2nd Force Support Battalion
| 2nd Force Support Battalion | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1998 – 2024 |
| 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 |  |
The 2nd Force Support Battalion (2 FSB) was an Australian Army logistics battalion. Established in 1998, 2 FSB was a reserve unit headquartered in Hobart, with depot in various locations across Tasmania and Victoria. It was merged into the 8th Operational Support Unit in 2024.
History
[edit]Formed on 1 August 1998 as a reserve unit, following the amalgamation of a number of supply, medical, military police, maintenance and transport units. Its headquarters was located at Derwent Barracks in Hobart, Tasmania. It also had 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 formed part of the 17th Sustainment Brigade. Its role was to provide third line or 'general' support within an area of operations.[2]
In December 2024 the 2nd Force Support Battalion was merged into the Sydney-based 8th Operational Support Unit. The merger aimed to provide the 2nd Division with a specialist logistics capability.[3]
Structure
[edit]As of 2020, 2 FSB comprised 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
[edit]- 1st Petroleum Company
- 3rd Recovery Company
- 6th Supply Platoon
- 10th Health Company
- 15th Transport Squadron
Notes
[edit]- ↑ "2nd Force Support Battalion". Our people. Australian Army. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
- ↑ Dennis et al 2008, pp. 327–328.
- ↑ "Merger a boost for division's logistics". Department of Defence. 6 December 2024. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
References
[edit]- 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.
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