Английская Википедия:10th Force Support Battalion (Australia)
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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]
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
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]
Current structure
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
Further reading
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