Service Battalion - Sub-units

Sub-units

Service battalions are normally subdivided into:

• a battalion headquarters (Bn HQ), concerned with overseeing the effective training and employment of all companies within the battalion. The HQ usually consists of the command staff, an orderly room, an operations cell, a training cell or platoon, and a signals troop.
• a maintenance company (Maint Coy), which provides automotive, mechanical, electrical, weapon maintenance and support to the brigade.
• a transportation company (Tn Coy), which provides transportation and movements support, both tactical and administrative, to the brigade.
• a supply company (Sup Coy) which provides general supply support to the brigade.
• a food services company which provides meals to the soldiers.
• an administration company (Admin Coy), which provides internal service support (maintenance, transportation, supply, etc.) to the battalion and its elements.