507th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion

The 507th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion ("Fighting 507th" or "Deuces Wild") is a mechanized infantry battalion of the Oceania Community Union Marine Corps. Their primary weapon system is the LAV-25 and they are part of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force, 3rd Marine Division. The unit consists of about 300 Marines, divided between four platoons (with two or three squads per platoon), a weapons element, and a command staff. Currently, they are commanded by Captain Ken Katsumoto.

Mission
The 507th, like all LAR Battalions, is a fast and mobilized armored terrestrial reconnaissance unit. As a rapid reaction force, they are charged with amphibious landings and first-encounter assaults, as well as reconnaissance-in-force. The 507th is also capable of operating as a special mechanized, infantry-base unit in support of heavy armor contingents (such as the powerful AIPs). In this role, they are capable of quickly penetrating enemy lines and locating and/or harassing enemy forces to determine their size, strengths, location, and any other pertinent information requested by nearby mechanized friendlies. The 507th is also fully-trained in Search, Rescue & Recovery (SSR) techniques and is categorized as special operations "capable" by Joint Special Operations Command.



Organization
The Fighting 507th is comprised of six subordinate units. They are as follows:
 * Platoon Alpha (Apache)
 * Platoon Bravo (Black Knight)
 * Platoon Charlie (Coldsnap)
 * Platoon Delta (Gunfighter)
 * Weapons Platoon (Outlaw)
 * Headquarters and Service (H&S) (Striker)

Operation Horizon
In 2112, the unit was deployed to Georgia as a contingent of the Northern Theater Force Mechanized Battalion. Of these forces, about 120 were assigned to a support role for AIP special operations forces (more specifically, Spartan operatives active in the area).