| 230th Brigade Support Battalion | |
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| Country | United States |
| Branch | North Carolina Army National Guard |
| Role | Brigade Support Battalion |
| Size | Approx. 500 |
| Part of | 30th Heavy Brigade Combat Team |
| Engagements | Iraq War -Operation Iraqi Freedom Phase II |
The 230th Brigade Support Battalion is a support unit of the 30th Heavy Brigade Combat Team, North Carolina Army National Guard. Battalion headquarters is at Goldsboro, North Carolina. The 230th BSB currently has companies in the following locations in North Carolina:[1]
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Alpha Company 230th Brigade Support Battalion is located in Benson, North Carolina and consists of the following sections: Transportation Platoon, Fluids Platoon, Supply Platoon, Headquarters Platoon.
The Transportation Platoon supervises or operates wheel vehicles to transport personnel and cargo for the 30th HBCT.[2]
The Fluids platoon is made up of a Water section and Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants (POL) Section. The petroleum supply specialist[3] supervises or receives, stores, accounts for and cares for, dispenses, issues, and ships bulk or packaged petroleum, oils, and lubricants (POL) products for 30th HBCT. The water treatment specialist[4] supervises or performs installation, operation of water purification equipment, water storage and distribution operations and activities for 30th HBCT.
The supply platoon is made up of 89B Ammunition Specialists and 92Y Unit Supply Specialists.
Bravo Company 230th is located in Dunn, North Carolina and is made up of mechanical maintenance for military vehicles and equipment.
Charlie Company 230th is located in Goldsboro, North Carolina is made up of medics.
Description: The letters “O H” blue upon a red background, the “O” forming the elliptical outline of the device long axis to be 2½ inches (6.35 cm) and short axis 1⅝ inches (4.13 cm). The letter “H” within the “O”. The letters “XXX” on the bar of the “H”. The insignia to be worn with long axis vertical.[5]
Symbolism: The letters “O H” are the initials of “Old Hickory” and the “XXX” is the Roman notation for the number of the organization.[5]
Background: The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved on 23 October 1918 for the 30th Division. It was redesignated for the 30th Infantry Brigade on 20 February 1974. The insignia was redesignated effective 1 September 2004, with description updated, for the 30th Brigade Combat Team, North Carolina Army National Guard.[5]