3d Transportation Support Battalion
3d Transportation Support Battalion (3d 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 command of Combat Logistics Regiment 3 and the 3rd Marine Logistics Group.
| 3d Transportation Support Battalion | |
|---|---|
 3d TSB Unit Logo | |
| Active | 25 Jun 1953 - 14 Oct 1993 1 Oct 2014 - present[1] |
| Country |  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 |
| Engagements | Vietnam War Operation Fiery Vigil |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lieutenant Colonel Jarrad S. Caola |
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
- Support Company
History
Lineage
9th Motor Transport Battalion was activated at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California on June 25, 1953.. It was relocated to Okinawa in November 1958.[2]
Photo gallery
3rd TSB unit logo
See also
Citations
- "3d TSB Lineage and Honors" (PDF). www.usmcu.edu. United States Marine Corps. April 28, 2015. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- ""Rough Riders" Reactivated after 22 years". Okinawa Marines.
External links
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