Combat Logistics Battalion 31

Combat Logistics Battalion 31
Combat Logistics Battalion 31
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CLB-31 insignia
Active
Country United States
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Marine Corps
Type Logistics
Part of 3rd Marine Logistics Group
Garrison/HQ Camp Kinser, Okinawa
Engagements Operation Iraqi Freedom

Combat Logistics Battalion 31 (CLB-31) is a logistics battalion of the United States Marine Corps. It is task organized combat service support element capable of providing a wide range of combat related support to all elements of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The battalion is part of the 3rd Marine Logistics Group and is based out of Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan.

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Mission

Marines from CLB-31 operate ROWPUs for relief efforts after the 2006 Southern Leyte mudslide

Provide ground combat service support to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit to conduct special operations as directed and to act as the nucleus for expanded combat service support operations.

History

The staff nucleus was activated in May 1992. The augmentation of personnel and sourcing of equipment from the 3d Force Service Support Group was completed by August of that same year. CLB-31 became operationally committed to the commanding officer of the 31st MEU on 1 November 1992, and have participated in every operation with the MEU since.

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 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Marine Corps.


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