12th Marine Littoral Regiment
| 12th Marine Littoral Regiment | |
|---|---|
12th Marine Littoral Regiment Insignia | |
| Active | 4 October 1927 – 1945 17 March 1952 - present |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Littoral Regiment |
| Role | The Marine Littoral Regiment, as part of the Stand-in Force, disrupts the adversary in a contested littoral environment through reconnaissance, counter-reconnaissance, and sea denial operations in order to support the joint campaign. |
| Part of | 3rd Marine Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Camp Smedley Butler, Okinawa, Japan |
| Nickname | The Ryukyu Regiment |
| Mottos | Honor, Fidelity, Valor |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Richard P. Neikirk |
| Notable commanders | Donald M. Weller Clifford B. Drake |
The 12th Marine Littoral Regiment is a Littoral regiment of the United States Marine Corps based at Camp Smedley Butler, Okinawa, Japan. Nicknamed "The Ryukyu Regiment," the regiment falls under the command of the 3rd Marine Division.