SEPTEMBER 16, 1942
3d Landing Support Battalion was originally activated as 3d Service Battalion on September 16,1942 at Camp Elliott, San Diego, California. During World War II the battalion took part in combat operations at Bougainville, Northern Solomon's, Guam, and Iwo Jima. Following the war the battalion was deactivated on December 22, 1945 at Guam.
RED PATCHES
Dates back to WWII during the Battle of Guadalcanal. After the initial assault on the beachhead, follow-on troops came ashore and the confusion on the beach led the landing support Marines and infantry Marines getting mixed together. Some landing support Marines went inland along with infantry battalions, while some infantry Marines were left behind on the beach.
GySgt Jeff Ibañez
Equal Opportunity Coordinator
3d Landing Support Battalion
Bldg. 5634 Rm. 102
315-645-5886
MISSION
“The MCO 5354.1G establishes Marine Corps policy, procedures, and responsibilities for preventing and responding to PAC behaviors that involve harassment, hazing, bullying, prohibited discrimination, and sexual harassment.
COMMANDER'S INTENT
Uniformed and civilian leadership at every level must ensure their people are well-led and cared for physically, emotionally, and spiritually, to operate inside actively contested maritime spaces in support of fleet operations. “Taking care of Marines” means enforcing our high professional standards of performance, conduct and discipline. We will hold each other accountable, recognize superior performance and address violations.
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 PAC prevention and response measures in enclosure (2) of this Order provides commanders the tools to assess, investigate, and take corrective action to ensure unit cohesions and warfighting effectiveness.
Unit leaders, company-grade officers, and staff non-commissioned officers (SNCOs) have experience, maturity, and close daily connection to junior Marines and Sailors. These leaders are in the best position to instill core values, train, supervise, mentor, and lead by their example.
POLICY
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
You can report through your
1. Chain of Command
The Chain of Command 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 quickly and effectively address violations of our standards.
2. Equal Opportunity Coordinator (EOC)
The EOC are appointed by the Commander and will assist the command facilitating PAC training, standing inspections and serve as the units’ survey administrator for Command Climate Assessments. EOC will NOT conduct complaint intakes, they will do a warm hand off with the servicing EOA.
3. Equal Opportunity Advisor (EOA)
EOAs are assigned by DC M&RA to serve as the Marine Corps SMEs on command climate and PAC violations. Combat Logistics Regimental EOA can be reached at email: jeff.ibanezdiaz@usmc.mil.
useful documents
Complaint Form