1st Distribution Support Battalion

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1st Marine Logistics Group
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California

Provide throughput support for I Marine Expeditionary Force and other Marine Air-Ground Task Force operations in order to enable the distribution of equipment, personnel, and supplies by air, ground, and sea.

1st DSB Officer of the Day Cell (760) 470-2162 / Commercial (760) 725-5521

S-1 - (760) 725- 4439

S-2 - (760) 763- 8499 

S-3 - (760) 763- 1118

S-4 - (760) 763-5706

S-4 Chief - 760 763-5696

S-6 - (760) 763- 6915

Supply - (760) 725- 2745

CLR-1 Chaplain - (760) 763- 7216

DRC - (760) 468- 8276

HQ Company Admin - (760) 763- 0926 

Littoral Distribution Company Admin - (760) 725- 2525

Support Company Admin - (760) 725- 3423

Group Distribution Company Admin - (760) 763- 1016

1st DSB Deployment Readiness Coordinator

    

 

Lauren Van Asdale

(760) 208-7079

lauren.vanasdale@usmc.mil

 

Hello and welcome to the 1st Distribution Support Battalion family!
My name is Lauren Van Asdale, and I am the Deployment Readiness Coordinator (DRC) here at 1 st DSB.
On behalf of LtCol Swinford, SgtMaj Nichols, and the entire command deck, we are so happy to welcome
you and your family to the Battalion!


As a Marine Corps spouse, I understand the critical role that family readiness plays in the readiness of
our Marines and Sailors. I am here to ensure you have access to the resources and opportunities that
are available to you as a Marine Corps or Navy family. I encourage you to get connected with me and
other 1st DSB families; I strive to create a community where you feel supported and encouraged as your
Marine or Sailor serves here.


We offer a variety of resources and share events and unit information via official communication
channels. It is important that you seek information about 1st DSB from these channels only to ensure
accuracy. You will receive monthly emails from me detailing current events here at 1st DSB, as well as
things happening aboard Camp Pendleton. If you haven’t already, please join our 1st DSB Family and
Friends Facebook group, and follow along on our official social media pages – Facebook (1st Distribution
Support Battalion) and Instagram (1st _dsb). If you’re having trouble finding these pages, please reach out
to me.


If you or your family needs assistance, I am here for you. I am here to serve the families of 1st DSB,
whether you live locally or out of the area. I am happy to share the wealth of resources available for
military families, or assist in times of crisis. You can always reach me via email, phone, or text:
lauren.vanasdale@usmc.mil, or (760) 208-7079.
I hope to meet or speak with you soon!


Respectfully,
Lauren Van Asdale

 

CLr-1 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COORDINATOR CONTACT INFORMATION:

 

GySgt Stephanie Amerson

Combat Logistics Regiment

Building 12023, 1st Floor

Camp Pendleton, CA 92055

Cell/Text: (760) 208-7073

Email: Stephanie.Amerson@usmc.mil

 

MISSION

To provide subject matter advice and guidance on all matters related to command climate and prohibited activities and conduct.

 

COMMANDER’S INTENT

Military Equal Opportunity (MEO) is a function of command. Marine Corps leaders must ensure their people are well-led and cared for physically, emotionally, and spiritually, in and out of combat. “Taking care of Marines” means vigorously enforcing our high standards of performance and conduct. We will hold each other accountable and address violations expeditiously, at the lowest appropriate level.

The responsibility of a successful MEO program rests with the commander. Commanders have earned special trust and confidence and are accountable for all their decisions, actions, and inactions. The Prohibited Activities and Conduct (PAC) prevention and response measures provide commanders the discretion to assess, investigate, and take corrective action to ensure unit cohesion and warfighting effectiveness.

Marine Corps small unit leaders, company-grade officers, and mid-grade staff noncommissioned officers (SNCOs) have experience, maturity, and close daily connection to our most junior Marines. These leaders are in the best position to lead, educate, train, supervise, and instill our high standards.

 

CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS

MCO 5354.1G updates Marine Corps policy, procedures, and responsibilities for preventing and responding to prohibited conduct involving sexual harassment, prohibited discrimination, harassment, hazing, bullying.

Prohibited discriminatory and harassment practices within the Marine Corps are counter-productive, unacceptable, and will not be tolerated. The Marine Corps will maintain a culture of dignity, care, and concern in which all members of the organization are afforded equal treatment and opportunity to achieve their full potential based upon individual merit, fitness, intellect, and ability. All Service members will cultivate an environment free from PAC. PAC undermine morale, reduce combat readiness, and prevent maximum utilization and development of the Marine Corps’ most vital asset: its people.

 

HOW TO REPORT A PAC COMPLAINT

Chain of Command

The Chain of Command or Command designated personnel (EOC) is the primary and preferred channel to prevent and respond to complaints of PAC. Use of the chain of command to address PAC exemplifies trust in leadership to address violations of our standards quickly and effectively.

Equal Opportunity Coordinator (EOC)

The EOC is authorized to assist with designated administrative duties pertaining to the command MEO program. EOCs may support the command MEO program. EOCs may support the command MEO program by standing inspections, assisting with Memorandum of Agreements, be designated as the command survey Administrator for Defense Organizational Climate Survey, facilities prohibited activities, and conduct training, and provide MEO program updates to the command.

 

Equal Opportunity Advisor

EOAs are the Marine Corps’ SMEs on command climate and PAC. EOAs are assigned by DC M&RA.

Anonymous Reporting

Anonymous Reports may be communicated by several means, including but not limited to organizational hotlines or advice lines, electronic mail, or official telephone lines. Action taken will depend on the extent of the information provided by the complainants. Service members who file a complaint in-person cannot choose to remain anonymous.

 

LINKS TO KNOW

MCO 5354.1G Prohibited Activities and Conduct:

https://www.marines.mil/News/Publications/MCPEL/Electronic-Library-Display/Article/1561150/mco-53541g-cancels-mco-53541e-wadmin-ch/

IGMC Hotline:

https://hotline.usmc.mil/#/consentform

 

1st Distribution Support Battalion Leaders

Commanding Officer, 1st Distribution Support Battalion

LtCol Christine M. Taranto

Lieutenant Colonel Christine M. Taranto, originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, began her military journey as a second lieutenant after graduating from the United States Naval Academy in May 2007. She underwent training at The Basic School in Quantico, Virginia, and the Logistics Officer’s Course...

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Sergeant Major, 1st Distribution Support Battalion

Sergeant Major Tyler G. Nichols

Sergeant Major Nichols was born on 12 May 1986 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He enlisted in the Marine Corps on 02August 2004 and attended Recruit Training at MCRD San Diego, CA. Upon completion, he received training at MarineCombat Training (MCT) at Camp Pendleton, CA. He graduated Basic Maintenance...

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