Combat Logistics Battalion 2
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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).
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.
Military logistics
Military logistics is the discipline of planning and carrying out the movement and maintenance of military forces. In its most comprehensive sense, it is those aspects or military operations that deal with:...
unit of the United States Marine Corps
United States Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly. It is one of seven uniformed services of the United States...
(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
Combat Logistics Regiment 2
Combat Logistics Regiment 2 is a logistics regiment of the United States Marine Corps. The unit is based at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and falls under the command of the 2nd Marine Logistics Group and the II Marine Expeditionary Force .-Mission:CLR-2 provides direct support...
and the 2nd Marine Logistics Group
2nd Marine Logistics Group
The 2nd Marine Logistics Group is a logistics unit of the United States Marine Corps and is headquartered at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. 2nd MLG was formerly known as 2nd Force Service Support Group , reorganized with its sister FSSGs into Marine Logistics Groups in 2005...
(2nd MLG).
Mission
The Mission of Combat Logistics Battalion 2 is to provide all elements of combat service support to Regimental Combat Team 2.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. 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.