3RD AIR-NAVAL GUNFIRE LIAISON COMPANY, USMCR
WAS ACTIVATED ON 1 JULY 1962, AUTHORITY: MARINE CORPS BULLETIN 05400R AS OF 1 MARCH 1962.
5TH COMMUNICATION COMPANY (-), USMCR, WAS REDESIGNATED 3RD AIR-NAVAL GUNFIRE LIAISON COMPANY, USMCR, ON 1 JULY 1962, AUTHORITY: MARINE CORPS BULLETIN 05400R AS OF 1 MARCH 1962.
AIR-NAVAL GUNFIRE PLATOON, USMCR
WAS ACTIVATED ON 29 APRIL, 1986, AUTHORITY: COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS MESSAGE 101923Z MARCH 1986.
Third Air-Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (ANGLICO), USMCR was activated through the redesignation of 5th Communication Company, USMCR, on 1 July 196. Since it’s activation, 3D ANGLICO has been located at the U.S. Naval Station, Long Beach, California, until it moved to its current residence at Reserve Training Center, Bell, California. The mission of 3D ANGLICO is to support the United States Army or allied Division, or elements thereof, by providing the control and liaison agencies associated with the ground elements of a force in the control and employment of Naval Gunfire and Navy-Marine Close Air Support in the operation/assault. The mission also extends to participation in operations with other units in which support is provided by Naval Gunfire and/or Naval Air. Professionalism within 3D ANGLICO has been actively maintained through participation in training exercises and operations at MCB Camp Pendleton, California; MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina; San Clemente Island, California; MCAGCC 29 Palms, California; Seattle, Washington; Fort Wainwright, Alaska; Yakima, Washington; Fort Pickett, Virginia; Scholfield Barracks, Hawaii; Fort McCoy, Wisconsin; in countries such as Greece, Italy, Korea, and Thailand; and more places not listed. These training exercises have been highlighted by parachute operations, the control of live naval gunfire and close air support missions, and associated individual training. 3D ANGLICO Marines are not strangers to the local civilian community. Throughout the years 3D ANGLICO Marines have actively participated in programs within the civilian community to include the Toys for Tots Campain and the Torrance Armed Forces Day Parade, in which the unit received distinguished recognition. The members of 3D ANGLICO have maintained their specialized expertise through realistic and challenging training. 3D ANGLICO stands ready.