Brigade Support Battalion (35/09/335: 379)
CAPABILITIES
- Designed to provide sustainment support for initial 72 hours before resupply
- Provides unit distribution and operates supply points within the BSA to sustain the IBCT
- Conducts reach-back linkages with division and higher echelons to expand CSS capabilities
- Requires augmentation from echelon above brigade (EAB) elements to provide field services
- Provides supply support for Class I, II, IIIP & Bulk, IV, V, VI, VII, and XI
- Sub elements can be deployed to support a Bn TF
- Limited capability for water purification, storage, and distribution
- No organic laundry or bath capability
- Limited capability to reconfigure loads
- No dedicated transportation assets assigned to maneuver battalions
- Heavily dependent on Class VII “RTF” spares
MISSION
- Provide Distributive and Reach CSS/ Logistics and Combat Health Services to the Interim Brigade Combat Team (IBCT)
ORGANIZATION
- HQ & Distribution Co
- Forward Maintenance Co
- Brigade Support Medical Co
EQUIPMENT/WEAPONS
- 6 HEMMT-LHS w/4 PLS Trlr (Water)
- 14 HEMMT Tankers w/14 PLS Trlr (Fuel)
- 22 HEMMT-LHS w/PLS Trlr (Cargo)
- 5 Combat repair Teams
- 14 HEMMT Wreckers
- 10 HMMWV Ambulances