| 16th Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion | |
|---|---|
| Active | |
| Country |  United States of America |
| Branch |  United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Air Defense/Coastal Defense |
| Size | ~800 men |
| Part of | V Amphibious Corps |
| Engagements | World War II *Battle of Okinawa |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | N/A |
| Notable commanders | Richard P. Ross Jr. |
The 16th Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion (16th AAA Bn) was a United States Marine Corps antiaircraft unit that served during World War II. Formed in 1942 as the 16th Defense Battalion, its original mission was the air and coastal defense of advanced naval bases. During the war the battalion defended Johnston Island, Hawaii and Tinian and took part in combat operations at Okinawa. The battalion returned to the United States after the war and was decommissioned on 30 November 1945 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.
- ^ Rottman 2002, pp. 212.
- ^ Rottman 2002, pp. 217.