2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion (2nd AABn) is one of two active duty assault amphibian battalions in the United States Marine Corps. The battalion is tasked with transporting US Marine forces and their equipment from assault ships to shore and is equipped with the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV), which replaced the Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV). The battalion is part of the 2nd Marine Division and the II Marine Expeditionary Force, and it is based in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Nickname: 2nd Tracks Mottos: YAT-YAS ""You Ain't Tracks-You Ain't Shit"" ""The First Wave"" ""Second to None"" A Mare Ad Terram ""From Sea to Land"" Units: Headquarters and Services Company Alpha Company Bravo Company .: Material: 100% polyester organza.: Extra light/thin fabric (3.8 oz/yd² (110 g/m²)).: 60" x 36".: One-sided print with a satin finish.: Side tunnel.: Sewn in label.: Printed in the USA.: Does not include flagpole
