The 1st Supply Battalion is a

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of the

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that specializes in distributing and warehousing military goods and equipment. It is based out of

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, California and falls under the command of the

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Subordinate units

* Headquarters and Service Company * Ammunition Company * Supply Company * Medical Logistics Company

Mission

The mission of Supply Battalion is to provide general support, ground supply support, less bulk fuel, and Navy funded stock/programs and Distribution system management for the sustainment of

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(MAGTF) operations. Under the ongoing reorganization of the Corps,

Combat Logistics Regiment 15 Combat Logistics Regiment 15 (CLR-15) was a logistics regiment of the United States Marine Corps. When active, it fall under the command of the 1st Marine Logistics Group and I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF). The unit was based out of Marine ...

was disbanded, and the battalion joined the

References

1st Supply Battalion's official website
Logistics battalions of the United States Marine Corps {{USMC-stub

Subordinate units

Mission

See also

References