Summary
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.
| 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 |
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 edit
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 edit
References edit
External links edit
- CLB-4's official website