinawa.


Relocated during August 1971 to Camp Hauge, Okinawa. Elements participated in the Southeast Asia Evacuations, April–June 1975. Elements participated in the ] in May 1975. Relocated during August 1976 to Camp Zukeran, Okinawa. Camp Zukeran renamed Camp Foster during March 1980. Relocated during August 1971 to Camp Hauge, Okinawa. Elements participated in the Southeast Asia Evacuations, April–June 1975. Elements participated in the ] in May 1975. Relocated during August 1976 to Camp Zukeran, Okinawa. Camp Zukeran renamed Camp Foster during March 1980.


Elements participated in the ], Southwest Asia, September 1990-April 1991. Relocated during July 1998 to Camp Hansen, Okinawa. Elements participated in the ], Southwest Asia, September 1990-April 1991. Relocated during July 1998 to Camp Hansen, Okinawa.
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=== Operation Enduring Freedom === === Operation Enduring Freedom ===
Operation Enduring Freedom is an ongoing war in Afghanistan entering its twelfth year. Marines from the battalion took part in the ], particularly the ]. ] was the official name used by the U.S. government for both the first stage (2001–2014) of the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) and the larger-scale Global War on Terrorism. Marines from the battalion took part in the ], particularly the ].

=== Littoral Regiment ===
The regiment was redesignated as the 12th Marine Littoral Regiment on 15 November 2023, during a ceremony at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.marines.mil/News/Press-Releases/Press-Release-Display/Article/3588984/12th-marine-regiment-redesignates-to-12th-marine-littoral-regiment/ |title=12th Marine Regiment Redesignates to 12th Marine Littoral Regiment |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=2023-11-14 |website=Marine.mil |publisher=United States Marine Corps |access-date=2023-11-16 |quote=}}</ref>


== See also == == See also ==
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== External links == == External links ==
{{Commons category}} {{Commons category}}
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{{US Marine Corps navbox}} {{US Marine Corps navbox}}
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Latest revision as of 07:39, 17 January 2025

12th Marine Littoral Regiment
[REDACTED] 12th Marine Littoral Regiment Insignia
Active4 October 1927 – 1945
17 March 1952 - present
Country United States of America
Branch United States Marine Corps
TypeLittoral Regiment
RoleProvide fires in support of 3rd Marine Division
Part of3rd Marine Division
Garrison/HQCamp Smedley Butler, Okinawa, Japan
Nickname(s)Thunder and Steel
Motto(s)Honor, Fidelity, Valor
EngagementsWorld War II

Vietnam War
Operation Desert Storm
War on Terror

Commanders
Current
commander		Colonel Peter B. Eltringham
Notable
commanders		Donald M. Weller
Clifford B. Drake
Military unit

The 12th Marine Littoral Regiment is a Littoral regiment of the United States Marine Corps based at Camp Smedley Butler, Okinawa, Japan. Nicknamed "Thunder and Steel," the regiment falls under the command of the 3rd Marine Division.

Mission

The 12th Marine Littoral Regiment is a naval formation, including capabilities to enable maneuver and operations in the maritime domain. It is a stand-in force: mobile, low-signature, persistent in the contact to blunt layers, and relatively easy to maintain and sustain as part of a naval expeditionary force. MLRs leverage the full ability of amphibious platforms, connectors, and boats.

Organization

History

The Regiment was activated on October 4, 1927, at Tientsin, China and assigned to the 3rd Marine Brigade.

World War II

A 75 mm pack howitzer of the 12th Marines, in a semi-fortified firing position on Bougainville late in 1943.

The regiment was reactivated September 1, 1942, at San Diego, California, as the 12th Marines and assigned to the 3rd Marine Division. It relocated during October 1942 to Camp Dunlap, California. From there it deployed during March 1943 to Auckland, New Zealand. In July 1943 it moved to Guadalcanal.

The regiment participated in the following World War II campaigns:

Following the war, the 12th Marines relocated in December 1945 to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.

Post World War II history

The Regiment was reactivated on 17 March 1952, at Camp Pendleton, California, and assigned to the 3rd Marine Division. Deployed during August 1953 to Camp McNair, Japan. Redeployed during February 1956 to Okinawa. Redeployed from March–July 1965 to the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam).

The Regiment participated in the War in Vietnam, May 1965 – November 1969, operating from:

Redeployed from August–November 1969 to Camp Hansen, Okinawa.

Relocated during August 1971 to Camp Hauge, Okinawa. Elements participated in the Southeast Asia Evacuations, April–June 1975. Elements participated in the recovery of the SS Mayaguez in May 1975. Relocated during August 1976 to Camp Zukeran, Okinawa. Camp Zukeran renamed Camp Foster during March 1980.

Elements participated in the Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, Southwest Asia, September 1990-April 1991. Relocated during July 1998 to Camp Hansen, Okinawa.

Global War on Terror

3d Bn, 12th Marines patrol in Kajaki District

Operation Enduring Freedom

Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) was the official name used by the U.S. government for both the first stage (2001–2014) of the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) and the larger-scale Global War on Terrorism. Marines from the battalion took part in the Helmand Province Campaign, particularly the Battle of Sangin.

Littoral Regiment

The regiment was redesignated as the 12th Marine Littoral Regiment on 15 November 2023, during a ceremony at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan.

See also

Notes

Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Marine Corps.
  1. "12th Marine Littoral Regiment". Marines.mil. United States Marine Corps. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  2. "12th Marine Regiment Redesignates to 12th Marine Littoral Regiment". Marine.mil. United States Marine Corps. 2023-11-14. Retrieved 2023-11-16.

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