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

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10th Force Support Battalion petroleum operators during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021

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

References

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Further reading

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