3rd Medical Battalion
Appearance
3d Medical Battalion | |
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Active | N/A |
Country | United States |
Branch | USMC |
Type | Logistics |
Role | Medical Support |
Size | 350 Marines and Sailors |
Part of | 3d Marine Logistics Group |
Garrison/HQ | Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan |
Engagements | Vietnam War Operation Iraqi Freedom |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Commander Jason Darby, MSC, USN |
The 3d Medical Battalion (3D MED BN) is a medical support unit of the United States Marine Corps and is headquartered at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The unit falls under the command of 3rd Marine Logistics Group.
Current units
- Headquarters and Service Company
- Alpha Company
- Bravo Company
Mission
To provide direct and general Health Service Support to III MEF in order to sustain the combat effort across the full spectrum of MAGTF operations.
History
Vietnam War
The Gulf War and the 1990s
Global War on Terror
See also
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