- Combat Logistics Battalion 2
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Combat Logistics Battalion 2 
Active Country United States Allegiance United States of America Branch United States Marine Corps Type Combat Logistics Role Support Size ~800 Part of Combat Logistics Regiment 2
2nd Marine Logistics GroupGarrison/HQ Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Motto "Keep them Moving" Engagements Operation Enduring Freedom
* Operation Iraqi Freedom
* Operation New Market
* Operation Matador
* Operation Steel CurtainCommanders Current
commanderLtCol Denise M. Mull Combat Logistics Battalion 2 (CLB-2) is a logistics unit of the United States Marine Corps (USMC). CLB-2 provides direct combat service support to Regimental Combat Team 2 (RCT-2). CLB-2 was formed anew after its second deployment to Iraq in 2005 as a part of the reorganization of the 2nd Force Service Support Group (2nd FSSG). The battalion falls under Combat Logistics Regiment 2 and the 2nd Marine Logistics Group (2nd MLG).
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Mission
The Mission of Combat Logistics Battalion 2 is to provide all elements of combat service support to Regimental Combat Team 2.
Subordinate units
- Headquarters and Support Company
- Transportation Support Company
History
Global War on Terrorism
On 28 November 2006, the Marine Corps announced that the 2nd CLB would make its third deployment to Iraq in early 2007. This would be CLB-2's first deployment since the reorganization.[1] CLB-2 deployed in February 2007 through September 2007 to the Al Anbar Province relieving CLB-1 on its arrival and being relieved by CLB-4 upon its departure.
While deployed to Iraq, CLB 2 participated in a number of combat operations including Operations Matador, New Market and Sword. CLB 2 was primarily stationed in Al Anbar province and carried out convoys to units from its logistical hub on the former Iraqi airbase at Al Asad. Primarily the supplies carried were food, water, ammunition and fuel. During its operations, the battalion encountered over 200 enemy incidents, the vast majority of which consisted of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and mines.
The unit also conducted convoys providing exchange, postal and disbursing services, bringing relief and comfort to Marines, soldiers, and sailors in remote areas. These convoys were called Warfighter Express Service Teams, or WES Teams.
In May 2007, CLB 2 provided logistical, medical and mortuary support to Regimental Combat Team 2 (RCT-2), 2d Marine Division, clearing cities along the Euphrates River near the Syrian border during Operation Matador. It also provided security and clearing missions. CLB 2 was relieved by CLB 4 and returned home in September 2007.
After several months of pre-deployment training, CLB 2 will again be deploying to Anbar Province, Iraq in late Summer, 2008. CLB-2 returned from deployement, March 2009.
CLB-2 deployed to Afghanistan in July 2010 and returned in Feb 2011.
References
- Notes
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Marine Corps.
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