Cutting Edge of Logistics
Blount Island Command is a trusted partner, offering unparalleled technical assistance to Marine Air-Ground Task Force commanders across all phases of planning, deployment and reconstitution of prepositioned assets. Our prime location and state-of-the-art facilities ensure swift and effective power projection during global crises. Here's what sets us apart:
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Just eight miles from Naval Station Mayport, at the mouth of the St. Johns River
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218 miles from Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Georgia
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Seamless access to Navy industrial base and support systems
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Private slipway with five large vessel berths
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A fully operational, combat-proven facility
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Superb road and rail networks
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Over 33 acres of staging areas adjacent to a 1,000-foot marine slipway and maintenance area
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Abundant overflow staging and maintenance capacity for maritime prepositioning ships
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Highly skilled workforce with unique core competencies in maintenance and prepositioning
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Strong public and private business community support
Our dynamic, dedicated workforce comprises service members, government civilians and more than 1,000 defense contractors. Together, they ensure sustainable maintenance and supply production processes, including:
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Inventories and inspections
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Replenishments and replacements
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Maintenance tasks and service life screenings
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Corrosion control
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Fueling, marking, weighing, packaging, preservation, and embarkation data entry
Globally Responsive Logistics
Adhering to military prepositioning standards, our logistical efforts enable a globally responsive network, ensuring ashore and afloat Marine and Naval prepositioned materiel are always ready. Aligned with the Joint Logistics Enterprise (JLENT), we support naval campaigns and early phase maneuvers, crucial for global crisis responses.
Leading the Way in Sustainable Logistics Initiatives
Blount Island Command is leading the way in logistics initiatives with an eye on sustainability and partnerships. We operate at the forefront of logistics innovations, including contractor logistics support and LEAN Six Sigma continuous process improvement. Certified in ISO 9001, we work closely with expeditionary force commanders to ensure compliance. We actively engage with regulatory agencies and conservation groups. We're not just a logistics facility; we're a trusted partner in global readiness and sustainability.