3d Landing Support Battalion (3d LSB) is a logistics battalion in the United States Marine Corps that supports distributed maritime operations and expeditionary advanced base operations. The unit is based out of Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan and falls under the command of the 3rd Marine Logistics Group (3d MLG) and the III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF).
| 3d Landing Support Battalion | |
|---|---|
 3d LSB insignia | |
| Active | 1942 - 1976 November 2, 2020 - present |
| Country |  United States of America |
| Branch |  United States Marine Corps |
| Size | 600 |
| Part of | Combat Logistics Regiment 3 3rd Marine Logistics Group |
| Garrison/HQ | Camp Foster |
| Nickname(s) | Landers |
| Engagements | World War IIVietnam War |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | LtCol Justin Hooker |
Mission
Supports III MEF for ship-to-shore movement during amphibious operations and terminal operations and during subsequent operations ashore in order to facilitate throughput of supplies, equipment, and personnel for sustainment via air, ground, and sea.[1]
Table of organization
- Headquarters and Service Company.
- Landing Support Company Alpha
- Landing Support Company Bravo[1]
History
The 3d Service Battalion was commissioned on September 16, 1942 at Camp Elliott, San Diego, California.[2][3] During World War II the battalion took part in combat operations at Bougainville,[4] Guam,[5] and Iwo Jima.[6] Following the war the battalion was decommissioned on December 28, 1945 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.[2]
Unit awards
A unit citation or commendation is an award bestowed upon an organization for the action cited. Members of the unit who participated in said actions are allowed to wear on their uniforms the awarded unit citation. Awards and decorations of the United States Armed Forces have different categories: i.e. Service, Campaign, Unit, and Valor. 3d LSB has been presented with the following awards:[1]
| Streamer | Award | Year(s) | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Navy Unit Commendation Streamer with two Bronze Star | ||
 | Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Streamer with four Bronze Stars | Bougainville, Guam, Iwo Jima | |
 | World War II Victory Streamer | 1941–1945 | Pacific War |
 | National Defense Service Streamer with three Bronze Stars | 1951–1954, 1961–1974, 2001–present | Korean War, Vietnam War, War on Terrorism |
 | Korean Service Streamer | 1950-1953 | |
 | Vietnam Service Streamer with two Silver Stars and one Bronze Star | ||
 | Global War on Terrorism Service Streamer | 2001–present | |
 | Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Streamer | 1965–1971 |
See also
Citations
References
- Bibliography
- Rottman, Gordon L. (2002). U.S. Marine Corps World War II Order of Battle – Ground and Air Units in the Pacific War. Westport, Connecticut: Greenwood Press. ISBN 0313319065.