2nd Battalion, 23d Marines

2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines
2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines insignia
ActiveEarly 1920s
Country United States of America
Branch United States Marine Corps
TypeInfantry battalion
RoleLocate, close with and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver, or to repel the enemy’s assault by fire and close combat.
Size1000
Part of23rd Marine Regiment
4th Marine Division
Garrison/HQPasadena, California
Nickname(s)Marshall
Motto(s)"Prepared and Professional"
EngagementsWorld War II

Operation Desert Storm
Global War on Terror

Commanders
Current
commander
LtCol Ortiz
Notable
commanders
Lewis C. Hudson

2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines (2/23) is a reserve infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps located throughout the Western United States consisting of approximately 1000 Marines and Sailors. They fall under the command of the 23rd Marine Regiment and the 4th Marine Division.