Established in 1998, 2 FSB was a reserve unit headquartered in Hobart, with depot in various locations across Tasmania and Victoria.

Its headquarters was located at Derwent Barracks in Hobart, Tasmania.

[citation needed] 2 FSB formed part of the 17th Sustainment Brigade.

Its role was to provide third line or 'general' support within an area of operations.

The merger aimed to provide the 2nd Division with a specialist logistics capability.