Combat Logistics Battalion 12
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| 3d Transportation Battalion | |
|---|---|
 3d TSB Unit Logo | |
| Active | 25 Jun 1953 - 14 Oct 1993 1 Oct 2014 - present[1] |
| Country |  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) | Rough Riders |
| Engagements | Vietnam War Operation Fiery Vigil |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lieutenant Colonel Leo P. Spaeder III |
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.
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
- Headquarters and Service Company
- Alpha Company (Motor Transport Section)
- Support Company (Motor Transport Maintenance, Heavy Equipment, and Landing Support Platoons)
History
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.[2] On March 23 2021, 3d TSB was redesignated as 3d Transportation Battalion.
Photo gallery
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3rd TSB unit logo
See also
Citations
- ^ "3d TSB Lineage and Honors" (PDF). www.usmcu.edu. United States Marine Corps. April 28, 2015. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- ^ ""Rough Riders" Reactivated after 22 years". Okinawa Marines.