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|caption= CLB 3 insignia | |caption= CLB 3 insignia | ||
|dates= [[16 September]], [[1942]] - [[24 December]], [[1945]] | |dates=*[[16 September]], [[1942]] - [[24 December]], [[1945]] | ||
*[[5 March]], [[1952]] - [[1 May]], [[1958]] | |||
*[[1 July]], [[1964]] - present | |||
|country= [[United States]] | |country= [[United States]] | ||
|allegiance= | |allegiance= | ||
|branch= [[United States Marine Corps]] | |branch= [[United States Marine Corps|USMC]] | ||
|type= Logistics | |type= Logistics | ||
|role= "Provide both general and direct transportation and landing support to Marine Air Ground Task Forces (MAGTFs) in order to support Arrival and Assembly operations." | |role= "Provide both general and direct transportation and landing support to Marine Air Ground Task Forces (MAGTFs) in order to support Arrival and Assembly operations." | ||
|size= | |size= | ||
|command_structure= [[3rd Marine Logistics | |command_structure= [[3rd Marine Logistics Group]] | ||
|current_commander= | |current_commander= Lieutenant Colonel Michael Jernigan | ||
|garrison= [[Marine Corps Base Hawaii]] | |garrison= [[Marine Corps Base Hawaii]] | ||
|ceremonial_chief= | |ceremonial_chief= | ||
|colonel_of_the_regiment= | |colonel_of_the_regiment= | ||
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|march= | |march= | ||
|mascot= | |mascot= | ||
|battles= [[World War II]] | |battles= '''[[World War II]]'''<br>* [[Battle of Guam (1944)|Battle of Guam]]<br>* [[Battle of Iwo Jima]]<br>'''[[Vietnam War]]'''<br>'''[[Operation Desert Storm]]''' | ||
|notable_commanders= | |notable_commanders= | ||
|anniversaries= | |anniversaries= | ||
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'''Combat Logistics Battalion 3''' (CLB-3) is a [[logistics]] battalion in the [[United States Marine Corps]]. They are | '''Combat Logistics Battalion 3''' (CLB-3) is a [[logistics]] battalion in the [[United States Marine Corps]]. They are headquartered at [[Marine Corps Base Hawaii]] and fall under the command of [[Combat Logistics Regiment 3]] and the [[3rd Marine Logistics Group]] (3rd MLG) | ||
==Founding and World War II== | ==Founding and World War II== | ||
Activated | Activated on [[September 16]], [[1942]] at [[Camp Elliot]], [[California]], their first deployment was to [[New Zealand]] in [[1943]], where they were stationed in [[Auckland]]. The 3rd were deployed to [[Guadalcanal]] in August of the same year. They returned to the US in December [[1945]] and were deactivated on Christmas Eve. | ||
===Re-activation and Japan=== | ===Re-activation and Japan=== | ||
The 3rd was reactivated in 1952, | The 3rd was reactivated in 1952, at [[Camp Pendleton]], California and was deployed to [[Japan]] the following year, where they served until October 1957. Upon returning to the United States the battalion was deactivated. | ||
==[[Vietnam War]]== | ==[[Vietnam War]]== | ||
The 3rd was reactivated for the final time on 1 | The 3rd was reactivated for the final time on [[July 1]], [[1964]], in [[Okinawa]]. Sent to Vietnam in April [[1964]], the battalion served there until April [[1969]], when they redeployed to [[Okinawa]]. | ||
===1970s to present=== | ===1970s to present=== | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
{{portal|United States Marine Corps|USMC_logo.svg}} | {{portal|United States Marine Corps|USMC_logo.svg}} | ||
*[[List of United States Marine Corps battalions]] | * [[List of United States Marine Corps battalions]] | ||
* [[Organization of the United States Marine Corps]] | |||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://www.mcbh.usmc.mil/CLB3/ CLB3's | * [http://www.mcbh.usmc.mil/CLB3/ CLB3's official website] | ||
[[Category:Logistics battalions of the United States Marine Corps|{{PAGENAME}}]] | [[Category:Logistics battalions of the United States Marine Corps|{{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
{{US Marine Corps navbox}} | {{US Marine Corps navbox}} | ||
Revision as of 15:08, 24 September 2008
| Combat Logistics Battalion 3 | |
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 CLB 3 insignia | |
| Active: | *16 September, 1942 - 24 December, 1945 |
| Country: | United States |
| Allegiance: | |
| Branch: | USMC |
| Type: | Logistics |
| Role: | "Provide both general and direct transportation and landing support to Marine Air Ground Task Forces (MAGTFs) in order to support Arrival and Assembly operations." |
| Size: | |
| Command structure: | 3rd Marine Logistics Group |
| Current commander: | Lieutenant Colonel Michael Jernigan |
| Garrison/HQ: | Marine Corps Base Hawaii |
| Colonel-in-chief: | {{{colonel_in_chief}}} |
| Colonel of the Regiment: | |
| Nickname: | |
| Patron: | |
| Motto: | |
| Colors: | |
| March: | |
| Mascot: | |
| Notable battles or wars: | World War II * Battle of Guam * Battle of Iwo Jima Vietnam War Operation Desert Storm |
| Notable commanders: | |
| Anniversaries: | |
Combat Logistics Battalion 3 (CLB-3) is a logistics battalion in the United States Marine Corps. They are headquartered at Marine Corps Base Hawaii and fall under the command of Combat Logistics Regiment 3 and the 3rd Marine Logistics Group (3rd MLG)
Founding and World War II
Activated on September 16, 1942 at Camp Elliot, California, their first deployment was to New Zealand in 1943, where they were stationed in Auckland. The 3rd were deployed to Guadalcanal in August of the same year. They returned to the US in December 1945 and were deactivated on Christmas Eve.
Re-activation and Japan
The 3rd was reactivated in 1952, at Camp Pendleton, California and was deployed to Japan the following year, where they served until October 1957. Upon returning to the United States the battalion was deactivated.
The 3rd was reactivated for the final time on July 1, 1964, in Okinawa. Sent to Vietnam in April 1964, the battalion served there until April 1969, when they redeployed to Okinawa.
1970s to present
From November 1969 until July 1989, the battalion was stationed at Camp Hansen, Okinawa. They participated in Operation Desert Storm, Operation Desert Shield, Operation Provide Comfort, Operation Sea Angel and Operation Fiery Vigil between 1989 and 1991. Since then the 3rd has seen no combat, and is stationed alternately in Naha City, Japan and Hawaii.
Previous names
- 2nd Battalion (Pioneers), 19th Marines (1942-45)
- 3rd Shore Party Battalion, 3rd Marine Division (1952-1976)
- 3rd Headquarters and Service Battalion, 3rd Marine Division (1976-1978)
- 3rd Provisional Landing Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Division (1978-1979)
- 3rd Landing Support Battalion, Fleet Marine Forces Pacific (1979-1993)
- 3rd Support Battalion (1993-1999)
- 3rd Transportation Support Battalion (1999-2006)
- Combat Logistics Battalion 3 (2006-)
See also
