Fox 2:5 Weapons Platoon

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About Fox 2:5 Weapons Platoon

Fox 2/5 Weapons Platoon is a specialized element within Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines—one of the most storied battalions in the United States Marine Corps. The battalion has seen action in major conflicts, including World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan. The Weapons Platoon provides the company with heavy fire support, operating machine guns, mortars, and anti-armor weapons to enhance the unit’s combat power. Fox 2/5 Weapons Platoon has played a crucial role in both offensive and defensive operations, delivering suppressive fire and supporting maneuver elements during some of the Corps’ most significant engagements.

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Philip Heilman

U.S. Marine Corps

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David Cavallaro

U.S. Marine Corps

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U.S. Marine Corps • 1976

About Fox 2:5 Weapons Platoon

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Historical Facts

• Legacy of "Fox 2/5": Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines (2/5), is one of the most storied units in the United States Marine Corps, with lineage dating back to World War I. • Weapons Platoon Role: The Weapons Platoon in Fox Company provides heavy fire support with machine guns, mortars, and anti-armor weapons, often playing a pivotal role in both offense and defense. • Belleau Wood Heroes: Marines from 2/5, including Fox Company, earned the nickname "Devil Dogs" for their fierce fighting at the Battle of Belleau Wood in 1918. • Guadalcanal Campaign: Fox 2/5 fought in the brutal jungles of Guadalcanal during WWII, facing harsh conditions and relentless enemy assaults. • Korean War Valor: The unit participated in the legendary Battle of Chosin Reservoir in 1950, enduring freezing temperatures and overwhelming enemy numbers. • Vietnam War Operations: Fox 2/5 Weapons Platoon provided critical firepower support during numerous operations, including the Battle of Hue City in 1968. • Modern Deployments: Fox 2/5 Weapons Platoon has seen action in Iraq and Afghanistan, adapting to urban combat and counterinsurgency missions. • Unit Motto: 2/5’s motto is “Retreat, Hell!”—a reference to a famous declaration made by a 2/5 officer during WWI, symbolizing the unit’s tenacity. • Decorations and Awards: Fox Company 2/5 has received numerous unit citations, including Presidential Unit Citations and Navy Unit Commendations, for extraordinary heroism in combat. • Brotherhood and Camaraderie: Veterans of Fox 2/5 Weapons Platoon often highlight the lifelong bonds formed in the unit, with reunions and associations dedicated to preserving its history and esprit de corps.