The 2nd Force Support Battalion (2 FSB) is an

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logistics

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. Established in 1998, 2 FSB is a

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unit headquartered in Hobart, with depot in various locations across Tasmania and Victoria.

History

Formed on 1 August 1998 as a

unit, following the amalgamation of a number of supply, medical, military police, maintenance and transport units. Its headquarters is at Derwent Barracks in

Hobart Hobart ( ; Nuennonne/Palawa kani: ''nipaluna'') is the capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. Home to almost half of all Tasmanians, it is the least-populated Australian state capital city, and second-small ...

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, however it also has 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 Victoria most commonly refers to: * Victoria (Australia), a state of the Commonwealth of Australia * Victoria, British Columbia, provincial capital of British Columbia, Canada * Victoria (mythology), Roman goddess of Victory * Victoria, Seychelle ...

. 2 FSB is currently part of the 17th Sustainment Brigade. Its role is to provide third line or 'general' support within an

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.Dennis et al 2008, pp. 327–328.

Structure

As of 2020, 2 FSB is composed of the following sub-units: *Battalion Headquarters (Hobart) *6th Logistic Support Company (Hobart, Melbourne, Bendigo, Horsham & Devonport) *15th Force Support Squadron (Melbourne, Bendigo & Horsham) *44th Transport Squadron (Hobart & Devonport)

Previous sub-units

*1st Petroleum Company *3rd Recovery Company *6th Supply Platoon *10th Health Company *15th Transport Squadron

Notes

References

* {{Australian Defence Force Combat service support battalions of the Australian Army Military units and formations established in 1998 Military units in Tasmania