2d Landing Support Battalion (2d LSB) was a logistics battalion in the

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that supports distributed maritime operations and expeditionary advanced base operations. The unit was based out of

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and fell under the command of the

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(2d MLG) and the

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(II MEF).

Mission

Provide throughput support for II Marine Expeditionary Force and other

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operations in order to enable the distribution of equipment, personnel, and supplies by air, ground, and sea.

Table of organization

* Headquarters and Service Company. * Landing Support Company * Beach and Terminal Operations Company * Landing Support Equipment Company

History

The battalion was originally commissioned during

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as ''Shore Party Detachment, 2nd Marine Division'' on November 17, 1941.

Unit awards

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have different categories: i.e. Service, Campaign, Unit, and Valor. 2d LSB has been presented with the following awards:

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