10th Force Support Battalion (Australia)
| 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 | One battalion |
| Part of | 17th Combat Service Support Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | HQ at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville |
| Decorations | Meritorious Unit Citation |
| Insignia | |
| Unit Colour Patch |  |
The 10th Force Support Battalion (10 FSB) is an Australian Army logistics battalion and is part of the 17th Combat Service Support Brigade.[1] Its role is to provide third line or 'general' support within an area of operations.[1]
10FSB is located at Lavarack Barracks and Ross Island Barracks in Townsville, Queensland, and a Troop is also located in Darwin.[2]
10FSB 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 win such an award.[3]
Current structure
The 10th Force Support Battalion currently consists of:[1]
- Battalion Headquarters
- 10th Logistic Support Company
- 2nd Force Supply Company
- 30th Terminal Squadron
- 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]
- Ship’s Army Detachment HMAS Choules
References
- ^ a b c "10th Force Support Battalion". Australian Army. 13 March 2012. 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. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
- ^ "10FSB citation win". Army. Australian Army. 25 April 2002. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
Further reading
- 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.
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