Combat Logistics Battalion 12
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| 3d Transportation Support Battalion | |
|---|---|
| File:3D TSB Unit Logo.jpg 3D TSB Unit Logo] | |
| Active | 2014 - present |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Combat Logistics |
| Role | Provide General Support Combat Logistics Support to III MEF MAGTF |
| Part of | Combat Logistics Regiment 3 3rd Marine Logistics Group |
| Garrison/HQ | Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan |
| Nickname(s) | The Roughriders |
| Motto(s) | N/A |
| Colors | Red and Gold |
| Engagements | Vietnam War |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lieutenant Colonel Andre M. Ingram |
3d Transportation Support Battalion (TSB) is a General Support (GS) logistics unit of the United States Marine Corps and is headquartered at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The unit falls under the Combat Logistics Regiment 3 and the 3rd Marine Logistics Group.
Mission
Provide transportation and throughput support for the III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) to facilitate the distribution of personnel, equipment, and supplies by air, ground, and sea.
Subordinate units
History
Lineage
The battalion was originally established in Camp Pendleton, California, June 25, 1953, by Gen. Lemuel C. Shepherd. It was relocated to Okinawa in Nov. 1958 until its deactivation in 1993.[1]
Old Unit Logo
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See also
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