2nd Force Support Battalion


The 2nd Force Support Battalion was an Australian Army logistics battalion. Established in 1998, 2 FSB was a reserve unit headquartered in Hobart, with depot in various locations across Tasmania and Victoria. It was merged into the 8th Operational Support Unit in 2024.

History

Formed on 1 August 1998 as a reserve unit, following the amalgamation of a number of supply, medical, military police, maintenance and transport units. Its headquarters was located at Derwent [Barracks, Glenorchy|Derwent Barracks] in Hobart, Tasmania. It also had depots in Bendigo, Devonport, Horsham and Melbourne. While forming in Tasmania, in 2011, it took over three reserve sub-units from 9 FSB in Victoria.
2 FSB formed part of the 17th [Sustainment Brigade (Australia)|17th Sustainment Brigade]. Its role was to provide third line or 'general' support within an area of operations.
In December 2024 the 2nd Force Support Battalion was merged into the Sydney-based 8th Operational Support Unit. The merger aimed to provide the 2nd Division with a specialist logistics capability.

Structure

As of 2020, 2 FSB comprised the following sub-units:
  • Battalion Headquarters
  • 6th Logistic Support Company
  • 15th Force Support Squadron
  • 44th Transport Squadron

Previous sub-units