3rd Medical Battalion
| 3d Medical Battalion | |
|---|---|
 3d Medical Battalion insignia | |
| Active | N/A |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | USMC |
| Type | Logistics |
| Role | Medical Support |
| Size | 350 Marines and Sailors |
| Part of | 3d Marine Logistics Group |
| Garrison/HQ | Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan |
| Engagements |
Vietnam War Operation Iraqi Freedom |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Captain Ronald Schoonover, MSC, USN |
The 3d Medical Battalion (3D MED BN) is a medical support unit of the United States Marine Corps and is headquartered at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The unit falls under the command of 3rd Marine Logistics Group.
Current units
- Headquarters and Service Company
- Alpha Company
- Bravo Company
Mission
To provide direct and general Health Service Support to III MEF in order to sustain the combat effort across the full spectrum of MAGTF operations.
History
Vietnam War
The battalion departed South Vietnam on 24 November 1969, redeploying to Okinawa.[1]
The Gulf War and the 1990s
Old 3rd Medical Battalion logo.
See also
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References
- ↑ Smith, Charles (1988). U.S. Marines in Vietnam: High Mobility and Standdown 1969. History and Museums Division, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps. pp. 166–9. ISBN 978-1494287627.
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