3rd Recruit Training Battalion (United States)
| 3rd Recruit Training Battalion | |
|---|---|
3rd BN insignia | |
| Active | 1921–present |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Recruit Training |
| Role | Marine Recruit Training |
| Part of | Recruit Training Regiment 3rd Recruit Training Battalion |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego |
| Motto(s) | Thundering Third |
| Colors | Blue |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lieutenant Colonel M. Matthew Phelps (Commander) |
| Ceremonial chief | Sergeant Major Vitali I. Kholodov (Senior Enlisted Leader) |
The 3rd Recruit Training Battalion is composed of four training companies; India, Kilo, Lima and Mike. The recruit training battalion is responsible ensuring that each company is following the procedures set forth by the Recruit Training Regiment. Each company is responsible to follow the standards established by the Commandant of the Marine Corps to train, teach, mentor, and above all lead recruits through a demanding standard-based training system.