3d Marine Division

Marines complete tactical combat casualty care

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, low crawl to their casualties during Tactical Combat Casualty Care, in Camp Fuji, Japan, on Jan. 9, 2019. This is the first time in 13 years that the reserve unit 2/23 is active and deployed to the Indo-Pacific region. They will conduct multiple bilateral training exercises in various countries to improve their combat readiness and strengthen international relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christine Phelps) Click here for more photos

Sierra Battery rehearses for Fuji HIMARS

U.S. Marines with Sierra Battery, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, patrol while conducting 'Reconnaissance and Selection of Position' training during the Fuji High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Exercise at the Combat Arms Training Center on Camp Fuji, Japan, on Jan. 10-12, 2019. RSOP training allows Marines to select the most effective firing position in order to complete missions successfully. Training at CATC Fuji offers S Battery the ability to develop their warfighting proficiency in a cold weather environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Josue Marquez) Click here for more photos

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment take part in a Martial Arts Instructor’s Course on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, Nov. 27, 2018. The culminating event lead to participants earning instructor tabs in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program and belt advancement. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Jacob Wilson) Click here for more photos

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, prepare to enter a sacred shrine on cultural day during exercise Forest Light 19.1, in Usa Shrine, Japan, on Dec. 13, 2018. This is the first time in 13 years that the reserve unit 2/23 is active and deployed to the Indo-Pacific region. They will conduct multiple bilateral training exercises in various countries to improve their combat readiness and strengthen international relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christine Phelps) Click here for more photos

Happy New Year from 3rd Marine Division. The new year is in full swing and we’re excited to see what 2019 has to offer! Let’s take a look back at some of our best photos of 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps illustration by Sergeant Trystan Y. Jordan) Click here for photos

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Caltrap News

Exercise Forest Light 19.2 Begins Early February By 2nd Lt. Brett Vannier | January 17, 2019 Approximately 400 Okinawa-based U.S. Marines will partner with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel to conduct the semiannual bilateral exercise Forest Light 19.2 from Feb. 4 -15, 2019 in the Aibano Maneuver Area. MORE

Reserves in the Pacific By Lance Cpl. Marcus Allen | December 11, 2018 USNS Millinocket – 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment is active and deployed to Indo-Pacific Command to conduct multiple exercises across the region. As part of Marine Forces Reserve, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment is headquartered in Pasadena, Calif. and is comprised of Marines from all over the country. Reserve Marines have regularly operated alongside the active component since World War I. As a reserve unit, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment provides strategic depth to the active duty forces by acting as an essential shock absorber in today’s uncertain geopolitical environment. MORE

Motor Transportation Marines Conduct Pre-Deployment Training By Lance Cpl. Timothy Hernandez | November 20, 2018 As a forward-deployed motor transport operator, moving Marines and supplies to and from combat is essential. Marines with Truck Company, Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division conducted weapons handling and live-fire training Nov. 8, 2018 with .50 Caliber M2A1 and M240B weapon systems as part of pre-deployment training in preparation for the upcoming Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) in 29 Palms, California. MORE

3d Marine Division Birthday Message By Brig. Gen. William M. Jurney | November 9, 2018 For the past 243 years, the Marine Corps has provided lethal combat ready forces that have earned the everlasting respect and affection of a grateful nation. From every conflict, since the Revolutionary War, the Marines have demonstrated the tenacity and ability needed to support our allies and defeat any adversary. MORE

Artillery Relocation Training Program By Lance Cpl. Cameron Parks | November 9, 2018 Marines with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division conducted essential, live-fire artillery training this month during the Artillery Relocation Training Program (ARTP) 18-3 exercise at Combined Arms Training Center, Fuji. MORE

His Motivation Never Stops By Lance Cpl. Cameron Parks | November 5, 2018 Motivation is the foundation of a good exercise. Lance Cpl. Stevie Harrison, a motor vehicle operator with Truck Company, Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division shows motivation from the motor pool to the Artillery Relocation Training Program 18-3 field exercise. MORE

3d Marine Division Leaders

Brigadier General William M. Jurney
Commanding General
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Colonel Mark H. Clingan
Assistant Division Commander
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Sergeant Major Dennis M. Bradley
Sergeant Major
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Command Master Chief Christopher T. Stone
Command Master Chief
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Mission

On order, 3d Marine Division conducts amphibious, forcible entry operations or sustained, combined arms land operations with strategic partners and allies as an integral part of III MEF within the Pacific Theater Area of Operations (AO) in support of national security objectives.

Commanding General Guidance

Sexual Assault & Prevention (Sep 2018)

Safety (Sep 2018)

Personal & Family Readiness (Sep 2018)

Prohibited Activities & Conduct (Sep 2018)

Security (Sep 2018)