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|unit_name= Combat Logistics Battalion 2
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|country= United States
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|branch= United States Marine Corps
|type= Logistics
|role= Combat Service Support
|size= 500-800
|command_structure=Combat Logistics Regiment 22nd Marine Logistics Group
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}}Combat Logistics Battalion 2 (CLB-2) is a logistics unit of the United States Marine Corps (USMC), which provides direct combat service support to Regimental Combat Team 2 (RCT-2). CLB-2 was formed after it’s 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) and is headquartered at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina in the USA.
Mission
CLB-2's mission is to provide direct support and tactical logistics to the 2nd Marine Division and its subordinate units to prepare and sustain them in combat operations.
Organized to provide the full range of combat logistics functions and capabilities necessary, CLB-2 helps to maintain the continued readiness and sustainability of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force as a whole. The LCE is task organized to provide the full range of combat logistics functions and capabilities necessary to maintain the continued readiness and sustainability of the MAGTF as a whole. LCEs form around a combat logistics headquarters, and may vary in size and composition from a support detachment to one or more Marine Logistics Groups (MLG).
Combat Logistics Battalion-2, a subordinate command of 2nd Marine Logistics Group and Combat Logistics Regiment-2, fulfills this role as the LCE. CLB-2 supports the MAGTF by providing tactical logistics to the Marine division beyond their organic capabilities. In addition, the LCE provides throughput and distribution support to the Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) and serves as the Logistics Combat Element headquarters for a Marine Air-Ground Task Force.
Subordinate units
Headquarters and Service Company - H&S Company is tasked to provide command and control and command functions for CLB-2 in support of an infantry regiment. Transportation Support Company''' - TS Company is tasked to provide direct support of medium and heavy lift, motor transportation support and materials and container handler support for throughput and sustainment operations of an infantry regiment.
Logo
The compass on the CLB-2 logo is adopted from the logo of 2nd Marine Logistics Group. The center shield displayed has been pulled from the logo of 2nd Marine Regiment. The combination of the two elements signifies the direct support relationship between Combat Logistics Battalion 2 and 2nd Marine Regiment. The symbols surrounding the "2" represent the capabilities residing within the battalion; Health Service support, Maintenance, Motor Transportation and Engineers.
Motto
CLB-2's motto is "Keep them moving". The motto is an adaptation of the 2nd Marine Regiment's motto "Keep moving" which has its origins in the Battle of Tarawa. During this battle, 2nd Marine Regiment continued moving forward under heavy fire to advance within enemy lines.
Although the mission of Combat Logistics Battalion-2 is to provide direct support tactical logistics to 2nd Marine Division and its subordinate units, CLB-2 is often tasked to support other units. "Keep them moving" highlights the historical relationship between the battalion and the 2nd Marine Regiment.
History
Participation in War on Terrorism
Activated on 21 April 2006 at MCB Camp Lejeune, NC, Combat Logistics Battalion 2 was assigned to Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group.