10th Force Support Battalion (Australia)
Australian Army unit
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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]
| 10th Force Support Battalion | |
|---|---|
Landing Craft Mechanised Type 8 (LMC8) operated by 35th Water Transport Squadron | |
| Active | 1998 â present |
| Country |  Australia |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Logistics |
| Size | Battalion |
| Part of | 17th Sustainment Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | HQ at Ross Island Barracks, Townsville |
| Mottos | 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
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 1999â2000, the first logistics unit to be honoured with such an award.[3]
In March 2026 the 10th Force Support Battalion's 35th Water Transport Squadron and Littoral Riverine Survey Squadron were transferred to the newly-established Littoral Manoeuvre Group.[4]
Structure
As of 2016, the 10th Force Support Battalion consisted 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)
- Shipâs Army Detachment HMAS Choules