Marine Corps Logistics Command

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Marine Corps Logistics Command
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MARCORLOGCOM insignia
CountryUnited States of America
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch United States Marine Corps
TypeMajor Command
RoleLogistics
Garrison/HQ Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Albany, Georgia
Motto(s)Logistics Solutions for the Warfighter
Commanders
Current
commander
MajGen Joseph F. Shrader

The Marine Corps Logistics Command (MARCORLOGCOM) is a major command of the United States Marine Corps responsible for support for fielded weapons systems and support services and supplies.

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Mission

To provide worldwide, integrated logistics/supply chain and distribution management; depot level maintenance management; and strategic prepositioning capability in support of the operating forces and other supported units to maximize their readiness and sustainability and to support enterprise and program level Total Life Cycle Management. [1]

Marine Corps Logistics Command Headquarters Building in Albany, Georgia. Marine Corps Logistics Command Headquarters.jpg
Marine Corps Logistics Command Headquarters Building in Albany, Georgia.

Subordinate commands

See also

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References

  1. "ALMAR 039/03: Establishment of the Marine Corps Logistics Command (MARCORLOGCOM)". Marines.mil. Retrieved 4 April 2014.
  2. Thomas, Kyle. "Marine Depot Maintenance Command activates". Marines.mil. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 4 April 2014.
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