3d Littoral Combat Team
| Third Littoral Combat Team | |
|---|---|
3d LCT insignia | |
| Founded | May 1, 1942 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Light infantry |
| Role | Locate, close with and destroy the enemy with fire and maneuver |
| Part of | 3d Marine Regiment 3d Marine Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Base Hawaii |
| Nickname(s) | "Lava Dogs & Chicha Jima Marines” |
| Motto(s) | "Fortuna Fortes Juvat" "Fortune Favors the Brave" |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Website | 3d Littoral Combat Team |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lieutenant Colonel Timothy W. Love |
| Notable commanders | George O. Van Orden Ronald R. Van Stockum |
The 3d Littoral Combat Team (formerly 1st Battalion, 3d Marines) is an infantry unit in the United States Marine Corps based out of Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Nicknamed the "Lava Dogs", the unit consists of approximately 800 Marines and sailors and falls under the command of the 3d Marine Littoral Regiment of the 3rd Marine Division.