Combat Logistics Battalion 4
Combat Logistics Battalion 4 | |
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Active | 4 October 2006 – present[1] |
Country | United States |
Branch | USMC |
Type | Logistics |
Size | Battalion |
Part of | 3rd Marine Logistics Group |
Garrison/HQ | Camp Schwab |
Nickname(s) | Ronin |
Motto(s) | The Supporting Edge |
Anniversaries | 4 October 2007 |
Engagements | Operation Iraqi Freedom |
Commanders | |
Current commander | LtCol Nicolas L. Martinez |
Combat Logistics Battalion 4 (CLB-4) is a logistics unit of the United States Marine Corps (USMC). The battalion falls under the command of Combat Logistics Regiment 3, which is a part of the 3rd Marine Logistics Group. They are based on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan and their mission includes construction, demolition, supply, transportation, maintenance and fabrication.
Subordinate units
[edit]- Headquarters and Service Company
- Motor Transportation Company
Mission
[edit]Provide direct support (DS) tactical logistics to a 4th Marine Regiment beyond its organic capabilities in the areas of transportation, intermediate level supply, field level maintenance, and general engineering.[2]
History
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CLB-4 / CLR-3 was originally 3rd Transportation Support Battalion until changing in 2007. CLB-4 was the first full battalion to deploy from Okinawa, Japan since the Vietnam War. The battalion deployed to Al Anbar Province, Iraq in support of Regimental Combat 6 during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2007 and 2009. The battalion had one Marine injured and no fatalities during these deployments. CLB-4 has also deployed in support of OEF.
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "CLB-4 Lineage and Honors Certificate" (PDF). www.usmcu.edu. United States Marine Corps. 6 June 2016. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
- ^ "Combat Logistics Battalion 4's Official Website". www.marines.mil. Retrieved 8 August 2020.
External links
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