 | This article needs to be updated. (April 2014) |
| 3d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion (3d LAR) | |
|---|---|
 3d LAR insignia | |
| Active | May 1983–present |
| Country |  United States of America |
| Branch |  United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Armored reconnaissance battalion |
| Role | Armored reconnaissance, security, and limited offensive operations |
| Part of | 1st Marine Division I Marine Expeditionary Force |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms |
| Nickname(s) | "Wolfpack" |
| Motto(s) | "The strength of the pack is the wolf, the strength of the wolf is the pack." |
| Engagements | Operation Desert Storm Operation Restore Hope War on Terror |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | LtCol John J. Dick |
3d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion (3D LAR BN) is a fast and mobilized armored terrestrial reconnaissance battalion of the United States Marine Corps. Their primary weapon system is the LAV-25 and they are part of the 1st Marine Division and I Marine Expeditionary Force. The unit is based out of the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California.