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 | |
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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]
10 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]
The 10th Force Support Battalion currently consists of:[1]