8th Engineer Support Battalion
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| 8th Engineer Support Battalion | |
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 8th ESB insignia |
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| Country | United States |
| Branch | USMC |
| Role | Engineering support |
| Part of | 2nd Marine Logistics Group II Marine Expeditionary Force |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune |
| Motto | “Whatever it Takes” ”Engineers Up” |
| Engagements | Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
LtCol Daniel P. O'Hora |
The 8th Engineer Support Battalion (8th ESB) is an engineering support unit of the United States Marine Corps and is headquartered at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The unit falls under the command of the 2nd Marine Logistics Group and the II Marine Expeditionary Force.
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[edit] Mission
Provide general engineering support of a deliberate nature to the II MEF, to include survivability, counter-mobility and mobility enhancements, and explosive ordnance disposal; and general supply support incident to handling, storage, and distribution of bulk Class I (water) and bulk Class III and III(A)..
[edit] Current units
- Headquarters and Service Company
- Engineering Support Company
- A Company
- B Company
- C Company
- Bulk Fuel Company
- Bridge Company
- Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company
[edit] History
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[edit] References
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