| 2nd Force Support Battalion | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1998 – present |
| Country | Australia |
| Branch | Australian Army |
| Type | Logistics |
| Size | One battalion |
| Part of | 17 Sustainment Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | HQ at Derwent Barracks, Hobart |
| Insignia | |
| Unit colour patch |  |
The 2nd Force Support Battalion (2 FSB) is an Australian Army logistics battalion. Established in 1998, 2 FSB is a reserve unit headquartered in Hobart, with depot in various locations across Tasmania and Victoria.
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 is at Derwent Barracks in Hobart, Tasmania, however it also has depots in Bendigo, Devonport, Horsham and Melbourne. [1] While forming in Tasmania, in 2011, it took over three reserve sub-units from 9 FSB in Victoria.[ citation needed ]
2 FSB is currently part of the 17th Sustainment Brigade. Its role is to provide third line or 'general' support within an area of operations. [2]
As of 2020, 2 FSB is composed of the following sub-units:[ citation needed ]
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