[2] The organization is one of five types of multifunctional support brigades that have been be established under the transformation to the modular force.

The MEB groups together a number of previously dispersed functions in order to achieve this goal.

This force is then augmented by combat engineer, military police, air and missile defense, chemical defence.

Depending on the mission it may be assigned explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), civil affairs or a tactical combat force.

The unit insignia was originally approved for the 302nd Combat Support Brigade (Maneuver Enhancement) effective 16 September 2008.