Combat Logistics Battalion-7 provides combat logistics to a MEF maneuver element beyond its organic capabilities in order to prepare for and sustain combat operations (Direct Support to 7th Marine Regiment).
Combat Logistics Battalion-7 (CLB-7) is required to provide direct support combat logistics to 7th Marine Regiment beyond its organic capabilities in any environment and throughout the spectrum of conflict in order to allow 7th Marines to prepare for and sustain combat operations.
LINEAGE OF COMBAT LOGISTICS BATTALION 7
1976 - 2007
ACTIVATED 30 AUGUST 1976 AT TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIFORNIA, AS DETACHMENT A, 1ST FORCE SERVICE SUPPORT GROUP, FLEET MARINE FORCE.
REDESIGNATED 27 DECEMBER 1989 AS COMBAT SERVICE SUPPORT DETACHMENT 12, FLEET MARINE FORCE.
PARTICIPATED IN SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS DESERT SHIELD AND DESERT STORM, SOUTHWEST ASIA, AUGUST 1990 - APRIL 1991.
REDESIGNATED 2 AUGUST 1991 AS 1ST FORCE SERVICE SUPPORT GROUP, FORWARD, FLEET MARINE FORCE.
REDESIGNATED 1 AUGUST 1992 AS COMBAT SERVICE SUPPORT GROUP 1, FLEET MARINE FORCE.
PARTICIPATED IN SUPPORT OF THE HUNTER WARRIOR ADVANCED WARFIGHTING EXPERIMENT, JANUARY-MARCH 1997.
PARTICIPATED IN OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM, IRAQ, MARCH-JUNE 2003 AND AUGUST 2004 - FEBRUARY 2005.
REDESIGNATED 1 APRIL 2005 AS COMBAT LOGISTICS BATTALION 7 AND REASSIGNED TO COMBAT LOGISTICS REGIMENT 1, 1ST MARINE LOGISTICS GROUP.
HONORS AWARDED
COMBAT LOGISTICS BATTALION 7
PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION STREAMER IRAQ 2003
NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION STREAMER SOUTHWEST ASIA 1990 - 1991
MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION STREAMER WITH TWO BRONZE STARS 1984 - 1986 1985 - 1997 1997
NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE STREAMER WITH ONE BRONZE STAR
IRAQ CAMPAIGN STREAMER
GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM EXPEDITIONARY STREAMER
GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM SERVICE STREAMER
From its very beginning our nation was built and strengthened by its diversity. People of widely varying ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds came together to establish a country based on "self-evident truths" among which is the truth that "all men are created equal". The Constitution was set forth to formalize and specify those rights which all citizens and residents of this nation possess. As members of the United States Marine Corps, we have sworn to support and defend the Constitution and all the rights and freedoms it guarantees for all Americans. With this legacy and promise in mind, we will establish an environment in which diversity in age, color, gender, race, religion, and national origin is valued and every Marine and Sailor is treated with equal respect, dignity and fairness.
The trust we hold in one another is one of our most valued commodities. It is the very fabric that knits us together as a cohesive unit and fighting force. If we cannot trust each other we will not be successful, either in garrison or in combat. Any form of discrimination, hazing or sexual harassment destroys that trust, and will not be tolerated. Leaders at every level will provide and protect a discrimination and harassment-free environment in which every Marine and Sailor is afforded equal respect, dignity and opportunity to succeed.
The Marine Corps has provided procedures for informal and formal resolution of equal opportunity and sexual harassment grievances as described in MCO 1000.9A and MCO P5354.1D. Any member of Combat Logistics Battalion-7 who feels they have been discriminated against or harassed should contact the Battalion Equal Opportunity Representative. Every grievance will be investigated and appropriate administrative and/or disciplinary action will be taken in every case where discrimination or harassment has occurred.