Headquarters Battalion

Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine Division

Unit Adress
Headquarters Battalion
3d Marine Division
UNIT 35840
FPO AP 96382-5840

CDO Duty Phone
Calling from Japan: 098-954-9609
**Calling from Military DSN: (315) 622-9609
Calling from U.S.: 011-81-98-954-9609

** IMPORTANT: DSN numbers are only accessible from military on-base phones. In rare cases "94" could be required to dial such as 94-315-622-XXXX.
HEADQUARTERS BATTALION
XO

DSN: 315-622-9272

S1

Battalion Adjutant:

DSN: 315-622-9540

COM- 011-81-611-722-9540

Battalion S1 Chief:

DSN: 315-622-7859

COM: 011-81-611-722-9595

Battalion NCOIC:

DSN: 315-622-7298

S3

Battalion S3 Officer:

DSN: 315-622-3040

COM: 011-81-611-722-9023

Battalion S3 Chief:

DSN: 315-622-9027

Battalion S3 SNCOIC:

DSN: 315-622-9377

COM: 011-81-61-611-722-9377

S4

Battalion S4 Officer:

DSN: 315-622-1029

COM: 011-81-611-722-9772

Battalion S4 Chief:

DSN: 315-622-2164
COMMUNICATION/TRUCK COMPANY
Communication Company:

Communication Company Clerk:

DSN: 315-622-9618

Truck Company:

Truck Company Clerk:

DSN: 315-623-4747
HeadQuarters Battalion Chaplain
Battalion Chaplain:

DSN: 315-622-7313

COM: 011-81-611-722-7313
Headquarters Battalion Supply
Supply Officer:

DSN: 315-622-7005
COM: 011-81-611-722-9562

Supply Chief:

DSN: 315-622-6010
COM: 011-81-611-722-7079

Supply Admin:

DSN: 315-622-7116
COM: 011-81-611-722-7079

WHS Chief/PLT Sgt:

DSN: 315-622-7402
COM: 011-81-611-722-7402

CMR Clerk:

DSN: 315-622-7116
COM: 011-81-611-722-7116

Fiscal Clerk:

DSN: 315-622-7079
COM: 011-81-611-722-9041

DASF Clerk:

DSN: 315-622-8010

COM: 011-81-611-722-8010

Property Clerk:

DSN: 315-622-7116

Warehouse/DRMO Rep:

DSN: 315-622-9244
Deployment READINESS Coordinator

Deployment Readiness Coordinator:

DSN: 315-622-7647
Family Housing Resolution Process
POLICY STATEMENTS
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U.S. Marines provide aid to a simulated casualty during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) defense site control training exercise on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 8, 2023. CBRN defense specialists are responsible for conducting chemical detection and identification, biological agent collection, decontamination procedures, and first aid for unit personnel. The Marines are with Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine Division. Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (C

A U.S. Marine sights in with an M4 carbine during an annual rifle qualification grass week on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 19, 2023. Grass week is a week-long course designated to practice and perform basic rifle fundamentals prior to qualifying for annual marksmanship. The Marine is with Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine Division. Headquarters Battalion: Annual Marksmanship Grass

U.S. Marines maneuver through smoke during Exercise Samurai 23-3 on Okinawa, Japan, July 27, 2023. The exercise allowed the Marines to maintain tactical proficiency and lethality. The Marines are with Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Israel Sheber) Samurai 23-3

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kawtamwe Htoo, a satellite communications operator with Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine Division, establishes satellite communications during Balikatan 23 at Marine Base Gregorio Lim, Philippines, April 11, 2023. Balikatan 2023 is the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military. The exercise includes three weeks of training focused on amphibious operations, command and control, humanitarian assistance, urban operations and counterterrorism skills throughout northern and western Luzon. Coastal defense training figures prominently in the Balikatan 23 training schedule. Htoo, a native of Sherman, Texas, shared his philosophy on small unit leadership saying, “Keep your Marines informed and supervise. Allow your Marines to take on the task in their way. Help them if they need it, that’s how you build a leader.” Click here for more photos

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Dilyn O’Connell, a motor transport operator assigned to Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine Division, prepares a Joint Light-Weight Tactical Vehicle for a trip at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, April 3, 2023. O’Connell was identified as an exemplary Marine with a warfighting spirit and exceptional leadership ability when she was named class leader of HQBN Corporal’s Course 3-23. O’Connell shared her philosophy on small unit leadership saying, “A good leader doesn’t worry about their success, but about the success of those around and below them.” O’Connell, a native of Lapeer, Michigan, takes pride in her Marines’ success and is driven to support them to achieve their potential. Click here for more photos

A U.S. Marine with Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense Platoon, Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine Division, rappels into a cave during the culminating event of a rope rescue technician certification course at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, March 23, 2023. The course, taught by U.S. Air Force firefighters, prepares Marines to respond to disaster situations and builds interoperability between joint forces for crisis response operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Evelyn Doherty) Click here for more photos

Headquarters Battalion Leaders

Commanding Officer

Colonel Eric A. Meador

In July 2023, Colonel Eric Meador reported to Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine Division Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan for duty where he is currently serving as the Battalion Commanding Officer....

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Sergeant Major

Sergeant Major Antonio G. Lopez

In May 2023, Sergeant Major Lopez reported to Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine Division Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan for duty where he is currently serving as the Battalion Sergeant Major....

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