1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment (1/3)
"Fortes, Fortuna, Juvat (Fortune Favors the Brave)~~Lava Dogs"
3rd Marine Division ~ 3rd Marine Regiment
Bases and Stations: Marine Corps Base Hawaii
The nickname of 1st Battalion, 3d Marines is the “Lava Dogs.” Its origin lies in the combination of the USMC nickname “Devil Dogs” and “Lava,” the foundation of the Hawaiian Islands, specifically Oahu, where 1st Battalion, 3d Marines calls home.
The Battalion deploys to the Pohakuloa Training Area (PTA) on the Big Island of Hawaii several times annually to conduct their most rigorous and severe training. The area is constituted of sharp and jagged pumice stone in many different shapes, sizes, and compositions which are called “Lava Dogs.” The Marines of 1st battalion, 3d Marines have had their combat boots and bodies chewed often by these lava dogs throughout the years. However, while operating in the shadow of Mauna Kea, this did not deter them from their mission.
The Devil Dogs of 1st Battalion, 3d Marines are sharp and rabid as are the lava dogs of PTA; they both are vicious in the attack and a formidable obstacle in the defense. Also, like the lava dogs of PTA, the Lava Dogs of 1st Battalion, 3d Marines will be around for a long, long time.
Information on this page was last updated 4/15/2009 9:14:06 AM GMT. For additional information about 1/3, please visit the official unit web page or the official USMC web site www.usmc.mil. The unit web address is noted below.
| Official USMC Unit Information |
| Base Location: |
Marine Corps Base Hawaii--Oahu |
| Current Location: |
stateside |
| Deployment Date: |
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| Return Date: |
Early 09 |
| Official Unit Web Site: |
http://www.mcbh.usmc.mil/3mar/1dbn/1-3%20INDEX.htm |
Attention FRO and/or Senior Command Elements of the 1/3:
To request changes to the 1/3 Unit Information Page™, please contact the Marine Parents office at 573-449-2003 or via email mp@marineparents.com. Office staff will make the changes immediately.
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| OFFICIAL Marine Corps Family Readiness Information |
| Family Readiness Page: |
http://www.mcbh.usmc.mil/3mar/FRO.htm |
| Family Readiness Officer (FRO) |
Matthew Wilson matthew.d.wilson@usmc.mil |
| FRO Phone Number |
(808) 257-2302 |
| Unit Hotline Number |
(866) 775-1706 |
| Hotline Extension |
press 1 |
| Key Volunteer (KV) Web Site: |
http://www.mcbh.usmc.mil/3mar/KVN.htm |
| Parent Network: |
The Parent Network (PN) is an optional add-on to the newly adopted Marine Corps Family Readiness program. PN is not yet available for this unit. As soon as it becomes available, we will request permission from the USMC to publish it for your reference. If you are a PN or FRO and would like to add information to this page, please contact us at mp@marineparents.com or by phone 573-449-2003.
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Marine Family Readiness: Under Commandant Conway's guidance, the Marine Corps Family Readiness program has undergone some changes in 2008. Every battalion has a FRO (Family Readiness Officer) who is responsible for providing information to spouses, parents and family members of our deployed Marines. The KV or Key Volunteer program is being phased out.
FRO Structure: The primary source of unit/battalion information for spouses AND parents is the FRO and Unit Hotline. The FRO will work with FR Assistants, FR Advisors and FR Volunteers along with the senior command members to make up the new Family Readiness Command Team.
Optional Parent Network: As part of the Family Readiness Program, each Marine Corps unit can opt to form a Parent Network (PN) for Marine Corps families as well. We'll provide information for the PN on this Unit Information Page™ (UIP) with approval from the unit's FRO only.
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| 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment (1/3) Postal Facility |
| If you need assistance finding a mailing address for a Marine, please contact the postal facility of the last known state-side duty station. The postal facility will not give out mailing addresses to non-family members. Family members need to be prepared to provide identifying information for their Marine. The following is contact information for the postal facility that handles 1/3 mail: |
| Postal Facility Location |
MCB Camp Smith, HI |
| Postal Phone Number(s) |
(808) 477-5080/5085 |
| 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment (1/3) Mailing Addresses |
Information on 1/3 last updated 4/15/2009 9:14:06 AM GMT.
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