10th Force Support Battalion (Australia)
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| 10th Force Support Battalion | |
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| Active | 1998 – Present |
| Country |  Australia |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Logistics |
| Size | One battalion |
| Part of | 17th Combat Service Support Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | HQ at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville |
| Decorations | Meritorious Unit Citation |
| Insignia | |
| Unit Colour Patch | 70px |
The 10th Force Support Battalion (10 FSB) is an Australian Army logistics battalion. Formed on 1 March 1998, following the amalgamation of a number of terminal, supply, postal and transport units, it is based in Townsville, Queensland.[1] The battalion was awarded a Meritorious Unit Citation for operations in East Timor during INTERFET in 1999–2000, the first logistics unit to win such an award.[2] 10 FSB is part the 17th Combat Service Support Brigade. Its role is to provide third line or 'general' support within an area of operations.[3]
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