Combat Logistics Battalion 2
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| Combat Logistics Battalion 2 | |
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| Country | United States |
| Branch | USMC |
| Type | Combat Logistics |
| Role | Support |
| Size | ~800 |
| Part of | Combat Logistics Regiment 2 2nd Marine Logistics Group |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune |
| Motto | "Keep them Moving" |
| Engagements | Operation Iraqi Freedom * Operation New Market * Operation Matador * Operation Steel Curtain |
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| Current commander |
LtCol Tyson B Geisendorff |
Combat Logistics Battalion 2 (CLB-2) is a logistics unit of the United States Marine Corps (USMC). CLB-2 provides direct combat service support to Regimental Combat Team 2 (RCT-2). CLB-2 was formed anew after its second deployment to Iraq in 2005 as a part of the reorganization of the 2nd Force Service Support Group (2nd FSSG). The battalion falls under Combat Logistics Regiment 2 and the 2nd Marine Logistics Group (2nd MLG).
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[edit] Mission
The Mission of Combat Logistics Battalion 2 is to provide all elements of combat service support to Regimental Combat Team 2.
[edit] Subordinate units
- Headquarters and Service Company
- Engineer Company
- Maintenance Company
- Transportation Support Company
[edit] History
[edit] Global War on Terror
In 2005 CLB-2 was deployed to Iraq, conducting a number of combat operations including Operations Matador, New Market and Sword. CLB-2 was primarily stationed in Al Anbar province. It carried out convoys to units from its logistical hub on the former Iraqi airbase at Al Asad. Primarily the supplies carried are food, water, ammunition and fuel. During its operations, the battalion encountered over 200 enemy incidents, the vast majority of which consisted of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and mines. The Intelligence Section used a system of digital photography and GPS systems to track the patterns of incidents, to help identify, track and avoid dangerous routes.[1]
The unit also conducted convoys providing exhange, postal and disbursing services, bringing relief and comfort to soldiers in remote areas. These convoys were called Warfighter Express Service Teams, or WES Teams.[2]
In May 2005, CLB-2 provided logistical, medical and mortuary support to Regimental Combat Team 2 (RCT-2), 2d Marine Division, clearing cities along the Euphrates River near the Syrian border during Operation Matador. It also provided security and clearing missions[3]. In November 2005, CLB-2 provided support for 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines out of Camp Gannon during Operation Steel Curtain. CLB-2 returned home in February 2006.
On November 28, 2006, the Marine Corps announced that the 2nd CLB would make its third deployment to Iraq in early 2007. This would be CLB-2's first deployment since the reorganization.[4] CLB-2 deployed in February 2007 through September 2007 to the Al Anbar Province relieving CLB-1 on its arrival and being relieved by CLB-4 upon its departure.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- Notes
This article incorporates text in the public domain from the United States Marine Corps.
- ^ Mapping Enemy Activity for U.S. Convoys in Iraq. GeoIntelligence (2006-03-01). Retrieved on 2007-01-16.
- ^ "Marines risk own lives to bring comfort to fellow warriors", United States Marine Corps, 2005-03-25. Retrieved on 2007-01-16.
- ^ CLB-2 helped sustain the fight (2005-05-22). Retrieved on 2007-01-16.
- ^ Regimental Combat Team-2 Prepares to Deploy in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. United States Marine Corps (2006-11-28). Retrieved on 2007-01-16.
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