1st Battalion, 4th Marines

1st Battalion, 4th Marines
1st Battalion, 4th Marines insignia
ActiveApril 1911 – present
Country United States of America
Branch United States Marine Corps
TypeInfantry
RoleLocate, close with and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver, and repel the enemy's assault by fire and close combat.
Size1,200
Part of1st Marine Regiment
1st Marine Division
Garrison/HQMarine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
Nickname(s)"The China Marines"
Motto(s)"Whatever it Takes"
EngagementsDominican campaign
World War II

Vietnam War

Global War on Terror

Commanders
Current
commander
LtCol Christopher O'Melia

1st Battalion, 4th Marines (1/4) is an infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California consisting of approximately 800 Marines and sailors. They fall under the command of the 1st Marine Regiment and the 1st Marine Division.

Marine takes aim at a target during a sustainment training exercise in Djibouti, 2013.