The 10th Force Support Battalion (10 FSB) is an Australian Army logistics battalion and is part of the 17th Sustainment Brigade.[1] Its role is to provide third line or 'general' support within an area of operations.[1]
| 10th Force Support Battalion | |
|---|---|
 Landing Craft Mechanised Type 8 (LMC8) operated by 35th Water Transport Squadron | |
| Active | 1998 – present |
| Country |  Australia |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Logistics |
| Size | Battalion |
| Part of | 17th Sustainment Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | HQ at Ross Island Barracks, Townsville |
| Motto(s) | Unity, Strength, Commitment |
| Decorations | Meritorious Unit Citation |
| Insignia | |
| Unit colour patch |  |
10 FSB is located at Lavarack Barracks and Ross Island Barracks in Townsville, Queensland, with Catering elements located in Darwin, Adelaide, Brisbane and Amberley. A Squadron of Engineers is located in Sydney and a Troop of Water Transport is located in Darwin.[2]
History
edit10 FSB was formed on 1 March 1998, following the amalgamation of the 10th Terminal Regiment, 2nd Field Logistics Battalion and the 1st Division Postal Unit.[2]
The battalion was awarded a Meritorious Unit Citation for operations in East Timor during INTERFET in 1999–2000, the first logistics unit to be honoured with such an award.[3]
Current structure
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The 10th Force Support Battalion currently consists of:[1]
- Battalion Headquarters (Townsville)
- 1st Catering Company (Townsville, Darwin, Adelaide, Brisbane, Amberley)
- 2nd Combat Supply Company (Townsville)
- 10th Logistic Support Company (Townsville)
- 30th Terminal Squadron (Townsville)
- 35th Water Transport Squadron
- 70/71 Water Transport Troop (LCM-8, Townsville)[2]
- 36 Water Transport Troop (LCM-8, Darwin)[2]
- 42 Amphibious Troop (LARC-V, Townsville)[2]
- Littoral and Riverine Survey Squadron (RAE, Sydney)
- Ship’s Army Detachment HMAS Choules
References
edit- ^ a b c "10th Force Support Battalion". Australian Army. 13 March 2012. Archived from the original on 29 November 2016. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "A decade of specialised support - Army's 10 Force Support Battalion" (PDF). The Link – Defence Logistics Magazine (3): 18–23. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 November 2016. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
- ^ "10FSB citation win". Army. Australian Army. 25 April 2002. Archived from the original on 11 November 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
Further reading
edit- Kehoe, Mick (2000). The Force Behind the Force, 10 Force Support Battalion in East Timor 20 September 1999 – 20 February 2000. Russell Island: 10 FSB.