The battalion was based in Bessemer, Alabama and equipped with the M198 Howitzer with a maximum effective range of 30 kilometers.

4th Battalion, 14th Marines started as a direct support artillery battalion utilizing the M109A3 (SP) Self Propelled Howitzer, then transferred all 18 M109A3SP's to the Army and converted to the M198 towed howitzer.

Concurrent with this was the formation of the 4th Anti-Terrorism Battalion, an infantry unit, headquartered in Bessemer.

Mike Battery was reassigned to 3rd Battalion 14th Marines, and has since transitioned to the M-198's replacement, the M-777 lightweight 155mm howitzer.

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