3d Littoral Combat Team
| Third Littoral Combat Team | |
|---|---|
3d LCT insignia | |
| Founded | May 1, 1942 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | littoral combat |
| Role | 3d Littoral Combat Team conducts reconnaissance and counter-reconnaissance, employs and enables multi-domain fires, and establishes expeditionary sites in order to support the maritime campaign across the competition continuum. |
| Size | 800 |
| Part of | 3d Marine Littoral Regiment 3d Marine Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Base Hawaii |
| Nicknames | "Lava Dogs & Chicha Jima Marines” |
| Mottos | "Fortuna Fortes Juvat" "Fortune Favors the Brave" |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Website | 3d Littoral Combat Team |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lieutenant Colonel Timothy W. Love |
| Notable commanders | George O. Van Orden Ronald R. Van Stockum |
The 3d Littoral Combat Team (formerly 1st Battalion, 3d Marines) is an infantry unit in the United States Marine Corps based out of Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Nicknamed the "Lava Dogs", the unit consists of approximately 800 Marines and sailors and falls under the command of the 3d Marine Littoral Regiment of the 3rd Marine Division.