3rd Battalion, 5th Marines

3rd Battalion, 5th Marines
Insignia for 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines
ActiveJune 8, 1917 – August 13, 1919
May 17, 1921 – January 1933
November 1934 – March 1935
April 1, 1940 – April 15, 1946
October 15, 1949 – present
Country United States of America
Branch United States Marine Corps
TypeInfantry battalion
RoleLocate, close with and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver, or repel enemy assault by fire and close combat
Size1,350
Part of5th Marine Regiment
1st Marine Division
Garrison/HQMarine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
Nickname(s)"Darkhorse"
"Consummate Professionals"
Motto(s)"Get Some"
EngagementsWorld War I

Banana Wars

World War II

Korean War

Vietnam War

Operation Desert Storm
Operation Sea Angel
War on Terror

Commanders
Current
commander
LtCol Evan Bradley
Notable
commanders
John C. Miller Jr. Robert Taplett

3rd Battalion, 5th Marines (3/5, nicknamed Dark Horse) is an infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps. The battalion is based at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California and consists of approximately 1,000 Marines and Fleet Marine Force Navy personnel. The 3rd Battalion falls under the command of the 5th Marine Regiment which falls under the command of the 1st Marine Division.