1st Supply Battalion
Appearance
1st Supply Battalion | |
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Country | United States |
Branch | USMC |
Part of | 1st Marine Logistics Group |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton |
Nickname(s) | Dragon Warriors |
Engagements | Operation Iraqi Freedom * 2003 invasion of Iraq Operation Enduring Freedom |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Col. Siebrand Niewenhous IV |
The 1st Supply Battalion is a battalion of the United States Marine Corps that specializes in distributing and warehousing military goods and equipment. It is based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California and falls under the command of the 1st Marine Logistics Group.
Subordinate units
- Headquarters and Service Company
- Ammunition Company
- Supply Company
- Medical Logistics Company
Mission
The mission of Supply Battalion is to provide general support, ground supply support, less bulk fuel, and Navy funded stock/programs and Distribution system management for the sustainment of Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) operations.
Under the ongoing reorganization of the Corps, Combat Logistics Regiment 15 was disbanded, and the battalion joined the 1st Marine Logistics Group.[1]
See also
References
- ^ "CLR 15 deactivates in another milestone toward force modernization". 1st Marine Logistics Group. Retrieved 19 July 2020.