3d Marine Division

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. David Friets with 3d Radio Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group attached to 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division launches a RQ-20 Puma Small Unmanned Aircraft System during Mountain Warfare Training 2-19 at Bridgeport, CA. Mar. 16, 2019. The Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center provides Marines the opportunity to conduct tactical exercises in a cold weather environment, adapt and overcome snow terrain to continue military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Tso.) Click here for more photos

Exercise Bougainville I: 2/3 Conducts Squad-Support Live Fire Attack

A U.S. Marine with Fox Co., 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, prepares to fire a M32 grenade launcher during exercise Bougainville I on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, March 6, 2019. Bougainville I is a pre-deployment training exercise that enhances the unit’s proficiency, cohesion and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Wilson) click here for more

U.S. Marines from 3d Marine Division take their last breath before being submerged during Under Water Egress Training, on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Mar. 14, 2019. During the Under Water Egress Training, Marines are required to clear their diving regulator of water and breathe normally. They then must escape out of a mock helicopter body while blindfolded, as the mock helicopter submerges and flips up-side down. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kolby Leger) Click here for more photos

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, rappels during a Helicopter Ropes Suspension Techniques Course, on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, March 12, 2019. The first phase of the HRST course educates Marines utilizing tower operations in preparation for phase two, which introduces various aircraft platforms. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Trystan Jordan) click here for more

Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, hold an annual Warrior Challenge to honor the memory of fallen reconnaissance Marines on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan. Staff Sgt. Brandon Escochea describes why the event is so important and what it means to him.

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Caltrap News

実弾射撃移転訓練プログラム18－4 By Lance Cpl. Christian Ayers | March 7, 2019 第12海兵連隊第3大隊は、1月31日から2月26日にかけて宮城県の王城寺原演習場で実施された実弾射撃移転訓練プログラム18－4に参加しました。同プログラムは、実弾演習を通じて海兵隊の実戦能力を高め、日米同盟を支援するものです。定期的に実施される同訓練は、演習場の安全基準を順守し、日米両政府の合意に沿って行われるものです。 MORE

Artillery Relocation Training Program 18-4 By Lance Cpl. Christian Ayers | March 5, 2019 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment participates in the Artillery Relocation Training Program 18-4 from Jan. 31 to Feb. 26 in the Ojojihara Maneuver Area, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. ARTP 18-4 provides the Marines with essential live-fire training to increase their warfighting capabilities and to better support the U.S.-Japan alliance. ARTP is a routine training exercise conducted in accordance with all range safety requirements and prior agreements between the two governments. MORE

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

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

Sailors Receive NAM for Heroic Actions By Lance Cpl. Marcus Allen | July 13, 2018 Hospital Corpsmen First Class Jose Marrero Dejesus and Ricardo Alonsolopez stuck true to the oath they swore upon when becoming Hospital Corpsmen in the Navy. 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)

Family Housing Resolution Process