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Combat Logistics Battalion 23 was first formed in [[Fort Lewis, Washington]], Washington in 2013 with the re-designation of [[4th Landing Support Battalion]] as a Combat Logistics Battalion. The units first Commanding Officer was Lieutenant Colonel David L. Brooks, [[USMCR]].
Combat Logistics Battalion 23 was first formed in [[Fort Lewis, Washington]], Washington in 2013 with the re-designation of [[4th Landing Support Battalion]] as a Combat Logistics Battalion. The units first Commanding Officer was Lieutenant Colonel David L. Brooks, [[USMCR]].


On September 7, 2013, 4th Landing Support Battalion conducted its official de-activation ceremony at the Battalion headquarters on Joint Base Lewis McChord WA. That same day, Combat Logistics Battalion 23 officially uncased its colors for the first time.<ref>http://www.marforres.marines.mil/MarineForcesReserveLeaders/BiographyView/tabid/9216/Article/522153/commanding-officer-combat-logistics-battalion-23.aspx</ref> The newest CLB in the Marine Corps, CLB-23 is organized to echo its active duty counterparts within the USMC. Combat Logistics Battalion 23 (CLB-23) is headquartered at Fort Lewis,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.marines.mil/News/Messages/MessagesDisplay/tabid/13286/Article/136312/fy-2013-reserve-1stsgt-and-sgtmaj-assignment-procedures-and-billet-vacancies.aspx |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2013-01-16 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130128071147/http://www.marines.mil:80/News/Messages/MessagesDisplay/tabid/13286/Article/136312/fy-2013-reserve-1stsgt-and-sgtmaj-assignment-procedures-and-billet-vacancies.aspx |archivedate=28 January 2013 |df=dmy }}</ref> Washington
On September 7, 2013, [[4th Landing Support Battalion]] conducted its official de-activation ceremony at the Battalion headquarters on Joint Base Lewis McChord WA. That same day, Combat Logistics Battalion 23 officially uncased its colors for the first time.<ref>http://www.marforres.marines.mil/MarineForcesReserveLeaders/BiographyView/tabid/9216/Article/522153/commanding-officer-combat-logistics-battalion-23.aspx</ref> The newest CLB in the Marine Corps, CLB-23 is organized to echo its active duty counterparts within the USMC. Combat Logistics Battalion 23 (CLB-23) is headquartered at Fort Lewis,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.marines.mil/News/Messages/MessagesDisplay/tabid/13286/Article/136312/fy-2013-reserve-1stsgt-and-sgtmaj-assignment-procedures-and-billet-vacancies.aspx |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2013-01-16 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130128071147/http://www.marines.mil:80/News/Messages/MessagesDisplay/tabid/13286/Article/136312/fy-2013-reserve-1stsgt-and-sgtmaj-assignment-procedures-and-billet-vacancies.aspx |archivedate=28 January 2013 |df=dmy }}</ref> Washington


In June 2015, CLB-23 was designated fully operational and ready for any combat operations after the successful completion of a battalion wide [[Integrated Training Exercise]] at [[Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center]] 29 Palms, CA. The Infantry Training Exercise cumulated with 3'rd Platoon TS Co of Ft. Lewis, WA completing the Enhanced Motor Operations Course with the strongest overall combat readiness grade, and directly resulting a high battalion wide combat operational readiness rating.
In June 2015, CLB-23 was designated fully operational and ready for any combat operations after the successful completion of a battalion wide [[Integrated Training Exercise]] at [[Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center]] 29 Palms, CA. The Infantry Training Exercise cumulated with 3'rd Platoon TS Co of Ft. Lewis, WA completing the Enhanced Motor Operations Course with the strongest overall combat readiness grade, and directly resulting a high battalion wide combat operational readiness rating.

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Combat Logistics Battalion 23
Battalion Crest of USMCR unit CLB-23
ActiveSeptember 7th 2013 - Present
CountryUnited States
BranchUSMC
Part of4th Marine Logistics Group
Garrison/HQJoint Base Lewis McCord WA
Nickname(s)"Trucking Reservists"
Motto(s)"Ego postulo ut."
Mascot(s)"Karl"
EngagementsGlobal War on Terrorism

Combat Logistics Battalion 23 (CLB-23) is a Military Logistics Battalion of the United States Marine Corps Reserve. The unit is based out of the New Orleans, Louisiana with Marine Forces Reserve and headquartered in Fort Lewis, WA under the command of the 4th Marine Logistics Group (4th MLG).

Mission

The Combat Logistics Battalions of the USMC rapidly task organize, deploy, employ, fight and redeploy in order to provide logistics combat support to a Regimental Combat Team (RCT) and additional Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) maneuver elements in the RCT's battle space, beyond their organic capabilities, in order to enable continuity of operations. Be prepared to (BPT) assume the duties of the Logistics Combat Element (LCE) for the ACM

Table of organization - Combat Logistics Battalion 23

  • Headquarters and Service Company (with one Motor Transportation platoon)
  • Engineer Services Company
  • Maintenance Services Company
  • Transportation Services Company

History

Combat Logistics Battalion 23 was first formed in Fort Lewis, Washington, Washington in 2013 with the re-designation of 4th Landing Support Battalion as a Combat Logistics Battalion. The units first Commanding Officer was Lieutenant Colonel David L. Brooks, USMCR.

On September 7, 2013, 4th Landing Support Battalion conducted its official de-activation ceremony at the Battalion headquarters on Joint Base Lewis McChord WA. That same day, Combat Logistics Battalion 23 officially uncased its colors for the first time.[1] The newest CLB in the Marine Corps, CLB-23 is organized to echo its active duty counterparts within the USMC. Combat Logistics Battalion 23 (CLB-23) is headquartered at Fort Lewis,[2] Washington

In June 2015, CLB-23 was designated fully operational and ready for any combat operations after the successful completion of a battalion wide Integrated Training Exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center 29 Palms, CA. The Infantry Training Exercise cumulated with 3'rd Platoon TS Co of Ft. Lewis, WA completing the Enhanced Motor Operations Course with the strongest overall combat readiness grade, and directly resulting a high battalion wide combat operational readiness rating.

Unit awards

A unit citation or commendation is an award bestowed upon an organization for the action cited. Members of the unit who participated in said actions are allowed to wear on their uniforms the awarded unit citation. Awards and decorations of the United States Armed Forces have different catagories: i.e. Service, Campaign, Unit, and Valor. Unit awards are distinct from personal decorations. The 4th Landing Support Battalion (Now Combat Logistics Battalion 23) has been presented with the following awards:

Ribbon Battalion Unit Award A Company Unit Award B Co Unit Award C Company Unit Award
Presidential Unit Citation with one Bronze Star Presidential Unit Citation Presidential Unit Citation Presidential Unit Citation
   Navy Unit Commendation
Meritorious Unit Commendation
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Streamer with four Bronze Stars
World War II Victory Streamer
National Defense Service Medal with three Bronze Stars
Southwest Asia Service Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

See also

References

Notes
  1. ^ http://www.marforres.marines.mil/MarineForcesReserveLeaders/BiographyView/tabid/9216/Article/522153/commanding-officer-combat-logistics-battalion-23.aspx
  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 28 January 2013. Retrieved 2013-01-16. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
Web

http://www.marforres.marines.mil/MajorSubordinateCommands/4thMarineLogisticsGroup/CombatLogisticsRegiment4/CombatLogisticsBattalion23.aspx 23rd CLB command website

http://www.mcu.usmc.mil/historydivision/Lineage%20and%20Honors/Combat%20Service%20Support%20Units/4TH%20LANDING%20SUPPORT%20BATTALION.pdf 4th LSB Lineage 21 May 2010 signed by Gen James T. Conway, Commandant of the Marine Corps