Officially Licensed USMC 1st Bn 10th Marines Patch — 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment Embroidered Patch
First in the World—1st Battalion, 10th Marines, delivering devastating artillery fire from Camp Lejeune in support of 2nd Marine Division and II Marine Expeditionary Force.
1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment (1/10) is a direct support artillery battalion assigned to the 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, headquartered at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The battalion's motto, "First in the World," reflects both its numerical designation and its tradition of being among the first artillery units to deploy and deliver fires in support of Marine infantry operations. 1/10 provides devastating indirect fire support through the employment of the M777A2 155mm lightweight towed howitzer and precision-guided munitions.
The 10th Marine Regiment traces its lineage to 1 April 1914, making it one of the oldest artillery organizations in the Marine Corps. The regiment and its battalions have served with extraordinary distinction in every major conflict involving the Marine Corps, from World War I through the Global War on Terror. 1st Battalion has provided fire support during the major operations of the 20th and 21st centuries, with its Marines raining steel on enemy positions in support of the 2nd Marine Division's maneuver forces.
As the Marine Corps evolves under Force Design 2030 to meet the challenges of great power competition, artillery battalions like 1/10 are at the forefront of modernization efforts. The integration of precision-guided munitions, advanced fire control systems, and potentially the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) has transformed Marine artillery from an area-suppression weapon into a precision strike capability that can engage targets at extended ranges with devastating accuracy. The cannoneer's craft remains one of the most demanding and respected specialties in the Marine Corps.
Perfect For: 1st Battalion 10th Marines artillerymen and veterans, 10th Marine Regiment personnel, 2nd Marine Division Marines, II MEF service members, Camp Lejeune Marines, M777 howitzer crew members, and Marine Corps artillery enthusiasts.
First in the World—1/10 Marines, the artillery battalion that brings the King of Battle's thunder to every fight where 2nd Marine Division leads the way.