The 2nd Force Support Battalion (2 FSB) is an Australian Army logistics battalion. Established in 1998, 2 FSB is a reserve unit headquartered in Hobart, with depot in various locations across Tasmania and Victoria.
| 2nd Force Support Battalion | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1998 – Present |
| Country | Australia |
| Branch | Australian Army |
| Type | Logistics |
| Size | One battalion |
| Part of | 17 Sustainment Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | HQ at Derwent Barracks, Hobart |
| Insignia | |
| Unit Colour Patch |  |
History
Formed on 1 August 1998 as a Reserve unit, following the amalgamation of a number of supply, medical, military police, maintenance and transport units. It's headquarters is at Derwent Barracks in Hobart, Tasmania, however it also has depots in Bendigo, Devonport, Horsham and Melbourne.[1] While forming in Tasmania, in 2011, it took over three reserve sub-units from 9 FSB in Victoria.[citation needed]
2 FSB is currently part the 17th Sustainment Brigade. Its role is to provide third line or 'general' support within an area of operations.[2]
Structure
As of 2020, 2 FSB is composed of the following sub-units:[citation needed]
- Battalion Headquarters (Hobart)
- 6th Logistic Support Company (Hobart, Melbourne, Bendigo, Horsham & Devonport)
- 15th Force Support Squadron (Melbourne, Bendigo & Horsham)
- 44th Transport Squadron (Hobart & Devonport)
Previous sub-units
- 1st Petroleum Company
- 3rd Recovery Company
- 6th Supply Platoon
- 10th Health Company
- 15th Transport Squadron
Notes
- ^ "2nd Force Support Battalion". Our people. Australian Army. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
- ^ Dennis et al 2008, pp. 327–328.
References
- Dennis, Peter; et al. (2008). The Oxford Companion to Australian Military History (Second ed.). Melbourne: Oxford University Press Australia & New Zealand. ISBN 978-0-19-551784-2.