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CLB-22 increases unit capabilities through Fort Bragg-based training

US Marine Corps News

11/3/2010
By Lance Cpl. Bruno J. Bego, 2nd Marine Logistics Group

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- Nearly three hundred Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, participated in a pre-deployment field training exercise at Fort Bragg, N.C. from Oct. 20-27.

During the weeklong evolution, Marines practiced their skills in day and night convoys, combat marksmanship training, improvised explosive device awareness and mass casualty evacuation.

“This is part of a standard training package necessary to attach and deploy with the [Marine Expeditionary Unit 22],” explained Maj. Douglas J. Cobb, the CLB-22 executive officer. “This also opens the opportunity to get them to work together, so everybody can understand their part in this unit and how everybody can fit together to make it work.”

One thing highlighted during the event was the Marines’ capability to perform any job regardless of the circumstances.

“We make the Marines cross train, so this battalion can operate smoothly and do things effectively,” he said. “They should walk out of here understanding what the unit does and the importance of every job in accomplishing the battalion’s mission.”

Another important aspect of the training was the fact that participants had the chance to do their jobs during simulated deployed conditions.

“I think this is a great experience,” said Pfc. Patrick Cullenton, a radio operator with CLB-22. “It is very realistic and complete exercise, and it gives us the opportunity to do a lot of good training this is a chance for us to come out here to learn and prepare for our deployment.”

More experienced Marines had the chance to guide the most junior ranks in the right direction and teach them real life lessons that will prepare them better during the deployment.

“It’s awesome to have such great leadership out here willing to help us head in a positive direction,” said Lance Cpl. Bryan L. Hall, an integrated maintenance management data specialist, CLB-22. “I feel very confident that I will be able to do not only my job, but anything else to help support this unit to carry on with the mission.”

They have proved here that they are capable to endure many situations and that they are ready to stand up and provide any type of assistance needed throughout the world.