4th Marine Logistics Group
| 4th Marine Logistics Group | |
|---|---|
| Active | February 6, 1966 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | USMC |
| Type | Logistics |
| Role | Multi-faceted combat service support |
| Part of | Marine Forces Reserve |
| Garrison/HQ | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | BGen E. G. Payne |
The 4th Marine Logistics Group (4th MLG) is a logistics unit of the United States Marine Corps and is headquartered at New Orleans, Louisiana.
Mission
The mission of the 4th Marine Logistics Group is to 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 maybe in garrison, combat, and/or in separate locations. The MLG will Support the MAGTF in amphibious assaults and subsequent operations ashore
Current units
The 4th Marine Logistics Group is comprised of:
- Headquarters and Service Battalion
- 4th Maintenance Battalion
- 4th Supply Battalion
- 6th Engineer Support Battalion
- 6th Transportation Support Battalion
- 4th Medical Battalion
- 4th Dental Battalion
- 4th Landing Support Battalion
- 6th Communications Battalion
History
On February 6, 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
References
- This article includes text in the public domain from the United States Marine Corps.
External links
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