Security Battalion

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mission

Provides law enforcement and fire and emergency services in order to protect the lives, property, and rights of all Marines, residents, employees, and visitors aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico; maintains order; prevents, suppresses, and investigates crimes; provides installation access control, and enforces the Uniform Code of Military Justice and State and Federal regulations; maintains capabilities to respond to and mitigate all hazards; and provides support services to facilitate the security posture of the installation.

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Spring Cleaning Clean-up

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christopher Zincke, a combat graphics specialist with Security Battalion, mows a lawn during Spring Clean-up at the...

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Spring Cleaning Clean-up

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Chloe Lawless, a legal services specialist with Security Battalion, sets up a weed eater during Spring Clean-up at the...

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Marine Corps 247th Birthday Run

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Orlando Freeman, first sergeant, Headquarters Company, Security Battalion, left, stands in formation before a motivational...

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Marine Corps 247th Birthday Run

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Quantico, gather in a semicircle after completing a motivational run honoring the Marine Corps’ 247th birthday on...

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Marine Corps 247th Birthday Run

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael L. Brooks, base commander, Marine Corps Base Quantico, front, and 1st Sgt. Orlando Freeman, first sergeant,...

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Cpl. Keegan Bailey Promotion Ceremony

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Keegan Bailey, a combat graphics specialist, right, receives his promotion warrant from Capt. Michael Curtis, a Communications...

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Cpl. Keegan Bailey Promotion Ceremony

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Keegan Bailey, a combat graphics specialist with Security Battalion, recites the noncommissioned officer’s creed during his...

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Security Battalion's Haunted Headquarters

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. David S. Rainey, commanding officer, Security Battalion, and Sgt. Maj. Jaqueline Y. Townsel, sergeant major, Security...

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Security Battalion's Haunted Headquarters

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. David S. Rainey, the commanding officer of Security Battalion, passes out candy during the trunk or treat portion at...

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Corporal Caden Phillips Promotion Ceremony

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Caden Phillips, a combat videographer, renders a salute to Capt. Michael Curtis, a Communications Strategy Operations officer...

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Security Battalion Field Meet tests fitness, builds camaraderie

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kendrick Schumacher, top, competes in a grappling event during the Security Battalion Field Meet on Sept. 16, 2022. Field...

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Security Battalion Field Meet tests fitness, builds camaraderie

U.S. Marine Corps Warrant Officer Seth Smith and Cpl. Jesse Cobos compete in a tire flipping challenge during a Security Battalion field meet on...

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Security Battalion Field Meet tests fitness, builds camaraderie

U.S. Marine Cpl. Roberto Salinas cheers on participants in the tire flipping challenge during a Security Battalion field meet on Marine Corps Base...

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Security Battalion Field Meet tests fitness, builds camaraderie

U.S. Marines cheer on fellow Marines participating in the tire flip challenge during the Security Battalion Field Meet on Sept. 16, 2022. Field...

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Security Battalion Field Meet tests fitness, builds camaraderie

U.S. Marines sprint down the field in an ammo can relay race during the Security Battalion Field Meet on Sept. 16, 2022. Field meets are held to test...

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Security Battalion Conducts Unit Formation Run

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cierra Smith, a military working dog handler, with the Provost Marshal Office, assigned to Security Battalion, participates in...

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Security Battalion Conducts Field Meet

U.S. Marines with Security Battalion participate in a tug-of-war competition during a field meet at Butler Stadium on Marine Corps Base Quantico,...

Leadership

Commanding Officer, Security Battalion, MCB Quantico

Lieutenant Colonel Gerard W. VanderWaal

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Acting Sergeant Major, Security Battalion, MCB Quantico

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contact us

Security Battalion
2043 Barnett Ave
Quantico, VA 22134

Desk Sergeant: (703) 784-2251/2252/2253

Primary contact to Security Battalion is the Desk Sergeant for immediate assistance and
directions to appropriate contact. All other personnel can be reached at the following listings.

Fire Department 703 784-2652

Fire Chief 703 784-4957

Accident Investigation 703 784-3734

Military Working Dog 703 784-4170

CID 703 784-2057/2027

Vehicle Registration 703 432-0603 / 784-3336

Court Liaison 703 432-0602

DEERS, ID Card Center 703 784-4170

Records, Fingerprinting,
Police Records, 703 784-4423
Traffic Court

Command Philosophy
Security Bn SAPR Order
CO Policy Statements
- Safety Policy
- Sexual Assault Policy
- Family Readiness Policy
- EO & Prohibited Activities and Conduct
- Substance Abuse Policy
- Violence Prevention Policy
Battalion Request Mast Order
- MCO 1700.23G
- NAVMC 11296 Rev 5-19
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