First of the First

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First of the First is the nickname of the 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, a storied infantry battalion of the United States Marine Corps known for its long combat history.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf infantry battalion
military unit nickname
abbreviation 1/1
allegiance United States of America
surface form: United States
branch United States Marine Corps
branchColor gold
scarlet
component United States Marine Corps active duty forces
conflict Gulf War
Iraq War
Korean War
Vietnam War
War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
surface form: War in Afghanistan

World War II
country United States of America
garrison Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
higherFormation 1st Marine Division (United States)
surface form: 1st Marine Division

1st Marine Regiment
motto Ready to Fight
nickname First of the First
notableFor long combat history
partOf 1st Marine Regiment
surface form: 1st Marines
refersTo 1st Battalion, 1st Marines
role ground combat element
service United States Marine Corps Forces, Pacific
serviceBranch United States Marine Corps
size battalion
specialization light infantry
tradition amphibious assault operations
expeditionary warfare
type infantry

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1st Battalion, 1st Marines nickname First of the First