See also: 17th Brigade (Australia)
17th Combat Service Support Brigade | |
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Active | 2006 – Present |
Country |
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Branch | Army |
Type | Logistics |
Size | Brigade |
Part of | Forces Command |
Garrison/HQ | Sydney, New South Wales |
The 17th Combat Service Support Brigade (17 CSS Brigade) currently commands the Australian Army's deployable operational level logistics units. Raised on 20 May 2006, the brigade was formerly known as the Logistic Support Force (LSF), and is made up of varied logistic corps and trades. It encompasses both reserve and full-time units, geographically dispersed throughout Australia. Headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales its primary deployable command element is the Force Support Group. The units of the brigade are responsible for providing third line or 'general' support within an area of operations.[1]
Current structure[]
- 2nd Force Support Battalion
- 9th Force Support Battalion
- 10th Force Support Battalion
- 1st Health Support Battalion
- 2nd Health Support Battalion
- 3rd Health Support Battalion
- 1st Psychology Unit
- 1st Military Police Battalion
- 17th Signals Regiment
Notes[]
- ↑ Dennis et al 2008, p. 327.
References[]
- Dennis, Peter; et al (2008). The Oxford Companion to Australian Military History (Second ed.). Melbourne: Oxford University Press Australia & New Zealand. ISBN 978-0-19-551784-2.
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