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{{short description|US Marine Corps logistics unit}}
{{short description|Logistics combat element of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve}}
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| dates = 6 February 1966
| dates = 6 February 1966
| country = United States
| country = [[United States]]
| allegiance = United States
| allegiance = United States
| branch = [[United States Marine Corps|USMC]]
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| command_structure = [[Marine Forces Reserve]]
| command_structure = [[Marine Forces Reserve]]
| current_commander = BGen Karl D. Pierson
| current_commander = MajGen Valerie A. Jackson
| garrison = [[New Orleans, Louisiana]]
| garrison = [[New Orleans, Louisiana]]
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Provide general and direct support and sustained combat service support above the organic capabilities of the support element of the [[Marine Air-Ground Task Force]] (MAGTF). These supported units may be in garrison, combat, and/or in separate locations. The MLG will Support the MAGTF in amphibious assaults and subsequent operations ashore
Provide general and direct support and sustained combat service support above the organic capabilities of the support element of the [[Marine Air-Ground Task Force]] (MAGTF). These supported units may be in garrison, combat, and/or in separate locations. The MLG will Support the MAGTF in amphibious assaults and subsequent operations ashore


==Current units==
==Organization==
The 4th Marine Logistics Group comprises a Headquarters and Service Battalion along with Two Combat Logistics Regiments Each containing two Combat Logistics Battalions, an Engineer Support Battalion, a Medical Battalion and a Dental Battalion:
The 4th Marine Logistics Group (MLG) comprises a Headquarters and Service Battalion along with two Combat Logistics Regiments (CLR), each CLR contains two Combat Logistics Battalions. 4th MLG also contains an Engineer Support Battalion, a Medical Battalion, and a Dental Battalion:
*[[List of United States Marine Corps battalions#Logistics Combat Element battalions|Headquarters and Service Battalion]] (HSB)
* Headquarters and Service Battalion (HSB)
* [[Combat Logistics Regiment 4]] (CLR 4)
* [[Combat Logistics Regiment 4]] (CLR 4)
** Headquarters and Service Company
** [[Combat Logistics Battalion 23]] (CLB 23)
** [[Combat Logistics Battalion 23]] (CLB 23)
** Combat Logistics Battalion 453 (CLB 453)
** Combat Logistics Battalion 453 (CLB 453)
* Combat Logistics Regiment 45 (CLR 45)
* Combat Logistics Regiment 45 (CLR 45)
** Headquarters and Service Company
** [[6th Motor Transport Battalion|Combat Logistics Battalion 25]] (CLB 25)
** [[6th Motor Transport Battalion|Combat Logistics Battalion 25]] (CLB 25)
** Combat Logistics Battalion 451 (CLB 451)
** Combat Logistics Battalion 451 (CLB 451)
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* [[4th Medical Battalion (United States Navy)|4th Medical Battalion]]
* [[4th Medical Battalion (United States Navy)|4th Medical Battalion]]
* 4th Dental Battalion
* 4th Dental Battalion



==History==
==History==

Latest revision as of 15:30, 17 December 2024

4th Marine Logistics Group
Active6 February 1966
CountryUnited States
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUSMC
TypeLogistics
RoleMulti-faceted combat service support
Part ofMarine Forces Reserve
Garrison/HQNew Orleans, Louisiana
Motto(s)"In Omnia Paratus"
"Prepared for all things"
Commanders
Current
commander		MajGen Valerie A. Jackson

The 4th Marine Logistics Group (4th MLG) is a reserve logistics unit of the United States Marine Corps. The group is headquartered at New Orleans, Louisiana while its subordinate units are spread across the United States.

Mission

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Provide general and direct support and sustained combat service support above the organic capabilities of the support element of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF). These supported units may be in garrison, combat, and/or in separate locations. The MLG will Support the MAGTF in amphibious assaults and subsequent operations ashore

Organization

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The 4th Marine Logistics Group (MLG) comprises a Headquarters and Service Battalion along with two Combat Logistics Regiments (CLR), each CLR contains two Combat Logistics Battalions. 4th MLG also contains an Engineer Support Battalion, a Medical Battalion, and a Dental Battalion:

History

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On 6 February 1966, the Headquarters of the 4th Force Service Support Regiment was activated at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Midland, Texas. During January 1968, the headquarters relocated to the Marine Reserve Training Center, Orlando, Florida. The headquarters again relocated to the Navy and Marine Corps Reserve Training Center, Atlanta, Georgia during 1971. In May 1976, the unit was redesignated the 4th Force Service Support Group, Fleet Marine Force. In January 1987, the headquarters relocated to Marietta, Georgia. The flag of the 4th FSSG was moved to its present site in New Orleans in February 1992.

See also

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References

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