Cutting Edge of Logistics
Blount Island Command stands at the cutting edge of logistics, delivering technical expertise to Marine Air-Ground Task Force commanders across all phases of planning, deployment, and reconstitution of prepositioned assets. With a prime location, modern facilities, and a workforce of service members, government civilians, and more than 1,000 defense contractors, we ensure the Marine Corps remains always forward, always ready.
Strategic advantages include:
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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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A private 1,000-foot slipway with five large vessel berths.
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Over 33 acres of staging areas adjacent to maintenance facilities.
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Robust road and rail networks with abundant overflow capacity.
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A combat-proven installation with unmatched expertise in prepositioning.
Management functions
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Logistics Operations Branch — Manages staging, embarkation and movement control for prepositioned materiel, ensuring assets are positioned for rapid deployment.
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Maintenance Branch — Performs inspections, service life extension, corrosion control and repairs to keep equipment combat-ready.
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Medical Branch — Oversees medical materiel storage, accountability and readiness to sustain Marine Corps health requirements in crisis response.
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Supply Branch — Directs inventories, replenishments, replacements and embarkation data entry, integrating with the Joint Logistics Enterprise.
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Aviation Branch — Provides specialized support to Marine aviation assets, coordinating prepositioned aviation materiel and sustainment for forward operations.
Globally Responsive Logistics
Aligned with military prepositioning standards and the Joint Logistics Enterprise, Blount Island Command maintains a globally responsive network. Ashore and afloat, Marine and Navy prepositioned materiel are positioned for naval campaigns and early-phase maneuvers that underpin global crisis response and deterrence.
Leading the Way in Sustainable Logistics Initiatives
Blount Island Command leads in sustainable logistics initiatives with contractor logistics support, LEAN Six Sigma process improvement and ISO 9001 certification. Working with expeditionary force commanders, regulatory agencies, and conservation groups, we ensure compliance while protecting resources. Our commitment to efficiency, resilience and sustainability reinforces trust in global readiness.