3d Transportation Support Battalion
| 3d Transportation Support Battalion | |
|---|---|
 3D TSB Unit Logo] | |
| 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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See also
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