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A forward support battalion was an Army of Excellence combat service support unit designed to support a Brigade. In divisions, it was part of the Division Support Command (DISCOM).
It was composed of:
- Headquarters & an A company, which provided command, control, and oversight for the battalion & quartermaster support to the brigade. However, the forward support battalions of armored and mechanized brigades would have a separate Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment (HHD) and A company.
- A B company, which provided maintenance support to the brigade both with 3rd Shop, and Maintenance Support Teams attached to the individual battalions.
- A C company, which provided level II medical support to the brigade.
With the conversion to the modular force, the FSBs were replaced with brigade support battalions (BSBs).
History
The 47th Forward Support Battalion saw service in the Iraq War in May 2008.
References
- "Professional Journal of the US Army". Google. 2017-08-31. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
- Order, Battle (2023-04-08). "Future US Army Division Structures". Battle Order. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
- 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.
- "BRIGADE SUPPORT BATTALION ORGANIZATIONAL CHALLENGES" (PDF). United States Army. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
- "47th FSB takes over support operations at FOB Hammer". DVIDS. 2024-12-02. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
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