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| 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion | |
|---|---|
 1st LAR Insignia | |
| Active | May 1985 – present |
| Country |  United States of America |
| Branch |  United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Light armored reconnaissance battalion |
| Role | Screen in advance of maneuver units |
| Part of | 1st Marine Division I Marine Expeditionary Force |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton |
| Nickname(s) | "Highlanders" |
| Motto(s) | "Tip of the Spear" |
| Engagements | Operation Desert Storm War on Terror |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | LtCol. Timothy R. Kronjaeger |
1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion is a fast and mobilized armored terrestrial reconnaissance battalion of the United States Marine Corps. Nicknamed the "Highlanders," their primary weapon system is the LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle armed with the M242 25mm Bushmaster chain gun. They fall under the command of the 1st Marine Division and the I Marine Expeditionary Force. The unit is based out of the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.