Kilo Battery 1:10

• Unit Designation: Kilo Battery, 1st Battalion, 10th Marines (Kilo 1/10) is an artillery battery within the United States Marine Corps, traditionally providing fire support to Marine infantry units. • World War II Origins: The 10th Marine Regiment, including its batteries, was formed in 1918 and saw significant combat in World War II, including action at Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian, and Okinawa. • Cold War Deployments: Throughout the Cold War, Kilo Battery participated in numerous training exercises and deployments, enhancing artillery readiness and supporting NATO commitments. • Operation Desert Storm: Kilo Battery, 1/10 deployed to the Middle East as part of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1990-1991, providing artillery support during the liberation of Kuwait. • Global War on Terror: After 9/11, Kilo 1/10 was deployed multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan, supporting Marine infantry with precise artillery fire and counter-battery operations. • Notable Equipment: Kilo Battery has operated several artillery pieces over its history, including the M198 155mm Howitzer and, more recently, the M777 Lightweight Howitzer. • Call Sign “Kilo”: The battery’s NATO phonetic alphabet call sign is "Kilo," a designation used in radio communications and tactical operations. • Innovation in Fire Support: Kilo 1/10 has been at the forefront of integrating new artillery fire direction technologies, including digital fire control systems and GPS-guided munitions. • Tradition of Excellence: Marines assigned to Kilo Battery are renowned for their high standards in gunnery, field operations, and esprit de corps, upholding the proud traditions of the Marine Corps artillery. • Community Engagement: In peacetime, Kilo Battery regularly participates in community events, parades, and public outreach to foster strong civilian-military relations and share Marine Corps history.