| 3d Transportation Support Battalion | |
|---|---|
| Active | 2014 - present |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | 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) | The Roughriders |
| Motto(s) | N/A |
| Colors | Red and Gold |
| Engagements | Vietnam War |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lieutenant Colonel Andre M. Ingram |
3d Transportation Support Battalion (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 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
- Landing Support Company
- Motor Transport Company A
- Support Company
History[]
Lineage[]
The battalion was originally established in Camp Pendleton, California, June 25, 1953, by Gen. Lemuel C. Shepherd. It was relocated to Okinawa in Nov. 1958 until its deactivation in 1993.[1]
Old Unit Logo[]
3rd TSB unit logo
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