Combat Logistics Regiment 3
| Combat Logistics Regiment 3 | |
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CLR-3 Unit Logo
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| Active | September 16, 1942 – December 24, 1945 March 5, 1952 – May 1, 1958 July 1, 1964 – present |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Combat Logistics |
| Role | Provide Direct Support Combat Logistics Support to III MEF MAGTF |
| Part of |
3rd Marine Logistics Group III Marine Expeditionary Force |
| Garrison/HQ | Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan |
| Nickname(s) | Workhorse of the Pacific |
| Motto(s) | N/A |
| Engagements |
World War II Vietnam War Operation Desert Storm Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
Colonel David Nathanson |
| Notable commanders |
BGen (sel) Charles G. Chiarotti |
Combat Logistics Regiment 3 (CLR-3) is a direct support (DS) logistics unit of the United States Marine Corps and is headquartered at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The unit falls under the 3rd Marine Logistics Group and the III Marine Expeditionary Force.
CLR-3, as the direct support logistics provider for the 3rd Marine Division, provides direct support combat logistics support to elements of III MEF and conducts simultaneous, tactical security operations in order to ensure mission accomplishment across the spectrum of conflict. Be prepared to provide scalable, task organized elements to conduct humanitarian assistance and non-combatant evacuation operations (HAO/NEO) within the area of operations.
Activated 16 September 1942 at Camp Elliot, San Diego, California as the 2nd Battalion (Pioneers), 19th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force.
Deployed during February 1943 to Auckland, New Zealand
Redeployed during August 1943 to Guadalcanal
Participated in the following World War II Campaigns: Northern Solomon’s, Cape Toro kina (Bougainville), Guam, and Iwo Jima
Redesignated 7 September 1944 as the 3rd Pioneer Battalion, 3rd Marine Division
Relocated during December 1945 to Camp Pendleton, California
Deactivated 24 December 1945
Reactivated 5 March 1952 at Camp Pendleton, California, as 3rd Shore Party Battalion, 3rd Marine Division
Relocated during August 1953 to Camp McGill, Japan
Relocated during March 1956 to Camp Hauge, Okinawa
Relocated during June 1957 to Camp McGill, Japan
Relocated during August 1957 to Camp Kubasaki, Japan
Relocated during October 1957 to Koza, Okinawa
Deactivated 1 May 1958
Reactivated 1 July 1964 at Camp McTureous, Okinawa as 3rd Shore Party Battalion, 3rd Marine Division
Relocated during February 1965 to Camp Hauge, Okinawa
Redeployed during April–July 1965 to the Republic of Vietnam
1969–present
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