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4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion
4th LAR Insignia
FoundedSeptember 23, 1987; 36 years ago (1987-09-23)
Country4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion United States of America
Branch4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion United States Marine Corps
TypeArmored reconnaissance battalion
RoleScreen in advance of maneuver units
Part of4th Marine Division
Marine Forces Reserve
Garrison/HQMarine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
Nickname(s)Iron Horse Marines
Mascot(s)Neapolitan Mastiff
EngagementsOperation Desert Storm
Iraq War
  • 2003 invasion of Iraq
War in Afghanistan (2001-2021)

4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion (4th LARB) is a United States Marine Corps Light Armored Reconnaissance battalion of the Marine Corps Reserve. Their primary weapon system is the LAV-25 and they are part of the 4th Marine Division and Marine Forces Reserve. The unit headquarters is at Camp Pendleton, California, but other units in the battalion are located throughout the United States. 4th LAR Bn is the largest combat battalion in the Marine Corps, with 7 companies.

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