Forward support battalion

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A forward support battalion (FSB) was an Army of Excellence combat service support unit designed to support a Brigade. [1]

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Unit

In divisions, it was part of the Division Support Command (DISCOM). [2] [3]

It was composed of:

With the conversion to the modular force, the FSBs were replaced with brigade support battalions (BSBs). [4]

History

The 47th Forward Support Battalion saw service in the Iraq War in May 2008. [5]

References

  1. "Professional Journal of the US Army". Google. 2017-08-31. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
  2. Order, Battle (2023-04-08). "Future US Army Division Structures". Battle Order. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
  3. Ginn, Richard V. N. (1997). The History of the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps. Washington, DC: Defense Department. p. 390. ISBN   978-0-16-045353-3.
  4. "BRIGADE SUPPORT BATTALION ORGANIZATIONAL CHALLENGES" (PDF). United States Army. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
  5. "47th FSB takes over support operations at FOB Hammer". DVIDS. 2024-12-02. Retrieved 2024-12-14.