12th Littoral Combat Team
| 12th Littoral Combat Team | |
|---|---|
| Active | April 1911 – January 2025, March 2025 - present |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Marines |
| Role | Anti-tank warfare Artillery observer Close-quarters battle Counter-battery fire Counterinsurgency Counter-reconnaissance Desert warfare Force protection Indirect fire Jungle warfare Littoral warfare Maneuver warfare Raiding Reconnaissance Urban warfare |
| Size | 800 |
| Part of | 12th Marine Littoral Regiment 3rd Marine Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Base Camp Butler |
| Motto | "One Team One Fight" |
| Engagements | Dominican campaign World War II War in Afghanistan (2001-2021) Iraq War (US phase, 2003-2011) Operation Inherent Resolve |
12th Littoral Combat Team (12LCT) is a littoral combat team based at Camp Hansen, in Okinawa, Japan. Previously designated 1st Battalion, 4th Marines - an infantry battalion - of the United States Marine Corps and based at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. In January 2025, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines was deactivated. Its elements were subsequently reorganized into the 12th Littoral Combat Team and reestablished on March 3, 2025, as part of the 12th Marine Littoral Regiment, which operates under the 3rd Marine Division.