The branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for conducting amphibious operations with the United States Navy had which armor battalion?
United States Marine Corps The United States Marine Corps (USMC), also known as the United States Marines, is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for conducting amphibious operations with the United States Navy. The U.S. Marine Corps is one of the four armed service branches in the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States.
3rd Battalion, 5th Marines 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines (3/5) is an infantry battalion in the United States Marine Corps. The battalion, nicknamed "Darkhorse", 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.