Combat Logistics Battalion 2

Combat Logistics Battalion 2
Country	United States
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch	United States Marine Corps
Type	Logistics
Role	Combat Service Support
Size	500-800
Part of	Combat Logistics Regiment 2 2nd Marine Logistics Group
Garrison/HQ	Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
Motto	"Keep them Moving"
Engagements	* SPMAGTF Crisis Response * Operation Enduring Freedom * Operation Iraqi Freedom * Operation New Market * Operation Matador * Operation Steel Curtain
Commanders
Notable commanders	LtCol Randall K. Jones LtCol William C. Stophel LtCol Denise G. Mull LtCol Brian M. Wolford

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).

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. 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 deployment, March 2009.

CLB-2 deployed to Afghanistan in July 2010 and returned in Feb 2011.CLB-2 Returned to Afghanistan in July 2012 and returned in Feb 2013. Encountered 164 Improvised Explosive Device ( IED) strikes. 50 IED finds. 37 Medevacs. Encountered small arms fire 61 times. 2 Detainees. 15 Fire fights. 4 Close Air Support missions. 2 Marine's KIA: Cpl Christopher Monohan, TS Company, 2nd Platoon; Lcpl Dale Means, TS Company, 3rd Platoon. Worked with SEAL Team #?, Recon, and MarSoc.

References

Notes

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

Web

• IIMEF Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 2d MLG Official Website
• Combat Logistics Battalion 2 of CLR 2 (CLB-2) at Marineparents.com
• CLB-2 honors fallen brother