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{{Infobox military unit
{{Infobox military unit
|unit_name= 3d Transportation Battalion
| unit_name = Combat Logistics Battalion 12
|image=File:3d TSB.jpg
| image = File:3d TSB.jpg
|caption=3d TSB Unit Logo
| caption = 3d TSB Unit Logo
|dates= 25 Jun 1953 - 14 Oct 1993
| dates = 25 Jun 1953 - 14 Oct 1993
1 Oct 2014 - present<ref name=3d_TSB_L&H>{{cite web |url=https://www.usmcu.edu/Portals/218/3D%20TRANSPORTATION%20SUPPORT%20BATTALION.pdf|title=3d TSB Lineage and Honors |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=April 28, 2015 |website=www.usmcu.edu |publisher= United States Marine Corps|access-date= August 2, 2020|quote=}}</ref>
1 Oct 2014 - present<ref name=3d_TSB_L&H>{{cite web |url=https://www.usmcu.edu/Portals/218/3D%20TRANSPORTATION%20SUPPORT%20BATTALION.pdf|title=3d TSB Lineage and Honors |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=April 28, 2015 |website=www.usmcu.edu |publisher= United States Marine Corps|access-date= August 2, 2020|quote=}}</ref>
|country = {{flagu|United States|name=United States of America|size=23px}}
| country = {{flagu|United States|name=United States of America|size=23px}}
|branch = {{flag|United States Marine Corps|size=23px}}
| branch = {{flag|United States Marine Corps|size=23px}}
|type= Combat Logistics
| type = Combat Logistics
|role= Provide General Support Combat Logistics Support to III MEF [[MAGTF]]
| role = Provide General Support Combat Logistics Support to III MEF [[MAGTF]]
|size=
| size =
|command_structure= [[Combat Logistics Regiment 3]]<br/>[[3rd Marine Logistics Group]]
| command_structure = [[Combat Logistics Regiment 3]]<br/>[[3rd Marine Logistics Group]]
|current_commander= Lieutenant Colonel Douglas E. Pugh
| current_commander = Lieutenant Colonel Leo P. Spaeder III
|garrison= [[Camp Foster]], [[Okinawa]], [[Japan]]
| garrison = [[Camp Foster]], [[Okinawa]], [[Japan]]
|ceremonial_chief=
| ceremonial_chief =
| nickname = Rough Riders
|colonel_of_the_regiment= Col Haar
| patron =
|nickname= The Roughriders
| motto =
|patron=
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|motto=
| march =
|colors=
| mascot =
|march=
⚫
| battles = [[Vietnam War]]
|mascot=
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|battles= [[Vietnam War]]
[[Operation Fiery Vigil]]
[[Operation Fiery Vigil]]
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'''3d Transportation Battalion''' (3d TB), formerly known as 3d Transportation Support Battalion (3d 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 command of [[Combat Logistics Regiment 3]] and the [[3rd Marine Logistics Group]].
'''Combat Logistics Battalion 12''' (CLB-12), formerly known as 3d Transportation Battalion (3d TB) and previously 3rd Transportation Support Battalion (3d TSB), is a direct support (DS) logistics unit of the [[United States Marine Corps]] and is headquartered at [[Camp Foster]], [[Okinawa]], [[Japan]]. The unit falls under the command of [[Combat Logistics Regiment 3]] and the [[3rd Marine Logistics Group]].


==Mission==
==Mission==
Combat Logistics Battalion 12 provides direct support and tactical logistics to [[12th Marine Littoral Regiment]] beyond its organic capabilities.
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==
==Subordinate units==
* [[Headquarters and Service Company]]
* [[Headquarters and Service Company]]
* Alpha Company (Motor Transport Section)
* Combat Logistics Company A
* Combat Logistics Company B
* Support Company (Motor Transport Maintenance, Heavy Equipment, and Landing Support Platoons)
* General Support Company


==History==
==History==


===Lineage===
===Lineage===
'''9th Motor Transport Battalion''' was activated at [[Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton]], [[California]] on June 25, 1953.. It was relocated to Okinawa in November 1958.<ref name=RoughRider>{{Cite web|url=http://www.okinawa.marines.mil/News/NewsArticleDisplay/tabid/18973/Article/547671/rough-riders-reactivated-after-22-years.aspx|title=“Rough Riders” Reactivated after 22 years|website=Okinawa Marines}}</ref> On March 23 2021, 3d TSB was redisignated as 3d Transportation Battalion.
'''9th Motor Transport Battalion''' was activated at [[Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton]], [[California]] on June 25, 1953.. It was relocated to Okinawa in November 1958.<ref name=RoughRider>{{Cite web|url=http://www.okinawa.marines.mil/News/NewsArticleDisplay/tabid/18973/Article/547671/rough-riders-reactivated-after-22-years.aspx|title=“Rough Riders” Reactivated after 22 years|website=Okinawa Marines}}</ref> On March 23 2021, 3d TSB was redesignated as 3d Transportation Battalion.


===Photo gallery===
===Photo gallery===
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==References==
==References==
*{{Cite web |date=2023-09-05 |title=3rd Transportation Battalion officially redesignates to Combat Logistics Battalion 12 |url=https://okinawa.stripes.com/spotlight/3rd-transportation-battalion-officially-redesignates-combat-logistics-battalion-12 |access-date=2023-10-04 |website=Stripes Okinawa |language=en}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.3rdmlg.marines.mil/Units/SubordinateUnits/CombatLogisticsRegiment3/3DTransportationBattalion.aspx 3d TSB's official website]
* [https://www.3rdmlg.marines.mil/Units/Subordinate-Units/Combat-Logistics-Regiment-3/3d-Transportation-Support-Battalion/ CLB 12’s official website]


{{DEFAULTSORT:3d Transportation Support Battalion}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Combat Logistics Battalion 12}}
[[Category:Logistics battalions of the United States Marine Corps]]
[[Category:Logistics battalions of the United States Marine Corps]]

Latest revision as of 23:23, 8 March 2024

Combat Logistics Battalion 12
3d TSB Unit Logo
Active25 Jun 1953 - 14 Oct 1993 1 Oct 2014 - present[1]
Country United States of America
Branch United States Marine Corps
TypeCombat Logistics
RoleProvide General Support Combat Logistics Support to III MEF MAGTF
Part ofCombat Logistics Regiment 3
3rd Marine Logistics Group
Garrison/HQCamp Foster, Okinawa, Japan
Nickname(s)Rough Riders
EngagementsVietnam War Operation Fiery Vigil
Commanders
Current
commander		Lieutenant Colonel Leo P. Spaeder III

Combat Logistics Battalion 12 (CLB-12), formerly known as 3d Transportation Battalion (3d TB) and previously 3rd Transportation Support Battalion (3d TSB), is a direct support (DS) logistics unit of the United States Marine Corps and is headquartered at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The unit falls under the command of Combat Logistics Regiment 3 and the 3rd Marine Logistics Group.

Mission[edit]

Combat Logistics Battalion 12 provides direct support and tactical logistics to 12th Marine Littoral Regiment beyond its organic capabilities.

Subordinate units[edit]

History[edit]

Lineage[edit]

9th Motor Transport Battalion was activated at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California on June 25, 1953.. It was relocated to Okinawa in November 1958.[2] On March 23 2021, 3d TSB was redesignated as 3d Transportation Battalion.

Photo gallery[edit]

  • 3rd TSB unit logo
    3rd TSB unit logo

See also[edit]

Citations[edit]

  1. ^ "3d TSB Lineage and Honors" (PDF). www.usmcu.edu. United States Marine Corps. April 28, 2015. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  2. ^ ""Rough Riders" Reactivated after 22 years". Okinawa Marines.

References[edit]

External links[edit]

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