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DARWIN, AUSTRALIA. – The Marine Rotational Force-Darwin (MRF-D) logistics combat element (LCE) will sustain the fight for MRF-D 22.
Led by Combat Logistics Battalion-5 (CLB), the MRF-D 22 LCE increases readiness and sustainment across the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF), and ensures the force avoids culmination prior to mission accomplishment.
“Our goal is to provide responsive and flexible combat service support to the MAGTF, and to enhance logistics operations alongside our ADF counterparts,” said Lieutenant Colonel Shawn Meier, the commanding officer for the LCE.
CLB-5 activated in 2006, shortly after the Marine Corps implemented the combat logistics unit structure. Since then, the unit supported combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, supported Special Purpose MAGTF Crisis Response Central Command, and even deployed to Australia as part of MRF-D 20. CLB-5 brings the personnel and equipment to support transportation, maintenance, engineering, resupply, medical care, and heavy equipment to the MAGTF for short and long-term sustainment.
“We have a unique and versatile set of capabilities with this rotation, which include an enhanced medical footprint and engineer integration in our formations,” said Major Dan Coultes, the LCE operations officer.
The MRF-D 22 LCE will work closely with the ACE to provide logistics support to the MAGTF, but it also brought a new flavor of CLB to Australia. The subordinate hierarchy, centered on the combat logistics companies, includes an integrated engineer leadership structure, which allows for a seamless coordination of efforts. An internal role 2 medical staff and updated vehicles also bolster the logistics capabilities to the MAGTF.
“Our Marines and Sailors work their tails off to ensure the rest of the force has what they need to do its job,” said Sergeant Major David Hernandez, the sergeant major for the LCE. “No matter how far or challenging, we will get support to the fight.”
For questions regarding this story, please contact the Marine Rotational Force-Darwin media inquiry email address at MRFDMedia@usmc.mil. Imagery from this rotation and previous can be found at dvidshub.net/unit/MRF-D.
| Date Taken: | 04.10.2022 |
| Date Posted: | 04.14.2022 06:42 |
| Story ID: | 418219 |
| Location: | AU |
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