It encompasses both reserve and full-time units, geographically dispersed throughout Australia.

Headquartered in Sydney its primary deployable command element is the Force Sustainment Group.

The units of the brigade are responsible for providing third line or 'general' support within an area of operations.

[3] The brigade traces its origins back to the 1st Australian Logistic Support Group formed during the Vietnam War.

[7][8] On 3 March 2023, the four new battalions were transferred to the newly formed 2nd Health Brigade.