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A forward support battalion (FSB) was an Army of Excellence combat service support unit designed to support a Brigade.[1]

Unit

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In divisions, it was part of the Division Support Command (DISCOM).[2][3]

It was composed of:

  • Headquarters and an A company, which provided command, control, and oversight for the battalion and quartermaster support to the brigade. However, the forward support battalions of armored and mechanized brigades would have a separate Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment (HHD) and A company.
  • A B company, which provided maintenance support to the brigade both with 3rd Shop, and Maintenance Support Teams attached to the individual battalions.
  • A C company, which provided level II medical support to the brigade.

With the conversion to the modular force, the FSBs were replaced with brigade support battalions (BSBs).[4]

History

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The 47th Forward Support Battalion saw service in the Iraq War in May 2008.[5]

References

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  1. ↑ "Professional Journal of the US Army". Google. 2017-08-31. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
  2. ↑ Order, Battle (2023-04-08). "Future US Army Division Structures". Battle Order. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
  3. ↑ Ginn, Richard V. N. (1997). The History of the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps. Washington, DC: Defense Department. p. 390. ISBN 978-0-16-045353-3.
  4. ↑ "BRIGADE SUPPORT BATTALION ORGANIZATIONAL CHALLENGES" (PDF). United States Army. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
  5. ↑ "47th FSB takes over support operations at FOB Hammer". DVIDS. 2024-12-02. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
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