8th Combat Service Support Battalion (Australia)
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8th Combat Service Support Battalion | |
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Active | 1st July 1995 - present |
Country | Australia |
Branch | Army |
Type | Logistics |
Size | One battalion |
Part of | 8th Brigade |
Garrison/HQ | HQ at Timor Barracks, Dundas (Sydney) |
8th Combat Service Support Battalion (8CSSB) is a unit of the 8th Brigade of the Australian Army. 8 CSSB is a part-time Army (Reserve) unit with depots located in Sydney (Dundas) and Newcastle (Adamstown). [1]
[edit] Role
8CSSB provides combat support services to the 8th Brigade and it's units. [2]
[edit] Battalion Composition
8CSSB is made up of a number of specialty companies including:[3]
- Headquarters & Logistic Support Company
- Transport Company
- Supply Company (Ordinance)
- Health Services Company (Medical, Nursing, Dental and Psychology)
- Workshop Company (Electrical & Mechanical Engineers )
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